Time for a new housing, theres obviously a dent in the surfaces somewhere so they dont mate together flush
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This. ^^^^ if you want to find the high and low spots, go over the surface with sharpie first.
Also put a layer of waterpump/thermostat housing sealant on both sides of the gasket. The thicker the gasket material, the more it will conform to surface imperfections; if the factory gaskets are thin, consider getting a roll of gasket material and making your own.
Also put a layer of waterpump/thermostat housing sealant on both sides of the gasket. The thicker the gasket material, the more it will conform to surface imperfections; if the factory gaskets are thin, consider getting a roll of gasket material and making your own.
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I did cut my own! It was absolutely perfect. PERFECT.
I think ill take the housing off and put it on our re-surfacing machine. Make that baby flat as a pancake. I shoulda done that before.
Good idea with the sealant. Ill do that too.
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Another Question!
So my parents have offered to foot the bill for new seats, and new carpet! (As a graduation present and stuff)
I want to get some seats that match the existing door panels (somewhat at least. so no brown leather or anything). I want seats that are going to be adjustable, comfortable, and TOUGH. Id rather NOT go for electric seats. Mechanical is really preferable. But if anyone has ideas for a good, comfy, tough seat that will fit well in my cruiser, let me know! I can also get a used set and have them reupholstered.
Carpet:
I want tough carpet thats also not too rough. I plan to fully sound deaden the front half of the truck when I do it, so Ill do some adhesive sound deadener (dynamat type stuff), then some sort of thick deadener/pad after that.
What should I do for carpet? Kit? Custom cut? Ideas? Thoughts?
So my parents have offered to foot the bill for new seats, and new carpet! (As a graduation present and stuff)
I want to get some seats that match the existing door panels (somewhat at least. so no brown leather or anything). I want seats that are going to be adjustable, comfortable, and TOUGH. Id rather NOT go for electric seats. Mechanical is really preferable. But if anyone has ideas for a good, comfy, tough seat that will fit well in my cruiser, let me know! I can also get a used set and have them reupholstered.
Carpet:
I want tough carpet thats also not too rough. I plan to fully sound deaden the front half of the truck when I do it, so Ill do some adhesive sound deadener (dynamat type stuff), then some sort of thick deadener/pad after that.
What should I do for carpet? Kit? Custom cut? Ideas? Thoughts?
On the carpet, I did the whole carpet research thing about a year ago. I think you'll find that you won't be satisfied unless you make your own carpet "kit". Didn't really see anything available that I was willing to pay any money for. I found some high quality boat carpet locally and jute backing. I got enough material to do two trucks for around 300 total. Yes it will be work, but I can make it exactly how it needs to be. The carpet place I purchased from will also stitch all my edges once I get it cut to size and made.
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I need another goal for my rig. I love the engine and 5 speed.
Next up is 80 series axles. Maybe with tundra calipers.
I want to do coil suspension. Should I do 3link? 4link?
I won't swap a whole chassis in. I'd rather just swap axles and suspension.
Coilovers? If anyone has any sweet ideas let me know. I want something that's going to drive great, be tough, be able to wheel etc.
Just kicking around ideas. Thanks guys.
Next up is 80 series axles. Maybe with tundra calipers.
I want to do coil suspension. Should I do 3link? 4link?
I won't swap a whole chassis in. I'd rather just swap axles and suspension.
Coilovers? If anyone has any sweet ideas let me know. I want something that's going to drive great, be tough, be able to wheel etc.
Just kicking around ideas. Thanks guys.
Have you considered going SOA? Mine drives great (smoother than an Old man emu lift kit IMO), is Toyota tough, and I can go just about anywhere I want. You can make a SOA lift relatively low if you use stock springs, French the shackles, etc.
I have no experience with coil overs, all I know is that they are pretty expensive. Plus they are usually seen on rock crawling rigs.
I have no experience with coil overs, all I know is that they are pretty expensive. Plus they are usually seen on rock crawling rigs.
http://www.jtoutfitters.com/toyota-land-cruiser-fj60-fj62-carpet-p-2215.html
Dude from what I've read too there is no superior kit. We can maybe custom make one....?
Dude from what I've read too there is no superior kit. We can maybe custom make one....?
Check out @whothehellisdan's thread. I REALLY REALLLLLLYYYYY want his setup.... https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/the-desert-cruiser.821170/
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I WANT IT TOO!!! 0.0
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One-day mod!!!
Now I have a REAL dome light!
Now I have a REAL dome light!
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I will get a couple more pics later too. Great mod for $5
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where did you find that neat little light?
Or more importantly the spacer the light is recessed into.
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I got the lights from Amazon in a pack of 12. I used 4 on the rear hatch, two in the rear pillars, and now one on the dome light.
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Bumper-Motorcycle-Daytime-Running/dp/B00MVMRS6O/?tag=ihco-20
The little black spacer was in a random drawer in my dads workshop. You could use a whole bunch of stuff to do the job but I found that piece worked absolutely perfect.
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Did an electrical re-work to make my 80 series MC compatible with my "low fluid" brake light.
