1988 Trakka

[Trakkateer]

Replaced the paper gasket axle seal. Bearings and other seals are in good condition.

 

[coldtaco]

Why’s the water separator filter have two inlets/outlets? Did you use both of them or plug one set?

 

[Trakkateer]

Why’s the water separator filter have two inlets/outlets? Did you use both of them or plug one set?

It's a universal, 2 of the 4 are plugged.

 

[SKULLYOTA]

Checked back in and I like the work you've done.

The "head unit." With the backup camera. Nice. My truck is 24v and I'd like to have something similar. Can you provide detail?

Thank you.
The head unit came with the car, it's just a Pioneer unit that has apple carplay. I would assume a 24v head unit is a thing. Check Crutchfield.
The camera is a third party for about $50, the same one Crutchfield sells. They do a nice job speccing components that work together. There are several available for about $25 on Amazon that are probably the same.

fI know this was a ways back, but @umpqua my 24v HZJ73 had a factory 24-12 converter behind the glovebox with a stereo plug, so a regular 12v stereo just plugged right in. i bet other 24v trucks have em

 

[Trakkateer]

Unlike the Alu-cab pop top, the Trakka does not have a way to raise the sleeping platform out of the way when it's not in use. You can fold the mattress and slide the plywood pieces forward, but it's not graceful. Then I had a flash of inspiration and with old boat parts

came up with a zero dollar modification that raises the back third of the platform when not in use. And the bonus, it also works while in bed to make reading more comfortable.
This works because the struts holding up the top are worn out and I have to use clamp locks.

 

[Trakkateer]

Went to Oregon the first weekend of May and got snowed on. Chilly night without a heater by lava flows near Bend.

 

[Trakkateer]

Mount Adams in Washington. Lunch break, the cocktail table is one of my favorite features. Overlooking the Klickitat River at a turnout, met a local with an FJ60, didn't catch his name, he said he'd look me up here.

 

[Trakkateer]

Quick trip to the sierras off highway 4.
Saw this "4Runner"

 

[svsisu]

Unlike the Alu-cab pop top, the Trakka does not have a way to raise the sleeping platform out of the way when it's not in use. You can fold the mattress and slide the plywood pieces forward, but it's not graceful. Then I had a flash of inspiration and with old boat partsView attachment 3027350 came up with a zero dollar modification that raises the back third of the platform when not in use. And the bonus, it also works while in bed to make reading more comfortable.
This works because the struts holding up the top are worn out and I have to use clamp locks.
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Nice use of a surplus cam cleat and some rigging.

 

[Trakkateer]

Decided it's time to sell the troopy. My use case changed a bit and I'm not using it as much as it deserves.
I'll post an ad soon, but interested parties can reach out in the meantime.

 

[speycaster]

Can't really tell from the photo, is that a 88 or 109 in the background?

Looks like an 109 to me, I had a 88 from 1964 until 1970. But really hard to tell with that stack of tires there. Mine had the safari roof. The double roof kept it really cool in the heat.

 

[speycaster]

Found a picture of my FJ40, 1989.

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That is rebuildable .

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Looks like an 109 to me, I had a 88 from 1964 until 1970. But really hard to tell with that stack of tires there. Mine had the safari roof. The double roof kept it really cool in the heat.

Concur with you, it's a 109 (look at the second hardtop side window).