What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (54 Viewers)

[DylanH239]

This isn’t a stock carb(yet) but the one closest to the head came right off. And I was able to use a pair of needle nose to go back on. On some of the others I needed to make a small cut with a straight razor as they were hardened onto the nipples.

Thanks for the input!

 

[projectTuRD]

Nothing. Need to find a glass shop to cut me a windshield.

 

[Gimme a 60]

It was a good weekend. I removed the old black paint from the transfer case and cleaned it up best I could. I found a small repair was done at some point using JB Weld(?). Gotta love these Costa Ricans. She's got a few battle scars but she's been a very dependable. I also had to adjust the headlights because they looked like Marty Feldman's eyes. After a quick inspection I noticed they weren't a match, so I ordered a new set of Sylvanias. Will install them when they arrive later this week. I'm replacing the plastic green fuel cap with a nice shiny one made of metal. It's also on the way. What can I say, I'm an old school sumbish.

I'm also going to remove the AVM locking hubs (barely a 100 miles on them) and replace them with a nice set Warn hubs that I purchased a few months ago. Those things are extra beefy.!! It's going to be a productive week.





Just a few more thing left on the to-do list. .. (yeah right!)

absolutely gorgeous 40.


Never underestimate the power of JB weld!

 

[rex in bama]

New exhaust now in place. Now on to fixing that lean!

 

[projectTuRD]

New exhaust now in place. Now on to fixing that lean!

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The lean is a character trait. Some say it can’t be fixed.

 

[Green Bean]

Replaced all the vacuum lines in this all original 77 High Altitude 40. And broke ground on the Rubber City Land Cruisers HQ. View attachment 3565718View attachment 3565720View attachment 3565722

Will the new Rubber City HQ have a wing sponsored by Chungus?

 

[bernardbar3]

Did you run a header?

 

[rex in bama]

Header was already there and in good shape

Did you run a header?

 

[DylanH239]

The lean is a character trait. Some say it can’t be fixed.

I have an invoice from 1977 where the driver side spring pack was replaced due to being “deformed” at 1408 miles and leaning and 47 years later it’s starting to lean again. like you said I think it’s part of owning a 40.

 

[knuckle47]

I too have seen several FJ40’s over the years with a sagging side. I have never had this on mine but what is going to be the fix? Is it only a spring issue?
Can you go to a spring shop and request an “X” amount of re-arcing to add more lift the the affected side?

 

[DylanH239]

I too have seen several FJ40’s over the years with a sagging side. I have never had this on mine but what is going to be the fix? Is it only a spring issue?
Can you go to a spring shop and request an “X” amount of re-arcing to add more lift the the affected side?

CCOT sells a “Leveler Block” that’s basically a shim that sits on top of the spring pack. Spring replacement/replacing the bushings is also an option but can get pricey. I’m gonna try replacing the bushings with this Spring bushing kit and see if there is any improvement.

 

[Jdc1]

Will the new Rubber City HQ have a wing sponsored by Chungus?

Fortunately. Among a few other owners as well.

 

[pb4ugo]

It's called "cruiser lean". I'm surprised the dealer didn't install the leveling block.

 

[77mustard40]

It's called "cruiser lean". I'm surprised the dealer didn't install the leveling block.

… and charge you a grand

 

[pb4ugo]

The leveling block is installed on the high side to lower it.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

You just wanted to use “hardened” and “nipples” in the same sentence. Well played I admit, but this is a public forum hombre..

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There is a new OEM genuine NipponDenso japan. spec. cooling system SNOW VERSION option sheriff in town .......

She sports the most millimeters of any OEM FJ / BJ / HJ 40 / 55 series overflow bottle ever offered as standard feature or a ( OPT ) cold spec. / heavy duty package by Toyota ...

Uses the same OEM radiator drop-down bracket , we now proudly reproduce using our NOS OEM specimens we did originally offer years ago with it;s shorter Genuine NipponDenso sister we still also offer too ....

- all our cooling system bottles now have my concept vision of a 180' degree-view twin-dueling OEM yellow caution decals we reproduce in-house and hand apply heat press vinyl

. thanks for your support

 

[sogafarm]

New exhaust now in place. Now on to fixing that lean!

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Just fill up the gas tank and put a cooler of beer on the passenger side, and good mate in the passenger seat. It’ll level out.

 

[fireflyr]

Installed the Downey tank I got from Mark last week. Also painted and installed the new steering column. My original wheel is completely jacked and cracking worse than before I repaired it last time so it’s being replaced with one from a ‘53 chevy truck Speedway sells. Diameter is 15” to go with the Saginaw power steering I will install. Still waiting on engine mounts from Advanced Adapters.

 

[RevISK]

Went to dinner at the fancy sushi place with some high dollar friends who were in town. Amazingly, the 20 something valet drove a stick as his daily.

Got the showpiece parking…

Valet said it got more attention than any car since he’s been working there. I threw him a $20 for not burning my clutch to the ground.

 

[wngrog]

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