Custom fab work
JD Fab in Escondido does some killer custom fab work. Their specialty is desert trucks, so if you're looking for something that can haul ass, yet take a beating (think KOH), JD might be the right shop for you.
Jesse has built some killer Toyotas over the years. Here's a 60...
ORW works on Toyota 4x4s
I've had good luck with Off Road Warehouse (ORW) in Escondido, CA. They've helped with suspension work, tire balancing, alignment, caster adjustment, sliders, winch and bumpers, skid plates on my 80 Series, Tacoma and 4Runner over the years.
They can also help get...
Hi Noah, Jaime with BNT here. Beautiful country, you'll have a great time. If you haven't found this already, the guide by Tony Huegel gives great detail on how to get there and some of the cool things to see/do in the area.
COYOTE FLAT & COYOTE RIDGE...
New Slee 80 Series Belly Pan - Review
Hi All, just wanted to chime in on the new Slee Skid Plate (aka Transfer Case Belly Plate). It's an amazing piece, thoroughly planed and executed.
I got one out to San Diego, and the guys at ORW were very impressed with the ease of installation. Less...
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to share some pics from the Overland Expo. I was fortunate enough to make it this year.
Lets see if we can get a group of BNT out there next year.
Enjoy!
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Overland Expo 2012: Off-Road.com
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2012 Overland Expo
-jaime
Good Guy to Deal With
Hey Everyone, I just wanted to say that I PM'd Bowser and he was very helpful. I was able to get several interior parts for my '96 FZJ80 that were damaged during an electrical fire.
Bowser does seem to travel quite a bit, so you just need to be patient. I started...
Rufus & FJ40 in Borrego Springs, CA
Hi All,
I don't have an 80...yet, but I wanted to share photos of a fun trip my dog Rufus and I took in our FJ40 to Borrego Springs/Ocotillo Wells, CA.
The old boy is slowing down and might have bone cancer now according to the Vet. It's been a tough...
Thank You, Thank You!
Wow...thanks for all the info. It seems like the ramhorns are the ticket. They also look nice.
For you purist, don't worry--I'm keeping the F motor around and will fix it, but slowly. Parts are hard to find and very expensive.
Who knows, maybe I'll swap the F motor...
Hi All,
My 1f died, and after mourning for almost 6 months, it's time to move on. I need to get her back on the trail.
I got a free V8 Vortec 350 from my brother that will give her some life.
I want to add headers, but want them tight to the block, and inside the frame rails.
I did some...
Hi-lift mount
Nice 40 Duke.
How does the Hi-Lift do in its present spot. It looks good.
Does it get in the way of opening passenger door?
How does it do on bumps.
I am interested in doing something similar.
:hhmm:
After spending some more time trouble shooting the knock, this is what I found under the oil pan in cylinder #4.
The cotter pin and bolt holding this rod assembly together came apart--well 1/2 of it did. The knocking noise was coming from the bolt tapping on the piston rod itself.
There...
Okay guys,
Here's the latest video of the F motor running w/o a valve cover. Do you see anything wrong?
Engine running, push rod close-up, after shutting down.
YouTube - FJ40 Push Rods, Rocker Arms and Valve Springs at Work
Thanks Kyle,
I'll try the fuel pump next and take your fix into consideration.
Pulling the oil pan off is probably next. But at that point I need to find a place to park it--as this might turn into a big project.
Thanks again for your insight.:)
Hi amaurer,
As for disengaging the oil pump with dizzy--I don't think so (I hope not). It was in place and still is.
I didn't drive it very far...less than a mile before it happened. I was taking it out for a test spin when I started loosing power at higher RPM. I pulled off to the side and...
Compression on Cruiser
Hi Trollhole, took your advice here's what she gave me:
Cylinder #1: 115 psi
Cylinder #2: 135 psi
Cylinder #3: 130 psi
Cylinder #4: 120 psi
Cylinder #5: 125 psi
Cylinder #6: 140 psi
#1 is barely scraping by on the minimum according to my Chilton book (114 mininum, 150...
Hi FJforty...the knocking sound too loud to be timing.
I just uploaded a video to YouTube that might show the sound better.
Here's the link everyone: YouTube - FJ40 metal slapping - possible bent pushrod
What do you think...pushrods or something else?