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I'll start a new thread to document the process, but found an engine out of FL with 107K on it. It arrives at the end of the week. Observation #1: junk yards add core charges for the block now? I never knew. They also offer parts & labor warranties?! I went for the lowest cost option available which was no added warranty, it comes with a 6mo basic warranty. I'm going to eat the core charge to have spares on hand and save packing a shipping a block. My plan is to give it a thorough evaluation, then likely go ahead and rebuild heads, timing, water pump. So any kind of warranty seemed kind of unnecessary. I'm at $5,150 OTD.
 
BMThiker said:
I'll start a new thread to document the process, but found an engine out of FL with 107K on it. It arrives at the end of the week. Observation #1: junk yards add core charges for the block now? I never knew. They also offer parts & labor warranties?! I went for the lowest cost option available which was no added warranty, it comes with a 6mo basic warranty. I'm going to eat the core charge to have spares on hand and save packing a shipping a block. My plan is to give it a thorough evaluation, then likely go ahead and rebuild heads, timing, water pump. So any kind of warranty seemed kind of unnecessary. I'm at $5,150 OTD.
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5150 is better than a new truck payment!! But I do wonder about something. The YouTube channel car care guy has a video on the 5.7 blowing a head gasket, in that video he argues that new engines normally cannot be rebuilt (machined) due to their casting design. He argued even head machining is a problem. Just something to think about. Not being negative. Just provoking thought.
 
Took the family to Port Aransas for the week:

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Hey there,

New here. Picked up this FJ with 165k miles last summer.
It came with the wheels and tires and a 3" lift and a BMC but otherwise was stock
Got the Al Demello bumper for free from a member the of blue forum.
Blacked out the door handles and mirrors and added amber mirror lights
Retrofitted BiLED projectors in the headlights
Added a TCS switch.

Installing JBA UCAs soon, considering Superpro Lower Control arms too.
Also considering installing outer tie rods from an LC and reaming out the spindle

She's runs great, looking forward to continuing to tinker on her

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Yeldawg said:
Hey there,

New here. Picked up this FJ with 165k miles last summer.
It came with the wheels and tires and a 3" lift and a BMC but otherwise was stock
Got the Al Demello bumper for free from a member the of blue forum.
Blacked out the door handles and mirrors and added amber mirror lights
Retrofitted BiLED projectors in the headlights
Added a TCS switch.

Installing JBA UCAs soon, considering Superpro Lower Control arms too.
Also considering installing outer tie rods from an LC and reaming out the spindle

She's runs great, looking forward to continuing to tinker on her

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Welcome aboard! That crazy reflection in the windshield made me think it was smashed.
 
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After owning my FJ for almost 17 years, i FINALLY installed aftermarket wheels. (These were on wife’s GX470). I admit, at first I kinda missed my factory wheels! But these are growing on me. I will be keeping factory wheels in storage though! I have the rim protection rings to install next.
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Are these the method MR314? They look awesome
 
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