Builds 1985 BJ70 Story and Modifications (2 Viewers)

[NGray]

I had to hit my breaks pretty hard today at a light.....I'm rather happy there were no cars in front....not used to the extra weight and needing to stop 'fast'.

pooch looks pretty content!

 

[crushers]

pooch looks like he has a loving home ...
happy boy.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

This is a great thread .......
Thanks for posting.

 

[AlbertoSD]

pooch looks like he has a loving home ...
happy boy.

pooch looks pretty content!

I think the puppy is happy at home

This is a great thread .......
Thanks for posting.

Thanks for the kind words!

 

[Hulsty]

Good work, those LHD engine bays are really tight for space with the clutch booster in there too. My RHD 80 series booster has the vacuum port on the opposite side, must be market specific.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

P.M. Answered .......

 

[OGBeno]

Awesome work on the brakes Alberto. Great information here for fellow early 7x folks wanting better performance.

You must research for a living!!

 

[AlbertoSD]

Awesome work on the brakes Alberto. Great information here for fellow early 7x folks wanting better performance.

You must research for a living!!

Thanks, Onur!!!!

 

[AlbertoSD]

Good work, those LHD engine bays are really tight for space with the clutch booster in there too. My RHD 80 series booster has the vacuum port on the opposite side, must be market specific.

Thanks again, Hulsty. I really appreciate your help.

-Alberto

 

[AlbertoSD]

Started a thread on the build of my 1979 BJ40. Hopefully I can get some progress on both at the same time

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/762356-1979-bj40-story-modifications.html

Hope you guys enjoy the read, too

-Alberto

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Awesome work on the brakes Alberto. Great information here for fellow early 7x folks wanting better performance.

You must research for a living!!

Wow.... You mean these things are supposed to STOP in a timely fashion and in a straight line...... I never knew that.

 

[AlbertoSD]

A cool short clip of my buddies trip to San Juan de Manapiare.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_YOdubDXZI

Hope you guys enjoy the video!

-Alberto

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Cool.......
Thanks for sharing......

 

[NGray]

great video..thanks for sharing Alberto.

 

[Chester]

Excellent clip!!

 

[AlbertoSD]

Not much has happened to the BJ70 lately.

I did, however, manage to purchase a set of 70 series Cable Locking axles (complete front and rear) from Sheldon (70sguy). Sheldon is a super cool guy and very pleasant to do business with.

Both axles are 9.5", so the cable lockers are going in and both Toyota axles with elocker will be soon for sale.

I got to bother my friend Andy (A ROGUE) again to go and pick up the axles from the Freight company in his FJ60.

 

[AlbertoSD]

I started taking the axles apart so I can get them properly cleaned and put new bearings and seals all around.

 

[huminajumina]

Those axles look sweet! The 80 series MC on myFJ40 was the best upgrade ever.

 

[AlbertoSD]

Once I got the front axle stripped, I took the axle and knuckles to American Metal Cleaning here in Cincinnati to get cleaned and remove the rust.

http://www.americanmetalcleaning.us/

A little literature from their website:

"American Metal Cleaning of Cincinnati, Ohio can strip any steel object of almost any size and weight. Our totally nondestructive paint and rust removal process strips and derusts parts without damage to the base metal, unlike acid-based processes. We’re set up for light to heavy industry, handling pieces up to 8 feet wide and weights of up to 2 tons.

[FONT=Times New Roman,Georgia,Times]Our process…[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Georgia,Times]•Removes rust from any item from a truck cab to a sewing needle.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Georgia,Times]•Cleans and strips without any metal loss and without changing tolerances.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Georgia,Times]•Can remove urethane, enamel, lacquer, epoxy, acrylic, resin, rubber, glue, grease, oil & more.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Georgia,Times]•Surpasses sandblasting and acid treating - no metal loss whatsoever.•Does not cause hydrogen embrittlement.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Georgia,Times]•Can strip without harming organic components like rubber, plastics etc."[/FONT]

I was really impressed with the results. It took about two weeks to get the parts back.

 

[AlbertoSD]

Took a little time to clean and paint the 3rd member and the actuator itself