Recent content by nicholaswitcher

Hi all, on my 1976 fj45 Aussie spec one of the rear top shock studs is nearly worn out. What have other people done to fix this as it looks like it is welded to the crossmember. Was thinking of building up the hole with weld to try and make it circular again or to just cut off the old studs and...

I’m near armidale NSW. So should I contact my local service nsw and see if they have it on record?

I couldn’t find a thread explaining exactly how to find my vin. I have an Aussie spec 1976 fj45. I am guessing that at some point in its life it was registered in nsw as it came off a nsw property. How would I find the registration history and the vin that was used to register it. Thank you Can...

Hi all, when I purchased my 45 it had this mounted on the dash near the steering wheel without any bulb or wiring. Can someone please point me in the right direction for what bulb, bulb holder and wiring I will need for this light. It’s out of an fj45 1976 Aussie spec Cheers

Oh okay

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The outside of the rims

Hi all, I have recently noticed that my tie rods are hitting on the rims of my tyres. I’m not sure if these are original rims, they were on when I purchased the car. I have read that spacers can be used but I would like to steer clear from them. I am planning on keeping original looking tyres...

The wire that is sitting across the battery going to cylinder #2 is a spark tester, all it does is light up when the cylinder fires, looking at the timing now

Hi all, I am very new to engines and working on cars as this is my first endeavour. My fj45 was running, very roughly, but running none the less. One day I tried to start it and it just wound over and over, I did the usual pump the accelerator a few times and choked it with still no luck. I have...