Builds 1985 BJ70 Story and Modifications

[cruiseroutfit]

Very cool. Thanks for the info @AlbertoSD. My first order of business this morning was going to be hitting up parts diags i have access to. You've def saved me a bit of searching. Now to just find it in gray.

Three grey ones should be arriving later this week

 

[theferg]

Three grey ones should be arriving later this week

Looks like you're a step ahead of me... Sweet!

 

[ForealBoreal]

@JimJ
dont spam up threads.
go post a for sale ad in the proper area.....

 

[fireball]

@AlbertoSD love the build thus far and the adventures, looks like you're out there having a blast with the truck!

Re: the drop down table, how secure is the rear door when it is fully opened? I'm guessing it doesn't lock in place, so when fully opened is it secure enough to comfortably put a stove on the table and use the cutting board? Also, for the cutting board, when fully extended how sturdy is it? I watched the video of the install on a JK and with the table fully extended wanted them to put their hand on the end of the board and pull up and down to show how much movement there was.

Pretty slick setup!

 

[AlbertoSD]

@fireball Thanks for the kind comments.

The rear door doesn't lock in place (I don't think) but it doesn't move that easily either. I would feel very comfortable putting a stove or cooking utensils there for sure. My friends in Venezuela use their rear tables all the time and I've never heard them mention any concerns over this. I know that Kurt @cruiseroutfit was part of the E7 team and he has probably used the table much more than I have. But, from my limited use of the table, I can tell you that it feels really sturdy and the cutting board feels strong, too. As the cutting table slides out from the stainless steel structure, you can probably imagine that the further out it is, the more leverage you are applying to it. I wouldn't put a 5-gallon bucket full of water on the cutting board when it is fully extended, but I feel that it is appropriate for normal use.

Hope this makes sense!

-Alberto

 

[AlbertoSD]

I know it has been a long while since I have posted anything here. Life and work got in the way of my Land Cruiser fun.

I guess that I never posted a photo with all the gauges done and working so here they are. The switches shown on the first photo is what I will use as indicator lights for the engagement of the cable-lockers. I wish I could find a 12V Tachometer with the proper indicator lights, but these ones will do the job. The truck was just idling on the second photo, hence the cold readings.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

@fireball Thanks for the kind comments.

The rear door doesn't lock in place (I don't think) but it doesn't move that easily either. I would feel very comfortable putting a stove or cooking utensils there for sure. My friends in Venezuela use their rear tables all the time and I've never heard them mention any concerns over this. I know that Kurt @cruiseroutfit was part of the E7 team and he has probably used the table much more than I have. But, from my limited use of the table, I can tell you that it feels really sturdy and the cutting board feels strong, too. As the cutting table slides out from the stainless steel structure, you can probably imagine that the further out it is, the more leverage you are applying to it. I wouldn't put a 5-gallon bucket full of water on the cutting board when it is fully extended, but I feel that it is appropriate for normal use.

Hope this makes sense!

-Alberto

I'll absolutely vouch for them. We used the tables quite often and they always did the trick, zero issues. If I build up another 70 Series, it will have the table

 

[AlbertoSD]

Again, it has been a long while since I've posted anything, and I haven't done much to the truck at all. Work has been extremely busy and little-to-none play time with either the BJ70 or the BJ40.

But, I was browsing a few threads here on the forum and found this cool video on the 80-series section which I "borrowed" from @scottryana 's build thread and I wanted to share it here, just in case you don't venture much to the other sections:



Hope you guys enjoy it, too.

-Alberto

 

[onemanarmy]

I enjoyed that.

thanks

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I'm 57 and I can vividly remember sitting in my grandfathers lap while driving his old farm truck. That video brings back some pleasant memories.
Thanks for posting.

 

[AlbertoSD]

Thought I would post this here as well, but for those wanting/needing a Toyota Turbo or Diesel emblem, I recently purchased a set from Cruiserparts and they came in the mail yesterday. I paid about $20 each and they are really nice. They are plastic-made and have two little non-threaded prongs in the back to align it properly. They also come with emblem tape already on the back.

Here are the part numbers for both and maybe Onur @beno or Dan @cruiserdan might still be able to source them through the regular Toyota channels:

Here is the link to Cruiserparts:

http://shop.cruiserparts.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_29_199_203

And also a link to a previous thread here in the 70-series Tech that talked about this:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/help-getting-turbo-emblem.796180/

Hope somebody finds this useful.

-Alberto

 

[cruiserdan]

Those numbers are not live in this market.

 

[OGBeno]

^^^ Ditto.

 

[elkaholic]

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Hope you guys enjoy it, too.

-Alberto

Thanks for sharing that Alberto ... I really enjoyed it.

 

[crushers]

CruiserAddiction (Akella)
75311-60030 valid number $16.65 USD (no stock at present)
75311-60040 valid number $16.31 USD (no stock at present)

 

[Delirium]

Replaced the rubber house from axle housing to dust shield with a SS one from SOR

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Hey, I am trying to find SS brake line replacements for my deteriorating front caliper hoses on my 1988 BJ74 and my search turned up this thread. After searching that part # on SOR.com it says this in the description:
"Stainless Steel Braided Front Brake Line To Wheel-
7 1/2 inches long-Fits 8/80-1/90 FJ60 & FJ62-Depending on application, this hose is longer than stock-For Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hose Kit see #086-30KA-KIT"

Would that fit my vehicle or do I need 086-30ka-kit? Or, maybe that kit is just with the same lines + the rear too? (which could probably use replacing as well)

Thanks for the info!

-Nick

 

[AlbertoSD]

Hey Nick @Delirium,

The little hose from axle housing to dust-shield is listed on the www.sor.com as part number 086-30K-S "Stainless Steel Braided Front Line to Wheel" as you have mentioned. This is what you will need to replace a single caliper rubber hose (not sure if they come in sets of two).

The brake parts on the early 70-series (including your BJ74) are much of the same (not to say identical) to the same vintage year 60/62 series. The 086-30KA-KIT that you mentioned is the one I bought and it comes with all the hoses you need to replace your brake-rubber hoses with stainless steel lines. Four (4) SS hoses are included in that kit:

- Two (2) that go from the axle housing to the dust shields (short pieces, one per side)
- One (1) that goes from the frame fitting to the front axle
- One (1) that goes from the frame fitting to the rear axle

The two hoses from the frame to the axles are longer than factory so you can use them if you put any sort of lift on your truck. That was the main reason why I bought the kit.

Hope this helps!

-Alberto

 

[Delirium]

Ok, cool - that is exactly what I needed to know and I really appreciate the info! I'll just order that kit then. Thanks Alberto.

 

[AlbertoSD]

Found this article on CNN and was looking at the photos and look what is shown on photo #8

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/16/world/cnnphotos-toy-soldiers/index.html

Almost like Charles @1978HJ45 75 series

 

[Gun Runner 5]

In case the 4x4 let's you down and you need to call for help.