Builds LHD HZJ73 Refresh

[SNLC]

Got side two done. Added come gussets on the upside. I’m sure the plates are designed to “45” off the bottom of the frame but they would have gotten in the way of the skid plate.

The front support leg needed some custom fab to work around the exhaust. Basically made a 1/4” plate off the frame to get around it.

Off to powder……

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Oh I have seen far worse welds my man.

Cheers

 

[wngrog]

It’s amazing how busy these engine bays are but I managed to find a great spot for the 24v ARB compressor. I used Rivnuts to attach it to the inner fender

 

[FJBen]

It’s amazing how busy these engine bays are but I managed to find a great spot for the 24v ARB compressor. I used Rivnuts to attach it to the inner fender

Have you looked under the hood of a 13BT powered cruiser? Makes the 1HZ look downright cavernous.

 

[wngrog]

Have you looked under the hood of a 13BT powered cruiser? Makes the 1HZ look downright cavernous.

Ive spent exactly the amount of time it has taken me to bleed brakes, add this wiring and wire the winch looking at any Toyota Diesel motor so nope.

Battery 1….Battery 2…..24 volt stuff. Getting it.

 

[FJBen]

Ive spent exactly the amount of time it has taken me to bleed brakes, add this wiring and wire the winch looking at any Toyota Diesel motor so nope.

Battery 1….Battery 2…..24 volt stuff. Getting it.

Not all diesels are 24volt, Australia is one of the 12V countries.

The 13BT under hood shot courtesy of Heritage Museum

 

[wngrog]

Nice of them to put both batteries on the same side though

 

[Felde]

Nice of them to put both batteries on the same side though

Mhm, kind of. I suppose this is on RHD vehicles only.
In my BJ73 LHD, one battery is left and one is right. With a long connection wire going all the way round the cooler.
I assume 74s LHD are same setup.

 

[Kaderabek]

Not all diesels are 24volt, Australia is one of the 12V countries.

The 13BT under hood shot courtesy of Heritage Museum

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Stupid question alert....

I know why we would put dual batteries in a 12V system (utility) but why would Toyota put dual batteries in a 12V system?

TJK

 

[wngrog]

Some of the diesels are 24v just to start and the rest of it is 12v.

 

[Kaderabek]

So that's the 24V vehicle solution in a 12V world. Got it.

 

[Zorlac]

Stupid question alert....

I know why we would put dual batteries in a 12V system (utility) but why would Toyota put dual batteries in a 12V system?

TJK

cold specs, "snow version" JDM
dual 12V

some KZJ78 has 2x 80 Ah or 1 X 100 Ah.....

 

[FJBen]

Stupid question alert....

I know why we would put dual batteries in a 12V system (utility) but why would Toyota put dual batteries in a 12V system?

TJK

yep all sorts of different solutions. 24v start only, cold spec etc.
Mr. T was thinking.

 

[wngrog]

Got the sliders burned on. These fit this wheelbase very nice. The only major adjustment I had to make was passenger front to get around the exhaust. First pic is my solution. That is between the spring hanger and the crossmember.

 

[wngrog]

I’ve wired the 24v compressor like ARB recommends.

Red + to Battery 2 positive

Black/white to to Battery 2 negative

Solid Black 5 amp to battery 2 negative.

The Powerprobe says I’m only getting voltage from Battery 2 at the 40 amp fuse.

Compressor has been tested with the powerprobe and it works.

 

[wngrog]

Aight. I figured it out. Thanks @Onur and @SNLC for letting me bounce this off you.

Turns out the ARB diagram to use Battery 2 for positive and Battery 1 as negative is wrong. That only got me 12v

Must have pissed the relay off with all the messing with it as it was bad. I stole one off my FJ55 ARB and it fired up…..

Yeah.

 

[wngrog]

Removed the console to use it for the ARB switches and a 24v National Luna plug. ARB is tested and everything works as advertised.

Even found a little bonus coin

 

[Kaderabek]

Keep the change.

 

[wngrog]

Finally got the correct Dobinsons drawers today. GX….

I was going to use turnbuckles but decided I don’t like the look so I’ll work on bolting this all down later in the week when I get back in town

National Luna Dual Zone 55L is pimp too

 

[Kaderabek]

Functional bling.

 

[FJBen]

@wngrog How do you like the H55F with a diesel? I know you don't necessarily like it with the gassers.