Recent content by Wile E Coyote

x4 on the bearings, haha. I figured the bearing surface was not the same nominal diameter as the rest of the shaft. Thanks for taking the time to actually measure and respond!

Rear brakes are dangerously weak, so I took a look-see. Didn't even have to pull a tire... both brake backing plates are showing drooling. Probably not wheel cylinders, but I added a pair of ADVICS to the order for good measure. I also added a pair of outer axle seals which I think are the...

It's absolutely legit, in a broad sense. Many leaf springs can be used to modify or fully replace an existing leaf pack. There are several parameters to take into account (physical dimensions, load-bearing characteristics, unique features that may need accounted for, etc), with widely varying...

I asked about the desmog based on assumption. I've had my own 62 for about 12 years, but have never actually researched any Cruiser-specific desmog tips or tricks in all that time. Anyway, depending on how much advance your dizzy is seeing now, you may have REALLY advanced timing which can...

What brand of fan clutch did you use, do you have a well-fitting fan shroud, & how recent was the desmog?

There's a CarQuest in town, according to Mr Google. If an equivalent to that AeroQuip adapter can't be located, I'd ask around for help either chasing the threads with a die or cleaning them up with a thread repair file. (Could be either sketchy as hell, or good as before...those threads are...

NAPA part # 38881 is what folks use when they delete the short hard lines to the OEM backing plate. (I'll assume it's a rubber equivalent to the SS braided hose that died, but with different ends??) https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/UBK38881 I'd think that 4 Runner hose would be very similar to...

I don't think the market is there, and I think that stainless would push it even further to the fringe 'boutique' category.

So these pics are pre-rebuild, right? Meaning you worked on the carb since these pics, and once reinstalled, there's fuel visible in the sight glass, etc? How long does it run once it's started on starter fluid? Did you replace the fuel filter very recently? Do you see a shot of fuel down the...

I suggest searching on how to adjust the kickdown cable, as it sounds like it's necessary.

Buy a cylinder leakdown tester, follow the directions & you'll have your answer.

I googled this on a guess & the link is in Japanese, but I'm thinking you're referring to pics of Cruisers with front plates reading Flex "You are the Boss"?? 車探しなら中古車・新車サイトFLEX＜フレックス＞へ

Weld or clamp a heat shield onto that section of exhaust.

Check to see if something is caught between the mounting surface of the wheel and the face of the hub/rotor when you reinstalled the wheel(s) after the brake job.

Shackle reversal = needing caster correction outside of a few circumstances. "Yeah, but..." Seriously, check your caster angle. I'll bet it's >8 degrees. What front spring hanger and shackle length did you use? Unless the front spring hangers are longer than you'd like them to be, you likely...