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  1. J

    Please critique my garage plans

    I'm in the process of renovating a house in Texas, and I finally get to build the garage of my dreams (tempered by my budget). The goal is four cars, with a 2-post lift, and room to work. Here's the layout I have so far. Interior space is 20'10" wide by 40'8" (to back wall) Goals for the...
  2. J

    FJ60 Lift - Minimum Ceiling Height Required?

    Hello, Posted in workshops as well, but the truck forums get much more traffic. Just as the title says - I'm designing a garage, and I finally get to put in a lift. Going 2-post as space is a consideration, and most of my work will be wheel rotation, brakes, etc. - need the wheels accessible...
  3. J

    FJ60 Lift - Minimum Ceiling Height Required?

    Hello, Just as the title says - I'm designing a garage, and I finally get to put in a lift. Going 2-post as space is a consideration, and most of my work will be wheel rotation, brakes, etc. - need the wheels accessible. The cruiser is the tallest car I own. Others are an 89 911 and an 03...
  4. J

    DFW Tire Mounting?

    Any hidden gems for tire mounting and balancing? Will be 33x10.5 BFGs going on 15" wagon wheels. Thanks.
  5. J

    Good Wrench in Dallas? A few names keep popping up.

    I just moved here and I'm bringing my 85 '60 down. She's been sitting for a while, so my plan is to do a refresh on the gas tank, suspension, and AC system. I see a few names brought up: - Dadja ("the man" but with a months-long wait?) - Goode (Highly recommended from a couple of people) -...
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    The dreaded "what's it worth" thread...

    May be time to sell the beast. She's treated me very well, but my family sold their house where I used to store it, so I sent it to my friend's place in South Carolina. He was providing love, but he has three kids, one of whom was diagnosed with cancer (she's in remission now and doing great)...
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    Emptying the Garage...

    Getting rid of the parts collection. All of it is on the east end of Long Island. Happy to help with delivery, but I don't want to ship. Jerry Can Carrier (perfect for expeditions): $50 obo 3 Jerry Cans: $25 each, or all three for $50 Rolling Seat: $20 obo Stock front and rear...
  8. J

    Battery/Alternator issues

    Just pulled the truck out of an extended hibernation. Battery was unhooked. Expected it to be dead, and when I reconnected it and cranked, I actually got a bit of a kick to the starter. Not enough to turn over, but something. Then tried to jump the truck. Here's the stupid part (yes, all of...
  9. J

    Tips on reinstalling fan?

    Hope you all had a happy thanksgiving. Finally changed out my water pump. Everything went smoothly, except I'm having a hell of a time getting the fan back on. It's tough to get my fingers between the fan and the water pump to get the four small locknuts on. Doesn't seem like there's a...
  10. J

    Coolant leak

    I'm leaking coolant externally (don't believe it's contaminating the oil). It's dripping off of the fan clutch and front main seal. It's a slow leak, requiring a quart of coolant/water every couple of weeks. It is dripping though, there's a small puddle on the garage floor. Seems to be...
  11. J

    E-Brake Light Always On?

    Title pretty much says it all. Is this a fuse problem, or do I need to replace the sender (little plunger under the e-brake boot that the handle compresses)? Thanks.
  12. J

    4+ flip kit install - real time help please

    I'm trying to install the 4+ flip kit on the rig. Right now it looks like the top plate for the front axle is too small by about 1/2 inch front to back. I have the bottom plate lined up with the spring pin through the center hole. The axle is lined up with the top of the spring pin in the...
  13. J

    CMCC 2010

    Great time, great trucks and great people. Huge thanks to Lance at IPOR for teaching me how to macgyver my motor mount back together, Mike Stevens for grabbing a set of u-bolts, and John (GLTHEFJ60) for sawzalling my studs off for me. And for cooking a great burger. Full Album: Jared Gordon's...
  14. J

    Amazing news! NYC ending emissions testing for pre OBD-II vehicles!!!!!!!

    Sorry if this has been brought up before. I just got the truck through inspection, thinking that as its 25 year birthday, this would be the last year of emissions testing. However, the guys told me that safety-only emissions starts IN the 25th year, not after it. And now the really good news...
  15. J

    Anyone know of a 2F for sale locally?

    I'd like to try tinkering with an engine, and the 2F seems pretty basic and a good starting point. Would love to try my hand at building one up. If anyone knows of a long block lying around for cheap, please let me know. Thanks.
  16. J

    Tips on unsticking a seatbelt

    I had a careless passenger in the rear passenger-side seat. They managed to fold the seatbelt over and then get it to retract partially. So now it's jammed into the retractor, and won't go in to reset or pull out any farther. Is there a latch that I can press to release it to pull out? I...
  17. J

    Metaphysical question on tire sizes and odo gearing

    So I've been driving around on my 33s, for about 30k miles. Everyone says that you're supposed to gear the odo so your speed and odo is correct. Here's my thought. Since I put the 33s on, let's say I'm travelling 100 miles. with the stock 28s, the engine would have had to turn ~200 rpm more...
  18. J

    Thank you

    Well, it's been a month or so since I returned to the city. I got pretty swept up in my life here, trying to get a job, focusing on the girlfriend, etc. etc. But I keep thinking about the trip, and what an amazing time it was. I just want to say thank you to all of you guys that helped make...
  19. J

    Massive over-rev, what should I look for as being broken?

    Well I'm an idiot, as has been documented at length here on mud. I installed a hand throttle cable the other day. I figured it was linked to engine rpm, and pulled up behind a truck, thinking I was going to pass. Truck coming the other way slowed down, first thing that went through my head...
  20. J

    My truck's singing and it's not a good song. bearing whine?

    I have a distinct whine coming from the engine compartment. Not sure what the cause is. It's definitely engine rather than drivetrain, as it's replicable when stopped. Turns into a real ringing sound/whistle at 2500 rpm. If I had to guess, I'd say it's my power steering pump pulley, as my...
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