New to IH8MUD and New to FJ60

[rlrajanant]

Hi friends, one more step ahead received my IRONMAN suspension kit with 2" lift so with this i have sourced almost 40% of necessary things to start my restoration work . next on my to source list is tyre and have some doubts on the same need all of your inputs on this, size i'm interested is 35X12.5-15 ok doubt no (1) will this size tyre mount on my stock rims?

(2) heard many of you talk about upgrade gear size to 4.88:1 in order to run bigger tyres so tell me why do we need to upgrade gear? currently i'm running H55 gear box so is it needed also?

(3) if yes where can i source 4.88:1 gears?

(4) will this tyre setup accommodate with just 2" lift are should i go for a mild body lift?

pardon me for my poor knowledge i'm still a beginner

 

[phoenix60]

Hi friends, one more step ahead received my IRONMAN suspension kit with 2" lift so with this i have sourced almost 40% of necessary things to start my restoration work . next on my to source list is tyre and have some doubts on the same need all of your inputs on this, size i'm interested is 35X12.5-15 ok doubt no (1) will this size tyre mount on my stock rims?

(4) will this tyre setup accommodate with just 2" lift are should i go for a mild body lift?

1. You will need to get wider rims to mount those tyres.

4. I may be wrong but pretty sure you will get some tyre rubbing and to address this would need to get one or more of the following: wheel spacers. Trim the fenders. Or body lift. Or stick to 33'x12.5x15.

 

[rlrajanant]

frinds can someone help me with the part no of head gasket alone and not the whole kit for 1986 2H engine

 

[Dodobo]

ToyoDiY.com lists #11115‑68020 as the Cylinder Head Gasket for the 80-87 HJ60.

Good luck!

 

[rlrajanant]

Dodobo- thanks for the info bro, BTW friends have managed to install IRONMAN full suspension kit with a 2.5 inch lift and now that she sits 3.5 to 4 inch higher than before as my previous suspension plate was almost flat. very much happy with the kit as whole.

next on the list to do is knuckle rebuild, install the new tie rod end that was bought previously, rear axial service and rebuild, change rear brake pads, service alternator as both the alternators not working. planning to complete all these things in 2 weeks time once done test her on and off the road to see the condition of clutch, fuel pump,nozzle, gear box, transfer case whether needs service are not then proceed with body work.

friends need suggestion- whether to service my PTO winch get synthetic are steel rope and use it ( as of now not in working condition are will say i don't have the guts to try is it in working condition are not before minimum service). if not get a iron man 12000 pound winch and just install it.

heart says PTO, mind says electric winch so if you are in my shoes which one will you go for?

 

[rlrajanant]

need help with ironman suspension installation

friends pls guide me to a thread for installation of iron man suspension are pls tell me where greasable pin goes in? i have no clue

 

[vipergrhd]

Tacdoc

Search for Tacdoc's build here on mud,he installed an iron man suspension on his rig.Good luck on your install.

 

[rlrajanant]

suspension installation

hi friends installed suspension IRON MAN 2.5" lift shortage of 2 greaseable shackle will get it installed next week meanwhile some pictures for you all to enjoy

 

[rlrajanant]

beofre and after suspension install- height difference

before install





after

 

[rlrajanant]

need help

my rear differential spider gear are worn out and is creating high wobble so need replacement, where to parts for the same need reference part no and is it a better idea to go for rear lockers at this moment since i'm going to replace them why not switch to rear lockers? are shall i just get whatever needed to fix rear differential and forget lockers?



my friend who helped me with suspension installation also you can see amount of height difference sorry for bad quality pict.

 

[rlrajanant]

need help and advice

please direct me from where i can get spider gear for my rear differential please someone help me. saw a full rebuilt third from Marlin Crawlers was pretty interested but they are asking for the old one to be shipped first which will end up expensive as i'm from India and it will end up way more expensive. so is there any other way i could get a fully rebuilt open differential from them without returning my old differential?

 

[robustbambi]

you could just install a spartan/aussie/lockright locker ($300US + shipping). they take the place of the spider gears and are really simple to install.

 

[Indian trucker]

Hello From New Delhi

Hi,

My name is Danish from New Delhi India. Good to see peers from my region.
i HJ 60 which is almost complete, please feel free to call me for any part or discussion.

This is website is blessing for people like us...long live mud!!

 

[Indian trucker]

Check website Toyodiy.com for part reference

 

[rlrajanant]

updates for last 2weeks

mechanical s done with front and rear axial service, brakes serviced, starter motor, alternator fixed, front differential serviced, started with body work. now it is tear down totally, please forgive for bad quality pictures will get some nice pict asap.





needs lot of attention to get things done as rust is at its worst, truck spent whole of its life near coastal region before reach my hands

END OF THE DAY WILL STILL GET THINGS DONE, NEVER GIVE UP ARE TURN BACK.

 

[The Phoenician]

i'm trying to figure out what the third lever on the left is for

 

[rlrajanant]

some more from interior







I'M NOT SURE HOW MUCH JUSTICE I CAN DO, BUT WILL PUT IN MY MAXIMUM EFFORT.

 

[phoenix60]

i'm trying to figure out what the third lever on the left is for

That's to engage the PTO transfer case!

 

[rlrajanant]

1 MORE

The Phoenician- is my PTO winch lever,

got my PTO winch working felt very happy, open up the winch to find is all stuck and jam, replaced brass bushings with new bushing and bearings now is fine and working, now looking for steel rope to complete with the winch.

 

[The Phoenician]

Thanks, I suspected but wasn't sure.