Builds "Falcor" the 1984 FJ60 (1 Viewer)

sd60 · Jan 21, 2022

MoaByte said:
I had seen a pic somewhere and it made sense the way the latch fit in the cap. However I have not figured it out and just put the cap in my pocket.

Extreme tech alert: It fits right on the little rubber part of the latch. I’m digging Falcor

MoaByte · Jan 21, 2022

sd60 said:
Extreme tech alert: It fits right on the little rubber part of the latch. I’m digging Falcor

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Ummm. That's what I thought but when I tried it... It didn't hold well. But after seeing this, I tried it again and low and behold... Apparently, I didn't take the time to see that there was a slight interference with the lock. A few seconds with a file and it would be perfect. The plastic cover on the latch on mine isn't looking so good. I'm thinking heat shrink. And better ideas?

MoaByte · Jan 21, 2022

You could possibly get away with 40 psi on the highway. I found 32 (old school) is great around town and where I like keep them. Off pavement, I like 17-18 from wash boards to moderately gnarly trail. High pressure gives less rolling resistance and better bite on snow pack. The ride suffers. Just watch out for crowning. I have yet to break a bead at 15 psi on stock wheels with 33x10.5's. ... But with that size the crown wore a bit faster above 30 psi.

77CruiserDog · Jan 22, 2022

sd60 said:
Extreme tech alert: It fits right on the little rubber part of the latch. I’m digging Falcor

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So much tech!! That's awesome, thanks for sharing!

77CruiserDog · Jan 22, 2022

8 mile hike around Smith Rock this time. It was amazing.

Bachelor, Broken Top, The Three Sisters and Jefferson were all out today. We could also see Mt Hood but only in the beginning of the hike.

77CruiserDog · Jan 25, 2022

Drove back to Seattle for a meeting and to pick up some items for Falcor and to do some maintenance for a few days.

80% of the drive was in freezing fog.

I glanced down at the temp gauge and noticed it was creeping up. It got slightly higher than this picture below. I pulled over and knocked the ice off the grill and A/C condenser. It was very iced over.

A few miles later the temp went back to normal.

Here's a couple of pictures of when I still thought the ice on the grill was cool looking 1 hour in to the 6 hour drive... little did I know it would ultimately cause an overheating situation.

77CruiserDog · Jan 25, 2022

Falcor got some love.

77CruiserDog · Jan 25, 2022

And more…

77CruiserDog · Jan 25, 2022

Here are a few pics I took on the way up to Seattle.

Piss break pics!

Temporary break in the freezing fog, I'll take the sunshine any day!

This picture is sort of misleading, it's Hwy 97 which is 55-60mph most of the way. 40-45mph was about the average we were going today due to the fog.

Visibility might have been around 125 yards on the average.... far less at other times.

The windshield wasn't the only thing icing over....

Ultimately Falcor handled the 340 mile drive like a champ and even returned the best mileage so far... probably due to the slow speeds.

11.9mpg... not bad. Adjusted to the tires and I figure that's roughly 13mpg.

77CruiserDog · Jan 25, 2022

While I'm here in Seattle where my tools are, I figure I'll do a few odd jobs on Falcor.

Yep, Christmas stuff is still up at our house. Ski or put away Christmas stuff... easy choice!

4runner2FJ60 · Jan 26, 2022

Which brake master is that?

77CruiserDog · Jan 26, 2022

4runner2FJ60 said:
Which brake master is that?

Here ya go.

Included the clutch stuff too.

77CruiserDog · Jan 26, 2022

Job done.

Before:

Leaking brake master

I changed out the clutch master/slave and hose.... they weren't leaking but it's inexpensive insurance. However there was something odd going on because I'd flush the fluid out and it would turn black after pressing the clutch in once or twice... now it's clean after driving it for 30 minutes.

When putting anti-seize on the threads of the slave... if you think you've put too much... you've put the right amount.

77CruiserDog · Jan 26, 2022

Stainless Trays work of art…

Thanks again Noel for amazing service and a kick ass product.

77CruiserDog · Jan 26, 2022

I adjusted both of the adjustable ends of my drag link. Here are the steps.

1) Pulled the cotter pin out and spent a few moments straightening it to reuse.

2) Used a large flat head screw driver attachment and tightened the end until tight, then backed it off a half turn.

3) Lined up the slot with a hole in outside of the end link and installed cotter pin. Repeated with the other side.

4) Greased the zerks and test drove.

Probably took 10 minutes and took away 50% of the slop in the steering.

Ultimately, I'll probably be replacing all of these pretty soon. Clutch and 5 speed first...

77CruiserDog · Jan 26, 2022

It's been just under 2,000 bumpy, pot hole filled miles since I installed the lift so I put a wrench on the U Bolts.... glad I did. all 8 nuts took some tightening on the passenger side. The driver side was still plenty tight.

Not a PSA but go check your nuts.

Also, I greased the driveshaft zerk fittings and realized that two of the front drive shaft U-Joints have two zerks each! I did not know that. Greased them all this time. I spent quite a bit of time in 4wd over the past few months. That front shaft and axle are getting a nice workout.