Recent content by I8MUD

Patent description: A collapsible telescopic steering apparatus comprises a steering column having an inner tube and an outer tube which are engaged with each other. The engagement state of the tubes is switchable between a press-fit state and a loose-fit state. Upon vehicle collision, the tubes...

All you need are the brackets......I cut mine on CNC, the steel at the time here cut from supplier with no account was around 50 bucks I found some cutoffs for free. So $40 for the pair from proffit is a great price. Rotors also needed machining I bought mine for $40a pr you could easily find...

It looks to have a MSD coil with the sticker off.....Id be leary. But you never know.....prolly a good unit but I didnt see anywhere stating it was curved for a landcruiser......I have one of those 35 year old units on mine.....I rebuilt it with a MSD coil....cost me 100 bucks total.....never...

x2 on the scout box!

I would go with the Scout steering box.....different setup completely. Ive had ZERO problems with mine, I think everything fits in better plus no cutting of frame.....IMHO. I can post pix if needed but a search should get you the info needed to have a look anyway.

I also Have the 4" BDS suspension and sorta agree with F-Junker, they are thick springs and the ride is alittle stiff. BUT, I do find in hardcore situations they hold up really well, it has nice articulation and Im sure about a dozen times a less robust spring would have bent in some of the...

This is a copy and paste The first things I would look to in an FJ40 that likes to dart, wander and pull are as follows; If it has extended shackles, make sure it has caster shims installed. Lack of these will mean that the factory caster setting is not obtained, and this will usually make the...

Here is a short list of extra parts I have to get rid of......by order of female counterpart. 1973 front and rear diff's complete. 1973 3 speed gear box.....needs a repack Also have a 73 frame, side rails only, in great shape for free you find a way to ship or pickup. Otherwise its going to...

I ship everything to Detroit and pick it up there.......how much for the door and could I see some pix of them if possible.....thanks.

Looking for 78 tub for resto.....some rust is ok...., 78 doors.......I have 73 doors now, looking to get proper ones, could trade but they need some repair. Windsor Ontario, Canada N8X 4C5 Let me know. Thanks

I had this problem must have been all those water crossings, so when I replaced my clutch I took the T-case shifter linkage assembly apart and slopped some white lithium grease on the shaft ,tube and the other pivot point. It was hard to get separated and the problem was pretty clear to see. It...

If you gave me the dimensions I would definetly solid model it for you in CAD, been doing that kinda work for 15yrs now I could put it in IGS and make some prints......that goes for anyone.....would be cool to add prints to this site for DIY home builds. And ya I dont care about highjacking to...

They like the salt on the roads up here, those B&W's are taken in lake St. Clair......in Ontario. The rust is from the PO bad tub rebuild it was better before his hack job......still waiting for a tub, if anyone has one for sale Im interested. I like this carrier, could we get some side shots...

I was also thinking of using a DESTACO (fixture) clamp....good idea. I have the wheels turning now........ Thought Id post what I was working with for visual. And an extra pic for fun. Thanks guys!

Please highjack away, all info is totally welcome. You guys have posted some great info and pix on here I really appreciate it..... A couple of thoughts: I had never pictured a 37" tire looking that huge on the back of a 40....lol. I actually taped the 2 tire sizes and felt stupid I have...