Builds Do I have your attention.... I call it VERA. (8 Viewers)

[2fpower]

did some research on the negative grounding headlights...

looks like I have some options. my first thought was to find the headlight relay and change the switched side to send power, not ground to the bright side... but I need to look at the wiring diagram...

this is an easier fix, but then have some relays hanging on the side of the bay.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M6W1PMK?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_8BRDAJBCM5XDHXWBE1B6&tag=ihco-20

Instructions for LED Headlight upgrade

sweet. thanks. i ordered some resistors yesterday so in the next few weeks i might just get some harnesses made! cheers guys

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[2fpower]

Got the amount for the AC done as well as for the washer fluid bottle. Grab the remote reservoir shocks that I’ve had sitting around and don’t think they’re going to fit. These are Dobinson’s for a 4 to 6 inch lift.

 

[2fpower]

here is wiring diagram for the headlights. Looking at this, when you turn the switch on, the relay is tripped and sends positive to the headlight. So there is not two relays, one for low and one for high. Then when you turn on low or high at the switch, it just connects the ground.... I don't see a neat way to rewire this, so will buy the adapters....

 

[Tank5]

What LED headlights are you using?

I am using Koito leds and also started with a 80 series chassis harness. They came with their own harness and relays. I did have to alter the primary headlight plug but the led harness runs out of that single plug. I am using an older switches.

If you think it might help I can dig through my notes and see how I made it work.

Edit: I clicked on the adapter harness you shared the link to. That looks to be similar to what Koito light uses. That is essentially what I used.

 

[2fpower]

@Tank5 I have used these on several rigs now and have been very happy.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B376YOE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[2fpower]

followed @UZJ40 lead and ordered a bunch of switches.....

 

[mesa man]

Hats off to you Sir, very impressive work to transform this project into an incredible Rig!
Inspiring for me and my 80/40 parts piling up!
Thanks for the great binge read and sharing with us all on mud! Would love to see this at SAS in the future!

 

[2fpower]

Hats off to you Sir, very impressive work to transform this project into an incredible Rig!
Inspiring for me and my 80/40 parts piling up!
Thanks for the great binge read and sharing with us all on mud! Would love to see this at SAS in the future!View attachment 3553654

I appreciate your comments... they fuel me to keep going and digging into the next part of the project!

 

[mesa man]

Long Live VERA!

 

[2fpower]

Started working on the front bumper. Inspired by @Tank5 …. However, decided to use some 3/16 thick 2 x 4. I didn’t care for how thin the bumper was at the winch fairlead point, so I’ve bent a piece of metal so the fairlead will slip up behind it. I also wanted to mimic the original bumper angle on the sides. I will cut it shorter, still deciding where I want that to be.

 

[2fpower]

Also got the remote Res shocks test fitted and made out for the front. I started with the Dobinson mount, cut it in half, and then made the piece to weld to my existing top of the spring ring

 

[2fpower]

Went out this morning for a few minutes, and layed out the length of the bumper and a little angle. Man, those 37" tires look small in this photo...

 

[2fpower]

@1MAC

 

[2fpower]

Thinking about using AN to do the power steering line from the box to the pump, high pressure side. I think this picture is from @thatcabledude . Good discussion of parts here... @cruisermatt

What type of hydraulic fitting is on the high pressure (input) side of the steering box?

e.g. if one were to adapt it to a standard hydraulic AN/JIC fitting, what type of adapter would they need? ibheadgasket

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looks like I need a 17mm x 1.5 -6an. I will keep the low pressure side fitting, so no change there.

Toyota 17mm X 1.50mm Power Steering Fitting

POWER STEERING -6 JIC 17MM X 1.00 TOYOTA BOX

www.fast-turbo.com

 

[cruisermatt]

Other way around.
Pressure = 16mm
Return = 17mm

 

[Bripars40]

Started working on the front bumper. Inspired by @Tank5 …. However, decided to use some 3/16 thick 2 x 4. I didn’t care for how thin the bumper was at the winch fairlead point, so I’ve bent a piece of metal so the fairlead will slip up behind it. I also wanted to mimic the original bumper angle on the sides. I will cut it shorter, still deciding where I want that to be.

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Could you place the oem bumper over the front so it retains the appearance and the strength for the winch/bashing into something comes from the tube steel?

 

[thatcabledude]

Thinking about using AN to do the power steering line from the box to the pump, high pressure side. I think this picture is from @thatcabledude . Good discussion of parts here... @cruisermatt

What type of hydraulic fitting is on the high pressure (input) side of the steering box?

e.g. if one were to adapt it to a standard hydraulic AN/JIC fitting, what type of adapter would they need? ibheadgasket

forum.ih8mud.com

looks like I need a 17mm x 1.5 -6an. I will keep the low pressure side fitting, so no change there.

Toyota 17mm X 1.50mm Power Steering Fitting

POWER STEERING -6 JIC 17MM X 1.00 TOYOTA BOX

www.fast-turbo.com

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Yep, that’s under my hood. Still working great 90k miles later. Make sure to use PTFE stuff.

 

[2fpower]

Other way around.
Pressure = 16mm
Return = 17mm

Darn... where do I get the 16mm fitting?

 

[2fpower]

Could you place the oem bumper over the front so it retains the appearance and the strength for the winch/bashing into something comes from the tube steel?

I thought of that; however, the rear bumper is going to be a massive hunk so decided to go this way.

 

[cruisermatt]

Darn... where do I get the 16mm fitting?

Maybe from your friendly Florida Land Cruiser parts supplier?
I should have the DIY hose-builder parts in stock too.