Just replaced clutch and installed new OME Springs. also rebuilt front and rear wheel bearings.
I was having an issue with driveline vibration starting at 35mph so added a 4 degree shim which eliminated the vibration...but now I have a noise that sounds like its directly under 4WD shifter. It...
My truck was running great, stopped to pick up something and it just clicked when I got back in. Went thru all the cables looking for loose connections or corrosion, tried jump starting...finally removed the starter and its loaded with grime. Do I need to remove the large phillips screws on the...
The PO put a plug on the second outlet on top of my Charcoal Canister. The Canister only has 3 ports total- two on top and one on bottom unlike the diagram in my 81 Emissions Repair Manual attached below..
The fuel vapor line running along the side of the truck terminates with a rubber...
My top striker plate is stripped on one side...what is this part number or what is it called? I cant find it anywhere, I see the striker listed everywhere, but not the receiver on the inside of the frame that the screws thread into.
I assume I need to remove my top to replace this...or is there...
I finally completed a solar panel installation on my new Gamaviti Roof Rack. Im using the panels to charge my Goal Zero 1400 Lithium generator. Combined with a 12v charging cable attached to the FJ40's battery, the 1400 stays mostly charged under normal use, and can supply 2-3 days of power when...
anyone have any tips or tricks to keep the OEM mirrors locked in position?
Im ready to pay the piper for the Racer Euro Mirrors:
https://www.cityracerllc.com/products/oem-euro-spec-fj40-mirrors-with-arms-set-of-2?variant=28197480323
But while I wait for more to show up, any tips on keeping...
Ive been bugging the guys at Gamiviti for almost a year now to make a roof rack for the 40...and they finally did it. Mine will be here in early December in a 40% black gloss finish...here are a few of the early sketches and a CAD view I received tonight. Looking forward to getting this installed.
I ordered the Spare Wheel Carrier Hinge Pins Upgrade Kit from Roger at City Racer for my 81 FJ40 thinking it was going to be a piece of cake to install. First let me say, the kit is a work of art. It is extremely well made and worth every penny. Its not cheap, but you get what you pay for...and...
The ball joint with coter pin here keeps pulling free while driving rendering my FJ40 dead in the water.
I can snap it back in and it works for awhile longer, but keeps popping out. Am I missing a part, or is it just worn?
any idea what part I need and where I can find it?
Ok, my mechanic skill set is 1...but I didnt let it deter me and I rebuilt my center arm today following the instructions here:
Center Arm Rebuild
and here:
Youtube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYe8C08GWYk&t=151s
Seemed simple enough...but I have a few questions:
1- I think I overfilled with...
I have a rattle in my front end that haven't been able to isolate, but today I noticed that my front drive shaft has a lot of play. It was rebuilt recently...any suggestions why it has so much play?
My inner door pull screws wont tighten fully and eventually pull loose. What is the part the screw threads into inside the door panel and where do I find one? Or any tricks to fix this?
My weatherstripping is dry and brittle and will need to be replaced.
Regarding the main seal...Which is the correct gasket for an 81 FJ40, and is there a better option?
1- Toyota Part #63168-90307
NEW GENUINE Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 FJ40 Roof Weatherstrip Seal 63168-90307 | eBay
2-...
In the quest to find brighter headlights, but not sacrifice the vintage look (not a fan of the LED headlight options) I found a custom built wire harness from here.
It finally arrived along with some updated lamps for my existing H4 headlights that were recommended by Daniel.
harness arrived by...