So Cal recommended LC mechanics

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I tackled the knuckle rebuild on my 86 FJ60, just take your time it's more messy than anything else. The guys at K & H imports are pretty good, they are in Canoga Park. Where are you in So Cal? I have a couple guys I go drive with. We are always looking for more folks to join us.

Adam
 
How mechanically inclined would you say you are, and how long did a rebuild take you?

How successful do you think a friend and I would be doing this job with 0 closed axle experience?
 
I watched a You Tube video, and read forums on this site...true story. I am a novice when it comes to mechanics. It took me about 5 or 6 hours spread out over a weekend. You and buddy could probably knock it out in about 3 hours, depending on your level of experience. Search you tube and this forum. Chances are you will find a detailed video/write-up. Make sure to use OEM parts, I don't trust the stuff from China.
 
CrackIsWack said:
hmmmm, not too bad huh?
Would this be the video you referenced?
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I have an FJ 60 so I believe it was a video with an old 60, but it was something similar. Just followed it step by step. The rebuilds are expensive if you have a shop do it, I would recommend doing it yourself, I learned a lot about my truck.
 
How much would a rebuild cost? Id like to do it myself, but my weekends are gonna be full for a month and a half, so I don't think ill have time to do it.
 
My buddy Greg has a Smog and Repair shop in La Habra. He's doing the rebuild on my 1994. Great guy even has a 5 star rating on Yelp last I looked. It's called Quick Smog and Repair. It's ok Whittier Blvd
 
CrackIsWack said:
I have recently succumbed to land cruiseritis, and made the wonderful decision to purchase a baby faced (150,000 mi) 1991 fj80 named Josephine. I've done a bunch of baselining:new vac hoses, plugs, rotor, cap, coolant, oil, belts (which caused me more problems than I care to mention). But Josephine needs new inner axle seals, and I'm not quite sure I am able to do a full knuckle rebuild, so I was wondering if any so cal land cruiser heads could recommend a trusted LC mechanic to do this work.

I'm also very interested in joining the so cal TLCA and get into off-roading.
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Come out to our next club meeting! 5pm on 5/6 at the Fantastic Cafe in Westminster. more info at SoCal TLCA | Southern California Toyota Land Cruiser Enthusiasts :)
 
K and H Imports in Canoga Park. Just did an awesome job on my 1980 FJ40. I will definitely be going back. Fast, quality work and right down the road from SOR.
 
I don’t think so. Give Armando a shout tomorrow and let him know what you have.
 
Looking for someone who can rebuild a 1FZ, have all parts. Blown HG. Any recommendations?

Yotamasters doesn't do any engine swaps or rebuilds. :(
 
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