And… done. Took me all day solo with a break for dinner. Literally followed the list and checked things off as I went. Dropped down easy. Getting it out from under was another story. My floor jack didn’t go close to high enough. Had to cut up a 2x6 and stack it 4 high to barely wiggle the trans...
Thanks for all this info. Have the highlights printed out, along with the FSM removal pages. Just came from Harbor Freight now. Got the 800 lb trans jack and a pair of ramps. Gonna start this project in about 15 minutes. As soon a I stop procrastinating. Bought a used auto trans from a '90 FJ62...
Both safe lite and all star glass didn’t even call me back for the FJ62. I inquired with both companies twice with no call back. When i inquired about my GX460, the called me back same day to make an appointment. I asked them about the 62 and they either said they can’t get the glass, or they...
You can definitely carefully remove it without breaking the glass, IF you cut the existing rubber out and remove the lock strip first. I think saving the rubber would be hard to do. Some experienced pros can prob do it. I’ll update in the rainy season.
Just an update on windshield replacements. I got one “made in China” off eBay. Maybe $400 shipped. SOR wanted $1,200. It has the tint on the upper section which is actually pretty nice. I got the OEM rubber from my local Toyota dealer in Long Beach. I also got some rubber lock strip with the...
Just an update on windshield replacements. I got one “made in China” off eBay. Maybe $400 shipped. SOR wanted $1,200. It has the tint on the upper section which is actually pretty nice. I got the OEM rubber from my local Toyota dealer in Long Beach. I also got some rubber lock strip with the...
I literally just installed mine on my FJ62 yesterday. Instructions suck! Actually there aren’t any. Just some diagrams that aren’t 100% clear. I probably wasted at least an hour or two just figuring out the order of installation.
Stock rear bumper brackets need to be removed6 welded rivets...
This is the 62 with original wheels and flat suspension. I just installed OME heavies with 70 series 16” wheels (powder coated black) and Toyo Open Country AT3’s (238/85/16).
Also just added the Dobinson rear bumper with swing always. Took me one day to do the suspension (solo), but two days to...
I was able to order a 5th (spare) from Toyota dealer in Long Beach. You’ll pay a little more with tax, but they’re perfect for tall skinny’s with no spacers, and the wheel I’ve been hunting for. Good luck.
Thank god you posted this pic!! I just found a set of the 70 series wheels and was thinking about going with the same size, but wasn't sure. You confirmed it for me. Looks great! FJ62 with 3FE and auto trans? How do they run? Any pics from the front and/or rear stance? Thanks!
Well, I just joined. I always wanted one since I had my first ‘84 Toyota pick up in high school. Class of ‘89 ironically. Finally found one. Looks and drives more like a station wagon now, but gonna try to get it trail ready ASAP.
Things I’ve learned so far from trolling around these forums...