So if you came across an 86 4R with no engine/transmission/transfer, but in kinda good shape for cheap. What would you do ?
But first some parameters-
I Have DD
I Have anFJ40-LS,SM465,Orion, ARB etc
I’m not a pro with a wrench or welder, but I did build the cruiser to what it is today.
Limited...
Hello, I’m looking for a 23 spline 28 mm hub for a EV conversion I’m doing. The common Toyota clutch is 23 spline 28 mm. I don’t need it for a clutch so it doesn’t matter if it’s all burnt up, broken, used-whatever really. I just need a good spline center section so anybody doing a clutch job...
Back in September, the night before I was to leave for the rubicon, my tundra died. Nothing, nada in terms of cranking. 16x,xxx on the clock. I borrowed a truck from a buddy and left the next day. The wife took care of getting the truck towed to a shop and they replaced the starter. I assumed...
Howdy from the 40 corner. I’m tempted to go look at a wagon (350/700R4) that’s been bedlined from the belt line down to the rockers. Seller claims no rust or bondo- but I’ve been told that before. My gut tells me no one puts bedliner on a good body- of course people do crazy things. The pictures...
Drove the truck today and had a couple lights turn on:
VSC
Skid(what’s that one called? )
4hi
4lo
ABS
This is on an 08 tundra 4wd with 148k. Before I noticed the flashing I noticed it was acting like it was on ice and kicking in the traction control. I was on perfectly dry pavement, no...
Spent the day skiing and building kickers with the kid on Teton pass. On the way home someone was creating the pass in a built topless 40. Looked cold, but I’ll admit I was a bit jealous. Anyone on here?
I’m working on some issues with my Orion transfer case and wanted to put fresh seals in the input and outputs. @cruiseroutfit has the output seals covered, but came up short on the input( transmission shaft/Tcase) seal. AA website just says their in house part number. Anybody know the part# for...
So now that I have repainted the 40, I’d like to make it last a while. My son, 10, easiest entry to the back seat is to grab the cage and climb up the tire. I’m good with that, but (before I painted it) he would next step on the tub lip to get in. Well that is now a good way to get under dad’s...
My DC has always had a slight rhythmic noise, but after pulling the 40 ona a trailer (7000#) it seems to have gotten more constant and a bit more noticeable. It was always a rising and falling type noise. I had thought it was a caliper dragging occasionally, but I’m starting to wonder about the...
I’m coming to the big city later this week and I’m in need of some supplies for making a set of sliders and a skid plate. Wondering if there was a preferred shop to buy stuff? We’ll be staying in north Boise, but have to go to Caldwell and Meridian for various reasons. Caldwell being the most...
I built a bumper last year that has a spare tire swing out. Super happy with it. Next step is to add a cooler basket on a separate arm. I'm debating on how to secure the free end. Cutrently, I have a destaco latch coming off the diagonal. I’m thinking of taking it off and using it to tie the...
I just installed an Orion behind my SM465 using my Promac plate adapter in my 73 fj40. My question is: do I need a spacer on the transmission output shaft? Will the gear walk back toward the transmission? There wasn’t one on there when I pulled the 3 speed case. My concern with adding one would...
I have enough on my plate at the moment, so I'm not sure why I even go down this road...
YOu see I have these thought sometimes and there is a shell for sale:
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/57778490
If one looked at it as a blank slate(and all of what is there is of good...
I'm trying to make the cruiser more user friendly for the wife- shes 5'1" and has trouble getting the clutch in enough to get the cruiser rolling. The other gears are better, but this is taking a toll on her hip. I've looked into "blocks", but they are made for other pedal types. This got me...
As much as I respect the oem rear heater in my ‘73, my kid will crush it if I reinstall it. I’ll add I’m pretty far from stock. I’m thinking about getting a tuffy console and was wondering if anyone retrofitted a rear heater into or under it? I’m not sure it’s possible, but my kid would really...
Ok I’ve been keeping an eye out for a 55 to make my own now for while. I found one a days drive away. It’s a 1970 that the owner claims it hasn’t run since 1987. At least needs a starter...
I had a non-car guy friend take a look at it. He sent me some and so did owner:
so I’m changing the oil on my 08 DC and I notice that I don’t have any tow hooks. I’m guessing they were taken off in favor of a grill guard at some point. I’ve been searching online and it seems the oem part has two listings: one for the 2wd verions($30) and another for 4wd versions($111). Does...
I’ve been driving with the wife lately and I’ve realized I need to get a block for the clutch pedal. She can reach the gas and brake fine, but the clutch throw is awkward at best. This is leading to grinding gears from not pushing it in all the way. With the clunkiness of the sm465, it can get...