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Ever since I bought my 97 40th anniversary she has had a knock in the engine. I have been amazed how reliable these engines are. In my home country (Colombia) there is a saying that says "Toyota es Toyota" or in English "Toyota is Toyota" It can be interpreted that Toyota is what it is the best...

Hi all, I though I'd share my build thread over here with the Mudders. Full build thread here: anothernord's JDM 1KZ-TE diesel swap (2001 Tacoma 3.4) I've always thought it would be cool to have a small displacement diesel in my truck. So I decided to do it. Diesel Toys charges $20,000 for...

Alright, I know I want a 5-speed. I want to go on road trips and not worry about it sitting in 4th gear for over 5 hours. I currently have the original 4-speed with a TBI swap in my cruiser I bought in November. One year from now I want to at least bought a 5-speed from one of the sites that...

15th annual Bako rally and swap meet Sat. April 29, 2017 8:00 Am to 2:00 Pm. At the North Bakersfield Toyota dealership near the corner of Hwy 99 and Merle Haggard Dr. Come and buy, sell, trade, browse, and hang out with fellow Cruiser heads. As always this is a FREE event. Sign in at Andy's...

First I would like to thank Brian Jowett (@bjowett ) for figuring out that this is possible and providing some of the parts at a better cost than available anywhere else. Second I want to thank Camelback Toyota and their parts department. They have gone above and beyond looking over parts...

Does anyone know of any modifications available to swap out the ash tray for something usable, i.e. drink holder, switch panel, etc? It is just wasted space and I would love to be able to put SPOD switches or something of value in that spot but I can't find anyone that makes a plug and play...

Hey all - Looking to swap out my ring an pinion from stock to 5.29. Around town driving on 35's is killing me. Had a few questions I was looking for advice on. Is 5.29 really going to top me out at around 65mph/3000rpm? I don't do a ton of interstate driving, but trips to trails will be a bit...

I have a 1972 FJ55 - Bone Stock. I was originally planning to swap in a 5.3 Vortec / 4L60e / with my stock Toyota Transfer case. ---> Plans may have changed <--- I just came across a 2009 Denali 4x4 Rollover and the owner sold me the low mileage drivetrain for under $1000. 6.2L (L92 I...

Hey guys, I'm building a 76 FJ40 with a 5.3L gen 3 vortec, 4l60E, atlas passenger drop, dynatrac high pinion passenger drop dana 60 and a 3 link. Has anyone done a similar build with a SBC, 4L60E and 3 link? I'd love guidance on motor positioning laterally and longitudinally, header selection...

A couple folks were interested in a parts swap here locally. Well, @76 FJ40 volunteered some space and suggested we do this for our March meeting. That would put the swap on Saturday, March 11th. Wanted to start the thread now to gauge interest and to see what all we might have at the swap...

hey guys, I need your thoughts on a new alternator for my 2h. I need a 90+ preferably over 100A alternator. this is because I plan on running a pair of Fyrlyt Nemesis 9000 250w Halogen spotties (freaking awesome lights). now just got the phone to one of the designers, (great bloke, really...

i decided to have my FJ62 auto trans rebuilt instead of doing the swap...so I have everything you need if you want to convert your 62 to a manual for sale. All the parts came out of a lower mileage 1985 FJ60 with a rusted frame. Here is what I have- Long tail 4 spd transmission still attached...

I completed the head gasket job on the '92 the other day and did the de-smog on it plus replaced the OEM injectors with 4 port injectors off eBay. got it started with a massive new ROAR to it. it was dark with only a 1 LED flashlight and didn't realize the water pump wasn't turning because the...

I've owned this FJ62 since 1998 and added the following since 1998: OME medium lift with rancho shocks, ARB front bumper with Warn M12000 winch and hella lights, Kaymar rear bumper, Mean Green alternator and starter, hella headlight wiring harness, and the best thing; swapping in a 1987 4spd...

Hey all, I'm new to mud, and my '87 FJ60 that I bought back in May '16. I've only put about 2k miles on since I trailered it back from Bend, OR to Burlington, WA and have only done the basic "new owner" fixes (fluids, leaks, etc) since the purchase. That being said, I've got big dreams for...

I really like the 76 . Everything about it. I think about it , i dream about it and i spend days and nights just planning what i would do when i get my hands on one again. Even though i was over the moon when i owned it. It had some shortcomings that i would like to address when i get my next...

Not mine but I am interested in this: http://m.ebay.com/itm/122328960650 I have been posting about this in the 80s thread. Seems like a very nice swap and very well maintained but obviously without seeing in person it may be too good to be true. Wondering if there is anyone in the Miami area...

Hey all, I'm getting ready to mock-up reassemble my 283, H42, and 4-speed case w/ new transmission cover and Downey bellhousing to go back in the truck for alignment and test fitting of the new motor mounts I'll be welding in. The location of the front mounts is pretty well established here on...

I've been out of the cruiser game for a while and itching to get back in. I love the idea of a diesel 80 but importing a RHD version seems like a big risk with some real limits in a LHD world. I found this on ebay: http://m.ebay.com/itm/122328960650 Anyone in the Miami area interested in...

So.......... started right , up idled fine , went bout 30 ft and just died . getting fuel , no spark , threw a new coil in cause it was cheap , close to work , so figured i'd try quick fix...nothing not even a fart......so i've pounded the threads and pretty much have a plan on checking the rest...