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Down the rabbit hole... 1995 FJ80 Progress Thread (1 Viewer)
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Yes it would be worthwhile to have the brakes bled, if nothing else to change the fluid, as it is hygroscopic and attracts water that then corrodes inside the system.
Change your fluids. If the knuckle grease and diff fluid mix, that's called Birf soup and it is time for your front axle rebuild, but it's not catastrophic. Make sure you clean out the differential vent and hose and fittings.
If you can run a screwdriver, buy and change out hoses as you can. PCV Valve and hose. Throttle body hose, vacuum hoses, intake hose (if needed)
Do the front axle all at once then, or just fill/change fluids. It won't hurt to change them again later.
If you're looking for longevity and all OEM, then go with OEM parts wherever you can.
Do the leaks on the engine all at once. Most of those require common parts to be removed.
Get your exhaust done to meet emissions.
And....This truck is and FZJ80, not an FJ80.
FZJ80 made 93-97 in USA, has the 1FZ-FE engine.
FJ80 made 91-92 in USA, has the 3FE engine.
The transmissions are different between the two ranges of 91-94, and 95-97.
91-92 have different rear axles and all brakes than the 93-97.
So, please refer to it in its correct designation. 95 FZJ80, production date MM/YY. My 96 was made 08/95
Change your fluids. If the knuckle grease and diff fluid mix, that's called Birf soup and it is time for your front axle rebuild, but it's not catastrophic. Make sure you clean out the differential vent and hose and fittings.
If you can run a screwdriver, buy and change out hoses as you can. PCV Valve and hose. Throttle body hose, vacuum hoses, intake hose (if needed)
Do the front axle all at once then, or just fill/change fluids. It won't hurt to change them again later.
If you're looking for longevity and all OEM, then go with OEM parts wherever you can.
Do the leaks on the engine all at once. Most of those require common parts to be removed.
Get your exhaust done to meet emissions.
And....This truck is and FZJ80, not an FJ80.
FZJ80 made 93-97 in USA, has the 1FZ-FE engine.
FJ80 made 91-92 in USA, has the 3FE engine.
The transmissions are different between the two ranges of 91-94, and 95-97.
91-92 have different rear axles and all brakes than the 93-97.
So, please refer to it in its correct designation. 95 FZJ80, production date MM/YY. My 96 was made 08/95
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Good luck with that. I hope you get the part and it actually works. Look up their reputation on here.
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Don’t forget to research how and where to grease those U joints if it hasn’t been done!
Check that spare tire too
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Very possible he did not get all the air out of the PS system.
Check your PS fluid level.
Make sure he used the CORRECT fluid. It should be Dexron 3 or 4, so it should be RED in color. If it's clear, he used the wrong fluid and needs to change it. (That is "power steering fluid" used on other cars and these don't like it)
If it has the correct fluid and the correct level, you can help bleed it by turning the wheel SLOWLY to and from lock left to lock right. If you get the front wheel off the ground, then do it with engine off and cycle both ways about 30 times.Then do it with engine running about 30 times.
Check fluid level between each 5 cycles until the level stabilizes.
Top off the fluid and test drive.
If you cannot get the front wheels off the ground find a big empty parking lot and drive slowly and steer full lock left to right in the same manner as above (may need your Dramamine for this) Again, check fluid level after every 5 cycles until it stabilizes.
Check fluid level with engine OFF or it will blow it out the top all over the engine compartment.
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I suggest you fix the worn parts before you do any alignment stuff or you'll just be throwing away money.
The only thing that is adjustable is the toe in and that's the tie rod behind the front axle. You will also adjust the drag link to straighten up the steering wheel.
Make sure you spray PB blaster on the threaded ends of the tie rods and drag link to get them soaking now.
The tie rod ends might be worn out too, so check those for play.
On the vibration-is it low Hz (tire balance) or high Hz (driveshafts)?
Congrats on passing emissions-that can sometimes be a big hurdle!
Check the tuna can on the air cleaner housing and empty it of dirt as well.
Look up Rising Sun, the club is local to you.
Glad to see your enthusiasm with jumping right in!
On the vibration-is it low Hz (tire balance) or high Hz (driveshafts)?
Congrats on passing emissions-that can sometimes be a big hurdle!
Check the tuna can on the air cleaner housing and empty it of dirt as well.
Look up Rising Sun, the club is local to you.
Glad to see your enthusiasm with jumping right in!
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