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Finally installed my matching rear door. Found it on Craigslist about a year ago.
What did you do to your FJ Cruiser today?
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Nice garage setup!
Finished installing my backup camera. When I bought this FJ it had a Bluetooth backup camera with a separate screen (not very good picture) for the camera. So I got a $25 camera from Walmart and hooked it up to the existing Kenwood DMX125bt. Ran the wires under the driver side trim all the way to the back. Tapped into the reverse lamp and ran the wires through the frame out the back bumper.
I looked at a friend’s 2014 FJ TTUE. The factory reverse camera has a penetration behind the spare tire going into the rear door. I wish I could do it that way so it’s up higher, but that’s a project for a different day.
I looked at a friend’s 2014 FJ TTUE. The factory reverse camera has a penetration behind the spare tire going into the rear door. I wish I could do it that way so it’s up higher, but that’s a project for a different day.
Installed this handy little storage pocket:
Replaced the floppy shifter with a used one in great shape. No more slop & flop:
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If you haven’t closed up the console yet, it would be a great time to check / ajust the e- brake cables.
I did close it up, but it’s pretty easy. Currently my brake is set just about right. When I do my next oil change I will rotate tires and inspect my rear e-brake shoes.
Thanks for the reminder
Cool. What did the floppy one look like when you pulled it?
I can upload a video to YouTube and link here.
Video of floppy shifter.
FJ Cruiser 6MT Shift Lever Replacement
FJ Cruiser 6MT Shift Lever Replacement
Fred Anderson Toyota sent an email announcing 25% Off Toyota parts until end of January. And because I need to replace my intermediate steering shaft, and possibly the lower steering column assembly, I ordered both. My FJ for most of its life has had a knocking sound in the column especially off road when the front wheels are being kicked back and forth. I’m determined to fix that.
Can't remember if either assembly comes with the retaining bolts, but you'll want to replace them as well, as they are considered single-use. You'll need one for each spline section coupler.
Part number:
I searched both of those numbers and neither come up.
. Need to research that some more. If I find another part number I will post it
That screen shot came from ToyotaPartsDeal.com which you can purchase from. I searched the original number and TPD came up with the superceded number. I think is was around $2 each.
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Really? So why are the cable ends threaded at the equalizer? Back them off, ajust the shoe to drum clearance, then ajust the cables for the desired number of “clicks” at the handle.
Yes I’ve heard to adjust them at both ends if necessary.
The main thing is that you are not doing the whole adjustent only by tightening the cables.
There is normally no need to back them off if you’re not touched them before. Of course there is adjustment which is needed when the cables are installed. The handbrake handle movement keeps the same if the shoes are adjusted properly and the cables are ok.
I’ve owned my FJ for 15 years and never adjusted the cables. Now it’s 20 year old and 185k miles driven.
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I suggested an ajustment because the op already had the console out. I reajusted mine at 240,000 miles when I replaced the clutch. 2007 original owner currently at 264,500 miles.
All this talk about something I ditched years ago 
I hate this e-brake design. Mine would never hold adjustment and became worthless after a week of driving. I pulled the shoes and actuating hardware after doing my rear wheel bearings the first time. Later I pulled the cables from the dust shield and zip tied them to the top of my slider supports. It makes doing rear axle work a lot easier without the cables tethered to the hub assemblies. I contemplated repurposing the cables to actuate a driveshaft mounted disc brake. Maybe I'll eventually go there.
I hate this e-brake design. Mine would never hold adjustment and became worthless after a week of driving. I pulled the shoes and actuating hardware after doing my rear wheel bearings the first time. Later I pulled the cables from the dust shield and zip tied them to the top of my slider supports. It makes doing rear axle work a lot easier without the cables tethered to the hub assemblies. I contemplated repurposing the cables to actuate a driveshaft mounted disc brake. Maybe I'll eventually go there.