Yeah Georg mentioned if it sits for a while it may. However, he makes a living wrenching on land cruisers and is very reputable. I on the other hand am very novice. I am certain any good grease of today will suffice
Build 1977 FJ40 - USA Spec Restoration - Father & Son Project - AKA "Blue"
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And hey, what’s one more leak. At least you know something is in there 
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Life has been super busy, I hope to get some work done this weekend!!
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I got some work done today. Gonna center the knuckles and start reassembly tomorrow.
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I love this stuff. I recommend it!
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Got a lot done today. Centered the spindles 
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Installed all new seals and bearings. I hope to have a roller tomorrow
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I really hoped to have a "roller" by the end of the day, but things always take longer then expected 
. I need to get a 54 mm socket to pre-load the wheel bearings. I will pick one up tomorrow and get it rolling!
. I need to get a 54 mm socket to pre-load the wheel bearings. I will pick one up tomorrow and get it rolling!
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I rigged up a belt sander to sand down the old chases to use them to seat the new ones. It took about an hour, so I am going to save these in case I ever do this again. I took off about .50 mm on each one. They worked great, pushed the new chases right in and slid right out after.
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I've put about 30 hours on the FJ40 this week... great time with my son!!
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I also replaced a couple of bent wheel studs while i was in there
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Using power tools on a classic vehicle.... Man thats a dream summer for a boy.
Very nice build ive enjoyed looking at and getting tips for myself
Very nice build ive enjoyed looking at and getting tips for myself
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I reached a huge milestone today. I got the front axle finished. We now have a rolling chassis!! I still have a few things to do to have a complete chassis:
- Need to install two new break cylinders and install the break shoes on the back.
- Need to paint and install the front calipers and pads.
- Need to run all the break lines (hard and soft).
- Need to install the shocks.
- Need to replace all the tie-rod ends.
- Need to clean, paint, and install all the steering linkage.
Here are all the old parts from the front end... out with the old... in the new
- Need to install two new break cylinders and install the break shoes on the back.
- Need to paint and install the front calipers and pads.
- Need to run all the break lines (hard and soft).
- Need to install the shocks.
- Need to replace all the tie-rod ends.
- Need to clean, paint, and install all the steering linkage.
Here are all the old parts from the front end... out with the old... in the new
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I went ahead and dropped the motor in the frame for two reasons. First, it will give me a little more elbow room in my shop to get it off the floor and out of the way. Second, I don't have an engine stand, and I think it will be easy to work on sitting in frame. Here is the plan...
- Clean and paint the block, trans, and transfer case
- Remove, clean, paint and reinstall the intake and exhaust manifolds.
- Replace the rear main seal.
- Replace the oil pan and valve cover gaskets.
- Install a new clutch.
- Install new motor mounts.
- Clean and paint the block, trans, and transfer case
- Remove, clean, paint and reinstall the intake and exhaust manifolds.
- Replace the rear main seal.
- Replace the oil pan and valve cover gaskets.
- Install a new clutch.
- Install new motor mounts.
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I would recommend it to anyone with kids. Spending time with my kids, teaching them some life skills and lessons, and not looking at a screen... that is a win, win, win!!!
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Still moving forward...
- Finished painting the front rims
- Took off the old tie rod ends (wow!! Thank God for PB Blaster!!)
- Cleaned up the tie rods
- Cleaned up the center arm
- Finished painting the front rims
- Took off the old tie rod ends (wow!! Thank God for PB Blaster!!)
- Cleaned up the tie rods
- Cleaned up the center arm
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The long tie rod was slightly bent (I guess the PO hit something off-roading)
Heated it up, placed it into two bricks and stood on it. It straighten right up.
FYI, the heat gun was not on while I was standing on it... don't want to melt my shoes
Heated it up, placed it into two bricks and stood on it. It straighten right up.
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, the heat gun was not on while I was standing on it... don't want to melt my shoes 
I am as guilty of this as when I am working with my boys on their rigs. Try to be very vigilant about their safety. Better yet ask them to share what a safe way is to do a task before they do it. It has helped my boys with awareness. Safety glasses and jeans. That wire wheel can cut up a shin pretty quick if it spins out.
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I totally agree!! He had glasses on, I guess he took them off during a break and forgot to put them back on. We ware glasses about 90% of the time. Needs to be 100%!!
As far as jeans, that might be too much in the 97 degree 90% humidity Atlanta GA summers
He was using one of these... a little safer than a wire wheel... but thank you for the reminder... I totally agree. Safety first!!
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I ordered a bunch of parts yesterday and they are starting to trickle in... I ordered...
- Shocks (see below)
- Tie rod ends
- Front brake pads
- Rear Break kit (springs, clips, etc)
My plan is to get this thing on the road ASAP, replacing the things that will be hard to do later or are safety issues (breaks, bearings, seals, tie rod ends, main seal, clutch, etc...)
One of the first things I will do once I am driving it is install a OME 2.5 medium kit. It includes shocks, springs, shackles, etc. The shocks that came with this FJ40 when I got it were bad, so I needed to get something that was operational, decent quality, and affordable. I did a little research and I decided to get these Monroe Gas-Magnums. They got pretty good reviews and were $100 for all four. I also liked they they are yellow and look sort of like the OME shocks. I think they look pretty good! Like I said, I will swap them out in the first year or two.
- Shocks (see below)
- Tie rod ends
- Front brake pads
- Rear Break kit (springs, clips, etc)
My plan is to get this thing on the road ASAP, replacing the things that will be hard to do later or are safety issues (breaks, bearings, seals, tie rod ends, main seal, clutch, etc...)
One of the first things I will do once I am driving it is install a OME 2.5 medium kit. It includes shocks, springs, shackles, etc. The shocks that came with this FJ40 when I got it were bad, so I needed to get something that was operational, decent quality, and affordable. I did a little research and I decided to get these Monroe Gas-Magnums. They got pretty good reviews and were $100 for all four. I also liked they they are yellow and look sort of like the OME shocks. I think they look pretty good! Like I said, I will swap them out in the first year or two.
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