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[jericho]

What was planned on being a simple lens exchange turned out to be a two week project! The original lenses were trashed! 1 - they pointed the wrong direction. 2 - Moisture took its toll on them, rust set in and they fell apart from the inside (couldn't see a thing). Moisture also took out the adjustment screws and the screws that hold the retaining ring. Went for the quick fix with some bolts from the hardwear store... looked like ****! So off to Toyota, got all the bits to do it right. The time waiting for parts gave me a bit of time to clean up and paint the lens brackets. Cant wait to take it out for a night drive!




Another project finished was to get a bit more room in the front right. I added some spacer and longer bolts to raise the seat about 10mm, think i need another 10. Has anyone else done this, and how much did you lift the seat?

 

[prado t]

Its coming along nicely

 

[gifu]

on my BJ74, I used "Unistrut" to move the seat up... and back. I'm 6'5", and needed all the legroom I could get. Now it is really comfy. Was very simple to do.

My next mod will be a tiny "dead-peddle" to rest my left foot on. The HZJ79 have these sorta carved into the transmission tunnel.

 

[Clint79]

the 79 series ones you can pull and they pop out

 

[Glenn-BJ74]

What was planned on being a simple lens exchange turned out to be a two week project! The original lenses were trashed! 1 - they pointed the wrong direction. 2 - Moisture took its toll on them, rust set in and they fell apart from the inside (couldn't see a thing). Moisture also took out the adjustment screws and the screws that hold the retaining ring. Went for the quick fix with some bolts from the hardwear store... looked like ****! So off to Toyota, got all the bits to do it right. The time waiting for parts gave me a bit of time to clean up and paint the lens brackets. Cant wait to take it out for a night drive!
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Another project finished was to get a bit more room in the front right. I added some spacer and longer bolts to raise the seat about 10mm, think i need another 10. Has anyone else done this, and how much did you lift the seat?
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I moved mine back 3" by installing some 1/4" flat stock between the seat and slider. I did not move it up. I am 5' 11" and I still have adjustment to move it back still.

 

[ducatiman81211]

boost adjust?

Doing mods to my 74-how do you adjust boost? I found a sticker on my truck under fuel cap lid says; Utaka-Motor Tuning Now-
Makes me wonder after no luck researching Utaka, what this means...need to get a an idea of where my boost is set now/and or if modded in Japan.Going to do the exhuast soon, and guages, regear, as well. Nice truck.

Im getting slightly higher numbers, maybe 50-100 more. Boost is at stock 8psi. I have a boost controller that I took off to get some stock numbers, exhaust at the end of the week, then the boost controler goes back on. Im using the same max limits, but try to stay closer to 950.

I'd like to keep the PTO! New bumper is on the list! It should work out just fine!



Thats a nice spot, what size guage?


Thank you! It turned out well, the dash shop owner was skeptical at first, I guess he gets some doozies of patterns.

 

[jericho]

on my BJ74, I used "Unistrut" to move the seat up... and back. I'm 6'5", and needed all the legroom I could get. Now it is really comfy. Was very simple to do.

My next mod will be a tiny "dead-peddle" to rest my left foot on. The HZJ79 have these sorta carved into the transmission tunnel.

I moved mine back 3" by installing some 1/4" flat stock between the seat and slider. I did not move it up. I am 5' 11" and I still have adjustment to move it back still.

My seat mod is not enough! You guys got pics? I'd like to see it. I was going to go the flat stock route, still thinking about it.

 

[jericho]

Doing mods to my 74-how do you adjust boost? I found a sticker on my truck under fuel cap lid says; Utaka-Motor Tuning Now-
Makes me wonder after no luck researching Utaka, what this means...need to get a an idea of where my boost is set now/and or if modded in Japan.Going to do the exhuast soon, and guages, regear, as well. Nice truck.

Tried to PM you, your full.

Several ways to adjust the boost, Shim the waste gate (I have no experence with) or a boost controller. I had one on with no gauge and had no idea what boost I had. I removed it when I bought it, added the boost and EGT, going to install the boost controller this weekend. The boost controler simply uses a spring to delay the waste gate from opening and dumping your pressure.

I love the results from my exhaust! Made it run like a new truck!

From what i've read - diesels, 4.10 & 35's work real good together. What do you think? Speaking of 35's how are yours fitting? What size wheels are they and what backspace is it?

BTW looking good!

 

[ducatiman81211]

35's now on my 74

Jericho, thanks for the info!
I just deleted old PM's if you want to resend?I love the 35's on mine! My truck has 104,000km's on it:60,000 miles or so, runs like new, but with 35's where I would shift before @ 2800 rpm's, now I go a bit higher to prevent lugging the motor, which it has not done yet this way. I don't really plan to haul much(trailer) so will leave boost alone for now. I am doing the shackle reversal and move axle 1" to 1.5" next week(moving into new shop this week-Proffitt's) and add snorkel. The 35's fit well, but at full turn backing up I rubbed a little on back part where mud flap is, so hoping the added lift and space with relocating axle totally resolves any issues. The rear are fine, and do not plan to do anything there yet, until wheelin' and see if rubbing occurs @ top of inner wheel-well area. I bought Dick Cepek DC-1's from 4-wheel parts in Denver, and got buy 3 get 1 free on 5 tires: mounted, shipped free. The backspace is 3.5 and fits perfectly.
I plan also to do the same exhuast as you, only maybe 3", unless there's a reason 2.5" is a must over 3".

Several ways to adjust the boost, Shim the waste gate (I have no experence with) or a boost controller. I had one on with no gauge and had no idea what boost I had. I removed it when I bought it, added the boost and EGT, going to install the boost controller this weekend. The boost controler simply uses a spring to delay the waste gate from opening and dumping your pressure.

I love the results from my exhaust! Made it run like a new truck!

From what i've read - diesels, 4.10 & 35's work real good together. What do you think? Speaking of 35's how are yours fitting? What size wheels are they and what backspace is it?

BTW looking good![/QUOTE]

 

[ducatiman81211]

35's now on my 74

Jericho-I drove it again today and paid much closer attention to the rpm's, shifting points, and power. I believe that you are correct in saying diesels, 4.10's and 35's work real well together. There is plenty of power, no lugging, and I cannot see/feel much difference than when I had the 33's on last week with the powerband. There is the normal lowering of the rpms @ cruising speeds, which I think will equate to happier mileage #'s on highway trips, and overall miles per tankful. It's pretty flat here, and I will see how it does later after the exhaust is opened up, and I go up to the mountain passes, but I really think for me a "re-gear" will not be a "necessary" mod for some time. The difference in appearance is AMAZING, and everyone comments on the look of the truck now-and rim choice.

Tried to PM you, your full.

Several ways to adjust the boost, Shim the waste gate (I have no experence with) or a boost controller. I had one on with no gauge and had no idea what boost I had. I removed it when I bought it, added the boost and EGT, going to install the boost controller this weekend. The boost controler simply uses a spring to delay the waste gate from opening and dumping your pressure.

I love the results from my exhaust! Made it run like a new truck!

From what i've read - diesels, 4.10 & 35's work real good together. What do you think? Speaking of 35's how are yours fitting? What size wheels are they and what backspace is it?

BTW looking good!

 

[jericho]

A little update... PTO winch got a little face lift. New seals, gasket, and a fresh powder coating! Thanks Dan for the use of the shop! OME is on the way!

 

[lulo]

Clean job!


Thanks Jericho...

 

[boogie74]

Where did u order the rebuild kit from mate?
Nice job!!!!

 

[jericho]

Boogie

I got all the bits mostly from Toyota and some from are coming from Specter Off-Road.

• Gasket - 38121-60010
• Seal Type T - 90311-38032
• Seal, Winch Worm - 90311-28004

The bearings and bushing were still fine, so they didn't need to come out.

I'm replacing the fill and drain plugs, the shear pin, and the brake lining. All coming from specter.

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Man! That looks better assembled than it did in person. I can't wait to see it assembled in person! I should really get cracking on rebuilding my PTO now that I've gotten to play with all the bits separately.

Dan

 

[TOYOTARIG]

I just found your thread Jericho, truck looks awesome!!! Why have you not called me to get some help, I would love too check out the rig in person and lend you a hand working on it. Let me know when you get back from Moab.

 

[jericho]

BEEN BUSY!

Before



After



OME installed!

Went with the CS006F and the CS004RA/B. I was not sure if I wanted that much weight carrying ability on the rear so I removed the leaf. I also wanted to move the axle forward - didn't get a chance to do it yet. Its on the list, but ran out of time and didn't have a drill bit large enough.

Lift numbers

Front right: 915 mm > 980 mm = 65 mm (2.55")
Front left: 905 mm > 990 mm = 85 mm (3.34")
Rear right 1031 mm > 1107 mm = 76 mm (2.99")
Rear left: 1002 mm > 1115 mm = 113 mm (4.44")

Front measurements from ground to center of headlights, rear from ground to almost top of brake lights.



Poser shot form Moab! GREAT TIMES!



Tires 285/75 16s BFG KM2's on Eagle Alloy 16x8. Have some rubbing in the back that I need to sort out, other then that the Cruiser ran great!

MORE TO COME!

 

[Glenn-BJ74]

What was planned on being a simple lens exchange turned out to be a two week project! The original lenses were trashed! 1 - they pointed the wrong direction. 2 - Moisture took its toll on them, rust set in and they fell apart from the inside (couldn't see a thing). Moisture also took out the adjustment screws and the screws that hold the retaining ring. Went for the quick fix with some bolts from the hardwear store... looked like ****! So off to Toyota, got all the bits to do it right. The time waiting for parts gave me a bit of time to clean up and paint the lens brackets. Cant wait to take it out for a night drive!
View attachment 350389
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Another project finished was to get a bit more room in the front right. I added some spacer and longer bolts to raise the seat about 10mm, think i need another 10. Has anyone else done this, and how much did you lift the seat?
View attachment 350391

I am 5' 10" and installed my seat back 3.0" and up 1.5". Way more comfortable and can see better when wheeling.

 

[Glenn-BJ74]

A 3/8" shim under the wastegate will give you about 10-12 lbs. My stock boost max was 6 psi

 

[jericho]

Been too busy! Not much work on the cruiser. Relocated the seat - made it much more comfortable. 2.5 inches back and .5 inch up.


Also Pics of dual band and rear shelf.