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Hi David!
The FF SST was around $70 from CDan (if I remember correctly). It just make it easy to verify the proper pre-load on the wheel bearings
Builds 1985 BJ70 Story and Modifications
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Hi David!
The FF SST was around $70 from CDan (if I remember correctly). It just make it easy to verify the proper pre-load on the wheel bearings
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I did!!!
Sheldon (70sguy) supplied all the parts (handles, cables, brackets, and indicator wiring) when I bought the axles. Sheldon went out of his way to make sure all the parts were included.
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As Charles (1978HJ45) mentioned, I sold my ARB bullbar and it currently lives in Charles' beautiful BJ74:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/538852-1985-hj75-pickup-97.html
https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/538852-1985-hj75-pickup-97.html
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As my BJ70 was going to be bumper-less, I bothered my good friend Fernando (ferportu) to have one custom made for the 70.
Fernando has recently purchased a 1989 FJ70 Factory Soft Top in Venezuela. Those are VERY rare in Venezuela (less than 15-20 in the whole country) and it will be a cool project once Fernando is done with it
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Some photos of my bumper being built using Fernando's FJ70 as a template truck.
Fernando has recently purchased a 1989 FJ70 Factory Soft Top in Venezuela. Those are VERY rare in Venezuela (less than 15-20 in the whole country) and it will be a cool project once Fernando is done with it
.Some photos of my bumper being built using Fernando's FJ70 as a template truck.
Your friend does nice work.........
So jealous about the cable lockers!
That is one of the nicest bj70s I have ever seen!
That is one of the nicest bj70s I have ever seen!
New bumper looks great Alberto!
Really Jealous to see grass! Why do I live in Minnesota?!?!?
Beautiful truck!
Really Jealous to see grass! Why do I live in Minnesota?!?!?
Beautiful truck!
crushers
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LOVE the color
simple black accents
perfect.
simple black accents
perfect.
I was thinking pf painting the mirrors on the BJ74 semi-flat black since the factory chrome finish was not that great anymore.
Wish I had a black grill instead of the new OEM chrome one. Maybe I'll paint the old one
crushers
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welll, i do know someone with a spare black "newer" style grill ...
This seriously is one of the most tastefully designed and built 7x vehicles in the US.
This seriously is one of the most tastefully designed and built 7x vehicles in the US.
Save the red dials on the lockouts.....
Bahahaha.
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Yes, to be correct, I would have gone gold Aisins.
Those are coming when I drop the front axle with the cable locker!
I have a brand new set with the correct dials for the hubs
Bahaha.
I'd have never thought twice about the red, all things considered, had you not mentioned as an item to swap.
I'd run 'em if they were patina pink on cable locked axles OR your rig as it sits now, so all in humor. That said, the red has grown on me for the ASCOs, since the bare finish is trashed.
Thanks again for your time last week, Alberto.
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You are welcome, Chris!
These are the AISIN ones going on the BJ70. My BJ40 came with ASCO ones, but will replace with gold AISIN as well (though not new, but in very good shape).
Alberto what is that color?
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Hey Dan!
It is a tan Toyota factory color that came stock in some 70 series in other parts of the world. The color code is 4E9.
Hope this helps!
-Alberto
Thank you.
Mine is 4G8 gold and A refinish is in the works. I am very tempted by that color. Metallic paint does not fare well in the New Mexico sun.
