Builds The LF40 Wheeler Build - Twin Turbo & 8 Speed Auto FJ40

[Broski]

Solid state SHOULD last basically eternally though.

But spares are cheap too

Buy once cry once.
And don’t have to replace on the trail or the side of the road.
JMO

 

[DangerNoodle]

Buy once cry once.
And don’t have to replace on the trail or the side of the road.
JMO

Very true. I should probably do that.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

My battery isolator is a solid state relay. Rock solid so far.

 

[DangerNoodle]

I said some mean things tonight, but the pump eventually came out.

Not the most fun to change.

 

[sogncab]

Start with the rear license plate fasteners and work your way forward?

 

[DangerNoodle]

Start with the rear license plate fasteners and work your way forward?

Something like that.

 

[DangerNoodle]

Somebody decided that brake fluid belongs on the ground... @TheBlackSheep

So I got to play anchor. We didn't get very far into the trail lol.

 

[Broski]

Somebody decided that brake fluid belongs on the ground... @TheBlackSheep

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So I got to play anchor. We didn't get very far into the trail lol.

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Rust kills
Sorry @TheBlackSheep that 80 is done.

 

[TheBlackSheep]

Rust kills
Sorry @TheBlackSheep that 80 is done.

You take that back. She’s as tough as ever.

 

[Broski]

You take that back. She’s as tough as ever.

Fair enough.
I’m glad I don’t have to work on it. Let me know how that break line repair goes.
SeeYa soon

 

[sogncab]

Fair enough.
I’m glad I don’t have to work on it. Let me know how that break line repair goes.
SeeYa soon

That thing is pristine compared to my last 80. The Midwest obsession with destroying vehicles chemically is unreal

 

[Broski]

That thing is pristine compared to my last 80. The Midwest obsession with destroying vehicles chemically is unreal

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Not sure how you would call this Pristine

 

[sogncab]

Not sure how you would call this Pristine

My rear suspension was hanging on by a thread everywhere. Toyotas are so weird that they can look semi solid, but they are just completely gone underneath.

 

[archie73]

My rear suspension was hanging on by a thread everywhere. Toyotas are so weird that they can look semi solid, but they are just completely gone underneath.

This is no joke. I picked up a parts 60 with an ok body. We got it running and drove it into the shop. Put it on the lift to look underneath, body was holding the frame together. I’m guessing it came from the Midwest or northeast. Coworker has a similar looking truck, he says his is fine…

 

[TheBlackSheep]

Solid as a rock. Everything Dan touches turns to tetanus. (This is what happens when you have champagne dreams on a beer budget. )

 

[jayp2]

Doesnt have to be that way.....oil undercoating prevents the rust....and ensures that parts come apart when you need them to

 

[TheBlackSheep]

Doesnt have to be that way.....oil undercoating prevents the rust....and ensures that parts come apart when you need them to

Unfortunately, (fortunately?), the damage was already done when I acquired her.

 

[sogncab]

Doesnt have to be that way.....oil undercoating prevents the rust....and ensures that parts come apart when you need them to

I don't think anything can save the terrible coach work of a Toyota in the rust belt. I hose mine down regularly with LPS3, and it was really low on rust when I bought it. 3 winters later, it's starting to get crappy looking.

 

[Augustiron]

Solid as a rock. Everything Dan touches turns to tetanus. (This is what happens when you have champagne dreams on a beer budget. )

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Nature is helping you get low-lift 40s!
Just think of the sawzall hours you saved!

 

[DangerNoodle]