Just picked up my new cruiser

[Nolan B.]

Not to long ago I sold my rolled fj60 to a guy in Salt Lake City. I then searched for another. I was planning on purchasing another 60 but ended up buying this 62 instead. It seems to be pretty good. The tires on it are a little bit too big and they rub a little but I'll be putting my old ones back on once I'm done with the rims. Oh and I have a couple of questions. First, there is a noise, kind of a knocking/grinding noise comeing from the front when it is in four wheel drive(just when I turn really sharp). Also, what would I have to do to put a 60 series grill and headlights on a 62. I know its been done but I'm not sure what to do. Any responses would be much apprieciated. Thanks.

 

[sterling]

Congrats on the 62
Not sure about the grinding noise...birfeilds maybe?
Search for that 60 grill/headlight conversion its been discussed and done before, but since I have a 60 I haven't looked into it, round eyes are cool for sure!

 

[Tvaldriz]

Congrats on the 62. Looks sweet.

You should probably do a front axel service and check the birfields.
There are some good rebuild threads on site.

 

[smkymntn]

Nice looking rig.

 

[fxk142]

I am currently doing the swap on my 62, you need a 60 grille, headlight buckets, valance, and rad support for it to work.

 

[Michael.lee]

Nice looking truck. Will look a lot nicer one you get the round eyes on.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

4 squares 4 sure


Put the time/money elsewhere.

 

[gaylon]

4 squares 4 sure


Put the time/money elsewhere.

Agreed, do the square to round swap when you run out of other maintenance items or upgrades.

Tires look good. What size are they?

 

[PhilC64]

The FAQ has both the Birf and Round eye threads in there. I've been reading that "bible" since I picked mine up last week! Congrats on a sweet looking ride!

 

[fowldarr]

Nice ride, the popping is probably the birfs. The best way to get round headlights is to buy a sixty as a second vehicle.....(I wish that I could afford a second one anyway)

 

[sk8salomon]

4 squares 4 sure


Put the time/money elsewhere.

x - again, i'd get your birfs rebuilt, tune up, the tires you want and many other goodies before you tear into the front grille. it's a 62, just leave it that way! 4 squares are a good thing.

 

[Nolan B.]

The tires are trail climber ct's-35 by 12.50. Thanks for the responses. I'll be doing some work on it asap.

 

[monton]

You no likey the 4 squares???

 

[Max.Powerzz]

Nice rig, I just moved to UT myself and have a 62. Round eyes are cool, but I think square eyes on a square rig are cooler. I am a curator though, so my taste is a little screwed up.