I need some advice from the modded FJ40 wizards. My truck is a 1980 FJ40 and it has modified to add power steering from the PO. It is what appears to be an FJ60 power steering box, together with a Saginaw power steering pump. The good news: it works great. But it needs maintenance and I am sort of lost, my goals:
1. New TRE - The tie rod ends are all worn out. Unfortunately buying a 555 kit for the FJ40, isn't going to work since this is clearly a mix of FJ40 and FJ60 TRE. I don't know what to order!
2. Replace relay rod - the current relay rod was booger-welded by the PO to the TRE which connects to the pitman arm. The problem is it cannot be turned to adjust the steering and get a proper alignment. It's "close enough". Would like to put in a actual threaded (on both sides) rod and get this adjustability back. I might even need to order a custom built rod (due to custom length), or maybe another model works? I don't know what do here either.
I will attach pictures so you see the mess I am dealing with. Any and all advice appreciated. Thank you.
1. New TRE - The tie rod ends are all worn out. Unfortunately buying a 555 kit for the FJ40, isn't going to work since this is clearly a mix of FJ40 and FJ60 TRE. I don't know what to order!
2. Replace relay rod - the current relay rod was booger-welded by the PO to the TRE which connects to the pitman arm. The problem is it cannot be turned to adjust the steering and get a proper alignment. It's "close enough". Would like to put in a actual threaded (on both sides) rod and get this adjustability back. I might even need to order a custom built rod (due to custom length), or maybe another model works? I don't know what do here either.
I will attach pictures so you see the mess I am dealing with. Any and all advice appreciated. Thank you.