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Where did you buy the suspension kit from? Got a website that I can look at John?[/quote]

Mine was from Modern Motors in Calgay (off Blackfoot) PDP is a wholesaler, he does not sell retail. He will provide advice on the install. Kit is complete, spring, shocks, bolts and shackels, and $1000 less than a Dakar kit (Calgary Pricing) Photo on G & S web site.
 
i took a look at the thread .. I was prepared to just spend the $300 for a new compressor pump! We can look at it when I get there. I have time to deal with A/C before summer gets here. i will drop you a line when I have it and maybe send you some pics. I am gonna need help!! :confused:

Thanks for everything Stone.
 
Be prepared for the clutch to go kaput. Nothing but stop and go driving in Japan. The transmission/tranfer seals are almost guaranteed to be cooked, although this is far more a problem with lots of long highway miles, short "grocery-getter" type driving this is almost a non-issue. So, if you take the time to re/re the trans seals, might as well do a clutch pilot/throwout bearings while your at it, winds up being cheaper than melted transfer gears. Oh, get yourself a 5/8 expander plug, the fill plug on the tranfer case is going to strip when you take it out. That's what you get for threading dissimilar metals together. Had my BJ74 for 2 years and 50,000 Kms now, it's great, biggest problem right now is the turbo seeping oil :( , although I have been told the inner workings are the same as a supra, so I might be able to get a local shop to fix me up.
 
Kaoscruizer, how's it going? I thought I'd say "hey" since I'm in Lethbridge as well. It'll be nice to have a BJ74 around town - I've never seen another 70 series here, except for a crazy navy blue troopie with full expedition gear and swiss plates that passed through last summer.

FYI, Wayne is a great resource in the area. Don't count on the local Toy dealer for anything beyond a blank stare (unless you've got a part #, then you might be okay).

Congrats on your purchase - I hope it checks out okay.

Robin
 
Chang-kuao-lo said:
Be prepared for the clutch to go kaput. Nothing but stop and go driving in Japan. The transmission/tranfer seals are almost guaranteed to be cooked, although this is far more a problem with lots of long highway miles, short "grocery-getter" type driving this is almost a non-issue. So, if you take the time to re/re the trans seals, might as well do a clutch pilot/throwout bearings while your at it, winds up being cheaper than melted transfer gears. Oh, get yourself a 5/8 expander plug, the fill plug on the tranfer case is going to strip when you take it out. That's what you get for threading dissimilar metals together. Had my BJ74 for 2 years and 50,000 Kms now, it's great, biggest problem right now is the turbo seeping oil :( , although I have been told the inner workings are the same as a supra, so I might be able to get a local shop to fix me up.
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i have had a few discusuions with a reputable turbo shop here in Calgary and it is normal to have a film of oil on the pipes but if you take the pipe off and oil comes running out then it is time to do a rebuild.
i was told this is a common false conception that some shops use to get business...
hummm... clutch replacement? of all the standards i have brought in only 2 needed clutches and the seals seemed fine as well... interesting.
cheers
 
BJ 74 suspension

Since you are here Bruce .. When I pick up my new rig and if it requires suspension, do you advise an entire kit or just the parts that are needed? How much shop time is required to install a Belton kit? Lastly, what kit do you recommend for a stock BJ 74 that is basically a daily driver with minimal off road requirements?

:cheers:
 
i am not Bruce but i have install a lot of the beltons on the various 7* units.
complete kit, remove 2 leaves from the rear on each side, one from the front, and run 33s and you will be in love...
 
I am assuming that you can put that in for me Wayne? How much shop time?
 
Maybe my clutch was just a fluke, one of the springs popped out, and kaput... when we got it out, it was thin as tinfoil. As far as the seals go, I dicussed this at great length with Tony(?) at Alltoy Transmission in Kamloops, he told me that this is a common problem with the H55 tranny after 75,000 Kms, he also said that the transfer tube from fill plug to fill plug was a bad idea, and makes the problem worse, for the life of me I can't remember exactly what he said about that. Mine is experiencing this very problem, so for now I simply check the transfer case oil on a weekly basis, so far it has not been a big deal, the driving I do here is kind of between long highway and short stop-and-go trips. I am going to wait on having it repaired untill I get back to BC to pick up my XT600 and my 250# anvil (like I said, I don't trust any of the mechanics down here). I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade, just sharing my own experience. Congrats on your new landbruiser :)
 
"As far as the seals go,... this is a common problem with the H55 tranny after 75,000 Kms, he also said that the transfer tube from fill plug to fill plug was a bad idea, and makes the problem worse,"

Can someone explain what this is all about?
 
M John Gait ,there is a seal between the gearbox and t/case that sometimes fails and causes the t/case oil to travel up hill and into the gearbox and it can also travel in the opposite direction.

What causes it? Some say unequal pressure.

Now when the oil travels up hill it can be "remedied" by adding a bypass hose (see below) thats replaces the upper filler plugs in the gearbox and t/case.
As the filler plugs are the uppermost limit when adding oil it can flow downhill back to the t/case.

As to why its not a good idea,I dont know. I use one a back up and have never heard any bad reports at my end
I think they a good insurance for $27

Note ,the one in this pic has a homemade look to it and being made out of hose clamps and air line is running the risk of being ripped out on a trail.
The shop models are made out of hydraulic hose with pressed metal fitting and are tucked up above the speedo cable
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M John Galt said:
"The shop models are made out of hydraulic hose with pressed metal fitting"

Does someone offer this accessory for sale?
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Man-A-Fre in US sells this kit:
PART NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE
15000-2311KIT OIL RETURN KIT TRANSMISSION TO TRANSFER CASE $55.00

After buying it a couple of months ago, I just installed it today on my BJ70. I found the hose quite difficult to push onto the fittings. It fits nicely up inside the speedo cable, however.
 
ah ha..... I too have this phenon. My oil goes up hill. Here I wondered how in the heck it was filled so high. And also why my t-case was soo low. Now I know.

I would run this kit with out fear. Can't see what harm it would case, best thing I can see is Your not running the fuller case over filled.

One day I will just rebuild the whole thing anyhow.
 
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