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My town does a light parade every November. After much suggestion by the wife, I’ve finally decided to enter, and dress the soft top 43 up for Christmas. Crew will be me, the wife and kids, it’s all low speed driving through our local downtown. I figured just a ton of Christmas lights across...

I understand the need for a stable daily/long trip rig, but the comment on Toyota being eliminated on cost alone seems off to me. Yes 100s are trading higher, 200s even more so, and the 5th gen 4Runners don’t seem to be dropping in price like I’d expected, but why not target a higher mileage 4th...

It has been a while since I’ve had an update here. Still driving the cruiser weekly, often to work or weekends around town, within the Bay and out to the Central Valley. Probably added about 1500 miles with no issues. Also been very distracted by life. My dad had a big stroke back in April...

Looks like the old Clardy style unit

So is she back home yet or!?!

Imperial Cable ;)

I have some. Equivalent to 46410-60150 for 80-82s. Not sure the differences. Post in thread '1982 FJ43 - my ‘replacement’ build' Build - 1982 FJ43 - my ‘replacement’ build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1982-fj43-my-replacement-build.1361003/post-15944179

Looks great! How did you finish the wing wall off to the far side of the garage?

I was out in Santa Fe for a wedding about 6 months ago, now I have another reason to go back!

Where’d you find that hitch!?

Slight drag is listed in the 40 FSM. I’d have to pull mine out, but in the late 40 FSM I think it says back off 5-6 clicks vs the 7-8 in the 70 manual. I could be wrong. I’ve found that slight drag should mean ‘ever so slight’ drag, at least to me. When adjusted the first time, my rear axles...

How’d it turn out? I still think the bore size can be part of the issue here. Disc calipers need more fluid to engage than drums. I could see this master overwhelming the rear drums and maxing their engagement with less pedal than a disc/drum master. Of course, I hope you find an easier and...

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For what it’s worth, this is what I used on my FJ43. I have FJ62 knuckles and discs and late 40 single cylinder drums. This was perfect for me, my rig didn’t have any brake fluid sensors to deal with. https://cruisermatts.com/products/oem-brake-master-cylinder-1981-1990-fj40-fj60

This isn’t my wheelhouse, but the master you bought is 1” bore. That’s moving ~30% more fluid than the stock 7/8” bore. I don’t have a 70, but my recollection is they’re the same rear brake drum design as late 40s/60/62. I believe all those rigs used 7/8” bore masters. Maybe that’s the...