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    Rockers and Corners

    I have a LOT of rot right in front and behind the wheel wells in the back (left and right). Not sure what you call those areas. Dog legs? It stretches up into the rockers. Both inside and outside were rusted out. I kept cutting and kept finding more rust. I had to remove the spot welds and...
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    Body grommets ?

    I replaced the ABS lines on my LC since some of the connectors were broken. Where do I buy these? And what are they called?
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    Charlotte tool exchange

    I have a whole tub of large Harbor Freight C-clamps from a previous project and wondered if anyone else is sitting on tools that they no longer need. Maybe some tool exchange of sorts? I have just started down the welding rabbit-hole so there are probably a bunch of little doo-dads that I dont...
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    Saving fasteners

    The fasteners on my burgundy FJ80 is VERY rusty. I have replaced some that were damaged and have rejuvenated ones with light surface rust on the wire wheel. I then got the bright idea to see if I can use a tumbler. First try was with kitty litter as media (FAIL). Then I bought the HF resin...
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    Welding practice

    My red FJ80 has some rust and I have been working diligently on repairing. There are a few spots around the wheels and rockers. I have tried several shops asking for a weld and repair. They all turn me away, saying that it is too big of a vehicle and they make more money with smaller...
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    Banjo bolts?

    I have been searching everywhere for M10x1.0 banjo bolts. None of the part stores have them. Where would one find these unicorns?
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    Door flare brackets

    The rear door flare brackets on Project Griffin is rusted and one of the rivets is missing on each. The door skin is bubbling behind the bracket, so I will have to remove and treat. Triple question: Did anyone remove their flares and have some of these brackets? How do I remove that rivet...
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    Project Gryffin

    I have posted so many "help" requests in the past that I thought I'd create one thread for all my woes. I am still rehabbing my rust-affected FJ-80 and running into challenges as I go. The latest installment is breaking off a bolt on the fuel filler tube brace. This darned thing sits right...
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    HOW??? - Remove running board mounts

    How on earth do one remove the rear mounts for the running boards? They are in a channel right next to a body mount. I really hope I don't have to remove that rusted body mount, but it seems like I have to. And if I have to? HOW do I replace those body mount bolts?
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    "SST" for rear wheel hub

    I replaced the wheel studs on my rear wheels since a few of them were damaged. I used some of the old ones and a scrap piece of metal to weld my own SST. Not the best welds, but it worked. What do you think?
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    CHARLOTTE - FZJ80 Radio

    Anybody in the Charlotte area have an FZJ-80 radio for sale? Long story short. The OP installed a Pioneer in ours that I dont like. I got a "I can't remember if this one works" original unit. It doesn't work. I would like to see if anyone has one laying around that I can buy while the dash...
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    HELP WITH BRAKES

    One of my LC's loses brake fluid every now and then. The challenge is that I dont know from where. There are no fluid leaks visible. No droplets on the ground. No wet joins. No wet booster. No wet ABS. Not a drip anywhere. But drops enough for the light to go on every 3-4 weeks. What the ?
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    Made a wheel sensor bracket

    Cross-posting: Made a wheel sensor bracket
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    Made a wheel sensor bracket

    I am still fighting rust on my #2 rig and once I get some parts, I will be able to get her back together. The wheel sensor brackets were badly rusted and broke apart upon removal. So I tried my hand at a bit of metal work today. I know, I know. All you professionals will say that it is as...
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    Induction heaters - are they worth it?

    I am dealing with quite a bit of rusty bolts. I have been applying flame, PB Blaster, ATF & Acetone, crying, and cussing in ample portions. I have also found that using the impact chisel on the bolt helps get things moving. But I break off a ton of bolts. And I cannot use the flame in spots...
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    Induction Heater - Worth it?

    I am dealing with quite a bit of rusty bolts. I have been applying flame, PB Blaster, ATF & Acetone, crying, and cussing in ample portions. I have also found that using the impact chisel on the bolt helps get things moving. But I break off a ton of bolts. And I cannot use the flame in spots...
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    She is fighting me!!!!

    The PO did me the favor of breaking one of flange studs off. And banging on the flange to the point that it likely deformed the cone washer holes. Yay me! The cone washers are IN THERE. Day 3 of heat, PB Blaster, Brass Punch and a big hammer. ONE came out. The others are STUCK IN. Also...
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    Rear Panhard Bolt STUCK

    Rear Panhard Bolt STUCK - Cross-posting
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    Rear Panhard Bolt STUCK

    I have removed the rear end from my rig and refurbing it off the car (rust removal, paint, brakes, etc). For the life of me, I cannot get the panhard bolt removed. I have done the following: Soaked it in ATF/acetone (poor man's Kroil) mix Heated it (A LOT) Hit it with the 500lb impact (the...
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    P0401 - Please HELP

    Hi guys, I got the P0401 error on my truck and when I looked the EGR Modulator, I found the issue on the left. No problem. I bought another, installed it, and a week later I get the picture on the right. What is causing this? At $120 a pop, those modulators are not cheap. Is it as simple as the...
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