Recent content by killedkenny

There is very little rust. Most of the floors have been replaced. The rear sill, rear quarter panels are new. The frame and floors as well as the underside of the hood is coated with POR 15. It has the original F engine. It appears to have a 2 or 3 inch body lift. The drivetrain is solid...

I have it on Craig's list for $2750 but i'd settle for $2,500.

1974 FJ40 for sale This truck is not a museum piece. Floors have been replaced with thick, rhino-lined diamond plate. Rear quarter panels from CCOT. I had a new engine installed about 1.5 years ago. It may have 100 miles on the new engine. At that point the headers gave out so the truck...

Thanks!!!! I'll try the vise after work today... How do you "arch" brake shoes? Can I do this myself?

I'm replacing the brake pads and drums on my 74 fj40. I have the new pads on but I can fit the hub over them. I try to adjust the wheel cylinders in a little, cause I'm figuring they were probably all the way out, but I only get about a quarter turn before it stops. I've tried walking the...

Yes, it ran perfectly before I parked it. It actually ran all the way up until I bought the new ignition switch. Then it sat for a week or two while i ordered the new switch. then i figured out it needed a new gas tank... i lost my job so it sat for a while. now i want to drive it again...

Thank you for the invaluable info! Can I jump it from the starter? Will this burn it out? Will the starter turn if it's an ignition issue? In your opinion, what's the best battery to get for this truck?

I replaced it 9 mo.s ago but the I removed the battery. I trickled it last weekend so it should be good. My charger could be faulty but it indicates a full charge. I tried jumping it with the same charger but still nothing. What is the best battery to use? I'm thinking of switching to the...

I have a 1974 FJ40 with a recently swapped f engine. I'm not sure on the mileage but the compression was checked before installation. It should be good. It's been sitting in my driveway for the last 9 mo.s or so. I replaced the ignition switch because my old one fell apart. Prior to doing...