I cracked my rear L spring today now I am looking for a viable cheap solution
any ideas? the future of my cruiser includes maybe a SOA and definitely a new frame but this won't happen until next year so
I need ot find a cheap solution I was wondering if I an get some opinions on
pro comp...
Does anyone know if a 79 FJ40 carb will fit in a 78 FJ40
any modification I will need to do ??
Righ now I am running a Holley 600cfm way to large for the cruiser.. performance is great but fuel aconomy sucks
also it is always running too rich so I found a 79 Toyota carb in good shape just...
Hello...I failed my NY inspection on my '78 fj40
for some stupid issues, my wife thinks the mechanic was jealous of my cruiser and the fine job I did in fixing it :)
2 of the reasons that I have a problem with are
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a cracked rear left spring
for the life of me I can't find a crack...
I need a few tips from people who have holleys on their LC
I have a 2bbl 500cfm (4412) on it right now , performance is excellent
hoever 500cfm are way more than needed I was wondering if anyone has modified this to run as a 350cfm .
Is it even possible what do I need to replace?
I was...
Has anyone ever attempted to stain or color a soft top
I would like to switch from black to white, then I can paint my diamond plate yellow to match the rest I am afraid the stuff you get in a can will deteriorate in no time
I did the jump seat with the can stuff but that's different
I...
I have a new noise
sounds almost like a belt noise while running (but it isn't)
then when the engine stops with the key off
it sound like a tea kettle for a few secons :-) almost like it buids steam and releses it when stopped. a vacum is my first guess but from where ? it sound like...
Here's my dilemma .. I left my perfectly shifting cruiser to go on vacation for 15 days and now it wont come out of reverse.
the cruiser is running however I am in the final stages of my budget resto
and today after finishing the front floor and I was getting ready to reinstall the seats I...
Hey all.. I need to find out what the hell these wires/connectors are, they are on both sides of my 78 fj40 cruiser sticking out from the wheel well corner (or whatever was left of them) as you can see from the pict.
today I worked on the wiring the only two issues are these pair of...
Hey wise people .. I need help with replacing the headers on my 78' FJ40 right now there is a set of 3 into 1 in poor shape
I am replacing it with a 6 into 1 I got on ebay for a good price derusted and high temp coated.. they look new
however since I have never done this kind of job I am...
Here we go... I will dedicate most of my time to fix my cruiser a 78 FJ40
mustard yellow and the spare time to continue the thread but I am lazy so it might take a while.
My first goal is to get it drivable and presentable, doesn't take much it's a cruiser.
I am not trying to do a frame off...
I need to ask you guys a favor
Well most of my, fj40 78 rebuild is going well but I need some measurements for the rear beteween the bumper and the top of the 1/4 panel at the corner or from the rear sill to the top of the panel
, also the distance between the front door rear channel (...
Hi there I need some input on a frame repair.. look at the picture and tell me what you would do to get strenght and retain the geometry .. or not to retain it :-)
I am sure you can come up with something creative
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thanks
PS
the other side is just as bad