Someone posted an excel sheet that identifed hardware needs for my FJ40 rebuild, and I copied that (thank you) - but here's a dumb question - where's the best place to buy that sort of stuff online??? I've researched everything I can, and so far I'm getting a huge range in pricing from .02 per piect to .58 a piece for bolts, and if you want a great deal, you have to buy 500 pieces. Any help or direction would be much appreciated.
Early FJ40 Hardware Help
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Well, I tried to find that sheet but I cannot find it. Can you post that or post a link?
Does it include Toyota partnumbers? If yes, you can try to order at the dealer. Always nice to use original parts...
Does it include Toyota partnumbers? If yes, you can try to order at the dealer. Always nice to use original parts...
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i bought all ss hardware for my 68 fj40 and searched for the best price too, the problem was there are different grades and cheap hardware are poor quality. they rusted almost as bad as a bare steel bolt would. from then on, i went with regular plated hardware.
x2 for plated bolts. It should be good enough, these cars will probably not see salted roads anymore and the original plated hardware lasted for more then 50 years so it should be OK.
But on the other hand I like the looks of stainless.
Guess it will be hard to find the japanese style hex metric bolts.
But on the other hand I like the looks of stainless.
Guess it will be hard to find the japanese style hex metric bolts.
These look good to me but there downunder.
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_...t+kits&_nkw=fj45+bolt+kits&_sacat=0&_from=R40
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_...t+kits&_nkw=fj45+bolt+kits&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Don't tell Alex I told you this, but he recently bought a plating kit. I would inquire about using it. You could just replate your existing hardware so it'll look original. If that's not important, I know that one of my local Ace hardware stores sells JIS nuts and bolts. Only problem is that they're clear zinc and not yellow zinc.
Living in the Past
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Were the original hardware nuts/bolts/screws/wahers plated? Didn't think these cruisers had any plated hardware. Most of it was just painted. No marking on the head just flat. Raised lip and number on the head came later. On my 62 soft top tub the rear barn door had flat not phillips screws. Stripped a tailgate off what I believe was early 62 and it didn't have fixed nuts on the tub bolts.
I am curious if any of the kits out there would be close to the early soft top. Take away the hard top and doors and the number of bolts goes way down. Even the soft top doors hinge were part of the door. That alone is a dozen bolts not needed.
I am curious if any of the kits out there would be close to the early soft top. Take away the hard top and doors and the number of bolts goes way down. Even the soft top doors hinge were part of the door. That alone is a dozen bolts not needed.
Everything on my 1962's appear to be plated first and many of them were painted over from the factory.
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Most all bolts on an early cruiser were painted. I see no advantage of stainless steel bolts on an restoration. Time to open a couple 5 gallon buckets of bolts and clean them up. (The judges will know if you have factory brass nuts and bolts that are correct) To make this simple use your year model parts manual, it shows the correct bolt, lock washer, washer and nut per application.
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I'm attaching the hardware sizing sheet that I found on a MUD thread a few weeks ago. I've used this to help with my hardware purchases, and it's been pretty accurate for my '62 so far. This is not my sheet, it's someone else's sheet - so credit to whomever built it ... I just can't recall who that was (sorry).
On another note: I drove my FJ40 all over town this weekend. Had an absolute blast. Unfortunately, it's plated and street legal all accept for not having operable brake or taillights, headlights or turn signals (LOL). I'm gonna hit Alex up for some wiring help ... then I'm good to go for two months.
LITP: cat's outta the bag - if Alex has the abililty to plate my non-SS hardware, it's a done deal. LOL...
On another note: I drove my FJ40 all over town this weekend. Had an absolute blast. Unfortunately, it's plated and street legal all accept for not having operable brake or taillights, headlights or turn signals (LOL). I'm gonna hit Alex up for some wiring help ... then I'm good to go for two months.
LITP: cat's outta the bag - if Alex has the abililty to plate my non-SS hardware, it's a done deal. LOL...
I agree with plating your old stuff, if possible. New JIS fasteners from the hardware store are actually wrong for your vehicle. What you need is "small head" or "automotive" JIS, available online from Bel-metric.
Stainless steel fasteners also have the potential to gall and should be treated with anti-seize if you absolutely must use them.
Stainless steel fasteners also have the potential to gall and should be treated with anti-seize if you absolutely must use them.
JIS is JIS. You dont want to use "small head" bolts. You want JIS bolts which have a slightly smaller head than DIN, but not as small as "small head" bolts. My hardware store happens to carry class 10.9 JIS bolts.
Probably something went wrong, no attachment... Can you plz retry? Thanks
Look here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/member.php?u=2392
p.s. Alex just showed up
