Recent content by FJAustin

As it says, I need a flywheel cover for my 1980 4speed FJ40. Located in the USA. Let me know what you have!

Ian, the power-steering pullers seem to use a lip that doesn't exist on mine. They wouldn't work. So I did the thing. I used a ball-joint fork and just hammered on the backside until it popped off. It worked okay. It turns out that my pump is buggered six ways from Sunday. The bearings got...

I have play in the shaft of my 1980 FJ40 Power steering pump (S. American Model). I am attempting to rebuild it, but I am stuck at step one and cannot get the pulley off. It is keyed. It doesn't seem to have the normal flange you hook the pulley removal tool around like a normal press fit one...

Okay, tons of good suggestions here. I will have my hands full this weekend, but I will report back. Many Thanks!

I'm guess I am better off getting new springs that trying to remove that add-a-leaf? It looks like a tremendous pita.

The frame was reinforced. Let's be clear here, this was a Venezuelan Farm truck and it worked for a living for the last ~30 years. ;) At some point, it made its way to the city and someone through a little love at it, but it was very low-dollar love. There is no driveshaft vibration (though...

Would you recommend something more OEM or is there a specific shackle you would suggest?

Well, that was impressive! Any opinion of them?

Here is the shock. It says "Hecho en Venezuela" so identifying it (and its characteristics) may be a challenge.Rear Shock by FJAustin posted Jun 24, 2018 at 4:24 PM

--- Well, you would be right about having never driven a 40 before. Always loved them, but never made the jump. And yes, its a pretty good deal. To be clear, this one has its issues (some rust, some bondo, repaired frame) but I am looking for a drivers, not a show car so it works for me...

Hmm, I have read about switching to to softer springs. A lot of people also use Monroe shocks from what I have read. Are those softer?

Its hard to explain, almost like its bottoming out. Have you ever been an over-loaded pickup that hit a speedbump? Like that. It just way too much force for such a small bump.

So I recently purchased this: No Reserve: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 And I drove it back 560 miles yesterday. There are a lot of things I want to address with it, but one of the first is the fact that it "crashes" in the rear end over smaller road bump and potholes. I am at a bit of a loss...

Good luck with the surgery! If you ware willing to part with the lower swing out doors separately, please let me know.