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I decided it's time to replace my gross carpet (prev owner smoked) with a new OEM one, and do some sound deadening! I've done a lot of reading of previous posts and on Google. From what I gather so far, the recommendation is generally 3 stages. I saw that carbuilders have a great kit but they're...

I looked through the threads on this site and was surprised that I couldn't find anything that related to distributors and coils. Therefore I have started one. Here's my dilemma. In troubleshooting idling, performance and running issues with my 1978 FJ40, in addition to the carb issue (addressed...

It's been awhile since I've been on here and I hope the holidays were good to y'all. I getting used to the Donkey and have relaced the front calipers and stooping have improved immensely. Frozen piston on the ones it came with. Power steering system is still very weird and keeps on their...

I just put an ARB Deluxe bumper on the front of my 80 series and I was wondering what winch would be best recommended. I’m thinking at least a 10,000 lb Warn, or maybe 12,000, but I don’t know if I need to go that big. I have a 2” lift and I’ll be running 33x12.50 tires. Appreciate any and all...

Does anyone have experience/feedback running the HKT GIP601 fuel pump? A few searches like 'site:ih8mud.com GIP-601' tell me probably not a lot...being a ~$60 part+shipping (to US) and not made in China- it may be an interesting alternative to 23221-66040. For those living on the edge, MXFP-107...

I was really wanting a 97, but kinda digging the 94s. Ive done my research and know most of the big differences. What are your opinions on owning one. Pros/cons, gripes? raves? I wanna hear them all.

With a very long list of things to do on my project this is something I have not got around to dealing with yet but I have some questions. First my set up: 1973 FJ with a 350 Chevy with a SM420 truck transmission, first gear being compound low. The transfer case is two speed, 2H and 4H, there...

While mounting a new LSPV and spring (arm) to the old painted bracket, I discovered that I don't understand the FSM. Can anyone help me understand? see pics. On page BR-59, Step 3 says to install spring to valve using a clip. I used a clip on the rubber boot but also ran the bolt...

I am diving into replacing my old heat damaged crumbling oil hoses that feed my remote oil filter. The PO (or PPO) crafted a "heat shield" out of a license plate. There are 4 bolts on the manifold. Does anyone have a picture or measurements for the OEM heat shield that belongs here? Does it use...

New member here. Long time lurker. Found our June 76 on this site almost two years ago. From Chula Vista,CA and a mud member. Very happy to have. Mostly stock. Could use a front passenger fender, honest patina. This rig should ring a few bells here.. the fender is recognizable. Did...

I wrote somewhere in this forum some time back that I will get back to an 80 and here I am, when I sold my previous one I thought I would move on, but I did not get enough. Found a gem, 1997: in good condition for the price, and most importantly it has a freshly rebuilt GEN 2 1FZ-FE equipped...

As I was prepping parts and tools, I started thinking about the disassembly and I remembered that meant to ask the gurus here about the head bolts. I have new bolts and washers going on, but when I pulled my head, there were no washers. Im 100% certain of this. Additionally, a second head...

Greeting All: I need to get some 2F engine number for US Spec Cruisers built in Jan of 1982. My engine number matrix pictured below has starting number for 1982 that is very likely an error. I'm guessing the numbers were transposed somehow. I would like to correct it. So if you have a Cruiser...

Hi everybody! I´ve been around for a while now and I just noticed I never presented myself. As I don't identify with a rude person. I present myself and I show you all my rusted BJ40. There's a lot of work to do in my BJ and I hope I can start with rust removing this winter. I certainly will...

Joining 80-series addicts. I acquired this foreign beauty or what left and started working on it. She isn't in the best shape but rust is something she don't know much about. It is pre-facelift 1993 1FZ-FE in VX-R trim with some mixed parts on. Car went through some minor front collision which...

Looking for some advice on a persistent idle misfire I’ve got on my 2/70 1F. I purchased the cruiser a year ago and I’ve been a frequent visitor here to learn about everything FJ40. I don’t know much about the history of the engine, if it was ever rebuilt, etc. I do know that the entire block +...

Mud, Earlier this month, we showcased our '72 at the Stan Hywet Molto Bella. Stan Hywet is the Seiberling (Goodyear) mansion that is open to the public. Hours, Directions & Guidelines | Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens - https://www.stanhywet.org/hours In my build thread, I mentioned that we met...

I'm at the local parts counter and hoping for help with quick question. My 94 heater ac blower assembly shows part number 87103-60140 which is NLA "discontinued". There is part number 87103-26020 which IS available but parts guy says description in his system description says is "non-AC...

All - @lcwizard from 4 plus announced sales have slowed to a point that the doors will be closing and Nolan @wngrog even eluded to this in one of his threads a few weeks ago. 4Plusproducts - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/4plusproducts.1320637/ We know all of Dave's products are of top...

Hello all, I have been reading quite some posts now and it became time to register. I got myself a 1977 BJ40 that needs a full restoration. It is a hobby, it is not the first car I am doing but I am totally new at Toyota. I live in France, before that 30 years in Spain and originally from The...