Build 69 FJ40 FST

[schuy2147]

Loop them together with a short pc of hose and two clamps.

I think I’m gonna go this route.

 

[RevISK]

I think I’m gonna go this route.

Seems the simplest and what I would have suggested.

 

[schuy2147]

Happy New Year!

So I had some old Goodyear hose around the garage so went with the loop route. Quick cruise around the block and seems to be tight.

Not the prettiest but it’ll do for now.

Had both cruisers out of the garage so snapped a pic. Love these things.

Gonna start the body mount project next.

 

[schuy2147]

Body mounts are a super fun, easy going, non knuckle bleeding project!

Didn’t have much time but finally got started. The top hats were spinning inside the old mount structure so that turned into a process.

Lots of old desert dirt locked away in this thing!

 

[schuy2147]

Tried to make some progress on the body mount project. Could use any insight from those who’ve done this before while the body is still on the frame. Access to these top hats is minimal and I can’t get any kind of tool in there to hold em tight enough to loosen the bolts.

They’ve been soaking in PB but no luck.

Also, is this a body mount location? Currently, there’s nothing there on either side. Located just in front of the rear axle.

 

[firemanj92]

Tried to make some progress on the body mount project. Could use any insight from those who’ve done this before while the body is still on the frame. Access to these top hats is minimal and I can’t get any kind of tool in there to hold em tight enough to loosen the bolts.

They’ve been soaking in PB but no luck.

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Also, is this a body mount location? Currently, there’s nothing there on either side. Located just in front of the rear axle.
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Cut it out, not worth the effort if it's rusted together.

 

[samatulich]

I used a lot of 1/2" impact to break those body mounts free. Heat, reciprocating multi tool to cut it off. PITA but they all came off.
Yes, that body mount looks correct. Bolted through the tub floor.

 

[schuy2147]

I used a lot of 1/2" impact to break those body mounts free. Heat, reciprocating multi tool to cut it off. PITA but they all came off.
Yes, that body mount looks correct. Bolted through the tub floor.

Thanks. I think I've got to go get an oscillating tool of sorts to get em cut.

 

[schuy2147]

Boy these have been quite the challenge! Big shout out to @Racer65 for helping with the back and forth paperwork customs was asking for. Appreciate it!

Just need some rubber and a new suspension kit. In the meantime I’ll keep working on these body mounts.

 

[schuy2147]

Aftermath.

Got em done though.

 

[schuy2147]

Well..I accidentally spent some of my suspension lift budget on a new (old) dirtbike.

I grew up riding these old Hondas and when it popped up locally, I had to have it.

Plus, just found out our long term tenant is moving out of our rental so that house is going on the market. Anyone in the market for a house outside Auburn CA, let me know!

So between that and the frigid weather, the 40 project will be stalled for a couple weeks.

 

[RevISK]

Well..I accidentally spent some of my suspension lift budget on a new (old) dirtbike.
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I grew up riding these old Hondas and when it popped up locally, I had to have it.

Plus, just found out our long term tenant is moving out of our rental so that house is going on the market. Anyone in the market for a house outside Auburn CA, let me know!

So between that and the frigid weather, the 40 project will be stalled for a couple weeks.

I was born and raised right up the road from Auburn in Grass Valley.
Was just there visiting.

 

[schuy2147]

I was born and raised right up the road from Auburn in Grass Valley.
Was just there visiting.

Nice! Beautiful country. Our spot is in Foresthill.

 

[RevISK]

Nice! Beautiful country. Our spot is in Foresthill.

Know it.