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  1. reddingcruiser

    Yeah, another LS swap

    The hose sections are cut from a stock 2002 Chevy Silverado upper radiator hose. The aluminum section is a air bleed adapter/steam line connector from Jags That Run (may be a new name now) with a second of aluminum tube welded to the downstream.
  2. reddingcruiser

    Transfer Case Output Shaft Free Play

    Nose cone is not the issue. I’ve mixed and matched plenty of nose cones and cases with no issues. If the preload is done correctly then there shouldn’t be any play in the main shaft. Essentially, the main shaft is trapped between the two bearings.
  3. reddingcruiser

    Transfer Case Output Shaft Free Play

    The main shaft bearings are probably shot, and you have zero preload. If you have play as you describe you would want to pull the t-case and check the bearings (and gears). The Toyota t-case is pretty easy to rebuild.
  4. reddingcruiser

    O R I O N

    Run the tube to someplace you expect to stay dry. My t-case, trans and front axle breathers are in the engine compartment. Rear axle tube through the deck.
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    Fj40 soa question

    IMHO, if you are going SOA ditch the mini-truck steering box and use a Saginaw box out front. I prefer the 4X4Labs High Steer setup.
  6. reddingcruiser

    Does anyone make a pop-top for a 40 series?

    Couldn’t help myself.
  7. reddingcruiser

    Rear Leaf Spring Perch

    Weld away! Thousands of rigs on the road and trail with suspension brackets welded to FJ40 frames.
  8. reddingcruiser

    Rear Leaf Spring Perch

    2X on the frame repair. I assume you are not currently driving it, since that spring hanger keeps the rear axle aligned with the frame and tracking correctly.
  9. reddingcruiser

    Front output shaft seal ID

    Those of you not from California may have noticed that if you eat enough of the seals, rub them repeatedly against your skin until your cause sores or grind them into a fine powder and snort enough them, you may end up with cancer or reproductive harm. :cheers:
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    Builds The Clustertruck Rides Again - Refurbishing a 1975 Chevota

    It's amazing to me the folks who wouldn't dare play Russian Roulette, even if the cylinder could hold 24 rounds, yet will use a hand-held grinder (or any tool for that matter) without the guard. That's 30 years as being a safety professional speaking.
  11. reddingcruiser

    Rebuild or replace?

    If the radiator isn't leaking and the straps are solid why spend the money. Unless you're waxing and polishing them, all radiators 'age' and look the same at some point. Clean it up and paint it. Avoid putting too much paint on the fins. They make high temp paint for radiators.
  12. reddingcruiser

    Spring hanger relocation (outboard)

    2x on Ruff Stuff outboarding brackets. Affordable, saves a bunch of time on fab and look nice.
  13. reddingcruiser

    PTO Winch Seals NLA?

    Great part number tutorial!
  14. reddingcruiser

    First time t-case build.

    For the plug I use a light film of RTV silicone and have also had good luck on similar plugs with Lock tite thread sealer. As far as the gears, the small burrs won't hurt anything in the short run, but I would file or grind them smooth so the metal doesn't end up flaking off and end up in the...
  15. reddingcruiser

    PTO Winch Seals NLA?

    Yep! You go into O'Reilly's and ask for valve cover gaskets for a 1976 350 SBC and the guy asks "manual or automatic transmission?"......., and you want to reach across the counter and slap him.
  16. reddingcruiser

    Suspension Sag Diagnosis

    This might be as good as it gets. Looks like the horizontal center line of rear crossmember is about 615mm, center of the headlights is 880mm. You'll have to adjust for your tire/wheel size vs. OEM, but this is how an OEM FJ40 measures up. FWIW, Cruiser lean is a thing 😂
  17. reddingcruiser

    Knuckle groove?

    Well, I hope you have tabs for the stops. I went back and looked at the axle pics and didn't see one on the back side. Do you have tabs on the front of the axle for the stops to hit???
  18. reddingcruiser

    Knuckle groove?

    They slam into tabs on the front and rear (depending on the year) of the axle. You can get a feel for how hard the 40 has been wheeled or whether it's taken a hard hit to either or both wheels. Bent or deformed tabs aren't necessarily bad news, just a sign that the rig has seen some use, and a...
  19. reddingcruiser

    Welding Body Panel Advice

    This may sound a little out in left field, but for as much metal work I have done in my life (I'm old), I have learned some pretty cool metal working tips and tricks from the TV series 'Bitchin' Rides'. While I appreciate cool cars, I really appreciate the process of 'sculpting' metal to the...
  20. reddingcruiser

    New Member post

    Welcome aboard! More pics?????? We don't usually see a lot of late model 40's
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