Recent content by jcarter

I was looking around the internet and found an FJ60 for $2,500. 207K on it, hasn't run in a couple of years but will run on starter fluid. First move will be to get it towed to a shop to go through the fuel system and get it running. I't RUSTY, but rust never bothered me. I have a rusty 1992...

Thanks Kurt, I may take you up on that. I'm figuring ALL poly bushings instead of rubber - longevity is important to me. I'll do some researh on "panhard" stuff. I only occasionally 4-wheel it climbing hils - fording rivers - driving up old dried up creeks. She did fine stock and does even...

I went ahead and got the whole Dobinson kit - springs, shocks, and steering stabilizer shock. I just put new tires on it and had the shop lift it up and give me a list of whatever else they think needs to be replaced. Here's what they said: Front sway bar links and frame bushings Tension rod...

The tires are 11 years old and suspension 18 years old. I'm FINALLY ready to pull the trigger and change out the suspension. I installed it myself but will be using a shop this time. Current OME kit said 2-1/2" lift and had the castor corrective bushings. A few years later I upgraded to 10.5 x...

What was the part number on the Dobinson shocks you used? Springs are rusting out and sagging. Look like "pears" instead of "cylinders" - middle spring coils are wider than top and bottom. I'll give Kurt a call, thanks!

Welcome. I've had my 92 for 23 years now (and it looks it). The 3FE is slow but dependable. I've done a BUNCH of work on her myself and plan on doing more. Current projects for 2023 are Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) delete, clean the interior (about 15 years overdue), reupholster front...

In January 2007 I put in a 2" lift kit from OME. I need to replace the springs and shocks. The caster corrective bushings are still good. I'd like to replace the steering stabilizer shock also. I found the reciept, but it doesn't give part numbers for the parts, just says "OMEKIT-80DH, OME...

"you can see from the picture just how destructive the damage was" WOW! I'm glad I put the new fan and clutch in. Trying to squeeze my hands in there with the belts and such is a HUGE pain, but worth it. The temp guage was always a little above half way which concerned me. It went there again...

(2) studs stripped and (1) nut. Went to ACE hardware and got studs and nuts. They were just "threaded rod" type without the "stop" in the middle. so I wrapped a piece of thin wire around the stud where I wanted it to stop screwing in. Worked well! I put a cheap nut on one of the studs that I...

Got the new fan and fan clutch in. Took it off - NO PROBLEM. Great I'm rolling now. Putting her back on and hit the pulley off so now have to loosen the alternator belt which was a pain. That's okay. Keep calm Joe! Finally got it going and the studs for the nuts that connect the pulley and fan...

"Wow. That is the exact wrong choice." Cracks me up! Didn't think about the fan blowing apart. I'm going to get a new one. Thanks John Held! I thought about mounts being off especially since it started after going through the river. But it is just one blade, all other blades have standard...

A few months ago I did a fairly deep water crossing. Since then I noticed the fan hitting the fan shroud. I checked and the shroud had come out of it's slot near the bottom, so I fixed it. But later it was still doing it. Took a closer look today and only 1 blade is hitting it, all the other...

Tune up worked! New plugs (checked gap on each before installing), rotor cap, and wires. Hasn't hesitated since. Guess I was just behind on normal maintenance.

Jon Held - I'm pacing myself. . . . June/July is canoe time, it's been having this issue off and on for a while, hasn't left me stranded, but concerned. In a couple of weeks, I can start maintenance. 1st on the list is replacing the fuel line and rubber cv joint covers on my 1987 4Runner to...

1992, 3FE, been running GREAT! Idle is smooth at a low 650. Took it on some long trips and 3rd gear 65 mph up hills. Running really good! Lately though, it'll hesitate. It's every other time I drive it so a couple of times a week. No rhyme or reason to it. Been a monh or so. I checked if the...