Erick's FZJ80 Build Thread (1 Viewer)

[HungryMedic]

Hope so, in line for a promotion at work so I may be out of state.

 

[Bang Bang]

Starting to work on the excuses early I see.........

 

[HungryMedic]

Haha you can come drag me from N.C.!

 

[Bang Bang]

Challenge.......accepted.......

 

[elephantsCBR]

I'm in... Just say when Bang Bang

 

[HungryMedic]

Fixed the interior lights today... Bad plug. Man I love this FSM.

 

[HungryMedic]

Found out that my registration and plate got stolen...

But... At least the family enjoys playing in it.

 

[Bang Bang]

Never realized you could get a permanent registration on a vehicle. I know you can on a trailer.......and that's the reason I won't get them. My trailer plates have been stolen twice, both had permanent reg. Go figure.......

 

[HungryMedic]

I mean the actual registration, the temp already expired.

 

[LouisianaFJ]

Who the hell goes around stealing license plates!

 

[HungryMedic]

Took it out of the mailbox.

Hope they didn't get my w2's too...

 

[DSRTRDR]

zip-tie your harness away from the EGR pipe - it gets hot around there and can melt the wire insulation

 

[HungryMedic]

zip-tie your harness away from the EGR pipe - it gets hot around there and can melt the wire insulation

Not a bad idea!


Finally got the license plate and registration stuff take care of...

Should have everything come Monday.

 

[HungryMedic]

New thermostat, ecm sender, and gauge sender, o ring, and rad hoses on order!

 

[HungryMedic]

Updated first page!

02.21.15

Got the thermostat, temp senders, rad hoses, heater hoses, vent tubing, cap, rotor, plug wires and a rad flush # 1 all done.

Truck is running smoother and the heater works again! Yay!

Ordered an AJIK Overland PHH kit #2 also.

Now to flush the distilled water and coolant system cleaner out and put in toyota red!

I'll be getting a new fan clutch soon too when I get into the front of the motor. I have a leak somewhere and it either power steering, oil or both.

.Unfortunately, I see an axle rebuild coming as well. My inner axle seal is gone I fear.

Also, sliders and a swing out are to come... Hopefully I can get the mad scientist to build the bumper too ;D

 

[Bang Bang]

I had Adam at NST do the axle for me. The labor was reasonable and I went with these birfs: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281458501320?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT . Had him replace the axle seals with OEM and repacked the bearings. No more clicky-clicky and no leaks (it wasn't leaking prior to the work and am glad it has carried forward).

 

[4xphoenix]

So many packages, and they all disappear but at least you get space back...LOL

 

[HungryMedic]

I had Adam at NST do the axle for me. The labor was reasonable and I went with these birfs: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281458501320?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT . Had him replace the axle seals with OEM and repacked the bearings. No more clicky-clicky and no leaks (it wasn't leaking prior to the work and am glad it has carried forward).

Mike, was that on the LX or 40?

 

[HungryMedic]

So many packages, and they all disappear but at least you get space back...LOL

And so much more to go!


What kind of diff fluid are yall using?

 

[Bang Bang]

Mike, was that on the LX or 40?

The LX. Now that I am daily driving it I had to get it taken care of before it left me with a real problem.