JDM (RHD) Cruiser parked in front of a new shop I tried last week for some work. Belongs to the shop owner.
They let me peek inside, very clean. Did not start it, but I imagine it purrs like a kitten.
Test fitting the new wheels today. Decided on Cooper Discoverer AT3s (265/75r16) to wrap around. Getting everything done on Friday - fingers crossed that my death wobble goes away!
This is really helpful - just pulled the trigger on set for my FJ62. I'm working on a drag link replacement project (with parts i got from you :cheers:) so they can go on.
I'm leaning towards getting a set of the 70 series 16x7 wheels as I want something to bolt on without rubbing, but I can't figure out which tire size I can mount on them. I'm currently running 33x10.5" and would like to move to something more common, even if it means losing a little bit of...
Going uphill on I-70 in a 60 series is quite the adventure as well; if you're getting a 60s series for use in Colorado, be prepared to live life in the slow lane.
Inspected the increasing amount of rust on the old girl, accepted that her demise is now inevitable, and smiled like hell as I drove it around all weekend.
Be really particular about the condition of the frame and body; I think I'd almost rather sort through some mechanical issues than deal with a rusty body/frame. This forum can get you through the wrench turning. Your price range should allow you to be fairly picky so take your time and get the...
Caster was checked today; good to go according to guys who looked at it. Need to go back to the paperwork to see if the numbers were on there because I don't remember off the top of my head. Should be slightly positive, right?
Guys - in desperate need of some guidance.
My 62 has had a little bit of a death wobble when I hit a bump in the road at speeds between 25-45 mph that I noticed shortly after I picked it up in 2014. The last few weeks it has gotten so bad the truck is virtually undriveable.
Two shops have...
Walk away.
That it already has rust is problematic, especially for a vehicle at that price point. If you're set on an FJ62, keep looking and expand your search region.
I bought my first cruiser almost two years ago; paid less than what I had budgeted and walked away happy. Now I've got rust...
Sprayed a coat of paint without doing proper body work. I was relatively naive at the time of purchase and didn't fully pick up on the implications; Now I've got rust bubbles to address.