Not mine, but I am doing things to this cruiser… good ol #6
Builds What did you do to your Land Cruiser/Toyota/Lexus 4X4 this week? (2 Viewers)
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new timing belt, water pump, hoses, fan bracket, thermostat and radiator for the GX, the truck my daughter drives.
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The old radiator
splitshot
Head cook, Bottle washer, and Peace keeper.
Smart move to include the fan bracket with the original purchase. I overlooked it and had to wait several days before I could finish the job.
Also, a follow up; Really impressed with the all aluminum aftermarket radiator in these record heat days. I would love to put a proper gage
on it instead of the factory, but can tell a noticeable difference climbing hills and the A/C performance.
Also, a follow up; Really impressed with the all aluminum aftermarket radiator in these record heat days. I would love to put a proper gage
on it instead of the factory, but can tell a noticeable difference climbing hills and the A/C performance.
Annual Hatch Chile 
run.
run. 
MaddBaggins
Remember the KnightRider!
Glad to see you still have that Taco. I remember your first Gap run with us when you hadn’t even made a payment yet
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Yes, the Taco is an integral part of my life and I would no sooner part with it than to give up my FJ40@! Gotta have something with air conditioning when you live in ArizonaGlad to see you still have that Taco. I remember you’re first Gap run with us when you hadn’t even made a payment yet
to Steve for breaking in the new Taco correctly! I don't know if I could take a new showroom stock truck on that aggressive of a trail, maybe after the first payment was made!
MaddBaggins
Remember the KnightRider!
Thanks for linking that thread! Some cool pics of my 80 on the Step!
NeVrDun
SILVER Star
Finally getting around to adding a cargo carrier to the rear.
NeVrDun
SILVER Star
MaddBaggins
Remember the KnightRider!
I attempted to change the starter contacts today until I got the MF out and opened it up.
That’s when I realized I forgot to order one half of the contacts.
Should have read George’s write up again B4 I ordered the parts.
Oh well, half done. Until next week…
Pic for good measure. BTW when you own a cruiser this long you realize you’re repeating maintenance you did like 15yrs ago, or longer.
That’s when I realized I forgot to order one half of the contacts.
Should have read George’s write up again B4 I ordered the parts.
Oh well, half done. Until next week…
Pic for good measure. BTW when you own a cruiser this long you realize you’re repeating maintenance you did like 15yrs ago, or longer.
The other half will last another 15 years without changing it. I would just install a new contact to the left side and call it good.I attempted to change the starter contacts today until I got the MF out and opened it up.
That’s when I realized I forgot to order one half of the contacts.
Should have read George’s write up again B4 I ordered the parts.
Oh well, half done. Until next week…
Pic for good measure. BTW when you own a cruiser this long you realize you’re repeating maintenance you did like 15yrs ago, or longer.
splitshot
Head cook, Bottle washer, and Peace keeper.
Spot on Brother, I was thinking the other day I may have to restore the 40, again. Think is was 30 years ago.I attempted to change the starter contacts today until I got the MF out and opened it up.
That’s when I realized I forgot to order one half of the contacts.
Should have read George’s write up again B4 I ordered the parts.
Oh well, half done. Until next week…
Pic for good measure. BTW when you own a cruiser this long you realize you’re repeating maintenance you did like 15yrs ago, or longer.
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I started the suspension update weeks ago… and haven’t returned. I’ll get the rear done soon. Anyway, the front end got SkyJacker 2.5’s, rear is getting the same, but they are still in the garage. Buuut, it was time to throw new wheels and rubber under the 40 today. It’s first new tires in 35 years! 33x9.50r15 Kenda Klever RTs on Toyota steelies.
The takeoff white wagon wheels and ancient tires are gonna go fast on Marketplace for less $ than a tank of gas.
The takeoff white wagon wheels and ancient tires are gonna go fast on Marketplace for less $ than a tank of gas.
