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Starting on the Dana 60 rebuild.
Builds 2UZ FJ40 on CUCV's
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Didn't get very far! 
Are you swapping gears or rebuilding the diff? I'd recommend a case spreader if you can afford/build one.
Are you swapping gears or rebuilding the diff? I'd recommend a case spreader if you can afford/build one.
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Replaced the inner axle seals, which called for pulling the diff. Found out that the front has 4.88 gears, now I have to double check the rear thought it had 4.56's. Installed a new pinion seal along with Toyota to Dana flange.
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New seals, spicer Ujoints, wheel bearings, some cleaning, and fresh spray paint completes the front axle rebuild. Counted the pinion rotation and looks like both axles are geared with 4.56's not sure what the 488 on the front ring gear means.
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May not add to the HP, but Installed some new 7" round replacement LED headlights on the shop FJ 40. Soldered in some H4 plugs to allow for plug n play type harness. Then cleaned up the rings and buckets before applying some fresh black paint. Also had to notch the bib section some to allow the wiring from the light to pass without being in a bind, which could possibly lead to cut wire. Finished up with some new stainless hardware and dielectric grease.
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Lookin good !
Rear has a detroit locker?
What's the plan for the front ? Air Locker ?
Rear has a detroit locker?
What's the plan for the front ? Air Locker ?
Truly a inspiration rig.
Sub'd
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It's very close to my next build, coiled 3 link full axles...
Sub'd
.It's very close to my next build, coiled 3 link full axles...
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Front has a Detroit, Lenny.
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Converted the ground signals to positive signals with a couple of relays. Left/right wiring is now high/low beam with a positive signal out of the relay so the LED headlights function correctly.
http://www.the12volt.com/relays/page1.asp
http://www.the12volt.com/relays/page1.asp
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Working on upgrading to hydraulic assist steering. Used a Toyota 3.4 pump with Tundra style pulley and reservoir kit from PSC. Had to make a spacer to move the pump out from the block and drill out the mounting hole at the 6 o'clock position to use a bolt and nut.
Then fabbed up a bracket that bolted up right under the valve cover to hold the reservoir
Then fabbed up a bracket that bolted up right under the valve cover to hold the reservoir
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nice setup!
Looking awesome, John! Can't wait to see this beast on the trail.
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Steering box back from West Texas Offroad with a Redneck ram kit. Going to use WFO tower mount along with PSC clamp on the other end.
cwwfj60
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cool stuff!
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Removed the oil cooler to give some clearance between the oil filter and ram/mount. Then practiced some welding skills or lack of on the WFO mount before bolting everything up.
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Testing the hydro assist steering.
private video
John, it's generally better to have the draglink mount on the ram attached to one end of the tie rod instead of the middle. Reason being, you tie rod will blow in the middle when stressed, and the ram can actually increase the chances of bending the Tie Rod. If you flip the mount around, it's a LOT harder to bend the TR.
May be an issue, may not.
May be an issue, may not.
