Maui - '89 FJ-62 Rescue from the Recycler

[60Works]

A month later, I had time to swap the front axle. And give Maui a good pressure wash.

When I pulled the calipers off Maui's axle, I found some scary things.

The PO had used two 1/4" spacers to get enough back spacing on the wheels to clear the calipers. This resulted in 3 lugs being broken on one side and 2 on the other. Note how few threads are available to hold the lug nut.

A few wraps of electrical tape will certainly fix any high pressure leaks.

 

[60Works]

Hard to believe the PO had any braking at all.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

My old calipers were the same way. Blame it on a NE trait.
FYI, I borrowed a couple 12 ton jack stands so I might call tmrw unless I feel good enough about my jack positioning from your helpful photos. I appreciate you letting the line be open.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Hi, Thank God we don't have to deal with rust like that down here . Good save on the cruiser , I've also had to replace hard transmission lines , brake and fuel hard lines on a cruiser I bought out of Saint Louis . I never bought one from the rust belt again . Good luck . Mike

 

[Willard]

Hi, Thank God we don't have to deal with rust like that down here . Good save on the cruiser , I've also had to replace hard transmission lines , brake and fuel hard lines on a cruiser I bought out of Saint Louis . I never bought one from the rust belt again . Good luck . Mike

I think it is how the PO takes care of the vehicle. I am the fourth owner of mine. First 3 took great care of it, including oiling the chassis which saved it.

Above is 100% lack of caring about what they drove.

 

[SteveH]

Wow - great work you're doing. and you have great patience to deal with the New England climate evils. The photos and story are fun to follow.