This sounds ridiculous, but I can not get the stock steering stabilizer to come off of my 78 FJ40. What is the trick? I have beat the SH!T out of it after trying to coax it off for more than 30 minutes and it will not come off. I am about ready to saw it in half. Please advise...I need help.
I am talking to several local body shops and geting estimates on a complete re-paint of my 40. I know everyone seems to have a strong opinion about clearcoat vs. single stage finishes. What experiences have you guys had? I had planned to go with a factory orig. look and stick with the single...
Thinking of doing a frame-up resto on the cosmetic side of things for my '78 FJ40. The guy who painted it did a terrible job and did zero prep. There is very little rust on the body tand I think that it is definitely worth fixing.
I have a guy that will sandblast the entire body for about...
Alright. Drove the 40 nearly 1800 miles in three days last week, she ran pretty well during the entire trip. Drove it about an hour yesterday morning and I had a hard time getting it to start after it had sat 15 minutes. It finally started and I was able to get it to the house without...
I've read a million thresads on oil preferences and it seems all opinion-based. Here is my question:
A "landcruiser mechanic" recently told me that I should be running straight 30 weght oil in my '78 FJ40 (20w in the winter). He explained that engines with solid lifters should use a...
This winch is on a '78 FJ40 that I recently purchased. I believe that it is a PTO winch. I have pics, but need help posting them.
The winch has the following writing on it:
Ramsey Winch Co.
Model: 7-R
Capacity: 3000
Serial #: 97391
On the '78 fj40 front seats, did they all have that metal trim on the rear of the seats? If so, how in the heck can I get some of those metal pieces? Mine have been re-upholstered and they are gone....
Anyone have a picture of a dune beige FJ40 with a soft top? I am trying to choose the color soft top to get. By the way have you notices the one on ebay....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4508992817&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
check out this link...
I am considering de-smogging my '78 FJ40. Has anyone done a write-up on how to properly do this? Does anyone know what can be expected in terms of performance/gas mileage/other noticeable changes once this is completed? My setup is currently bone-stock. Thanks for the help.
I was finaly able to get in there and check this thing out a little further today. I removed the two hoses on the bottom side and attached a 12inch section of fuel hose to it and performed mouth to mouth on that baby. After several tries, all that I could get 'er to do was make a very small...
I had the '40 up on a lift yesterday and was checking out the 4WD operation/ U-joints/driveshafts, etc. I decided to test the 4WD shifting out while on the lift (my fuel mileage has been 12 mpg at best on the HWY with 32X11.50s). I suspected what I confirmed...
My front driveshaft turns at...
Hey folks. I'm trying to fill in the gaps on a PTO winch setup for my '68 FJ40. I have the shifter already in place and it engages the already installed "yoke" on the rear of my t-case. Does anyone have the rest of the stuff that I need to make her complete. If not, can anyone shed some...
Nothing like jumpin' through your ass at the last minute. I need to replace my Clutch in my '68 FJ40 (stock) this weekend! Any ideas on how/where to get a clutch kit / turned flywheel in a hurry. I'm in the Colorado Springs area. Thanks a mil!