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Thanks for the response. Think I will do my own. Still curious why most of the harness I find say " DO NOT USE ON TOYOTA" Does toyota have a non standard electrical system?????

1973 fj40 and I have the roundeyes 4h headlights and want to run a relay harness. I find several different ones online for $20 to $25. Most say dont use with toyota. Why is that? I found one at TPI4x4 for $85 but would like to spend less.

Wow i created a fun topic i guess. It got a little heated in here(pun intended) For some reason the two core runs alot cooler than the 4 core does not make sense to me. Have always run 160 stat only way to keep it cool in Az. So i guess the answer is to switch to 180. Would installing a fan...

Have a 73 fj4o running chevy 350 Just replaced my aluminum 4 core radiator(unrepairable) with a 2 core aluminum same dimensions 27.5x19 it always ran between the first 2 marks on stock gauge. Now running right on c mark of guage always had to run 160 thermostat co I need to change to 190...

what are the minimum turning spec for drum brake

OK GRRRRR drivers side rear axle is leaking so I go to change the seal only problem is Differential shaft pin is broken so I cant remove the shaft. Anyone know how I can get it out? If I pound on the shaft can I snap the bolt or is that a bad idea I tried use a bolt extractor but cant get a good...

Moab the pickle

OK thanks for the input. Guess its time to get rid of the spacers and get some new wheels.

Wheel studs broke not the spacer. No I did not replace wheel studs when I installed the spacers. Yes correct spacers from all-pro offroad. Is there a better quality stud to use? Should I be using longer studs than stock?

poser no need to be a jerk Last off road trip was about three weeks ago. When i get back from all trips I rotate my tires and always dbl check my spacer lugs and wheel lugs. When I said wobble I guess i should of said slight vibration. Still no suggestions on what could of caused this to happen.

fj40 wheel studs I had noticed a slight wobble for the past couple of days only around 35 mph thought I had lost a wheel weight. I am running 35 12.50 15's and 1 1/2 wheel spacers.

Ok just had a fun ride in my 1973 fj40. My front wheel studs sheered off while I was driving down the road. My tire went flying, I am always carerful to torque them to 75lb ft. What would cause them to sheer and am i using the incorrect specs? Is there a better wheel stud to use. Dont want this...

Anyone have Tim Hill of marana arizona email address? please contact me rjmcastle@aol.com