Matt's 1997 fzj80 "Build" thread (1 Viewer)

[justbecause]

The factory lug wrench couldn't get it done.

have you tried

More violence and swearing.

 

[bhmmapping]

I was just getting started with that when, I kid you not, a priest stopped to help. After that I said at least it is a nice day, tried for a few more minutes and then walked to the office.

 

[bhmmapping]

The factory wrench is angled out too far, you can put any leverage on it or it will slip off the lug nut.

 

[Land Speeder]

I'm heading to Woodlawn fer some wrenching this evening. Should I come and rescue you on my way?
It'll be like 6...

 

[bhmmapping]

I'm heading to Woodlawn fer some wrenching this evening. Should I come and rescue you on my way?
It'll be like 6...

that's ok, I found a ride home here and will head back up tonight to get it back on the road. Thanks though.

 

[Land Speeder]

You back home? forgot to check on you when I was up town

 

[bhmmapping]

You back home? forgot to check on you when I was up town

Yep, made it home last night no problem. Spare was flat this morning, so it is just parked until the new tires come in.

 

[Godwin]

You need a Gorilla lug wrench with a short extension and 21 mm socket.

Or

A 60 series 2 piece lug wrench with an 18" section of pipe to serve as a breaker. This is what I carry in all my road-worthy Cruisers.

 

[Land Speeder]

I actually have this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-18-in-ratcheting-breaker-bar-67957.html

With a 12" extension and a 19mm and 21mm (the two defacto toyota sizes), and it works great.

 

[BamaPaul]

Wow that was a rough blow out! Glad you got it home.


...via IH8MUD app

 

[bhmmapping]

I think I have narrowed down the drivetrain whine (and worsening off-throttle grinding) to the rear driveshaft.(Just like Eric said)

I should have gone directly home from the last meeting two months ago (where Eric said it was the rear shaft) and checked the rear shaft.

Over the weekend I reinstalled the front and pulled the rear shaft to inspect the ujoints. The joints seemed ok, one was a little tight, but there is noticeable play in the slip joint. I am guessing that is where the off-throttle grinding noise was coming from. Also, it was installed 90 degrees out of phase, like the front shaft is supposed to be. After greasing everything and resetting the phase I re-installed it backwards so the slip joint splines would ride on the other side and it is quiet. No more 50 MPH+ whine and the grinding is completely gone.

I don't like the slip joint pointing down, but since it seems to be working for now I think I will run it.

 

[Godwin]

... 50 MPH+ ....

Yow, an 80 that delivers > 50 MPG??? Wanna sell it?

 

[bhmmapping]

HMMM, I don't know what you are talking about?

 

[Land Speeder]

ROH TAHDE.
Why flip it though? I bets it was the out of phase. But I also bet that slip yoke, if loose, is toast.
I need to refresh my U-Joints, all four of them. Maybe we should do a drive-shaft party?! Who's game?!

 

[bhmmapping]

ROH TAHDE.
Why flip it though? I bets it was the out of phase. But I also bet that slip yoke, if loose, is toast.
I need to refresh my U-Joints, all four of them. Maybe we should do a drive-shaft party?! Who's game?!

My original reason for flipping it was to just put the u-joints in a different spot to see if the sound changed. Once I found the play in the slip joint I figured it might help since the wear should be on the other side of the splines.

You are probably right that the phase probably was the issue. I will have to look back through my records buy I am pretty sure one of the joints was replaced by Toyota at some point.

 

[Land Speeder]

I've always found it odd that cruisers run the rear shaft backwards anyway,

 

[G-Cat]

My original reason for flipping it was to just put the u-joints in a different spot to see if the sound changed. Once I found the play in the slip joint I figured it might help since the wear should be on the other side of the splines.

You are probably right that the phase probably was the issue. I will have to look back through my records buy I am pretty sure one of the joints was replaced by Toyota at some point.

Rear U Joint was replaced by Toyota of Dallas sometime after the 200K mile mark...I hate dealerships.

 

[bhmmapping]

I've always found it odd that cruisers run the rear shaft backwards anyway,

I can't imagine it would last long dragging the slip joint over rocks.

Rear U Joint was replaced by Toyota of Dallas sometime after the 200K mile mark...I hate dealerships.

Just looked it up and it was 210k. I remember now that that is the reason I ruled the rear shaft out from the start.

 

[G-Cat]

Here's a picture of your front bumper and winch being used in Telico many moons ago...they originated on wngrog's 96.

 

[bhmmapping]

Finally installed my rear lower control arms that Zack gave me(color matched of course)

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