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  1. chitown40

    FJ62 Hot Start Only Issue

    Classic sign of a failed fuel pressure regulator. Replace it and your truck will start easily hot and cold.
  2. chitown40

    My first DIY - '89 FJ62 head replacement

    I would lightly oil it if you are going to have it off for a while. If you will have a spare 3F head ready to bolt back on, then there is no need. If you have all the parts ready to go I don't see why you shouldn't have everything apart and back together again over a long weekend. If you...
  3. chitown40

    rain gutter rust repair help

    No, you can pull the chrome trim right off and leave the bare gutter. If you are showing bare metal, hit with some color-matched paint or at least a few coats of clear coat.
  4. chitown40

    Where did these options on my FJ-60 come from?

    Nice truck. What exactly were you expecting when you put your daughter in a vintage truck in excellent condition that is packed full of accessories to make it look like its about to embark on a trip through the continents? Maybe you should keep the truck for yourself and then fend off the...
  5. chitown40

    Epitaph for a Great FJ-60

    No worries. I love the story. Just want to keep it here in tech. Tell us some more about the life of the truck and some of the issues, mods, and maintenance done over its life. ;)
  6. chitown40

    Epitaph for a Great FJ-60

    Cool story and nice pics. Thank you for sharing. Post something tech related or it might get moved to chat. :)
  7. chitown40

    Lift gate key tumbler surround trim

    IIRC I did not use an additional washer. Its been a while, but I think I modified the clip on the inside of the gate to hold the lock assembly in nice and tight.
  8. chitown40

    Rust starting near weep holes on bottom side of drivers door...

    I would use JB weld Patch stick to fill all the holes on the outside, then sand off the excess. On the inside, I would spray Extend or another Rust neutralizer / converter and once that is dry I'd spray the entire inside of the door with ATF fluid and call it a day. Get some color match touch...
  9. chitown40

    Show me your "alt" paint job FJ6X!

    I'd go with the two grays. It will blend better than the two contrasting white/pyroclastic colors. Also I don't care for two tones with one color being white. The two grays will be a nice combo. I know you're probably not doing the engine bay and jambs and want to keep the colors in the same...
  10. chitown40

    awesome 62 in firestone commercial leading the pack.

    The irony is if you took your 60 series into a Firestone shop, you'd be hard pressed to find a mechanic that knows how to even work on it. :)
  11. chitown40

    FJ62 wont run

    Is the idle air control valve working properly? Also, is the TPS out of adjustment?
  12. chitown40

    A little Photoshop....

    Yes, you would need '77+ wheels to clear the disks. I personally think the stock 60 series steelies look the best on a 60 series. The 40 wheels look good, but just a little out of place.
  13. chitown40

    Replacing Cabin Pressure Seals

    They relieve the pressure inside the cabin so you can easily close the doors and tailgate. They are essentially a one-way vent.
  14. chitown40

    Replacing Cabin Pressure Seals

    I used this stuff, as I had some extra laying around... http://store.wagaero.com/product_info.php?products_id=3789
  15. chitown40

    i got a nice supprise today

    Yes. A recall will be repaired regardless of the current owner. It is recorded by VIN.
  16. chitown40

    FJ62 Tire Size Question

    Tread contact patch size, the compounds in the rubber (hardness) and the tread pattern all factor into rolling resistance, not the diameter or height of a fire. Skinny 33s should have less rolling resistance than fat 31. The diameter affects the speedo reading properly and the rpm/speed...
  17. chitown40

    FJ62 Tire Size Question

    I actually run 33x10.5x15 as well, and the gas mileage is slightly less than what the original window sticker "expected". I had 33x12.5 when I got the truck, but I didn't like the fit and the rubbing. Went to 33x10.5 KM2s and haven't looked back. On my old FJ60 I had both 31x10.5 and...
  18. chitown40

    FJ62 Tire Size Question

    A 3FE 62 is slow regardless of what size tires are on there, but with anything larger than 31" tires, you start to notice more and the mileage, as unbelievable as it seems, gets even worse. The question you need to ask yourself is, "Do I need 33" tires? Am I going to be DD it or...
  19. chitown40

    preventing rust from comming back on crome wheels

    Just use cheap steel wool and then coat with fluid film or a nice car wax.
  20. chitown40

    Kill Me

    I don't think I could have said that any better. :D
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