Hi all. Taking advantage of the "staycation" to get some work done. My Birfs have been leaking, so taking on the reseal. It's my first time, but got the drivers side all apart yesterday, between other duties with kids and what not, and all came apart yesterday.
I just bought my 80 in October...
Hi all! At one time I was pretty active on this site. I had an FJ62 for several years, that I loved and wish I never sold. I sold it in 2011 to pool resources together to buy a house. In the time, I bought said house, had a child (now 4.5), sold that house and moved to Montana. Loved it there...
Yep. New in the box. Bought them for the old 62. Had them sitting around awhile now. Never got around to getting harness to install them. Now, with some sadness, I admit I have sold the rig. Includes a set of Osram H1 bulbs. You will need to get bulbs for the H4's. Would like to get $200 out of...
I was simply trying to seal up some transfer case leaks, and was told (not by anyone here) that I could pull it out to seal the o-ring. Turns out that info was false. The transmission fluid started draining out of the TC, and it now won't go back in. Turns out it's some sort of idler shaft...
Need to replace my brake master cylinder. I'm curious, I intend on doing the 4Runner caliper swap in the not too distant future, but for now still have all stock brakes, with fresh pads in front, and just completely rebuilt the rears. Would it be worth it, and can I, install the larger T100 MC...
A couple weeks back, the pick-up coil in my FJ62 went out. After discovering that it was a part that could not be purchased separately, and not having the money to buy a whole distributor, I went on a bit of a search. My first thought was to buy a used dizzy, but then got pointed in the...
Title says it all. My pick-up coil took a dump. Turns out it is not a servicable item. Need to replace the distributor, things have been pretty tight financially lately anyway, and don't really have the 350 some-odd bucks to buy a new one. If you have a GOOD used one you are willing to part...
Drove to work this morning just fine, started and drove the whole way without issue. Went to go to lunch, engine cranked but no fire. Not even a hiccup. Pulled the coil wire and held it above the cap with my plug wire pliers, had a co-worker crank the engine, and had no visible or audible spark...
So it's finally starting to get hot around here. Mid 80's today, mid-high 90's expected by the end of the week, so after work this eve I decided to get the little AC unit out and put in the bedroom window. I've had it for 2 or 3 years now, and if I were to guesstimate, I'd say its about 10 year...
Last night I lost charge on my 62, so I put my volt meter on the alternator, and had no charge. I naturally assumed :doh: that my POS Schucks alternator went out, again, as it would be the third one. So I replaced it today, again. Still no charge. Upon further diagnoses I have found that I have...
I read a lot of threads about people putting single wire Delco's on 60's/2F's, but did not find any where people put them on their 3FE's in their 62's. As we all know, the alternator is quite a bit different, and mounted in a very different location. I know the 60 owners do it for the power...
Custom built 60 series Land Cruiser lift shackles. Will fit Fj60's and 62's. If used on a 62, you will need to replace the bushings to the FJ60 style. Provides 2" of lift. Built by Southwest 4x4. When I received them, they had a coat of rattle can primer on them. I washed that off and sprayed...
Just picked up my new to me OME springs and greasable anti-inversions (thanks emkcruisers!!:cheers:), and will try and get them on next week. They are the heavy/heavy springs. I currently do not have swing away's or bullbars or anything on the rig, though all are planned. I carry maybe an extra...
Some of you may have seen my post a few weeks back about a set a Cibie H1's a strolled across on my local CL, brand new NOS for $55 for the pair. Since then I have been keeping my eye out for a deal on the H4's to go with. Today on ebay I think I found it. Hope it was a good deal, cuz I already...
I know it's common and alot of you have done it. Where I'm having difficulty is fitting the spacer to the door. As you probably know, the recessed area in the inner door where the factory speaker was mounted is not round. Did you guys that have done it actually try and cut a spacer to that...
Was just browsing CL looking for some seats and strolled across a set of 4x6 Cibie H1's, brand new in the box for $55 for the pair!! Paid with PP and he will be shipping them tomorrow! I'm stoked. Now just have to pick a harness, but may have to wait a week or two as money is a bit tight. I just...
In the midst of doing a stereo and CB install in my 62, putting the CB in the dash hole with the single DIN head unit to replace the 2 DIN stocker. That project has not worked out as hoped and I will probably take it back out to rework the brackets to better satisfy my desires . :rolleyes: Since...
After a bit of contemplating, and wasting most of a full day yesterday trying to install my new single DIN deck with a Metra pocket in my 62, only to put it all back together with the old radio because the flip face wouldn't clear the bezel without trimming, this is what I have come up with and...
Howdy. Just bought a new stereo to put in my 62. Wanted to see what kind of things people did to put an aftermarket single DIN deck into the OE double DIN hole, and how you filled the extra space. I need to replace my CB, as mine got stolen a few months back, so thought of getting a thin one and...
Anyone have one or have any experience with them? Was looking at them online today. They've got them on sale and it's got me very tempted :hhmm:. Was just wondering if they're worthy, or if the money would be better spent elsewhere and just wait until I can build a bumper. Thoughts?