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‘‘Twas good prowling the parking lots of Denver with you as well…

Solid Axle Summit 9: big success. New motor performed flawlessly. My only minor quibble is that with the already lower vacuum and high altitude cutting the vacuum even further, the brakes were a bit soft at times. Not dangerously so, but just a...

I also purchased a Sniper kit from Mosley. No issues. Highly recommend @FJ60Cam

For this instance in particular... Start a hot engine differently. Push the gas pedal to the floor once and hold it there and DONT PUMP IT. Then crank the starter with the gas pedal still held on the floor until it catches and runs. If the carb...

Found this in owners Manual folded up in my Dads 1985 FJ60 Cruiser. He bought it new and said the salesman said he had 10 on the lot and that Toyota make him buy like one for every 20 compact cars they buy. Only option was choice of 4 different...

Similar story here. My dad bought mine new off the lot in 1984 in Dallas, TX. They had every color but the one he wanted (white). They saw an ad in the newspaper and that’s what prompted them to drive three hours to go have a look. Came home with...

Really strong gas smell and sputtering black smoke sounds like too much fuel. Check the fuel level in the carb sight glass. The engine will not run if it’s drowning in fuel. I had a similar situation when my float failed and filled with fuel...

4.11’s with 33” tires is essentially the same as 29” tires and 3.7’s. My rig is great for highway driving, although when I had it in Colorado I wished I had 4.11’s. More “torque” for going up grades and better engine braking in gear for going...

Less than 4 revolutions of the driveshaft with one tire revolution would equate to stock gearing (3.7). With what you’re describing I’d guess you have 4.11’s. It wouldn’t be dead on, but would be close to actual speed. Another indication would be...

Do you know what ratio the axle gearing is? Stock is 3.7. Easy way to check would be to count the number of times the driveshaft spins with one tire revolution.

The early style clutch (FJ60) with external return spring should pull the throw out bearing away from the clutch disk. So you would be looking for play there. Sounds like you’re doing it right.

Custom quarter panel storage panels.

I’ve been dumping all my info and pics over on the SAS9 thread so here goes… Built up my Datsun trailer for the trip to Colorado as well as general maintenance on Paul. After the trip with my boy we are in the middle of our Colorado family...

Custom quarter panels to work with a customers platform deck.

I had this happen on my 1984. I got my alternator rebuilt and it fixed the problem. I’d recommend checking your alternator.

Washed it, in preparation to get it back on the road...its been sitting 5-6 years now.

2,600 miles to ouray and back. 13-16.6 mpg depending on whichever way the wind blew. Zero issues. Kept pace just fine. I really like the 2F in this truck. 361,000 miles on the original bottom end. Still needs the 12HT but I want to move into...

I’d recommend to check your alternator. I’ve had this issue before. You should still check everything first, battery, grounds, cables, etc.

Temperature probe for the factory catalyst if I am not mistaken.

I’ve been running a Lock-Right locker in the rear axle for ~15 years. Just regular 80W-90 for me. MasterPro or even Super Tech gear oil. No issues.

SAS prep pretty much done today Adjusted valves Re-torqued the head bolts Re-torqued manifold bolts Check all suspension bolts Checked transfer case & diff fluids Checked brakes Need to rotate the tires, and maybe get new air & fuel filters...

Fixed. Problem: I bought an analog voltmeter from a nearby Napa for $25 and it showed 2V at the bulb socket. Chased it upstream until I had 12V. Completely worth the $25. Cause: That’s daylight through the real wheel well. Solution: Depin...

@Butt Ugly Chuck came by for a couple hours this morning and helped me assemble the drivetrain and get it dry fit. Now to tear it all apart, powder coat it and get to building this beast. Stance it almost perfect, right at a 1" rake.

Got the 35mm photos developed from our adventure down the Alcan last November!

A few things on my punch list for SAS9. Fluid changes to Amsoil and all new Toyota hardware for the brakes. I got lazy last year driving over the passes to SAS8 and boiled my brakes coasting downhill with a trailer. Since then I’ve had pedal...