the DSRTRDR is getting some TLC . . .

[Tools R Us]

It has a FJ60 fan, so too big for any FJ40 Shroud. Could have swapped it for a smaller fan, but decided to make a shroud fit instead. Used the fiberglass straight edge and lopped off a hunk of 16G. Used a form to round it.

 

[Tools R Us]

Now it fits inside of what is left of a F shroud.

Moved the radiator to passenger, forward and raised it, so had to move the shroud to driver to make it fit. Still the new metal had to come all the way to the edge. The center bolt is accessed from inside the shroud.

Had to add metal, extend it on the passenger side.

 

[Tools R Us]

The lower strip that adds support and better seals to the radiator.

The high pressure line is stock FJ62 on the passenger side and custom on the driver side.

 

[Tools R Us]

Ground out and welded the cracks that were spotted earlier.

Spotted two more, likely don't matter, were caused by the bell crank and we aren't using one. But had the stuff out, so they got the same treatment.

 

[Tools R Us]

When we cleaned up the backing plates, drilled the rivets, removed the brake line fittings. I don't like the factory setup, makes servicing a pain, so used lines from the rear of an '80 series, fit/work perfect.

 

[DSRTRDR]

The high pressure line is stock FJ62 on the passenger side and custom on the driver side.

what does "custom" mean here

and, as it's the high pressure line, I should carry a spare, yes ?

 

[DSRTRDR]

Spotted two more, likely don't matter, were caused by the bell crank and we aren't using one. But had the stuff out, so they got the same treatment.

I mean, is there ANYTHING left on this frame I haven't mangled yet - geez

 

[inkpot]

what does "custom" mean here

and, as it's the high pressure line, I should carry a spare, yes ?

It means the passenger side of the line is still original, even though we did have to re bend it a bit for better fitment. The driver's side was waaay tooo long, so we cut it off and got a custom made soft line to go from the bib up to the box.

You don't need spare hoses. You have plenty of experience wheeling with manual steering!!

 

[DSRTRDR]

You don't need spare hoses. You have plenty of experience wheeling with manual steering!!

and here I thought I was spending money on what they told me would be upgrades . . .

 

[Chachie]

Custom is always good the shroud needs some bling squirt it.

 

[Tools R Us]

Custom is always good the shroud needs some bling squirt it.

Not so sure it's bling, but it has satin black krylon squirted on it.

 

[Tools R Us]

what does "custom" mean here

and, as it's the high pressure line, I should carry a spare, yes ?

On the spare, no. The system operates at ~1000psi, that is only when held on the stops, bound up and most of the time only a fraction of that. The new hose we used is rated for 5000psi full time, the Toyota hose likely more, has steel braid.

The chance of catastrophic failure is extremely remote. The most often seen failure is a leak, can often be trail repaired, slowed, with hose, duct tape, hose clamps, etc, even this is very rare. In the event of a catastrophic failure, the repair mode is; remove the belt and drive with manual steering. I don't remember ever seeing a pressure side hose failure on the trail and only a couple total, ever. Much more likely to need a spare motor, clutch, etc.

 

[DSRTRDR]

I don't remember ever seeing a pressure side hose failure on the trail and only a couple total, ever.

wasn't that what blew on Rob's truck ?

 

[Tools R Us]

wasn't that what blew on Rob's truck ?

Rob and several others have lost return, low pressure lines, this was due to age, yours are brand new.

 

[DSRTRDR]

o. k.

 

[mountain cruiser]

It sounds like you're worried about losing power steering??

 

[DSRTRDR]

manual may become really hard when the new shoes eventually go on

 

[mountain cruiser]

I think you, of all the people on mud, will be able to handle it, no matter how big your shoes are.

 

[Tools R Us]

On the spare, no. The system operates at ~1000psi, that is only when held on the stops, bound up and most of the time only a fraction of that. The new hose we used is rated for 5000psi full time, the Toyota hose likely more, has steel braid.

The chance of catastrophic failure is extremely remote. The most often seen failure is a leak, can often be trail repaired, slowed, with hose, duct tape, hose clamps, etc, even this is very rare. In the event of a catastrophic failure, the repair mode is; remove the belt and drive with manual steering. I don't remember ever seeing a pressure side hose failure on the trail and only a couple total, ever. Much more likely to need a spare motor, clutch, etc.

Well after all of that, it leaks! Filled it, in prep to run it for the first time and fluid runs out if the foam cover, cut it off and there is a hunk cut out of the hose, likely from the wreck the donor was in.

 

[DSRTRDR]