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I have pulled the rear axle out of my '95 to swap into my '97. It does have the e-locker. I have read in other posts that the axle should be locked when i re build it. True or false? The FSM does not mention this.

Hi Folks, I'm a fairly experienced DIY mechanic getting ready to do a front axle rebuild on a friend's '92 FJ80. Never worked on an FJ or any other solid-axle 4x4. Now, my friend is the sort who does not consider maintaining his vehicle until it needs a repair, so the back plates on both sides...

Hi all, Coming from the VW diesel world where there is passionate debate about the merits of pre vs. post-turbo EGT probe reliability, my usual mechanic balked at a post-turbo install (he's a friend as well). Are there any easy to get to and robust locations for pre-turbo EGT probe installation...

Hello There! Long time lurker, first time posting. I've had a 1990 HDJ81 in California for almost a year now, and it's been a great rig. I recently had the ACSD pin shear (stupid me for not deleting it earlier) which sent a bunch of metal shavings into the IP and me chasing a couple small...

Hi All, My 86 LJ70 is popping out of 1st gear, which I assume means tearing into it. The syncros for going from 1st to second and second to third can be a bit grindy when cold as well. The truck has over 160k miles on it. Is this something I can do myself or have done in most garages or should...

Well apparently the alternators didnt make the first shipment to georg over at cruiser brothers. so im stuck waiting another 3 weeks unless i can find a place that can rebuild an old 1990 70 series alternator as well as replace the internal regulator. Anyone know of anywhere? Im in a bind as i...

Looks like im going to have to send my alternator to get repaired as there was a mix up getting the new ones in. I had a few trips planned so am kind of bummed as im looking at another three weeks wait. Im looking for recommendations on shops that can replace the regulator as well. Its the stock...

ALREADY GONE Bought these with plans to rebuild my calipers but then went the lazy, more expensive route and just got remanufactured calipers. You pay shipping and they're yours.

Greetings, I just rebuilt my 1984 FJ60 power steering pump with the kit from Cruiser Corps, it includes the shaft seal and o-rings. I'm now leaking fluid (ATF) past the o-ring on the flow control spring seat, held in by a new snap ring. The bore is extremely clean and feels true and...

Hi all, I'm finishing up rebuilding one engine and going to be doing 2 more. The first is my 1950 Dodge B2 pick up, next is my 1973 FJ40 and then a my 1969 FJ40. So here is my deal, after rebuild, that FIRST turn over is a big wear down on everything, there is no oil in lot's of the engine. I...

I figured it was time to go ahead an make an account here and introduce myself. I'm Marc people online normally can me Venz. I've been lurking around the site for a while trying to learn about this and that. Thank you all for the great site and all the shared information here. I have a 1977 FJ40...

Howdy... I am finally getting around to rebuilding the carb on my FJ. I bought a kit online and it seems to be missing a part or three, so I am getting ready to buy a new kit from Kurt, that and a vac. secondary diaphragm. My question for you Toyota types is if you know what this little...

Hi all, Timing belt let go on the 80 and did not end well. Engine is being rebuilt. I started a thread over on 4wd action and thought it would be of interest. Link below. If this breaches rules I'll remove and copy content over. Any feed back welcomed. Cheers Mat...

I am restoring my '67 so I don't have a need for this Holley carb. Came off a '71 with a F engine. The rebuild kit is still sealed up and comes with it. It also comes with a Downey mounting bracket. The carb needs to be rebuilt. I know there are some huge Holley fans out there so hopefully this...

I recently (a year ago) acquired a complete 3fe engine. I used it for parts to do a 2FE conversion on my 1984 fj60. since I didn't need the block i was going to sell it used, i had no room in my garadge for it so i left it outside on an engine stand and threw a tarp over it. one rainy day the...

Hey Mud, Just rebuilt the center arm on my 77' and I can't get the seal to sit in its home and stay there. Could I possibly have the wrong seal? The rebuild kit came from cruisercorp. Ideas?

Hello, I am new to the forum so for give me if I am doing everything correctly. But i own a 1971 FJ40 that I bought for $500 two years ago (as you can imagine it looks rough. The the vehicle had been sitting since the early 80s and I am currently in the process of "restoring" it. The body has...

Guys, I have been searching for an old thread I found forever ago. It was on how to rebuild your PS unit in an FZJ80. Mine is worn out and I want to go ahead and rebuild it while I have the front end torn down. Can someone give me a heads up on the link, or if it has perhaps been ejected...

Hi, the ol' 85 GXL Hj60 needs some transmission attention, it has an automatic atm and have been quoted $3300AU to rebuild plus replace pan which i am happy with but I keep thinking what are my other options to upgrade the old 4 speed if i am going to spend that type of money. This car is a...

Hello, I have a 1997 4Runner SR5 3.4 v6 5 speed manual. I'm getting into some more trail riding, so I decided to hunt down a e-locker and swap my open diff with a locker. Found an axle at Spaldings in Spokane and started the swap. The donor vehicle had 277k on it with 4:30 gears. I have 4:10...