After a few months of checking in on this awesome site, it's time I introduce myself and my pig. You guys are going to love this story. I bought a house from a coworker about 5 months ago and you'll never guess what was in the garage! A solid FJ55. My friend transeferred about 500 miles from here and decided he would give me the iron pig if I wanted it. Easy answer. On top of that, the house has a shop with air compressor, etc. I've never done a lot of mechanical work and am a true newby, but I'm looking forward to getting dirty with this one. Always loved old Crusers, and drove a jeep back in high school. So I'm not a newby to off roading. Here's what I know about the 55, it was running 8 years ago when the starter solenoid blew a hole. The PO towed it home and parked it in the garage. It hasn't been out since. I'll be checking with ya'll on some basic advice to get her ready to be a 3-4 day a week DD. I will want to know if I should/need to "upgrade" the starter, ignition, or anything else that will help make a DD and get a little better MPGs. I'm keeping the mag wheels and getting basic AT tires (suggestions?), flushing all fluids, dropping and cleaning the tank, new hoses and rubber fluid caps where needed, etc. Any starter help will be appreciated! Thanks... Check out a few picks of the dirty ol' pig still in the pen (for now).
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