Recent content by RattleCan

I just did a rear spring flip on my 40 with 37s. One of the best mods! I think I had the driveshaft lengthened 3.5 inches, flip shocks to other side of crossmember as stated.

Just finished converting my 40 to hydro assist steering. It had an existing Saginaw conversion with a custom mount seized to a cracked steering box. Basically had to cut everything off the frame and start fresh. Parts I used: BTB Products weld on mounting plate Rebuilt cardone steering box from...

Not really concerned, the body of my 40 is in pretty rough shape. I’m trying to prevent water entering to mainly keep floor insulation and seats dry and mold free. Cowl won’t ever be permanently sealed as the hoses coming from the bottom are deteriorating and cracked.

I am planning on sealing it up permanently. The cover is from Spector off road. They sell cowl vent covers with louvers and solid this is obviously solid no louvers.

I am attempting to seal my Fj40 from rainwater this winter. Putting solid cowl cover on. Should I use just silicone under the cover to seal or should I cut some type of gasket material and sandwich with silicone for a waterproof seal? Any experience or advice is appreciated!

About to start pulling my hardtop apart to replace the leaky gasket underneath the drip rail. Going to sand and paint my fiberglass top before re-riveting the top to the drip rail, the top is in decent shape no major gouges or need to re gel coat. I’ve read a lot of threads on the topic but...

Finally decided to flip the rear springs on my 40. Mainly for tire clearance and wheelbase. Way better departure angle and more balanced look with 37s (in my opinion) are great bonuses. I put off this job for a long time because I was nervous about drilling through my brand new leaf springs. I...

Catfish- thank you. Your guidance helped me greatly and saved me possibly buying a second lock I didn’t need. For me it was a combination of a few issues. Not understanding how fj40 locks work, not having the inside lock finger tab tight enough ( there needs to be a little friction and...

It seems whatever I do can’t get the key to exit any position other than 12 o clock. Catfish- your key now releases at 12 and 3 o clock positions? Just clarifying… When you say that “opening vice on one of the ends what do you mean?” I think my lock may be faulty because I’ve tried to...

Trying to diagnose why my door lock doesn’t work. I have a 1969 with a very primitive lock mechanism. The key only releases in the 12 o clock position ( is that a faulty lock cylinder?) and I need it to release in the 6 o clock locked position. I could have bought the wrong lock cylinder. I saw...

Very nice! Wish I had a 3b in mine. Interesting tires, what made you choose them?

Pulled rear driveshaft to make working on the rear shims a little easier but mainly wanted to check spline engagement to make sure I don’t drop a driveshaft at full droop. I started by marking where driveshaft sits at ride height with yellow tape, removed driveshaft and measure 2.75 inches of...

Spent the day finishing up the lift and installing shocks. Many small tasks to attend to. Wanted to address caster angle as I felt I lost a little driveability lifting the truck an additional 2.5 inches. I also wanted to address my pinion angle as my new lift has also changed driveline angles...

These are 37’s. These shackles are 4 inch eye to eye, why do you think I would need longer? Will definitely confirm I have enough splines engaged, thanks! Did consider but opted against. Have a toolbox welded into rear floor that I want to keep and prevents me from moving axle back more than...

Before-saggy ass and no room for activities After Fenders and Lift-fixed and fixed