Builds My new 60 rebuild thread (1 Viewer)

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Both of my rear defroster tabs are dangling, have been contemplating something like this:
https://a.co/d/3R1TXou

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll keep this one in mind. I ordered the MG Chemical Silver pen and will try that first.
It might not be a bad idea to use the Permatex Rear Window Defogger adhesive to seal the MG Silver pen

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Still haven't got around to fixing the defroster with the MG Chemical Silver paint pen yet... but

I bolted up an FJ62 rear sway bar.

The bosses were already on the axle housing with M8x1.25 captive nuts, as were the 8mm holes in the frame.
Just added new hardware.

The sway bar end bushings were toast but I reused my old rear sway bar bushings from my 80 series (same size bushings) as they were in better shape. Not new but they will do for awhile.

I'm not sure if the used sway bar which I got from a local part out had extended sway bar links or not but it bolted right up with the Dobinson 2" lift with one spring leaf removed.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

I added some of these Raingler grab handles for the rear passengers.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

There's a noticeable difference driving curvy roads with the rear sway bar installed. Glad I put it on for road driving.

 

[RevISK]

There's a noticeable difference driving curvy roads with the rear sway bar installed. Glad I put it on for road driving.

I just redid my front sway bar links, bushings were toast and I hadn’t extended them after my lift. Got some duralast type whatever brand from auto zone and finagled them to size. Did wonders for my cornering. I’ll get the kit from cruiser TEQ here in a bit. Need to address the rear now.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

I just redid my front sway bar links, bushings were toast and I hadn’t extended them after my lift. Got some duralast type whatever brand from auto zone and finagled them to size. Did wonders for my cornering. I’ll get the kit from cruiser TEQ here in a bit. Need to address the rear now.

It really is amazing how nice a 60 drives once it's dialed in.
The Energy Suspension front sway bar links that I posted in a previous post really are nice and were only $20 something dollars.
Depending on the year of your 60 you might be able to bolt up a 62 rear sway bar too. I think late '85 to end of production had the provisions to mount it

 

[RevISK]

It really is amazing how nice a 60 drives once it's dialed in.
The Energy Suspension front sway bar links that I posted in a previous post really are nice and were only $20 something dollars.
Depending on the year of your 60 you might be able to bolt up a 62 rear sway bar too. I think late '85 to end of production had the provisions to mount it

I am a 62 so good there.

 

[open country]

Nice, wish my 84 had the tabs for a rear sway bar.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

It wouldn't be too hard to duplicate.
It's just a c-channel with a slot and bolt for the bushing retainer & two holes in each frame rail

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

My new carpet and floor mats showed up the other day. Thanks @dnp

Hoping to install soon.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Forgot to post up here but I took it out on New Years Day for an old Relic Run with the ONSC crew. Changed the oil in prep and logged about 100 miles in all.
Rides great with the new Dobinson springs

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Mounted up a GenTex auto dimming rearview mirror awhile back. Still need to wire it up though.
Need to find some good flat ribbon wire to keep it low profile.
Any recommendations?

 

[CruiserTrash]

Mounted up a GenTex auto dimming rearview mirror awhile back. Still need to wire it up though.
Need to find some good flat ribbon wire to keep it low profile.
Any recommendations?View attachment 3814997

What's the mounting arrangement there?

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

What's the mounting arrangement there?

It's a custom mount.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Tracked down a few coolant leaks. Top oil cooler hose needed a readjustment and the lower radiator inlet would weep under pressure.
I don't want to over tighten the stock clamp so I double banded it with an ABA clamp.
These ABA clamps are really nice.

I got some oil cooler o-rings and gaskets but will need to wait for a warmer day to dive into that.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Dodged the bullet on a leaky steering box.
Turned out to be the soft lines that weren't so soft anymore.

Replaced with Napa 3/8".

Clean up took 3x longer than replacing the hoses

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Replaced the worn out front sway bar bushings

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

I replaced the original 38 year old Koito turn signal and parking light bulbs today too. I can't believe they have that kind of lifespan.
Still worked just dim

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Washed it

and waxed it with Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic. This stuff is awesome. Spray on wet and wipe off while drying

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Washed it
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and waxed it with Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic. This stuff is awesome. Spray on wet and wipe off while dryingView attachment 3832753

Nice looking 60 man