What are these rusty parts and what should I replace them with? 1984 FJ60

[pavementfan60]

Hey I have these rusty parts- there is a rusty line below I believe is the exhaust that needs to be replaced and other parts on the underside leaf springs etc. and would like to know what you guys upgraded them with / and tips on the process?

what to do first..?

 

[MWM1]

Not sure what route you want to go, but there are several posts on the forum where companies use dry ice, then rust prevention.

 

[pavementfan60]

I meant if you had any recommendations for new parts for all the rusty ones in the pictures.


For this front cover if they sell any good after market ones

 

[georgebj60]

Go to Toyota dealer, buy new Land Cruiser = no more rusty bits.

Beyond that, start taking stuff off, sandblast and paint, or powder coat. Replace the old suspension with new. Buy a lot of wire wheels and get some safety goggles. And a mask.

 

[garfieldthecat]

You can get a new catalytic converter and new shackles and springs. Reach out to Cruiser Outfitters or any of the other great MUD vendors that sell suspension parts. Magnaflow makes the only California-specific catalytic converter that I know of. The replacement has to have the Executive Order number to pass smog. The spring mount/hanger is riveted to the frame. If its not heavily pitted or rusted through, just wire-wheel it and coat with something to neutralize the rust. I'm not a fan of painting rusty parts, but you can do that if you want to or put some corrosionx or fluid film to protect the bare metal. Also, the steering dampener can be purchased new aftermarket (Dobinson's or OME or Rancho, etc., etc.). The splash shield under the radiator and pulleys I think is not available new, so you can clean up and paint as well. Its alot of remove, clean and recoat or replace with most of the parts on these trucks... They are 40+ years old...

 

[MoaByte]

Trail Taylor has a replacement for that skid plate. Better check your C- channels and rear shock hanger.