Working on a new problem today,
1984 FJ60 4spd
Reverse lights suddenly quit working.
Frustrating trying to find the reverse light circuit on diagrams. Or even which fuse, if any, powers the back up lights.
SO, when I turn key to on and shift into reverse I can hear ZZZZZZT coming from under...
Well I got a wild hair last night...
I thought I found the perfect off the (Marine/boat supply) shelf item for tailgate storage -
That's a BOMAR cast aluminum storage hatch in approx the right size. BUT it's $700+ for 1 ouch
Their plastic options are interesting but sit kinda high and still...
Well, I've been happily working on my interior gray to brown swap and general quality of life upgrade on our '84 60.
The wipers have been terrible since we got the truck and I decided to have a look.
The motor is good, the plastic bushings are ok the bearings in the cowl mounted pivots are bad...
So I was trying to install a backup camera on my Wife's rig - 1984 FJ60 - and I discovered the reverse lights and 4wd indicator lights aren't connected.
I found the wire leads from the reverse switch and the transfer case switch. They have metal connectors but no plastic outer housing to...
I could use an assortment of toyota screws as featurted in the dashboard area of the FJ60. Specifically the short self tappers but also some of the machine thread type as well.
I found my dash very easy to take apart. Mostly because people over the years have left out about half the fasteners...
2 of the most reliable vehicles in history have something in common -
I have my 1983 Mercedes 300td parked behind my Fj60 on the street. Looking at them it occured to me they have VERY similar proportions.
1983 Mercedes W123 300td -
Wheelbase - 110.24 inches / 280.0 cm
Length - 185.83 inches...
Hello! I've been rapid fire collecting brown interior parts the last couple weeks. While I've been on the mend from a hernia surgery a couple Mondays ago (aug 21).
My Doctor gave me the go ahead to get up to some mischief today. As long as there is no heavy stuff involved.
SO, I tore apart...
Updated for accuracy -
My wife’s truck is grey interior.
She would prefer the brown.
I have ordered carpet and am working on new seat covers.
I still need -
Seat belts
cargo area panels or patterns for panels
dash top (may just paint the lower and use a carpet cover.)
steering wheel and...
Hello!
the question- Does fj62 transfer case from Auto trans fit h55?
the cooking blog preamble...
I have an '84 FJ60
it has 1991 Ford mustang 302/5.0, mated to factory cruiser 4 speed.
I'm craving an OD but haven't had any luck finding a Fairey unit out here in the wild.
This leads me...