What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (32 Viewers)

[ToyotaMatt]

Some BLING and Glamor pics of my 19270-60010 complete All OEM genuine parts plug and play ignition system kit

And

A few updated and revised key point features

Thanks so very very much for your support here on this product …

It has been my dream for many many years to put together my version of What should have been , but never was , now is indeed a Reliable , all JAPAN Spec. Parts Reality option on the table for folks to consider along side the numerous NON-OEM Chairman MAO Grade Whatever kits from Amazon and EBay …

 

[devo]

That’s some cool stuff Toyota Matt

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Bripars40 said:​

"If you bought this now I would anticipate needing to spend a decent amount of time fixing issues."
You' re right mate.
Thank you for your contribution and enjoy your blue J40!

​

 

[65swb45]

Followed through on my overdue spring hanger overhaul (both were cracked from decades of wheeling)on the 45 with some heavy duty replacements from RuffStuff. These will probably outlast the frame!

took the opportunity to dial in the shackle angle, shock angle and steering linkage all in one fell swoop.

 

[65swb45]

Old vs new shackle angle.

 

[65swb45]

Old vs new shock angle

 

[65swb45]

 

[65swb45]

Relay rod and main steering rod are now virtually back to stock relative positions, which is saying a lot for a truck with 5” of lift and traditional Saginaw power steering. (Edit: better pic)

 

[65swb45]

And last, but definitely not least, the center point of the new spring hanger is lower than factory, which has the effect of offsetting the caster change from the lift.

I rushed through this swap over the last day and a half, so I didn’t mess with removing the caster shims. But I also have on deck a front axle replacement in the not-so-distant future ( I split open the weld on the knuckle ball at Cruise Moab 2008, and the camber has been a little bit off ever since). When I swap in the new housing, I will remove the caster shims all together and see what happens.

If you find this information useful, you are welcome to hit the like button.

 

[tls3601]

Relay rod and main steering rod are now virtually back to stock relative positions, which is saying a lot for a truck with 5” of lift and Saginaw power steering.View attachment 3160101

Nice work Mark. Looks like many more miles till it needs this again

 

[devo]

During the cold and snow of yesterday I took apart my 2 ton jack, cleaned the 40 years of junk out of it, re-lubed it and put it back together…….

 

[Jackson Hanes]

So I have the old quarter panels on and am replacing the rear sill.

Can I get these rubber spacers because mine are torn up and also, what should the pacing be between the bumper and sill plate?

 

[firemanj92]

The modern replacement is polyurethane. Check with Energy Suspension or Daystar poly body mount kits. BTW, it will really improve the ride quality hands down.

 

[Skreddy]

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Old vs new shackle angle.

Is this a shackle you make? Is it stock length or longer?

 

[65swb45]

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Is this a shackle you make? Is it stock length or longer?

They are my design. Listed on the specials page of my website:

www.marksoffroad.net

I did quick search on here for a link but only came up with a couple of eBay ads.

I’m obviously not a master of self-promotion.

 

[SergP]

Old vs new shackle angle.

I have used a similar set up. I just a little worry about what a bolt is too short and thread is out just a little bit. I have used nylon lock nut.
I am interested in your (or anyone) opinion

 

[Skreddy]

I’ll give you a call.
Was supposed to quote mark. So: @65swb45

 

[JohnnyC]

They are my design. Listed on the specials page of my website:

www.marksoffroad.net

I did quick search on here for a link but only came up with a couple of eBay ads.

I’m obviously not a master of self-promotion.

These double duty shackles in the for sale area it is an eBay in first post … but good info within the rest

You need better pics on there

This is a link click it:

eBay - Mark's Off Road Double Duty Shackles

Landcruiser Double D shackles, the ?sexy? shackles:eBay Motors (item 260483247948 end time Oct-04-09 14:25:10 PDT) Since this is going to be a regular offering from me, rather than my usual 'one-only stuff', I will get this into the vendor section as soon as I work out the details with Woody.;)...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[suzuguru]

I have used a similar set up. I just a little worry about what a bolt is too short and thread is out just a little bit. I have used nylon lock nut.
I am interested in your (or anyone) opinion

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you're fine, IMO, since you've used a nylock.

 

[Ackcruisers]

Installed 69260-90301 driver side front door OEM handle. The aftermarket handle got brittle and cracked in half.