Recent content by MoabChris

There was definitely some major pucker-factor in the drive - but I had to move it. So it was either haul it, or drive it. Flat-towing wasn't an option at that point. I'm glad I hauled it - when I got it home, the radiator was half empty (water pump leak), the electrical system had multiple...

Mud Not familiar with Mudship.... what's that? I have a fairly large window of time to work work with.

Yes. I was totally clear on hauling the fj40 with the Pilot on the auto trailer. It met their requirements....surprisingly.

That's what I thought. Any cons/issues/risks from doing that? I read other places to leave it untied. Not sure why...

Tying off? Please explain - as I'm new to towing.

Alright forum experts. I have a 76 FJ40 land cruiser that I need to deliver 1,000 miles away. I trailered it on a uhaul trailer 500 miles with my wife's Honda Pilot a few months ago. Mainly because i didn't think it would make it on its own. I was in a bind and just did it. That seemed to...

Had to drill out the threads in the new water pump.... cause the thread pattern was different...sigh.

Had some issues with the radiator over flowing (was probably just the cap), but decided that the rusty ole water pump was due for a replacement. So.. New Water Pump, New Thermostat, New Upper Rad hose, New Lower Rad Hose, 2 gallons (undiluted) antifreeze, gasket goo, new gaskets, a bit of spray...

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After fighting with the cigarette lighter...it finally gave up. Here's what i found. Doesn't look like oem.... but by the charred/ broke (insulator?) ... we found the short. I put a new 20 amp fuse in and it didn't pop!! Now, any recommendations on a replacement power port. I don't...

Here's what the install looks like. The aux in and lighted power on/off switch.

that thread - exactly what I was looking for to get that Cig lighter out ! C

Pop was at the cig lighter... but it pops even with nothing in. I can't figure out how to remove the stupid thing....

1976 Fj40 landcruiser... sorry :) I also own an '11 FJCruiser ... the landcruiser's grandson.

It pops the 20a fuse now with nothing in the cigarette lighter!!!... I can't figure out how to remove the stupid thing.