A few other members have used them without issue and say it’s exactly like OEM except for the drain.
Builds 79 FJ 40 Rebuild
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Oh man, finally got to paint
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- #103
The next phase is frame repair. I’m leaning towards finding a local shop to do the work. Just hard to find the time.
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OKAY. Braving the frame repairs.
Step 1: remove rear axle
Road block 1: springs like where they are! Photo of rear spring, front hanger. This bolt should slide out correct? Remove the 2 retainer bolts then good to go? Not budging… torch and PB…suggestions?
Step 1: remove rear axle
Road block 1: springs like where they are! Photo of rear spring, front hanger. This bolt should slide out correct? Remove the 2 retainer bolts then good to go? Not budging… torch and PB…suggestions?
South Texas 97
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Looking at the mushroom on that bolt, just cut it off with a sawsall or cutting disk. You will be replaced the bolt in any case, along with the bushings
fjc-man
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If you use a sawsall, get a couple Diablo brand carbide tipped blades. Cuts are fast and easy.
100% works, just had to use one on mine. I tried torching first and it just made it worse. I used a fine metal short sawzall blade Diablo brand from Home Depot.
Chungas Revenge
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Thanks! Yeah I ended up grinding down the mushroom, heat, PB repeat and it came out. The other side was worse. Definitely getting the greaseable pins for reinstall.
As others have suggested, don't even fight it at this point. Take a sawzall or cut-off blade to it and replace the pin
Be careful not to damage the spring and/or the hanger, fortunately there is a 3/16" gap to slide the blade down through as you cut.
New pins are easy
A few of the options we carry
cruiserteq.com
cruiserteq.com
cruiserteq.com
(We also have the Dobinsons variants in stock)
Be careful not to damage the spring and/or the hanger, fortunately there is a 3/16" gap to slide the blade down through as you cut.
New pins are easy
A few of the options we carry
Spring Pin - Fits 1958 - 7/1980 FJ40 Front & Rear Applications (SP60010)
Spring Pin for Toyota Land Cruiser
cruiserteq.com
Spring Pin - Fits 1958 - 7/1980 FJ40 FRONT & REAR (4 Required) & 43/44/45 Series FRONT (2 Required) Applications
Spring Pin - Fits 1958 - 7/1980 FJ40 FRONT & REAR (4 Required) & 43/44/45 Series FRONT (2 Required) Applications
cruiserteq.com
Greaseable Spring Pin Kit - Fits 1958-7/1980 FJ40 FRONT/REAR & 43/44/45 Series FRONT Only Applications (OME GP8)
Old Man Emu Spring Pin for Toyota Land Cruiser
cruiserteq.com
(We also have the Dobinsons variants in stock)
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- #111
I’ve watched a couple videos on removing frame rivets. Any suggestions on most effective way? Cutoff wheel vs rivet drill bit tool?
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- #112
This is what I’m thinking
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I’ll do a little bit of touch up on the welds but otherwise I’m really happy
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- #114
Man I love a good before and after
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Good morning,
Man I am scratching my head trying to find someone who sells a Polly body mount kit for my 79 with the nuts and bolts needed. I’ve seen several kits but none complete with the needed nuts and bolts…. Any suggestions?
Man I am scratching my head trying to find someone who sells a Polly body mount kit for my 79 with the nuts and bolts needed. I’ve seen several kits but none complete with the needed nuts and bolts…. Any suggestions?
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- #116
Actually, I guess if I could get the length of the bolts needed I could grab some grade 8s from a local hardware store.
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- #117
Little by little. Sanded and saved the original headlight cups. Made this cool Rootbeer brown for the retainer ring. Loved the idea of the new emblem in the grill. DIY Rock sliders painted and installed. Sem bed liner on the steps. Sanded the mess outta this Facebook find of a swing out tire/cooler carrier
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Also testing out the POR15 on the frame repairs
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- #119
Could anyone tell me what caps I would need for these two openings if I was going the route of an electric pump? I don’t think anything from my old tank is salvageable 
