My 40 was hit tonite

[Sea Knight]

Went to the parts department and they are showing no availability of a chrome bumper, drivers fender, or turn signal. They couldn't come up with a part # for the bumper. Anyone know what it is?

I thought I had seen somewhere on mud but couldn't find it that there is a BJ4X part# for a fender that is still available too.

Are there any options for the turn signal for my year? Whats the difference between the 82 turn signal thats not available and the 75 that's available?

Thanks again for all the help.

I had to replace fenders and turn signals on my '82 after a wreck last year. Bought them from Cruiser Corps. Fenders are aftermarket from Taiwan, but they fit fine. Turn signal assemblies are OEM Toyota. They have OEM bumpers too, but not in chrome. Check their website.

 

[thetoyotaman]

Good to know. Evidently there was some change on the turn signals. 1/75-12/78 are the same. Later are discontinued but I'm guessing the wiring is the same and the change is cosmetic? Did you notice any difference in the new ones versus OEM that you changed?

 

[Sea Knight]

Good to know. Evidently there was some change on the turn signals. 1/75-12/78 are the same. Later are discontinued but I'm guessing the wiring is the same and the change is cosmetic? Did you notice any difference in the new ones versus OEM that you changed?

Nope, no cosmetic change to the lights that I could detect. This pic may not be helpful, but here's the rustbucket a couple of days out of the paint shop, with new aftermarket fenders and new Toyota turn signals.

 

[thetoyotaman]

Hey that Cruiser looks a lot like mine! Cruiser Corp does list a factory chrome bumper so that will be good for the insurance adjuster.

 

[Shad0wTr0n]

Whenever I'm looking for parts a good place to go is http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/
They have all the parts diagrams to get the numbers from. In your case it will help to see what could be hidden and see if it's damaged.

My mechanic buys OEM fenders still so they should be available at all dealerships I would think.

Depending on where you're from and how insurance goes they'll try writing if off base off it's age. If you find cheap after market parts they may save it rather then spend more money for OEM when the vehicle could die tomorrow from age (even though that's the last thing a cruiser would do)

My old BJ60 got driven into a few years back. With 37" tires they missed my bumper and went strait into the tire... Their car was written off and no damage to me

Good luck!!

One other thing I thought of is to look at your tire because they may replace the rim and use the old tire when it could have some cuts in it.

 

[1tontoy]

Looks like the fender could be straightened in less than an hour.

 

[3_puppies]

the pig tails are different, I think between 75 and 82. insurance probably won't pony up for Toyota parts. aftermarket usually.
bummer, Darren, I don't know of any shops in Bozeman.
Paul

 

[thetoyotaman]

I was looking at CCOT website and their website shows some Japanese style turn signals that are an upgrade to OEM. Anyone used these and have any comments to compare?

 

[bikersmurf]

I wouldn't offer to put on aftermarket parts... But I'd know what they are worth. Their goal is to try to save money, and if you offer the cheaper, they'll still want to cut corners. If you quote OEM At full prices, then you've got some wiggle room for when they only want to pay 75% of a new fender because it had some surface rust on it.

 

[thetoyotaman]

No plan to do that. OEM parts were damaged and I think that is were the discussion has to be. Just curious on the quality of these.

 

[B y r o n]

Because of the age of the vehicle your parts or most of them will need to be found in salvage yards or shops that specialize in Cruiser parts. There will be no valid Blue Book value for the parts so you're just going to have to find out what they are going for in the used market and get her insurance to pay. If her won't or she doesn't have insurance then legal action may be necessary if you don't have uninsured motorist.

Good luck on getting it fixed right.

 

[thetoyotaman]

The weather cleared today and I was able to make a better visual inspection of the damage as well as jack up the vehicle. The obvious so far includes:

1. Bumper
2. Bumper Stay
3. Bumper Bracket
4. Fog Lamp
5. Turn Signal
6. Fender & Paint
7. Tire Cut (I wonder how they handle that and I'm not even sure how to price a QR78-15 anymore.
8. Check Alignment because of the following concerns:
9. Axle Seal concern, fresh clump of grease sitting on it.
10. Bent front Shackle
11. Slightly Loose: Trunnion Bearing &
12. Wheel Bearing
13. Tie rod(s)
14. Not sure about the rim
15. Check frame per Mud recommendations and type of hit it suffered.

Interesting how the list grows as you begin to take a look.

 

[Wasatch Jay]

I've got an OEM chrome bumper that I'm not using. PM me if you're interested.

 

[Rocky_LC]

Make certain you can go in and out of four wheel drive, by jacking up the hit side of the cruiser, locking the hubs, and trying to spin the wheel. In the configuration I describe, you shouldn't be able to spin the wheel with the Transfer Case in 4WD and the transmission in gear.

I had a bent front axle tube (short side) that prevented me from engaging the hub. I think you got hit on the long side, which would be easier to bend (easier than the short side - but still pretty hard).

Anyway - I needed a new axle housing to fix the problem....

Rocky

 

[morgan85]

would not hurt to get a a alignment check. At the shop i work at we do them for free.

 

[Glacierskier]

The weather cleared today and I was able to make a better visual inspection of the damage as well as jack up the vehicle. The obvious so far includes:

1. Bumper
2. Bumper Stay
3. Bumper Bracket
4. Fog Lamp
5. Turn Signal
6. Fender & Paint
7. Tire Cut (I wonder how they handle that and I'm not even sure how to price a QR78-15 anymore.
8. Check Alignment because of the following concerns:
9. Axle Seal concern, fresh clump of grease sitting on it.
10. Bent front Shackle
11. Slightly Loose: Trunnion Bearing &
12. Wheel Bearing
13. Tie rod(s)
14. Not sure about the rim
15. Check frame per Mud recommendations and type of hit it suffered.

Interesting how the list grows as you begin to take a look.

Title says it all; My 40 was hit (with) tonite. "Tonite" being a blasting explosive consisting of a mixture of gun-cotton with a nitrate and sometimes a nitro compound.

Small fender benders usually are worse than they first appear.

FWIW, take your time and have it checked properly. Insurance companies want to rush and get things done, usually on the cheap. Claim is filed and you have the time to get multiple quotes. Get all OEM part quotes as mentioned earlier and hopefully you'll get what is needed for a exceptional repair.

 

[UZJ40]

Small fender benders usually are worse than they first appear.

True story... my old roommate backed into my car one night, and this was the damage. We were thinking it would be around $1k to fix. Nope, $3300.

Sorry to hear about your 40. Look it over well!

 

[SteveH]

Look very closely around the steering center arm on the frame, for frame cracks or damage, or loose rivets. That corner of the FJ40 frame is perhaps the weakest part, so study it closely.

 

[LEO5651]

Crash

Being a law enforcement officer I strongly suggest you do get a copy of the police report. Do what was suggested pictures, place, time, witnesses if any and build a diagram of the scene (were FJ40 was parked). Her insurance info. Sorry may of missed it but was the FJ on public property or commercial? Think and plan as if you were going to go to court. Truly sorry for the crash to your FJ.
Good luck

 

[freewheeling frank]

If you are in Bozeman I would talk to the guys at Renegade Offroad on 7th Ave. They don't do body work but Rob knows something about Land Cruisers and gives good advice. He has done a lot of work on my Tacoma for me. I am sure he can check it our for you and recommend a body shop for you.