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    Toy IFS Steering box variations

    Guys, Do / did the Toy IFS boxes come with different ratio's, or differences in the amount of "assist" provided to the steering system? I ask because my bud had a leaking IFS box on his toy truck [ with mercedes diesel ], so he removed it and put another IFS box on that he sourced from the...
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    Fj60 Tie rod end hole size?

    I just bought a 555 japanese fj60 tie rod end. It's the passenger side, with the hole in for attaching the drag link onto. It turns out......that an fj80 tie rod end taper is too small for this fj60 TRE hole. I was going to use an fj80 TRE in that hole, but now I see it's not possible. I was...
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    Can an FJ80 Pitman be reamed to GM taper?

    I need to make a new drag link. My FJ80 steer box has an FJ80 pitman arm. Can the hole in the FJ80 pitman be reamed / tapered to fit a larger GM tie rod end? Will there be enough steel around the hole in the pitman if I do this? Anyone done this? Thanks.
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    Wanted  Where to buy FJ60 TRE?

    Guys, Where is a good place to buy a quality FJ60 TRE? I need the passenger side with the relay hole in it. Cruiser Outfitters carries 555 brand, but only has the whole fj60 kit.....I only need the one TRE as mentioned. I also need an fj80 drag link rod end...m21 x 1.5 right hand thread...
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    Wanted  FJ60 Passenger Tie Rod End and FJ80 DRE parts

    Looking for FJ60 passenger TRE......this is the left hand m23 x 1.5 thread, with the hole in it fo rthe relay rod to attach onto. Also need an FJ80 drag link end......the m21 x 1.5 right hand thread. Thanks.
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    FJ 80 TRE's, taper holes, etc.....help me sort it out.

    Guys, I'm needing to make a custom steering set up for my 87 Samurai. I need to make a tie rod and drag link. Why? Because I can't use any OTT steering arm for the spua suspension.....the drag link [ on the OTT steering arm hits the frame ] with suspension compression. Also, I have an...
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    Running winch on spare battery......how long will it last?

    My dilemma; Samurai [ not much room inside ] Ramsey 9500 winch. Want to be able to use it as a receiver mounted winch, front and rear. Why receiver mounted? When as a DD, winch stays at home, when hunting / exploring, winch is part of my kit. It's just me and the wife or me and a buddy in...
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    DIY compressor for tires?

    Guys, Has anyone made an OBA system or portable compressor using a 12v motorhome air ride compressor, or one found on Cadillac's, Lincolns, etc? I can get one of these V twin 1970's GMC motorhome compressors cheap. Dunno what the CFM is, [ have not found that spec yet anywhere ] but they...
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    Suzuki  Getting rid of the multitude of ground wires

    Soon I will be reinstalling the wiring harness, dash, etc etc in the Samurai again, after having gone the body / tub rebuild. As I recall, there are a multitude of ground wires under the dash and in the interior that connect to the body and to the the steel interior bar that spans from side...
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    Wanted  Needing Toy Power Steering Box 16mm / JIC adapter

    Anyone have one of these 16mm 1.5 x 6 JIC or -6AN adapters? I need the one that has the inverted flare to fit my FJ 80 box. #6 JIC x 16mm-1.5 I.F. Pressure Adapter for Toyota-SF06 : Steering Hose and Fittings, Fittings Only | PSC Motorsports - performance steering components, power steering I...
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    Portable Spray Booth

    I'll be painting my samurai this summer after completing all of the prep work. I would prefer to rent a spray booth, but have had zero success in finding one to rent. This leaves me with building my own portable spray booth. It will likely be a positive-pressure booth. What I have; Costco...
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    FJ80 Steering box

    I just put an FJ80 steering box on my samurai. The steering knuckles run out of steering, lock to lock, before the steering box runs out of revolutions.......a good thing. Does the steering box HAVE to be in the middle of the number of rotations, when the wheels are straight ahead, or does it...
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    Pitman arm frustration

    Gents, I'm trying to get the pitman arm off a Toy truck 2wd powersteering box so I can put it on an Fj80 box. AFAIK, I'm doing everything right...... Gear Wrench pitman puller, 4lb hammer, breaker bar, lots of penetrating fluid and a propane torch. I began by soaking the spline in Moovit...
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    Wanted  Toy Pitman Arm

    I am looking for a specific Toy pitman arm please. It needs to fit on an FJ80 box, there fore, it needs to be from a donor truck that is; A 3rd gen [ 89-95] truck 2WD Have power steering. Or..... a Sky made pitman arm with "3/4" less drop" is another option. Thank you.
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    Toy Pitman arms.....what fits, what wont?

    Gents, I have just sourced an FJ80 power steering box for my Samurai build. I need a different pitman arm, and the shorter 2WD toy pitman arm looks like it would work as per other threads on guys using it for their FJ boxes. I am wondering if anyone has compiled a list as to what pitman arms...
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    FJ80 or FJ60 steering box?

    Another member here thot that the hardcore section be the forum for best addressing my questions, so here it is..... I am installing power steering into my 87 Samurai. Due to the complexity of also having a vw TD engine and the corresponding 26" rad to cool it, I need a powersteering box that...
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    FJ80 or FJ60 steering box?

    I am installing power steering into my 87 Samurai. Due to the complexity of also having a vw TD engine and the corresponding 26" rad to cool it, I need a powersteering box that has the pitman arm pointing forward, and it needs to mount to the outside of the frame rail. I know others have used...
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    Wanted  FJ60 Steering Box

    Looking for a good FJ60 power steering box please. I also need a Toy pitman arm with slight drop. Thank you.
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