Build 78 Mustard Yellow FJ40 #Tiger40

[greenEFSI]

Started tackling the brake system and ran into my first issue. The hardline from the union on top of the axle to the passenger side brake hose was crushed. This is the bend closest to the ubolt right where the flare fitting is.

Luckily I had spare brake line and the correct flare tool to make a replacement line. After that I prepped them for a light coat of black steelit. Hopefully I can get more done next time!

 

[greenEFSI]

Here’s a complete flare that I did on stainless steel.

I also thought it was pretty cool that the hoses were date coded to the same month and year of the FJ40. I’ll hang onto them but they must come off due to age lol.

 

[greenEFSI]

Jumped over onto the Tacoma to replace the radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, fan clutch and cleaned the ac condenser. I also took the time to split the fan clutch open to add 10k cst fluid.

I’ll get back to work on the FJ40 Sunday!

 

[greenEFSI]

Part 6 is live! I am almost done with the front end rebuild

 

[greenEFSI]

It’s safe to say these were ready to be replaced lol

 

[Brew40]

Do yourself a favor and give them a dusting with your favorite rattlecan black. Before they rust. Nice job-

 

[greenEFSI]

Do yourself a favor and give them a dusting with your favorite rattlecan black. Before they rust. Nice job-

Dang, ok will do!

 

[greenEFSI]

Took another break from the FJ40 and headed up to Big Bear, CA for the holiday weekend. Hit Gold Mountain Trail with a good group of friends!

 

[greenEFSI]

Masked up the tie rod ends and hit them with a coat of Steelit. This is hands down my favorite paint to use on suspension, but at $40 a can it adds up quick

 

[greenEFSI]

I got quite a bit done today. Prepped and coated the front half of the frame with black steelit. Blasted off the rust inside the front bumper and hit it with rust reformer. Last thing was getting the tie rods back on. I just hand tightened the nuts, but I’ll be back at it tomorrow…

 

[greenEFSI]

Front brake caliper rebuild complete! 4 of the 8 pistons were seized, but luckily it was just gunk buildup that was the issue. The pistons and bores cleaned up well.

 

[tls3601]

Nice work! You used to be able to get factory re-manufactured units from Toyota, not sure if that is still possible.

 

[greenEFSI]

Nice work! You used to be able to get factory re-manufactured units from Toyota, not sure if that is still possible.

Thank you! I couldn't find any but the rebuild process was pretty easy to tackle on my own. I'm still unsure if I will get new rear wheel cylinders or try and rebuild them. It just depends on how the bores look when I tear it all apart.

 

[greenEFSI]

I just ordered an absolute mountain of parts for this build on Decatur Toyota's website. They are offering an extra 25% off their already discounted price at checkout with free shipping from sept 25-29. Order away!

 

[greenEFSI]

The front end rebuild is done done done

 

[greenEFSI]

Part 7 is live! My next plan of attack is to flip it around in its parking spot so that I have room to take the rear axle apart.

 

[Goldbug]

Nice job, looks great!

 

[dmaddox]

Sweet cruiser, indeed!

 

[greenEFSI]

Nice job, looks great!

Thank you! I'm really hoping the rear is much easier since there are no steering components.

 

[greenEFSI]

Started to tackle the rear axle rebuild, but couldn’t help to test fit an extra beadlock wheel that was laying in the garage. I already ordered 33” km3 for the stock wheels but dang this would be sweet to match the Tacoma…