Recent content by numby

I realize that many here are making a living off of the increased value of these old vehicles. I don't want to see their livelihoods affected but... I "think" I'll be really happy when nobody wants them and I can stop worrying about where I park mine. With my luck that'll happen right as I need...

No military wrap so meh. I'll look elsewhere.

Always wondered about the reason for using the shaft as the inner race. I assumed strength also because of the greater inner diameter but why didn't Toyota just increase the diameter of the tube to allow a race to be used on the later axles? Then I thought it might be for field serviceability...

Thanks. I've purchased from him half a dozen times. He is painfully slow but I always got my stuff. He estimated six months before he'd get around to the item he's rebuilding for me so I figured 9-12. I used to have a phone number for him but I'll try the web site.

WTF? How do I reach this guy now? He's had a part of mine for repair for 6 months. Yes, I'm patient.

Clogged fuel filter or leaky pump?

Crap Cruisers of Taiwan strikes again. 😂

I don't pay much attention to tub replacement threads but I've heard plenty of complaints about CCOT tubs and body panels. I wouldn't believe everything you read there. In the past their restored vehicles were notorious for the amount of body filler in them. Go with what your budget allows.

I was encouraged to deal with them via Cruiser Bros. Never have though. 🤷‍♂️

And why is that? (Just asking.)

The failed cylinder was installed straight out of the box so probably got a quitting time dab of lubricant. I'm probably lucky it lasted as long as it did. I use red rubber grease on everything except the adjuster screw. I use a non-melting caliper/shoe grease on those as they're outside the...

Maybe you can use it - maybe not. It it was me I'd get the correct part and sleep easy.

Had to rebuild my rear wheel cylinders (see this post) because one froze up a few months ago and finally got time to take things apart. Since I couldn't get the right rear passenger side (called the "bottom" for some reason) adjuster nut to spin and loosen the shoe there was no way I could get...

I know most people consider it a waste of time with how inexpensive new wheel cylinders are but, unless the brake system is funkruddy I try to rebuild them at least once before they get tossed. Rebuilding an hydraulic drum brake system from master cylinder back was one of the first skills I...

Did you re-grease all the shoe contact points and the slot in the adjuster bolts that the shoes fit in to? I don't know who makes the Cruiser Teq wheel cylinders but I've noticed most aftermarket suppliers have completely cheapened out on them. Shorter adjuster bolts, no slope to the slot in...