Recent content by Jerryvi

Thanks to all of you that shared your experiences and recommendations. I am going to check out the products and get the fluid changed. Thanks for being a great resource for LC owners.

I hadn't tried the crushed Cheetos and Mountain Dew yet, but I did try the conventional stuff. I will see if I can get the Amsoil GL-4.

Recently drained and refilled transmission and transfer case with 90 W conventional gear lube. The transmission and transfer case now generate a great amount of noise, far more than before the lube change. Looking for suggestions on a better lube for these components. Can Lucas 85-140 Gear lube...

Thanks. The PO had them at full compression with no room for expansion or contraction. I will get them shortened to the recommended dimension.

I used the ones from CCOT and they worked great. Mine is just a daily driver not a restoration.

When changing drive shaft lengths due to installing a SBC using Advance Adapters components, how much of the splines at the sliding end be exposed for proper flexibility during travel. Not a rock crawler just a daily driver.

Thanks I sent him a request so I order the correct one. Appreciate the quick response.

1978 FJ40 with 4 speed. I need the the info on the vendor that sells the transfer to transmission hose with the end fittings? I saw a listing a while back and can't remember who it was.

Thanks for the report. Make sure you have a clutch return spring installed to pull the lever back after operating the clutch. The PO didn't install one and I am replacing the entire kit just to be sure.

Thanks for all the info! Love this forum and the help to get the FJ40 back on the road!

Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the info. The video was extremely helpful!

1978 FJ40 in process of clutch removal and replacement. Removing the shift lever is causing me some confusion. Checking the manuals seems to imply that I just unscrew a retainer at the base of the lever, bu my unit has two small rivets (?) or pins on the housing. Do I just grind them off to get...

The nut on my 1978 is 27mm

I will get you a photo in better light and send it to you.