Recent content by RogerThat

They were in fact hitting the tie rod ends and the boots appear to be ripped open. I had them put slimmer weights on and they no longer are hitting. How much of a priority does it become to fix the boots on the tie rods? Is this a critical fix that would become more expensive if pushed off...

I thought that was the case. Thanks!

One thing I forgot to ask - the tire shop said the stock tires were 1/2 to narrow to put the 33's on but I see them on stocks all the time? Luckily I had a set for snow tires in the back of my rig so I had them put on those instead. Is this just a matter of the tire shop not going below a...

Just to close this out, wen't with the 33's and I'm stoked! As far as performance, It's only a small noticeable difference on initial start, but not a bid deal at all. I love the cruise speed now and overall it feels like the right move. I haven't made it to any steep hills yet so we will see...

I swear I've seen this mentioned somewhere, but I can't seem to track it down - if this has been posted somewhere already I apologize. I found this wire harness and connection under the console that doesn't connect to anything, and there is what appears to be a drain tube next to is.. Do I...

Super clean cruiser! All great points and advice. I'm a slow driver regardless of the car, so speed isn't a concern. I like the 'grandpa speed' these rigs provide, especially in a casual second gear on dirt roads in the mountains. Either way, I'm sure it's going to be fun to drive. Now I just...

Great looking rig! Love the look of those tall and skinny tires- you make some great points about drivability. I guess I'm going to show my true noob side here.. I liked the idea of staying stock, which is why I hadn't thought to move to a 16" tire. Would this require a lift of any sort? I'm...

@Robert Franzke would it have changed your mind if there were a lot more hills around? I live in Idaho and this rig will be primarily used on old mountain roads. Thinking that I will be going with the 33's. @Seth S do you have any photos of yours on 31's? or anyone else have 33's that they want...

All great input! I had originally meant to ask about 31's - My subconscious must want the awesome look of the 33's. So it sounds like the benefit of 33's would be a bit better cruising speed with bigger tires - but would feel sluggish uphill and in lower gear. My gut, influenced by all the...

Looking to get some new shoes for my 84 Fj60. I've read everything on Mud about tires and I know there is a lot of opinions here... Running with stock rims and stock suspension Anyone have any insights around what I could expect in terms of performance degradation with a 4 speed manual with...

Mudsters, I'm a noob and I'm in need of some help troubleshooting my 84 FJ60 with a 4 speed manual and a 2F engine with about 260k miles. It has a TBI conversion kit on it from a mid 90's Chevy. I have noticed a new "rattling" sound in a few circumstances while driving. It sound almost as if...

Thanks Gents! Excited to learn from the collective knowledge of you Mudsters! I have noticed a drop in break performance. It's seems to be air in the break lines as bleeding them returns the pressure. I recently swapped out the rear breaks and the front breaks still have plenty of life in...

Meet Roger. He is a 1984 FJ60. I picked this rig up from a guy here in Boise for what I think was a great price ($3k). (I have to thank my bro in law @DoubleNickels for recruiting me to the gang) The car has 250k miles on it but the previous owner had obviously taken pretty good care of it. I...

What a great build thread! Subscribing. Love the clean look of the all black accents. Super clean looking rig!