Build 69 FJ40 FST

[firemanj92]

Simple enough. Pickle fork and a hammer did the trick.
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I finished up the rear and went to mount the wheel and noticed it doesn’t sit flush as these two screws stick out off the face.
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What’s the deal?

Those screws are there to keep the drum in place when removing wheels (mainly for assembling them on the line). Keep them, remove them won't make a difference but it does bring up a lot of "rage bate" on the web surprisingly enough-lol. The back of the wheel should have dimples in locations to clear them if I remember right. I removed them for my Fj.Co wheels which didn't have dimples.

 

[schuy2147]

Well s***….
Tight squeeze. Topless time.

Hmmm maybe a 4plus is in the future.

Before

After

Needs a final torque and grease. She tracks straight but steering wheel needs adjustment. Other than that, pretty stoked!

 

[schuy2147]

Those screws are there to keep the drum in place when removing wheels (mainly for assembling them on the line). Keep them, remove them won't make a difference but it does bring up a lot of "rage bate" on the web surprisingly enough-lol. The back of the wheel should have dimples in locations to clear them if I remember right. I removed them for my Fj.Co wheels which didn't have dimples.

Thanks...did some quick digging and educated myself. I can see why there's different trains of thought on this issue.

 

[schuy2147]

On my way home from the gym this morning and this sound suddenly turns on. No power loss. Doesn’t continue at full stop. Rev the engine and no sound so I’m thinkin it’s got to be tranny.

Any thoughts?

 

[rlong]

Does it change with messing with either shifter?

 

[firemanj92]

or change with rpms?

 

[pb4ugo]

Looking at previous posts, it appears you just installed lift springs. It could be something with the driveshaft or its mounting points. U joints, slip joint or lose or worn tcase and pinion bearings. Or possible driveshaft angles stressing stuff. Pull the shafts and inspect.

 

[schuy2147]

Does it change with messing with either shifter?

Not really. Shifts through all 3 gears and reverse. Stays consistent with speed.

 

[schuy2147]

or change with rpms?

Yep. RPMs of the sound match vehicle speed.