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Right after finishing up the left side of the frame, we went straight to the right side — and yep, no surprises there. Pretty familiar picture: rust, thin metal, and questionable past repairs. The frame was in just as bad a shape, so we...

Another month and a half has gone by. Got a little stuff done. I got the square tubing for the spring mount repair, but I didn’t like the fit. It needed to be a little wider to fit center better over the mount, so instead I had some plates made...

Here's the PDF from Toyota in 2002.

Be sure that the wires you cut are not shorted to each other as a result of the cutting. Reach in there with a toothpick and separate the wires so that they clearly cannot touch each other.

I would remove it and cut it without hesitation. A number of non-OEM hoses (like Gates) for older 4Runners say 'cut to fit' - so it's expected.

I've kept pretty quiet on this topic, well, because why beat a dead horse? To my own weakness, I have a hard time with this whole topic to begin with. I consider Matt a friend and have quite a bit of empathy. I've never met him in person, but I...

My approach/discussion here: FJ40 side seam - fill with seam sealer or not? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj40-side-seam-fill-with-seam-sealer-or-not.1355402/ Two things: Good seam sealers are 2 part/cured - not just solvent-based crap in a...

More FJ45 headache rack photos.

Get a Powerstroke Ford F-250/350 instead! Then when you have to make an emergency maneuver, it won't all end up in a ditch, upside down.

Started preparing the door jams for refinishing. Scrapped off old vinyl top and weather strip. Next is wire wheel. Gotta cover up my freshly painted first though.

@Cyberlocke A buddy of mine has had two 4.7s that appeared to be 'seized' when in fact, the starter disintegrated and locked the engine. I would have the shop (or yourself) install a starter and try to fire it up. Until it's running and you...

Group 27 is slightly bigger and more capable than a Group 24, and still fits the FJ40 tray. Interstate at Costco - about $115.

Nice 40. I would avoid the biggest mistake I see many people make with older vehicles…they try to do to much. Classically known as “while you’re in there”. Keep the 40 running and driving while you make repairs. Many 40’s have been taken...

If you're looking for another vote mine would be for no, don't do it...Buy a pickup truck with the payload capacities meant to tow that type of weight..It sounds like your AHC has already given you some grief..You would need heavier springs...

A recent update from @greenEFSI had me thinking about my little ones and my cruisers. I have hundreds of photos of my kids and I enjoying cruisers, but for some reason this one hit me the other day. This is from maybe 2005 or 2006, I'd have to...

You know, typical junk. I’ll admit my janky conduit soft top bows don’t help.

Nice truck! I think it’s getting to the point where most people have never seen one before.

Start with a super-fine product (3000 or 2000 grit) and work down as needed. Obviously, you want to remove as little paint as possible. Not all products list the grit size, but it's much more useful than terms like 'super-fine'.

Been said a thousand times here, just sharing that I recently got religion too. 26 years old, ~142k miles. Looked “normal” upon initial inspection, no leaks. Snapped like a stale Triscuit as soon as I started twisting the hose a little. Not a...

If you can answer these few Questions we can know if you Need to Change the Tees: Do you have a Will in an Offsite Secure Location? Do you have more than 1000$ cash on Hand for Emergencies? Have you had a Full Body CT Scan? Do you have Food...

I've think I have seen someone use wire to wrap around the fan and clutch to hold them together. I don't know if it's a good idea or not. I agree with above, that you may be better off renting a truck and trailer. There isn't much between...

We’re definitely having fun with this one!!!!! The 5-speed conversion is close to completion, Sniper EFI upgrade coming along, knuckle rebuild and Terrain Tamer parabolic suspension upgrade are finished. Lots more to do but making steady...

Ice cream run, where the folks outside looked at the truck when I pulled in like it was an alien ship.

Sold pending funds.

Thanks for the intro write-up. Good on you for keeping it stock-ish. That rig has a lot of potential. I love the stock, '76 cooling fan under the hood (likely needs a swift kick to get it to work). Keep updating this post as you go.