From a novice, beginner, hope to be somewhat competent mechanic someday.
I was looking over my newly acquired 1968 fj40 to determine what are the "have to do's" before I get to the "what I would like to do's" and noticed this piece of rubber on front passanger side wheel knuckle.
I'm assuming something needs to be rebuilt.
I went on FAQ and did some reading and other threads to begin my education.
I went on some websites of parts suppliers and saw various kits available to rebuild knuckles.
Some were just gasket and seal kits. Others were knuckle overhaul kits. Some had bearings included and others didn't.
I didn't see any companies that listed kits for a 1968. The closest model was a 1969 that didn't include the bearings.
Any suggestions about what route I should take?
If I'm going to go into it that far to change a rubber seal makes sense to replace other parts?
Thanks for the help.
RC
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I was looking over my newly acquired 1968 fj40 to determine what are the "have to do's" before I get to the "what I would like to do's" and noticed this piece of rubber on front passanger side wheel knuckle.
I'm assuming something needs to be rebuilt.
I went on FAQ and did some reading and other threads to begin my education.
I went on some websites of parts suppliers and saw various kits available to rebuild knuckles.
Some were just gasket and seal kits. Others were knuckle overhaul kits. Some had bearings included and others didn't.
I didn't see any companies that listed kits for a 1968. The closest model was a 1969 that didn't include the bearings.
Any suggestions about what route I should take?
If I'm going to go into it that far to change a rubber seal makes sense to replace other parts?
Thanks for the help.
RC
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