Builds An FJ40 Named Dusty (2 Viewers)

[roadstr6]

Nathan and I got half of the OME lift installed over the weekend. It went like this...remove old springs and shocks. Axle on jack stands, completely de-crud axle housing and frame, scuff and paint axle housing and rear frame, install new springs and shocks. The de-crudding and paint prep took more time than the spring swap...a lot more time! I also powder coated the spring plates for just a little more bling.

 

[roadstr6]

I finished installing Dusty’s lift this week. Of course I cleaned, painted and powder coated many parts while everything was taken down. Lots more to do, but I’m enjoying this slow roll renovation. Next up, brakes, knuckles and rod ends. Ugh!

 

[roadstr6]

Wrenching on Dusty continues to occupy much of my spare time. Drum brakes refreshed with new cylinders and shoes. Bell cranks got a rebuild along with new rubber gaiters.

Replaced all the rod ends with new 555 units. Cleaned and painted the rods and cleared the ends to stave off rust.

Removed both driveshafts. Knocked out the old u-joints and knocked in new Matsuba units. Driveshaft housings got a thorough degreasing and fresh paint.

Next up...knuckle rebuild, fresh front brakes, master cylinder, calipers, rotors and hub refresh.

 

[Comet]

Amazing progress brother. Will I be inspecting Dusty at Relic? Or will there be another appearance of Bucky?

 

[izzyandsue]

That’s it? what did you do the other 23.5 hours of the day? Driveshafts do look awesome...

 

[roadstr6]

Heater blower resistor was hanging on by a thread and only running one speed. Got a new one from City Racer @Racer65 . The main plug didn’t match the original, so I unpinned three wires and re-pinned them into my old plug. Works great!

 

[roadstr6]

Amazing progress brother. Will I be inspecting Dusty at Relic? Or will there be another appearance of Bucky?

Travis, Dusty won’t make it to CRR this year. Maybe next year. I’m thinking it will be Bucky.

 

[roadstr6]

That’s it? what did you do the other 23.5 hours of the day? Driveshafts do look awesome...

Thank you, sir!

 

[izzyandsue]

Feel free to let me know next time you do work, glad to swing by and hold the flashlight!

 

[roadstr6]

Fresh off the brown truck. Dusty’s new bumper!

 

[tstepp920]

Dusty left the garage for a little fresh air today.
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I love the look of those tires

 

[izzyandsue]

Which bumper is that? Winch tray?

 

[roadstr6]

Which bumper is that? Winch tray?

It’s the CCOT HFS bumper set up for an 8274. I like the one on the Crockpot so much that I decided to get one for Dusty too, except in silver.

 

[roadstr6]

Got one locking hub disassembled. Cleaned it up in the parts washer, blasted with walnut shells, repainted dial, re-greased, reassembled, spit shined and ready to go.

 

[roadstr6]

Moving really slow. I’ve only had an hour or so each night for the past few days to devote to pulling wrenches I did manage to get the passenger side knuckle job done. Now to do the driver’s side.

 

[tstepp920]

Moving really slow. I’ve only had an hour or so each night for the past few days to devote to pulling wrenches I did manage to get the passenger side knuckle job done. Now to do the driver’s side.
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I'm not sure if it is the lighting or some futuristic rotor I am looking at....but damn its pretty.

 

[roadstr6]

I'm not sure if it is the lighting or some futuristic rotor I am looking at....but damn its pretty.

Futuristic rotor has a rustproof coating on all but the friction surface.

 

[aging fleet]

@roadstr6, just read through this from the beginning, absolutely love what you've done with Dusty. Such a good looking 40.

 

[roadstr6]

@roadstr6, just read through this from the beginning, absolutely love what you've done with Dusty. Such a good looking 40.

Thanks!

 

[tstepp920]

Futuristic rotor has a rustproof coating on all but the friction surface.

Tell us more.