I'm planning to replace my springs and I have a couple of questions. First this is what I have now from the PO. Stock springs front and rear with 2 1/2 in. lift shackles in front and 3 1/2 in. shackles in the rear. I'm going to use OME 1 in. lift springs in front with 1 1/2 in. shackles and...
I'm planning to change my front springs with Cruiser Corps model 1.5" Lifted Leaf Spring, Front - Stock/Light Load - CS001F - FJ40, FJ45, BJ 1958-1984. Just wondering if anyone has opinions about them or the supplier in general. I'll be using energy suspension poly bushings with CCOT, HFS 1...
I'm planning to replace my leaf spring bushings with poly. Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of?
What is the best way to remove them without giving myself a heart attack?
Thanks,
CAJ
I know this isn't the right place for this, but I think it will reach the most members here.
On Oct. 13th. there will be a car show in Ellijay, Ga. as part of the Apple Festival. I plan to enter my beast and it would be nice to see some other Ga. 'cruisers entered as well. The fee is $20.00...
Watched the Hankook tire commercial several times to try and figure out how the gas can carrier is mounted to the car, but there are no good viewing angles. I want to mount a can in that location, but don't want to block the license plate and I would like to be able to open the door without...
I noticed on the '83 40 series fuel tank there are two holes provided for the sender. I assume it's an alternate mounting point, when and why would it be used?
Anyone know a good trick to hookup the speedometer cable to the instrument cluster. I'm afraid I may have to disconnect it from the trans. to get enough slack in the cable to make the connection.
I'm trying to find out if there is some sort of bumper available for the hood to rest on when open all the way to the windshield frame. I've searched the threads and can't find much. I know I can cut a hose and slip it on the gutter, but I thought I saw somewhere a manufactured part for this.
Need suggestions on repainting my instrument cluster bezel. I have it apart for cleaning and a gauge replacement and am thinking of painting the bezel another color to match the car. Any suggestions or pic are appreciated. All purists just bite your tongue. I may paint it OE color, but I...
I looked at a '97 80 series today. Had to look thru the windows since it was locked, Exterior looks in pretty good shape, no obvious dings or rust present. There appears to have 98,000 miles on the odo or 198,000 I couldn't quite see the whole odo. The interior is leather and is cracked from...
Anyone have a source for white face gauge overlays for a '83 instrument cluster? Found a site online but they only go to '79. Thanks in advance for the help.
John
The fuel gauge on my '83 40 reads only 3/4 full when the tank is completely full. I replaced the gauge and it still does the same thing. Can the gauge be calibrated with the screw on the side of the gauge?
The gauge seems to move with the fuel level, it just doesn't go to full. Any info is...
I have noticed some 40's have knobs on the dash to lower the windshield. MY '83 came with bolts. Should there be knobs that the PO may have removed for some reason or did the later models come with bolts instead? Aggravating little detail that has been bothering me for awhile.
I'm planning on a Saginaw conversion in the spring and I would like some input as to what company has the best kit, prices, etc. I have researched this till blue in the face and could use some expert advice.
Leaning toward the Advance Adapter and Cruiser Outfitters kits. Have used A/A stuff...