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Well, the ARB didn’t last long. Wasn’t a fan of it pretty much as soon as it was on, so I put the JDM bumper back on. Gave me a chance to clean up the metal and wiring though.
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I’ve heard about those, but I still have to do my research. Not planned any time soon, unless something changes about them. The 1HD-FT feels amazing compared to my 73 with a 1HZ!Excited to see more HDJs make their way to the states. I just brought mine back this spring. I'll have to get a build thread started myself. Do you have the BEBs on your to-do list anytime soon?
I’ve heard about those, but I still have to do my research. Not planned any time soon, unless something changes about them. The 1HD-FT feels amazing compared to my 73 with a 1HZ!
Nice rig, but that battery needs a hold down or it will be a nice piece of toast.
Ha - yes, it's in my door card at the moment... It will be back on!Nice rig, but that battery needs a hold down or it will be a nice piece of toast.
Thanks! I have the battery bar (both sides), I was in a hurry to get somewhere when I had to replace the batteries (DOA on import). I'll throw it back on tomorrow, thank you for reminding me.Well, I forgot you have an HDFT, so it's less (not?) a concern.
@sark, looks like you could add a battery bracket on your driver's side. Here's the diagram and parts if you wanted to stay OEM.
By the way, I grew up in Mass... I'm from Franklin.
Check the condition of your battery hold down bar before installation. If bare metal is present then it could easily short your battery if it comes loose. That’s why a group 27M is recommend in the passenger side spotThanks! I have the battery bar (both sides), I was in a hurry to get somewhere when I had to replace the batteries (DOA on import). I'll throw it back on tomorrow, thank you for reminding me.
Also, that's very close to where I am! Small world...
On today's list of updates:
1. Mounted the driver's side battery "bar" again. Part # 74453-60060.
2. Replaced key fob battery for both of my cruisers. 12v CR1616 for the HDJ81, and a 12v A27 for the HZJ73.
3. Oil change for Pearl, at 182,679 km's (~113,511 miles)
Filter - 90915-30002
Oil - Mobil 10w-30, 10 quarts
From what I saw, either 10w-30 or 10w-40 is recommended for the FT. Any suggestions on which for the future? I use Mobil Delo 15w-40 for the 1HZ, so maybe going to 10w-40 might be better for next time? I like that at least the oil filters are the same for the 1HZ and the 1HD-FT.
Please correct me if I get any details of part numbers, etc. as the build/maintenance continues... I'm going off of "ToyoDIY.com" as well as Amayama, based on my VIN. Hopefully I don't get too many part numbers, etc. wrong.
Happy Friday!
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Yeah, I was thinking if the recommendation is on the fence, switching between summer and winter temps might be the best option.I've been using Shell Rotella 10w30 without issue so far. However, being in WI, it rarely gets above 90 degrees F. If it did, then 10w40 or 15w40 would be a good bet I think.
On today's list of updates:
1. Mounted the driver's side battery "bar" again. Part # 74453-60060.
2. Replaced key fob battery for both of my cruisers. 12v CR1616 for the HDJ81, and a 12v A27 for the HZJ73.
3. Oil change for Pearl, at 182,679 km's (~113,511 miles)
Filter - 90915-30002
Oil - Mobil 10w-30, 10 quarts
From what I saw, either 10w-30 or 10w-40 is recommended for the FT. Any suggestions on which for the future? I use Mobil Delo 15w-40 for the 1HZ, so maybe going to 10w-40 might be better for next time? I like that at least the oil filters are the same for the 1HZ and the 1HD-FT.
Please correct me if I get any details of part numbers, etc. as the build/maintenance continues... I'm going off of "ToyoDIY.com" as well as Amayama, based on my VIN. Hopefully I don't get too many part numbers, etc. wrong.
Happy Friday!
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With all due respect, because I want to.ARB bar is the superior bumper, provides more protection and is stronger. Why risk damaging your 'special' rig with an inferior bar just because you like how it looks better?