Recent content by GringoBob

https://shop.cruiserparts.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5639_7497_7537&products_id=23313 Just a decal, no raised numbers. I've had mine for years now (I have the original raised 40ths though) ...it works!.

That sounds like very good advise and I will certainly follow it! Thanks!

Well, I'm in Costa Rica which has only about 5,000,000 people ...a lot of old cars ...and a lot of mechanics, upholstery and body shops to keep them moving. So, the upholstery shops are the likely candidates to repair seat belts. Your point is well taken however. And, if I have the work done...

BILT4ME - It's a 1997, and I just ordered a 1997 right side front (passenger) belt to replace the front drivers side belt with. It sounds like it is doable if I put the belt on the original drivers side retractor. And, if the length poses a problem, I may be able to get an auto upholstery shop...

Thanks Pancake Donkey. You have saved me the time of even thinking about trying to use the passenger side retractor on the driver's side.

BILT4ME - It's a 1997, and I just ordered a 1997 right side front (passenger) belt to replace the front drivers side belt with. It sounds like it is doable if I put the belt on the original drivers side retractor. And, if the length poses a problem, I may be able to get an auto upholstery...

Are the FJ80 seat belts and retractor assemblies interchangeable (i.e., identical) side to side? Can I replace my front driver's side assembly with a front passenger side assembly? And, thank you all for your interest. GringoBob

Yeah ... i just checked out a dozen brake comparison web pages ...they are all over the place, and they largely contradict each other. What I did note was that Toyota brakes are almost always in the top 10 as are EBC ...but the EBC's get heavily dissed in a few surveys. As I said ...all over...

But, ...you will use those brakes a a lot if you don't have a high compression engine !!! Yeah ...and are not in 1st or 2nd gear (rather than neutral.)

HDJdreams - I do live in a country with large mountainous areas ...Costa Rica. I expected to get some firm recommendations on a superior braking system here. And, I have as far as brake pads are concerned. But rotors/discs ? The info is scant. I will check out Stoptech. But as you said...

Proven - I have some mixed emotions on changing out the discs. There are possibly some superior types available out there. But, as you know, at least some of them just don't hold up. Which ones (if any) are superior to the solid/stock discs ? I need to do some study there. Downhill in Costa...

Great ! Another endorsement for the 100 series brake pads up front. And, I will check out EBC Green Pads ...they seem superior from what I have read so far. Thanks! And, if the discs have enough meat left on them ...I probably wont rush to change them out.

Now that's good info ! ...using the 100 series pads up front. I will be sure to do that ! Thanks! But that begs another question. Can the 100 series rear brake pads also be used on a 80 series ? Gringo Bob

Hey folks... your thoughts, ideas and opinions please! What is the best type of brake disc ??? Drilled (ventilated) slotted, solid (or other) ??? The best maker ??? How about break pads ??? I am going to redo my break discs and pads in the near future and hope to be able to upgrade them a...

D Darb- Yeah, I found the mud guards ...$25 new for the right side ...$35 used for the left side (go figure!) And about double that w/shipping to Costa Rica. They are nice to have over having nothing, but they are not a fine example of Toyota engineering. I could have come up with a better...