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Good idea. The hood blowing shut is a nightmare scenario to me. I just imagine it becoming an amputation waiting to happen. I wouldn't be lucky enough for it to be my head, I'd be one of my favorite fingers. 🤣 I have a foam block with a...

I always lean the hood on the cab w/rag if handy. Have paracord to go from hood latch over roof to tie to back bumper - wind will blow the hood closed loudly and it doesn't take much of a gust to do the dirty work. Extra paracord is always...

Does it not have a windshield frame?

When I was a "little shaver" my Dad had a similar set (different brand) on a Jeep. As I recall you open the arms, rotate them 180º, and close the arms. But that memory is from 60+ years ago.

Agreed. I know the thread has become laudatory comments....but I wanted to say that @Racer65 appears to have upped the game on ordering and turnaround times as well. Its always been fast but execution of the order is exemplar. Its not just...

I owned a Jeep CJ7 with hard top, full doors, and V8 for about 4 hours back in the late 1990's or early 2000's.

I used the McMaster-Carr 4339T8 Ultra-Weather-Resistant EPDM Foam Tube, 3/4" OD, 1/2" ID, 6 Feet Long and ordered 2 count (12 feet). Use the baby powder as recommended to slip the foam on the tubes. I'm not showing them in the above pic but...

wimberosa, I can't opine on the defroster duct or bolt quandaries, but I think your execution and attention to detail are impressive! High quality workmanship is always a joy to see, and it sets a standard for others to follow. Well done, sir...

pb4ugo, The reason I quoted your post is that your reply to the thread said the log and strap method to hold the axle from coming out was "standard operating procedure" for Jeepers. The tone of the post suggested it was not an uncommon...

Jeeps Suck! There, I said it. (Others are thinking similarly.)

I like city racer and other vender here. I open and inspect every package I get asap. If the box looks damaged I take pic's before opening and ask the delivery person to document its damaged if I can (not very often that happens).

FWIW, I think for most vehicles OEM weatherstripping is the best. There are at least a few vendors who sell aftermarket weatherstripping for FJ40s, but the quality can be described as "iffy". For example, despite what their website claims, I've...

I believe that contraption and it origins need an explanation!!

Do you have a test light or multimeter? Depending on which side your license plate bracket is, you should find the factory splice somewhere in the back of the rear fenderwell. The wires should run up into the tub. From there 1 wire runs across...

He identifies as a Land Cruiser!

But on a serious note he is very knowledgeable and a great asset to this form.

Impressive knowledge!

It's a 78. Vent windows in the hard top, spare tire carrier and round bezel make it a 77 or 78. The windshield washer nozzle in the top of the frame make a 78. If the three points seat belts are attached to the roll bar it's a 2/78-12/78. Seat...

Thank you!

I mounted the pump on the passenger side of the engine, the alternator is on the driver side. I made my own mount and purchased the hose and fittings from Hoseman in Santa Fe Springs. They told me they are used on tractors, skid steers etc. so...

Thank you for the update, and the feedback on the product. I sure like seeing "Made in Japan" as opposed to "Made in China". In my experience products made in Japan are very high quality, whereas made in China might be good, but the probability...

Just received and installed the new cable from FJparts.com and it’s seems to be just what I needed. The firewall plate is identical to my original so that should be good there. The length is as stated, extending about four inches beyond the stock...

Rockcod, I found this thread intriguing, and went back to the beginning to read the whole thread. One thing that really struck me was the Saginaw power steering installation. It's a pretty common modification, but the way you plumbed the high...

You get the advice here you need, not always what you want🤣