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ToyotaDyna replied to the thread FJ40 Brake Bleeding troubles.As they said before, tighten each cylinder tight to the drums, spin the wheel by hand and push the brake pedal between every few clicks to centralize the shoes until tight to the drums, as tight as you can adjust, then back off 2 clicks. Check... -
I bled my brakes using a handheld vacuum pump. That was awesome. No mess, didn't take long and I had a nice firm pedal
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ToyotaDyna replied to the thread FJ40 Brake Bleeding troubles.Hi, You only need just enough brake fluid to cover the end of the clear tube in your bottle / Jar ( and you don't really need any once your first bleed is under pressure before you open the bleeder valve, it will fill the bottle ) Get a second...
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Looks like I am getting it after all. More rust than I hoped to tackle and a few other unexpected issues. While there, the sellers asked what I would pay for it in its condition and I threw out what I thought was a fair but also much lower...
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Congrats! Don't sweat the rust. Just drive it as is and get to know it and enjoy it. If you bond with it, it makes diving in deeper on stuff like bodywork more worthwhile and gratifying. The worst thing to do with a new 40 is immediately tear...
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That’s my plan. Make sure it’s safe-ish, clean it and maybe pull the top. Then enjoy it this year. If I still love it, put together a plan to replace rusty metal.
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Both Dan and I have retired from providing parts support to the MUD community. I don’t know whom you’d go to now if you wanted a real parts professional in the Toyota world. Best. Onur
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Same. I’ll probably swap in an aqualu tub after college and when I get my own place and space to park a truck to work on it. There’s definitely hidden rust, and an aluminum tub will save weight so I can have a better performing rig later on. It...
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ToyotaDyna replied to the thread 1975 FJ40 Running Project.Hi, That rear member is Notorious on the 40's Check whildshield surround, fange on the bulkhead where it joins to Kick vent panel, floors, everything really! Repair panels are available for these but can be pricey! Check where the side window...
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ToyotaDyna replied to the thread 1975 FJ40 Running Project.Hi, That rear member is notorious on the 40's Check whildshield surround, fange on the bulkhead where it joins to Kick vent panel, floors, everything really! Repair panels are available for these but can be pricey! Check where the side window...
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ToyotaDyna replied to the thread FJ40 Wheel Stud Replacement- Front Drum.Hi, I have a BJ40 with drum brakes, you cannot replace a front stud without removing the whole hub assembly, it won't fit in, some cut them but I wouldn't advise it. I have the spare here, still have to get around to it -------- Looking for a...
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