72 FJ55 rebuild begins.....I'm going to have questions (1 Viewer)
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bobm
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didn't think the Orange 
s had a color code!
s had a color code!- Thread starter
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Yeah I've got both plates from the engine bay but I don't remember seeing any paint codes on them.... Anyone got an original orange white pig could you check your engine bay plate for the orange code? I'll check mine later tonight when I get home.
If your color is Pollux Orange then the code is 304 based on the fj40 color chart. Link below.
fj40 color reference chart
These guys will sell you a small can of touch up paint and you can test the color on the inside of your gas door to confirm.
www.toyotareference.com
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bobm
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I can check but its a long walk 
PabloCruise
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Yes, and yes.
Pics in my build thread (link below in my sig). I can find posts later...
PabloCruise
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Now I'm the one gonna have questions!
PabloCruise
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It doesn't seem like the color code charts are entirely accurate for early Pigs - before they put the color codes on the plate in the engine bay...
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Yeah my engine bay plates don't have the color code on them. So I guess it's polux orange?
Does anyone make a rebuild kit or gaskets for the factory winch or am I making my own? It works fine.
The first coat is rust bullet, same thing I used on my floors it's invincible, just don't get it on your toe nail or in your hair. I'll coat it black next.
Does anyone make a rebuild kit or gaskets for the factory winch or am I making my own? It works fine.
The first coat is rust bullet, same thing I used on my floors it's invincible, just don't get it on your toe nail or in your hair. I'll coat it black next.
Is the date plate on the inside of the driver door still there?
Cruiser Outfitters
www.cruiseroutfitters.com
Kurt should have what you need for the winch. I believe I got all my gaskets from him.
PabloCruise
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Glad I am not the only that does that! Going through stuff in the garage and you're all like "Wow, I forgot I bought that!"
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Ah thanks. Yes the door plate is there no color code on that either.
So I've got the rear axle apart. Is it worth putting a LSD in it while I've got it apart or is it too weak to bother with? If so I assume early FJ40 parts are the same.
So I've got the rear axle apart. Is it worth putting a LSD in it while I've got it apart or is it too weak to bother with? If so I assume early FJ40 parts are the same.
PabloCruise
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I have LSD in the back of our LX, I love it. She behaves like a lady in the parking lots and climbs like a billy goat. No switches to flip or knobs to turn, no hurky jerky click-click-click in the parking lot.
Not sure what LSD is available for these?
I have an Aussie in the back of the 40 (click-click-click), and an ARB in the front of the Pig. One of these days I need to see if I can move it to the rear.
Not sure what LSD is available for these?
I have an Aussie in the back of the 40 (click-click-click), and an ARB in the front of the Pig. One of these days I need to see if I can move it to the rear.
PabloCruise
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I guess it depends on what you want to do with your Pig ultimately? Do you foresee some wheeling in its future?
Do you want a compressor for on-board air? ARBs are a slippery slope...
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I have ARBs in my H1, they work great but I'm not trying to wheel this thing. Im trying my best do just do a stock rebuild and leave it alone but my modifying nature is on my shoulder yelling at me. It's already apart! Put something in there! Hah.
bobm
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Would be more of an upgrade than a modification 
IF you are wanting NOS or OEM on any of those parts then yes you are SOL unless that one guy is digging through his stash and stumbles across the one part you are looking for and post it for sale in that one place you happen to be looking.
55's are always going to be a compromise between what you wish you could get or do and what you need to do to get the job done. Most of us that have finished projects embrace this at some point in our build.
