Welp, a couple of months ago I talked the wife into letting my purchased a 1988 FJ62 on eBay. It took some convincing but it had to be an FJ62 for the auto so she can drive it too (Guess H55 swap is out of the question). I've been working overseas, had to get a friend to pick it up for me and the wife has been driving it around a bit. So, this far I haven't even seen it, besides a few photos, but I can't tell you how excited I am to start wrenching on it. From what I can tell from the CarFax it was originally an NC car until the previous purchased it and brought it to NJ, it now resides in the mountains of WV.
I've already started ordering parts for it. Since my wife said the brakes aren't very good, so I plan on redoing those first. Reading the forums, I've opted for the 4Runner caliper w/ a T100 master cylinder. My friend also said the steering was a bit loose, so I plan on ordering Cruiser Outfitters complete replacement steering linkage which includes Tie Rod, Drag Link, Relay Rod, All Ends, Clamps & Hardware. I know it's hard to tell if they're opinions are accurate or not, but I'd rather replace them and get a baseline set for the vehicle and know I won't have to worry about them later on. Luckily this FJ62 will an extra vehicle and I'm finally somewhere I can afford to do a "vintage" car justice. I think I've read through all the FSM a couple of times now, that how excited I am.
Here are some of the plans I have so far:
Upgrade Brakes (T100 Master & 4Runner Calipers)
Rebuild Steering
Knuckles Rebuild
Replace Swaybar Bushings
Replace Vacuum Hoses
Replace Cooling Components (Thermostat, Radiator, Hoses, Waterpump)
Transmission Cooler Install
Fuel System (Fuel Filter, Pressure Regulator, Injection Pressure Damper)
Transmission Cooler Install
Replace Oxygen Sensor
Replace Universal Joints
EGR & Smog Pump Delete
With all the being said, what are of your suggestions on things go through when I finally get home to it.
I've already started ordering parts for it. Since my wife said the brakes aren't very good, so I plan on redoing those first. Reading the forums, I've opted for the 4Runner caliper w/ a T100 master cylinder. My friend also said the steering was a bit loose, so I plan on ordering Cruiser Outfitters complete replacement steering linkage which includes Tie Rod, Drag Link, Relay Rod, All Ends, Clamps & Hardware. I know it's hard to tell if they're opinions are accurate or not, but I'd rather replace them and get a baseline set for the vehicle and know I won't have to worry about them later on. Luckily this FJ62 will an extra vehicle and I'm finally somewhere I can afford to do a "vintage" car justice. I think I've read through all the FSM a couple of times now, that how excited I am.
Here are some of the plans I have so far:
Upgrade Brakes (T100 Master & 4Runner Calipers)
Rebuild Steering
Knuckles Rebuild
Replace Swaybar Bushings
Replace Vacuum Hoses
Replace Cooling Components (Thermostat, Radiator, Hoses, Waterpump)
Transmission Cooler Install
Fuel System (Fuel Filter, Pressure Regulator, Injection Pressure Damper)
Transmission Cooler Install
Replace Oxygen Sensor
Replace Universal Joints
EGR & Smog Pump Delete
With all the being said, what are of your suggestions on things go through when I finally get home to it.
Last edited: