Recent content by WoodnotRust

Post #120 mentions that the original "brown" solenoid keeps in in 2WD, so if you've confirmed you are really stuck in 4WD (test method per original post #1) then check that solenoid and/or possible leaks in tubing. I posted how to bench test the solenoid on post #162, but maybe you can do this...

Whoops...I thought the above post was in the thread "What did I do with my 60 this weekend". My apologies to the OP from San Diego for goofing up his post. I deleted this and will repost later in the right place.. To the OP: Parting it out can be consider a noble sacrifice so that others...

Hi Spike. No, I don't have sets for the pre 1988 60-series. I'm not really a sticker salesman, but enjoy doing detail work like this to wind down after a hard day. It all started when I noticed that I didn't have the original glove box decals. Later I had Kelly Saad paint my truck and I...

Hi @majdomo and @Spike Strip I'm not sure if you are trying to help me with my original request for a 1990 CA or FED emissions sticker photos (with dimensions in mm), or just curious about the actually emission control equipment differences between a CA and FED truck. I still don't have good...

No...in the Sangre de Cristo's about 50 miles to the east. I worked in Ventura...small world.

Looks nice...I guess I did the same almost a year ago and it still looks like new. I know most folks already know how to paint, but I went ahead and posted a step-by-step for those that are interested in this fix. It was impossible to find a replacement handle in good condition...

I drove up the mountain to set out some trail cams and deer blocks in the woods. While I was hiking it stormed and dumped an inch of mushy hail on my truck. Turned out it was a good time to test my lift-gate window defroster and wipers. Both work and I should thank ToyotaMatt for the wiper...

Bump...Repost March 6th, 2023 New: Fuse box sticker $2.50 includes postage to US destinations. Not pre-cut like the sticker sheets, but 30 seconds and scissors did it for me! I now have available a limited run (six) of the FJ62 1988 and (five) 1989 model-year sticker sheets for the amazing...

Hi NearJetties...I was away from the house and just saw your post. Sorry for the late reply. I do have the hardware, but I had a drawing I used to make the part which might be better. I made a 1" and 2" tall spacer, but the guys that installed the LSPV seemed to like the shorter spacer...

Wise choice.

Working on my brakes: Rebuilt my LSPV spring arm and dolled up the brackets ready for the new LSPV valve. I got a 2" spacer ready to accommodate the OME 2" lift, but just in case it isn't really a full 2" I have a 1" spacer as a back-up. In the meantime Meineke is installing the new...

EDIT: Looks like the comment I posted (and deleted) regarding your PRP seats was a little out-of-date. You and your pops are making spectacular good progress. It looks like you bought the PRP seats? Do you like them so far? Regarding new battery Terminal and fusible link set-up will that...

@Lead Head mentioned that Motorweek said the FJ62 brakes were pretty good (60-0 in 130'). @bentonrover I just found the video for that retro review here: and it's fun to watch. My current stopping power at 60 mph is only about 10% worse than the Motorweek test so I don't expect huge...

I'm not sure how the Load Sensing Proportion Valve in the FJ62 changes the feedback between front and rear brakes. I know this valve controls the relative pressure between the two systems in a way that is different than in the 40 and early 60 series trucks. That said, I'm pretty sure that the...

I've never been really comfortable with my brakes. I can stop OK it seems, but I really have to use a lot of force and it worries me that my wife or daughter might have trouble if they have to make an emergency stop. My best guess is that the vacuum booster isn't 100% so replacing that and the...