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  1. firefighterjed

    Skid plate, rocker sliders and axle armor.

    A recent 4x4 outing with the boisecruiserheads gave me two things to think about. I have almost no four wheeling experience so much of this is new for me. First, I don’t intend for this vehicle to be a rock crawler. It’s to nice. But I would like to adventure on some rocky terrain. I want...
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    Knuckle and birfield violated a law of physics.

    They tried to occupy the same space at the same time? So, collective, make sure I’m not screwing this up. I found this in the midst of a knuckle rebuild that was prompted by leaking oil/grease. -I have the knuckle centering tool and the necessary shims to get the centering correct...
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    OEM carburetor trivia!! 13 questions. (Another Weber delete threat. )

    Part of the great joy of owning an older Landcruiser is how completely serviceable they are. I love working on my rig and enjoying the risks and rewards that result. I know that the gold standard for carb set up is to send it off to Jim C or Mark, but the stubborn ass that i am wants to do...
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    California carb? OEM carb setup help needed.

    What makes an OEM carb “California” My PO installed a Weber 32/36. I was gifted an OEM ‘76 California spec carb 21100-61072. This part number is only present one year: ‘76 California. Assuming that California legislation forced Toyota to make less-good changes to this carb, what do I need to...
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    Upgrade to clutched fan? Questions!

    I got rear ended several months ago. Damage was minor but it did bend a rear leaf spring. This funded an OME Spring/shock kit, which is nice, but since I got it back on the road I’ve noticed a vibration that varies with RPMs. It was a mystery until yesterday when I found that my radiator fan...
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    Smokin a pig……. Iron Pig.

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    DIY wheel widening

    I have a irrational affinity for the stock wagon wheels in white. I’ve currently got a set on my rig, but I really want some larger wider tires. I acquired another set of 5 wagon wheels and set about building a jig to hold the grinder. A trailer spindle and hub give the wheel a true spin...
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    Which of these air cleaners is correct for 1976 FJ40?

    My 1976 FJ40 has a Weber and I’m looking to install a troll hole carb that I acquired a while back. Which of these air cleaners is correct? The one on the left defaults to pulling air off the exhaust manifold while the one on the right defaults to cold air intake. Additionally there is a...
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    Door inside panel colors?

    After 1975 when US market doors began to have upholstered interior panels, were they all black? If not, is there a VIN code for the interior color? My 1976 came to me with ABS panels, but I want to replace with upholstery. Seats are currently grey cloth.
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    Help me find a bumper like this ...

    I was in a minor fender bender a few weeks ago. I need to replace my bumper, so I’ve been searching. I finally found what I want, but it’s in Australia!?! I’d like a stock looking bumper, but stout enough to add my 8274 and go through the bumper with the fair lead. Do any of you know a...
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    Lets talk suspension and steering problems......

    I need some help understanding my steering behavior and what adjustments I can make to improve it. Thanks in advance for your help. Here's my story: My 76 fj40 was restored/refurbished at some point in previous ownership and is in very good mechanical and cosmetic condition. I drive it...
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    ‘76 spare tire latch adjustment or modification

    My early ‘76 has a stock spare tire carrier. All it’s parts are in place as far as I can tell. The latch bar doesn’t nest into the deepest part of the hook, so the thing has 1/2 inch of play and rattles terribly when the top is off. When I have the top on there a bumper that presses against...
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    What is this connector?

    I need to remake the ends for my oil pressure sender and the brake pressure sensors. What is the metal connector that should be in this black plastic housing. It’s looks like a variation on a spade connector, but I don’t know what it’s called.
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    DIY Seatbelt refurbishing. Shoulder belt and lap belt.

    (This project requires access to a robust sewing machine.). My '76's seat belts had seen better days. I had shopped for seat belts a couple times but the cost was prohibitive, especially for a product that was aftermarket and wasn't an exact match for OEM. Over time, the webbing had...
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    Roll bar add-on?

    I don’t want a full cage, but I think it would be nice to have bars going from the stock roll bar to the windshield frame. Have any of you seen such a thing for sale? Or maybe made your own? Location would be as shown in red on the attached pic. It would be nice for stabilizing the bikini...
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    Re-Arch springs vs. OME

    There is a company local to me who makes leaf springs and re-arches old springs. I’m considering having them re-arch my OEM springs to level it and add a couple inches. Are the OEM springs same/better/worse than OME? My yellow ‘76 only has slightly longer shackles. The second pic is the...
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    Blinker weirdness

    Hey Mudders, can I tap into your experience and wiring expertise for a moment? ‘76 FJ40 mostly stock. Restomod style. I have converted every bulb to LED except the headlights which are H4 with a relay harness. I am extremely happy with the improved lighting, especially on the dash and...
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    Easy dash knob refreshing

    Freshened up my knobs. For the lettering on the knobs I used a product that a professional engraver recommended. He uses Lacquer Stick and it performed just as he described. Just cut the end of the stick off to expose fresh material. Smear it on the letters in every direction to get it in...
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    Gave my guage cluster the spa treatment

    Took my dash apart. Painted the needles, cleaned the glass and installed LEDs. Used 104-WWHP5 from www.superbrightleds.com These LEDS are slightly taller than the shroud in the cluster so you have to tweak the shroud away from its base a little to give the vertical space necessary. The...
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    OEM headrest?

    My PO has the seats reupholstered and they look great. I have never seen headrests like this though. Have you?
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