Mike's 1978 FJ40 Build (1 Viewer)
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To quote Poser - "I LOVE acetone."
Painted my 5 steelies, OEM grey, waiting for the paint to cure before I get the new tires installed.
Can't wait to see them on your rig Mike!
I'm learning that patience is a virtue!
Right one hasn't yet come along but I haven't lost faith! 
78fj40mg
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Installed my new steelies, tires and hubcaps what a difference it makes.
Tires - Good Year Duratracs 31x10.5x15, steelies OEM Toyota, hubcaps OEM Toyota.
I'll be removing the rear flairs as I no longer need them, that was a PO add-on, however, the mud flaps stay since they are my install.
Tires - Good Year Duratracs 31x10.5x15, steelies OEM Toyota, hubcaps OEM Toyota.
I'll be removing the rear flairs as I no longer need them, that was a PO add-on, however, the mud flaps stay since they are my install.
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Looks great, Mike! We need a before and after side pics -- old wheels and flare vs. new wheels and no flare.
78fj40mg
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Rear Differential Work and 3rd Member Rebuild Here
For a while now I've been hearing strange mechanical sounds coming from the rear diff so I decided it was time to look into it and find out the cause.
I started a new thread with many videos and pics describing and depicting the issues https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rear-differential-work-and-3rd-member-rebuild.871831/page-3
For a while now I've been hearing strange mechanical sounds coming from the rear diff so I decided it was time to look into it and find out the cause.
I started a new thread with many videos and pics describing and depicting the issues https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rear-differential-work-and-3rd-member-rebuild.871831/page-3
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great thread and a great looking 40 ... its the little things that count and your attention to deal is obvious ... great pics ...
I'm in the middle of breathing life into the carb cooling fan system on my de-smogged 78 fj40 that runs a header (plenty of good threads on that subject) ... one of your early pics re your re-sealing project with your intake/exhaust manifolds on your engine lift, points to me perhaps needing to move the manifold temp sensor/sender re the carb cooling fan closer to the header so it can get a temp reading signal ... just proves plenty of pics can help in a number of ways ...
hope your rear diff issue is resolved with few issues ...
your OEM steelies, hubcaps, and tires look great ... that's the way a 40 looks best in my humble opinion ...
I'm in the middle of breathing life into the carb cooling fan system on my de-smogged 78 fj40 that runs a header (plenty of good threads on that subject) ... one of your early pics re your re-sealing project with your intake/exhaust manifolds on your engine lift, points to me perhaps needing to move the manifold temp sensor/sender re the carb cooling fan closer to the header so it can get a temp reading signal ... just proves plenty of pics can help in a number of ways ...
hope your rear diff issue is resolved with few issues ...
your OEM steelies, hubcaps, and tires look great ... that's the way a 40 looks best in my humble opinion ...
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78fj40mg
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My window of opportunity!
Since I'm rebuilding the rear axle this was the most opportune time to install disc brakes and a new suspension system.
The third member is now 100% rebuilt, replaced all the bearings and and pinion seal and adjusted it in accordance with FSM, however, the 3rdmember installation is now in the back burner as I'm replacing leaf springs with a brand new Old Man Emu suspension and also installing a brand new rear disc brake system.
I'm still waiting for the axle bearings and seals to arrive from SOR.
The OME suspension will arrive next Monday from TORFAB in Makilteo, WA.
Here are a few pics;
3rd member 100% rebuilt The rebuild thread is here Rear Differential Work and 3rd Member Rebuild Here
New rear disc brake system
Old OEM leaf springs removed, had to use a 24 inch ratchet to get the old U-bolt nuts off
Ready to clean and paint rear axle
Since I'm rebuilding the rear axle this was the most opportune time to install disc brakes and a new suspension system.
The third member is now 100% rebuilt, replaced all the bearings and and pinion seal and adjusted it in accordance with FSM, however, the 3rdmember installation is now in the back burner as I'm replacing leaf springs with a brand new Old Man Emu suspension and also installing a brand new rear disc brake system.
I'm still waiting for the axle bearings and seals to arrive from SOR.
The OME suspension will arrive next Monday from TORFAB in Makilteo, WA.
Here are a few pics;
3rd member 100% rebuilt The rebuild thread is here Rear Differential Work and 3rd Member Rebuild Here
New rear disc brake system
Old OEM leaf springs removed, had to use a 24 inch ratchet to get the old U-bolt nuts off
Ready to clean and paint rear axle
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Glad you're keeping busy Mike!
You have a great attention to detail!!
You have a great attention to detail!!
Go, Mike, go! Projects galore! Can't wait to see finished product all button up.
You're killing me with that lift!
You're killing me with that lift!
Mike, heads up, I don't think your link to the rebuild in post #256 is working.
