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    Windscreen Wiper Motor Advice

    The windscreen wiper motor on my RHD 2004 78 Series Troopy (Narrow nose) is extremely tired, and these cannot be rebuilt or reconditioned. Ive checked and compared the Yota part numbers and prices for my model year and the newer wide nose post 2009 models 2004 model part no 85110-60180 2009...
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    Builds  A Re-Build of 2004 78 Series Troopy 1HD FTE

    In collaboration with tmarx I managed to buy a well kept and maintained 2004 78 Series Troopy that has the OEM 1 HD FTE turbo diesel motor fitted. This is the Troopy as it was bought. But in all honesty i wasnt completely happy with the "looks" of the Alu-Cab pop top conversion, to me it was...
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    My FJ is a work in progress

    The Khaki FJ is mine 2011 RHD South Africa Model i am constantly adding more and more equipment to make our overlanding trips more comfortable and convenient Our favorite destinations are Okavango Swamps - Botswana, and the Namib desert in Namibia particularly the region where there are the...
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    To do, or not to do

    I have made up a set of half doors in Rustic Green, should I convert it into a no top now where to put the solar panel
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    What have you Done to or With your FJ Lately

    I searched and i didnt see a similar thread so lets get it kicked off. I Just fitted Mickey Thompson wheels and 33inch tires
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    Suspension Question

    On the FJ At what point - how much suspension lift (3 inch, 4 inch, 6 inch ??) should you consider changing the upper control arms to bring the caster back into spec.
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    New to FJ Cruiser

    Ive got 2 40's so Ive been active on the 40-55 series thread for about 5 years now In Oct 2011 I took delivery of my RHD FJ Cruiser - 3 years ago I drove my brother-in-law's FJ in Dubai - and I just had to have one - then the yearning for a RHD version started it was 3 long years. I am slowly...
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    Any other alternators fit the 2F

    I have the standard 2F alternator - which is only rated at 35A. :censor: This is much too low. So I took it to an AutoSparky and had it uprated by having it rewound, the max they said they could now achieve was 75A. But my problem still persists; with the lights and wipers on, the voltage...
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    Cardan Joint - has anyone fitted to FJ40 rear propshaft

    Has anybody fitted a cardan joint to the rear propshaft of a FJ40, the one with the propshaft emergency brake. My FJ40 has a 4" lift and the resulting propshaft angle is causing exceesive stress on the rear transfer case oil seal resulting in significant leaking. I have subsequently fitted...
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    Rebuild Thread ~ 1983 FJ40 LX - Ex Aus

    Check out my 1st 40 Series rebuild here BJ40 to FJ40 Rebuild A South African BJ40 rebuild into a FJ40 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/a-south-african-bj40-rebuild-into-a-fj40.224775/ The container finally arrived and the three Ex Aussie 40's were duly unloaded For shipping you have to...
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    Look What Just Arrived From Australia

    The 40ft container arrived in South Africa today and was duly unloaded Contents of container were 2 x 1983 40 series LX's and 1 x 1981 40 series The total quantity of 40's currently in South Africa now probably stands at about 20 units The John Deere green one is mine, the other two...
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    Question: Re-Gapping Sparkplug When Using Pertronix ??

    I remember reading a recommendation in a previous thread that you should regap your sparkplugs to 1mm [?] when using the pertronix ignition :confused: I have searched but cant seem to find it now (aarrgh) :bang: I have a 2F running the Pertronix ignition with 1.4 Ohm Ignitor and Ballast...
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    Who Says Leaf Springs Cant Flex

    A recent LCCSA outing for two FJ40's just outside Johannesburg
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    2F - Broken Rings - 2nd Compression Ring

    This is a copy of a post in my rebuild thread https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/224775-south-african-bj40-rebuild-into-fj40.html Those of you that have been following this thread will know that I picked up an engine knock from continually driving the truck to overheating in the...
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    TLC - ICON - Paint type and color code

    Does anybody know the type of paint used and the color code for this color. As this will be the color of my new 1983 FJ40 LX
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    HELP ! ! ! Overheating Mystery 2F

    I have just returned from an extended 8 day trip in the 40 series to the Kalahari desert, but unfortunately the 40 had to be trailered the last 450km home due to a mysterious overheating problem. Symptoms - all was well on day one, we did about 600km, then on day two, 65km into the day on...
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    Windscreen Wiper Problem

    Widscreen Wiper Problem Driving home on Friday in one of the infamous African thunderstorms (2" of rain in 1hr) and the windscreen wipers died on me AAARRGGHH :confused:. Once home I discovered that there was no 12V to the power supply wire to the motor, so I hot wired a 12V wire from fuse to...
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    Is It Overheating - 2F ??

    I'm still running the rebuilt 2F in - so yesterday I decided to take it for a 200km long slow (80kph) cruise, admittedly it was fairly hot day, the ambient temperature yesterday was about 34-36deg C. When I got home I flipped the hood for a look see - and had two concerns;- 1. There...
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    Advice ~ 2F Carb fuel return line

    On my 79 BJ to FJ40 rebuild, I have swapped out the B diesel engine and replaced it with the 2F. :bang: The problem I have is that the original diesel fuel tank does not have a return pipe fitted, but the carb on the 2F motor does. The 2F fuel pump also does not have the return fuel line...
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    A South African BJ40 rebuild into a FJ40

    A South African BJ40 Total rebuild into an FJ40 Hi Guys I've been lurking here for quite a while, stealing with my eyes. In February of 2007 I bought a 1979 BJ40 in Brisbane Australia, took a while, but eventually got it shipped to South Africa In February 08 I started stripping it...
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