mattressking
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oh no, just how nice the plating is on oem shield and the studs are nicer as well, this is comparing a new genuine flange against aftermarket. Both great and work as expected. This is just me being anal.
What did you do with your 60 this weekend? (33 Viewers)
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oh no, just how nice the plating is on oem shield and the studs are nicer as well, this is comparing a new genuine flange against aftermarket. Both great and work as expected. This is just me being anal.
I finally got around to welding back up the spare tire bracket. I had to cut it with the zip disc after I bought the car since the mechanism was rusted and I had to get the wheel off.
I soaked the whole mechanism in rust remover to clean it up which removed most of the grease inside. Has anyone taken the mechanism apart to overhaul it? I'm worried I might not be able to get it back together. Otherwise I can spray it full of oil.
I had to line it up perfectly so it will sit flat against the rim, and fit through the stud holes properly. Finicky work.
Some booger welds on the inside but they are just surface there, I was trying to fill in a gouge.
It took 3 hours and started raining near the end... Now I can take it to the city next weekend so I can drive the cruiser back here to work on it!
I soaked the whole mechanism in rust remover to clean it up which removed most of the grease inside. Has anyone taken the mechanism apart to overhaul it? I'm worried I might not be able to get it back together. Otherwise I can spray it full of oil.
I had to line it up perfectly so it will sit flat against the rim, and fit through the stud holes properly. Finicky work.
Some booger welds on the inside but they are just surface there, I was trying to fill in a gouge.
It took 3 hours and started raining near the end... Now I can take it to the city next weekend so I can drive the cruiser back here to work on it!
I had inadvertently done that on my front driveshaft a while back and couldn't figure out why I was getting a vibration/rumble at partial throttle when in 4HI. Just happened to notice it last summer I think it was and remembered the necessity of being clocked right. Fixed it and no more vibration. Felt like a dumbass for doing that in the first place and but at least I found the culprit.
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Do you plan on doing electrical switches at some point, or know someone who can, or have a source for new switches? The rear fan switch from my 62 is almost completely faded out from use and I'd love to have a new (or at least new looking) switch.
interesting timing mr. spook ..........
the Skunk-Works has been working on a OEM parts inspired needed parts solution
in the spare time , we came up with this , its the closest thing Possible to the OEM FJ62
Original i have a example Photo of below ...........
the last step i need is a close up photos of a original FJ62 4 pin connector and the color code tracer stripe wires layout ..........
as they are crimped onto the back of the switch box Via the Copper Rivets
the FJ62 Switch has 4 Leeds or wires , and that puzzles me ?
does your rear heater switch have a light bulb in it and does it illuminate in some way ?
maybe you can help turn another TEq pipe dream into reality ?
PM me via our Lock and Key thread , and we can collaborate further ..........
thanks .......
,matt
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Middle of the week but it's still something. Picked up my 62 from @torfab in Everett yesterday after the H55F swap. Had a couple little snags during the install that they found but they were able to easily remedy. VERY happy with how it came out. Had the swap done along with install of an early twin stick kit from Georg @orangefj45
Now I just gotta get used to driving a stick again!
Now I just gotta get used to driving a stick again!
orangefj45
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Not necessarily “my” 60 but there’s some serious work going on ...... a few 60s may be involved.
H55F transmissions for all 3 of them and a bunch of other mods while we’re at it.
Georg @ Valley Hybrids, Cruiser Brothers & Long Range America
H55F transmissions for all 3 of them and a bunch of other mods while we’re at it.
Georg @ Valley Hybrids, Cruiser Brothers & Long Range America
Nice! I hung the clutch pedal in my 62 recently and removed the dead pedal to get used to it. It's very weird to get in a not have the dead pedal there, never realized how much I used that thing under my left foot...feels empty.
Freshened up my front end with new 555 tre's and drag links from Cruiserteq and gave the steering box a quarter turn.
Also replaced the 4wd vacuum switches. I don't have to use the mightyvac anymore to take it out of 4wd lol.
Also replaced the 4wd vacuum switches. I don't have to use the mightyvac anymore to take it out of 4wd lol.
orangefj45
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Cut those u-bolts off but leave 3-5 threads at the bottom …….. in case you need to add caster shims. Typically the front requires 4 degree shims.
We keep the billet steel shims in stock.
Georg
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Coil conversion w/ 80 axles.
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Made a mounting system for the hi-lift.. this cubical/consol/storage compartment what ever its called has worked out really well and has kept stuff pretty organized on trips for me. Best part it was built with scrap wood so it was rather cheap..
pistonpete
SILVER Star
Went for my first real ride since 04......
Drove it, for the first time in 10 months. Put the various bits and pieces back on to make it happen. Drove up grouse mountain in the 25 degree heat and the 3b performed well. Except the power steering cap is loose so it sprayed everywhere. This thing is all right...
Nice, next time I need to tuck the driveshaft to the side , instead of taking it completely out.
Got out on the trail this weekend with some friends!
This looks great! love the wheels too! Im definitely doing this conversion to my next 60 series!
