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  1. cruiserlad

    Transfer cases... again?

    I don't know a lot of people personally here on Mud, but have wheeled with some of you. I've learned so much from "down to earth" people and I do appreciate the kind help and encouragement. GREAT BUNCH OF FOLKS! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I've decided to replace my transfer case...
  2. cruiserlad

    In the beginning...

    I bought my rig in '96. Back then there wasn't Ih8mud just the LCML (Land Cruiser Mailing List). Paid $1500 for a '72 (no engine). I had to drag it out of the farmers field. Fast forward. I built it the way I wanted (read: no compromise 4 wheeler and good road manners), but I made one...
  3. cruiserlad

    Clutch master/slave revisited

    Yes, the search function works. I've been on this forum for many years. I just can't find the answer I need. Some background: rig is 72 with sbc stroker, NV4500 with Centerforce clutch, built around 2005. I've been real happy with my 40, but, fast forward. In 2014 I had a stroke which left me...
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    Finished project (well almost)

    This is my '72 that I started on in 1996. I took it Moab for Cruise 2011 and broke it on the first trail. Some idiot (me?) didn't torque the carrier saddle bolts on the front diff. So a ring and pinion later Calvin's roll'n again. Hard top is hanging in the corner of the shop. I built the...
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    sbc cooling issues

    I'm running a sbc 383 with a Taurus fan. I know, I know, it was an iffy proposition in the first place. Particularly since I'm running an original radiator. Any recomendations on a different radiator. Changing to a mechanical fan is out of the question due to clearance problems. Here's a...
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    Heater Hoze redux

    I've run several searches, but I still haven't come up with a source for the moulded rubber heater hose for my 72 heater. I haven't checked $OR, but I'll do that as a last resort. I did check the local vacuum cleaner shop, but they didn't have anything near the 2" that my heater requires. I...
  7. cruiserlad

    Time for a reciprocating saw?

    A while back I was on the road far from home and the voltage regulator went out on my 92 FJ80. I've never seen an alternator do this but it must have been cranking out almost 20 volts. Needless to say it has caused me some electrical problems and I have solved all but one. My blower motor...
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    Clutch slave, head scratcher?

    I'm in the process of mounting my clutch system. The master is an after mkt NAPA unit, but no problems. I have the braided steel from SOR, but it does not fit the slave. The slave is new, but I bought it so long ago that I really don't remember where I got it. SOR's catalog shows that the...
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    Ignorant 350 question

    I'm installing my distributor on my 350 FJ40 build. I know the firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 and the right bank cylinders are 2-4-6-8 and the left is 1-3-5-7. Thoretically I should be able to point the rotor to plug number 1 and sequence the wires accordingly. HOWEVER, since I replaced the...
  10. cruiserlad

    72 build wiring ?

    I'm working on the wiring of my 72 build project. I need to source some wire for the various systems. I don't really want to buy a complete harness, just some runs of wire. I can't find anybody that just sells color coded wire. I'd like to stay with Toyota colors. Thanks
  11. cruiserlad

    72 FJ40 Build up - Body lift solution?

    Hi all! I keep getting this message that I haven't posted in a while so I thought I'd show my progress and some of my unique solutions to: body lift, wheel base, cargo storage, seating and power. I'll explain the picts that follow: :cool: You will notice right away that I've shortened...
  12. cruiserlad

    Large scale rust removal

    At the urging of my friend Coolerman, I'm posting what I am doing to my tub. I used his methodology for electrolytic rust removal on some items on my build up last year and liked how effective it was. So, I decided to up the scale and do my tub. Here is Coolerman's web site where he posted...
  13. cruiserlad

    Traction Bar update

    I was doing my thing (lurking) last Friday and a thread caught my eye about tractions bars. I thought I had a sweet set up until I saw the picture of the horizontal rod from the cross member ripped out... That was the same thing I did on mine... no way was it going to make it. :o I'm not...
  14. cruiserlad

    New? shock mounts

    Did I under engineer this? Do you think it will hold up with a SOA or should I fabricate something stouter? Advice? jeers? ;p
  15. cruiserlad

    Calvin's build up

    It's been eleven years since Calvin has been on all four tires. Some back ground... I got him in 1996 and named him after my step son who is the spitting image of Calvin (of Calvin and Hobbs). No engine and looky no bezel. :flipoff2: I just got a silver star so I'll try to post the build...
  16. cruiserlad

    Nut, bolts and screws

    What do you call a rapist that excapes from an insane asylum... :D Not to rehash an on-going topic, but I haven't seen this before. I'm using a combination of nuts and bolts on the rig build up. I like the shouldered JIS bolts for some applications. Does anyone know the relative strength as...
  17. cruiserlad

    Cdan?

    I've been reading the posts and everyone keeps referring to Cdan for parts. Sounds kwel to me, but how do I find Cdan? Is it like finding Carmen San Diego? :D
  18. cruiserlad

    Full float conversion

    Would anybody have suggestions for a place to build me some custom axle shafts? I converted my rear to a full float with an electric locker, so now the pain begins $$$. I know there are a lot of companies that do custom axles, but I'm anxious to hear if there is some that are better than...
  19. cruiserlad

    Wanted  Bezel anyone?

    I need a bezel for my 72 build up. Anyone have one for sale? Shipping to 83642 in Idaho. Thanx :)
  20. cruiserlad

    HVAC blower swtch

    Some time back my blower switch quit working on the high position. I can probably repair it... if I knew where it was. Since it works on the other positions I'm certain it is in the resistor part of the wiring. Anybody know where this resistor is? In other Toyota vehicles it is located near...
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