Recent content by kerryjcox

@Paul_A No backlash in the ring to pinion. Everything still feels really tight and secure. I'll go ahead and clean off the remaining goo and move forward. Thanks much for responding!

@SteveH Thanks for replying. I was hoping that was the case. Since this is my first rebuild, I wanted to be certain before I undertook anything drastic. I'll finish wiping off the grease from the diff and then will reassemble. I am very much in your debt for assuaging my fears. Good to know...

I am redoing both knuckles on my '77 FJ40. I also decided to crack open the front differential and just check for signs of wear or any breakage. Everything looks good. Couple questions: 1. The differential fluid was a gray sludge due to leakage of grease from the knuckles into the differential...

Let me know how this goes. Really curious to see what others are doing. I just pulled the calipers off my '77 FJ40 and will be starting on my knuckles this weekend. I've been wondering about my front diff as well. Not finding much online about anyone redoing their diff locker or replacing the...

Good to know. Easier to just buy new anyways. I don't want there to be any issues when I start driving this again.

That's what I thought. Thanks for confirming my suspicions.

Sorry, just realized I used the wrong prefix to my message thread. Apologies for any confusion. Still new at this.

I've gotten most of the engine components removed and am about to start on the wheels when I noticed my right front tie rods may be a bit bent. Should I invest in replacements or can I clean these up and perhaps straighten them out? Or are my eyes just playing tricks on me? I am open to any...

Pulled out the radiator and getting ready to remove fenders. Prepping all the body parts to get sand blasted. Can't wait to start cleaning up and rebuilding the engine and carb.

Right. I thought we were looking only for the engine number and VIN was optional. the VIN number is FJ40-250528.

My FJ40 was manufactured in June of 1977 and its serial is 2F 177721.

I am interested in this vehicle. I am assuming you are in Medford, OR? What is the status of this project car? Still available?