learning to wrench: an impulse purchase

[archatom]

yeah! actually thats where I ordered most of my stuff from! And I may eventually order those calipers. I figured I would take mine off and see how they work first - and see what I can get away with. I think the only thing I havent ordered yet for brakes is the brake lines. im looking for extended lines - since I will probably get the lift done sooner rather than later.


I'll have to do the rears at some point as well - and if the front calipers are locked up, ill change em out at the same time. we'll see. more updates to come.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

yeah! actually thats where I ordered most of my stuff from! And I may eventually order those calipers. I figured I would take mine off and see how they work first - and see what I can get away with. I think the only thing I havent ordered yet for brakes is the brake lines. im looking for extended lines - since I will probably get the lift done sooner rather than later.


I'll have to do the rears at some point as well - and if the front calipers are locked up, ill change em out at the same time. we'll see. more updates to come.

Right on. Thank you for your orders!


The brake line between the axle and the backing plate won't change with a lift, so don't wait replacing that if they are rough. They are relatively inexpensive for good Japanese brake hoses too:

Brake Replacement Hose - Axle to Backing Plate - Fits 8/1980 - 1/1990 6x/7x Series Land Cruiser - BJ/FJ/HJ60/62/62/70/71/73/74/75 Models (BRH39855) - https://cruiserteq.com/brake-replacement-hose-axle-to-backing-plate-fits-8-1980-1-1990-6x-7x-series-land-cruiser-bj-fj-hj60-62-62-70-71-73-74-75-models-brh39855/

The front and rear chassis to axle hoses can/do benefit from a longer hose when you lift. We have some OE and/or Japanese hoses we like to use for the 6x Series. The factory length front hose is 11.5", and the rear 12.5"-15" depending on year, so you can often move the rear to front and replace the rear with a longer hose.

 

[archatom]

Right on. Thank you for your orders!


The brake line between the axle and the backing plate won't change with a lift, so don't wait replacing that if they are rough. They are relatively inexpensive for good Japanese brake hoses too:

Brake Replacement Hose - Axle to Backing Plate - Fits 8/1980 - 1/1990 6x/7x Series Land Cruiser - BJ/FJ/HJ60/62/62/70/71/73/74/75 Models (BRH39855) - https://cruiserteq.com/brake-replacement-hose-axle-to-backing-plate-fits-8-1980-1-1990-6x-7x-series-land-cruiser-bj-fj-hj60-62-62-70-71-73-74-75-models-brh39855/

The front and rear chassis to axle hoses can/do benefit from a longer hose when you lift. We have some OE and/or Japanese hoses we like to use for the 6x Series. The factory length front hose is 11.5", and the rear 12.5"-15" depending on year, so you can often move the rear to front and replace the rear with a longer hose.

excellent info - thank you for that. I somewhat gathered that from some other threads - but its nice to hear it said right out! I try to find stuff in threads before asking about it, but there is a lot of info to come through and some of the older threads mention vendors that no longer exist, or there are better options out now.

I am still looking for tcase to trans bypass hose - I might have to fashion on myself. I havent heard back from shipmag - hope they are doing alright.

 

[archatom]

also I did pick up a couple of those hoses in my last order! maybe tomorrow or this weekend ill have to get the extended hoses sorted out.

 

[BurntToast]

update today. carpet and headliner ordered. fuel pump (just in case), couple wiper arms i was missing, and all the stuff for the front knuckle rebuilds (btw dang i really wanted to just buy new calipers but $550 is pricey). luckily i got that parts cleaner. The list of upgrades is getting longer!!

I need a longer todo list somewhere lol. im debating picking up the lift kit as well. Probably overkill for my situation but i was looking at the 2" dobinsons with ims. I could definitely get away with less, but the rebuildability is nice, and I will be driving a lot of fireroads and trails. unsure what to do there - same with wheels and tires, there are just so many options. For wheels, one of mine has like 4 giant weights on it currently - almost sure that it isnt balanced correctly. maybe just a crappy tire - would be a big savings to not need to buy new wheels though.

ive heard mixed reviews from bf goodrich k03's - so considering toyo at3 or the like.

pulled a wasp nest out of one of the vents on the body - that was fun. still diagnosing the stuck hvac cables, I did shake one of them loose - but its stiff. may just take that whole lower dash out so i can pull the insulation material from the firewall. looks like 3m sm400l / sm600l will work for that spot too and already planning on that for the headliner.

plenty to do. this weekend I should be able to pull the tank off and check for rust and whatnot. spare tire is stuck stuck in there. I'll try getting the bolts off for the tire carrier cross member but might just need to cut the chain.

also snapped my first bolt getting the battery tray out hopefully that wasnt foreshadowing... Oh and I found 2 hidden keys!!

anyway pretty lame update but there it is.

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IMS shocks with TT parabolics would be great. The Dobinsons leaf packs are imo way too stiff, atleast on my truck

 

[CruiserTrash]

IMS shocks with TT parabolics would be great. The Dobinsons leaf packs are imo way too stiff, atleast on my truck

I'm gonna keep arguing with you about that in every thread where it pops up ... I love my Dobinsons leaf springs haha. I pulled leaves out of each pack so maybe that's why it's softer. Maybe we can agree that it's better than the dumptruck-feel of OME (even after pulling leaves).

IMS shocks are nice though, I've been enjoying a pair on the rear axle of my 60.

 

[60 toy ota]

might pick up another grill and try painting one black - or ill just try with mine.

I tested the waters by covering the chrome with electrical tape. I liked the look and the take stayed for years before yet another application of electrical tape. Stupid easy to do and reverse and closely resembles a plasti-dipped finish