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  1. silvercrusher

    85 BJ60 for sale on V.I.

    If you are looking to restore one this is it. The truck is located on Vancouver Island near Victoria, Canada Asking $10,500 cdn 1985 Bj60 285k Km, 3B Diesel , 5spd , 2nd owner, spent alot of its life in California. All miles are highway miles. Gets around 30 mpg I kept this...
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    Steering Dead Spot Gone

    So I finally elimanted the dead spot in my steering. It was the Ujoint in the steering column closest to the firwall. Man what a bitch to work on. Not much room in there but faster than pulling the steering column apart i'd imagine? So if your steering has the center dead spot i'd look at...
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    My Steering woes

    I finally got ome steering damper on(pickle fork worked) Thanks G+S for prompt service. The damn truck still steered like s***e. Started looking at the u joints in the steering column. I have replaced the lower one before. The top one is stiffer than hell. So I started to pull it apart while...
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    Steering Stabilizer

    I have decided to change my steering dampener also since it is as stock as my shocks were. I phoned my toy parts pal and the best he could get me on oem was $275. Wow!! What I want to do is keep this truck as stock as possible since it is in such good shape and all(except for a turbo of...
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    Napa Belt #'s

    Hi guys I went to Napa today to get new belts for my 3B and the guy could only find the ALT belt #. In the FAQ section both Napa #'s are listed but for the 13BT. Are these belts the same as the 3B. I'm sure they are but just want to double check. Weird how all there books only listed...
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    Air bags in a 60

    I have been considering putting some airbags in the rear leafs to level the old girl out when pulling my trailer. Has anyone done this to a 60 before? There does not seem to be a lot available ,some extreme stuff in oz but not quite what i need. I don't mind fabbing the system but some leads...
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    Who makes oem shocks?

    Does anyone know who makes toyotas OEM shocks now that i've bought some I'd like to know. I'm sure they must contract the work out. Challis :beer:
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    No stock shocks

    Hey all I need to replace the shocks on my 60 and since it is all stock I thought to keep it that way I'd get oem shocks from toyota. Not to mention they are cheaper @ $37. I phoned and the guy at the duncan dealership told me they only have the back shocks available. They have no more front...
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    shifter seat

    How hard is it to change out. I cant see it in the FSM and havent popped the boot yet. My tranny is hard to get all the way in 3rd gear and it pops out under load damn near breaking my wrist. I'm hoping this is the problem. Any thoughts? :beer:
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    How stiff is your hub

    Just finishing up the knuckle rebuild and am screwing with the wheel bearings and preload! How stiff is everyone elses hub after all new seals and bearings and grease. My fish thingy says 17lbs is it lying to me. I have never done preload like this on any other vehicle i've worked on is it...
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    bearing preload

    I am rebuilding my knuckles now the book says 0.3-7.9 lbs. The lowest # i can achive is 15lb. What am i doing wrong. I tighten turn tighten turn then back off and still i get 15lbs Is my torque wrench screwed? help
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    moly grease

    So i'm right in the middle of my knuckle rebuild and do ya think i can find moly-lithium grease anywhere. No. Not at can tire, not at napa, no local auto store they all look at me like i have 5 heads. Toyota well "we usually have some around" but not today i guess. So do i do the whole...
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    What is the Best Diesel Antifreeze.

    I just did my rad and the rest of the cooling system and now I need coolant so what does everyone else run on these baby's? :beer: :bounce: :beer: :bounce2:
  14. silvercrusher

    3B BJ60 Radiator

    My rad is spraying all over my engine!! Where is the cheapest place to get one. I don't need a 4 core just stock seems more than enough. What about recoring anyone done that? Thanks
  15. silvercrusher

    Wix fuel filter#

    Anyone have the wix fuel filter number for a 3B handy. Its rubbed off mine and i want to buy a box from the tractor dealer. Thanks guys.
  16. silvercrusher

    the rust down under

    Right so my cruiser is in nice shape and i can see that the rust is gonna start. What does everyone else do to prevent rust up under besides washing frequently. Do you oil spray, diesel spray, what is the best undercoat bearing in mind I don't want to piss off the tree huggers too much
  17. silvercrusher

    Steering issues again

    Okay so my steering is stiff. I mean it has spots where it is definatley binding. The ps pump works great it has good pressure. When i make a turn it will not center itself no matter what speed so as you can see i'm getting a bit worried. Does this sound like a knuckle rebuild? Any thoughts...
  18. silvercrusher

    hELP DECIPHERING THE CODE

    Hey guys i'm pretty new but totally addicted. I can't find all the info for the code on my cruiser perhaps you could help? 147 FB11 K052 H55F I know the tranny but what are the ring/pinnion sizes K-9"....... FB11 I have no idea 147 ? help
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    steering knuckle grease

    where is the damn hole to get the grease into the steering knuckle on a 60. The service manual shows a s***ty pic but i can't see it under the truck. Is it the two bolts on the outsides of the knuckle or is there an actual port that is hidden!!!! Help please. They are dry.
  20. silvercrusher

    tie rod ends in BC

    Where is the best\cheapest place to get a tie rod end kit here in BC. I think I had some water in them for the big freeze and now my steering sucks. I hope thats all it is. I checked and flushed the pump and system but it is still hard to steer. Any other things I should look at? :cheers:
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