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    Steering Stabilizer Removal

    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.
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    Soft Top - PAKI

    Anyone know how I can get one of the PAKI soft tops complete with bows relatively quickly? (like within 30 days) Thanks.
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    PAINT - Clearcoat or single stage

    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...
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    SANDBLAST-Am I Crazy???

    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...
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    Gas Tank

    Anyone know the actual capacity of a stock 1978 fj40's tank
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    Won't Start Woes

    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...
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    OIL, OIL, OIL, OIL, and Oil Pressure Gauge

    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...
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    WINCH ???? Need help ID-ing this thing

    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
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    Front Seat Question

    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....
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    Need a picture please

    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...
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    '78 Fj40 Desmoggggg ???

    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.
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    vaum shift 4WD

    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...
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    Vacum Shift 4WD

    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...
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    PTO Winch???

    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...
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    Clutch

    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!
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