What did you do with your 60 this weekend? (13 Viewers)

[NeverGiveUpYota]

So, counting a long weekend, managed to get the new rear sway bar extensions from MAF installed:

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I have the heavy duty ones for the front, but that will wait until I install a new ac compressor and I have the front wheels off.

Also received a new wheel and tire from Discount Tire, mounted and balanced and ready to go on in place of the wheel I chewed up a couple of weeks ago when it came off at 55 mph (there's a thread in here documenting that experience...). Here's the back of the old wheel:

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I have been running it for short distances, checking the torque on the lugs constantly and they have held well. I figure it's okay for emergencies and short distances, so I replaced the old spare in the original pulley mount under the truck. I had to persuade the bracket a little with a 2lb hammer and some channel pliers, but it worked and it tucks up in there beautifully. Is it a permanent fix? No, but it still sits higher than the rear diff and will do until I get a swing-out tire carrier...

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I know not everyone agrees but I do like the way it sits on 33x12.5s. However, if I could do it over again, I would get 10.5s.

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Finally, I ordered up a newish (used) washer fluid motor, as mine hasn't worked in years. Unfortunately, after washing out the reservoir and cleaning the filters, the new motor didn't do anything different. More troubleshooting required. I did get a nice new reservoir cap, though, courtesy of CruiserParts.net, and a new horn pin that I'll have to get around to on another weekend.

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Mine is on 12.5's too. Came that way. They are fat, literally. Beefy and so huge. At some point I'm swapping w/ a friend for his 31's.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

little camping trip to Big Sur...View attachment 1438299View attachment 1438304

I love that tree pix!

 

[CenTXFJ60]

So, counting a long weekend, managed to get the new rear sway bar extensions from MAF installed:

View attachment 1438361

I have the heavy duty ones for the front, but that will wait until I install a new ac compressor and I have the front wheels off.

Also received a new wheel and tire from Discount Tire, mounted and balanced and ready to go on in place of the wheel I chewed up a couple of weeks ago when it came off at 55 mph (there's a thread in here documenting that experience...). Here's the back of the old wheel:

View attachment 1438360

I have been running it for short distances, checking the torque on the lugs constantly and they have held well. I figure it's okay for emergencies and short distances, so I replaced the old spare in the original pulley mount under the truck. I had to persuade the bracket a little with a 2lb hammer and some channel pliers, but it worked and it tucks up in there beautifully. Is it a permanent fix? No, but it still sits higher than the rear diff and will do until I get a swing-out tire carrier...

View attachment 1438362

I know not everyone agrees but I do like the way it sits on 33x12.5s. However, if I could do it over again, I would get 10.5s.

View attachment 1438364

Finally, I ordered up a newish (used) washer fluid motor, as mine hasn't worked in years. Unfortunately, after washing out the reservoir and cleaning the filters, the new motor didn't do anything different. More troubleshooting required. I did get a nice new reservoir cap, though, courtesy of CruiserParts.net, and a new horn pin that I'll have to get around to on another weekend.

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I've always thought 12.5's look good on a 62. Something about the square headlights gives it a broader look. My brother has the same size on his 62.

 

[red66toy]

In preparation of the new suspension install I lowered the spare tire to discover that its ancient! Still had the original wheel which is cool. The rest of the wheels were changed by the PO so this was a nice surprise. Cleaned up nice with just a paper towel and simple green. Those oil leaks coated everything underneath in a nice protective layer.

 

[mcguirejohnson]

rear axle is now in for good

 

[BlackCat]

All 3 drive belts (balls did that suck) and new wiper blades today. Tomorrow I'll give it a final once over for a camping/wheeling 3 day weekend to Box Canyon in Florence, AZ.

 

[4Cruisers]

All 3 drive belts (balls did that suck) and new wiper blades today. Tomorrow I'll give it a final once over for a camping/wheeling 3 day weekend to Box Canyon in Florence, AZ.

Photos expected when you return, Box Canyon sounds interesting.

 

[BlackCat]

Photos expected when you return, Box Canyon sounds interesting.

Will do. I've been several times before in my old SAS'd Tacoma, it's a very beautiful area. Lots of abandoned mines to explore. My cruiser isn't as capable as the Tacoma was, so it'll be interesting to see what trails I can do.

 

[MANUCHAO]

Finished my Rad flush and plumming the air intake to the 62 air box to the snorkel.... (not a poser any mo)...
It works with out any issues and air intake temps have actually drop quite a bit !!!

 

[NMC_EXP]

Added some new pinyon pinstripes. The trails around here can be a bit narrow.

 

[erse]

Said good bye

 

[NMC_EXP]

Said good bye

I know how you feel.

About one year ago I sold my '79 FJ40......I had bought it new.

The good thing was the new owner is a great guy AND I have visitation rights.

Here is my old 40 and my "new" 60:

 

[erse]

I know how you feel.

About one year ago I sold my '79 FJ40......I had bought it new.

The good thing was the new owner is a great guy AND I have visitation rights.

Here is my old 40 and my "new" 60:

I can't imagine letting it go after owning from new must have been gut wrenching. I am kinda glad mine is heading out of town I think it would make me regret selling it more if I saw it around town. Still like you say if they go to a good home that's the main thing.
Your 60 looks good even with the Dorkel

 

[MDarius]

My 60 and I have a lot of conflict in our relationship and your picture made me sad. It's a lot like putting down a family pet. It's much more than just a car. You spend years cleaning up after it, nursing it through bad health, depending on each other in difficult situations. It never let's you down on its own, it's usually because of some neglected service or over used part. It would get you there if it could. In fact, sometimes it's pulled off miracles to make that happen. Even when it shouldn't run it does. And, just like an extraordinary breed of dog (we had an Akita), it turns heads every where you take it, even your own. You can't help but smile when you see it, smell it, feel the power in every vibration. You know that one is from throwing chunks of tread off your tires at the family vacation last spring. That vibration is the vacuum leak you haven't fixed yet. That one... Wait! That's a new one! You've turned nearly every bolt and worried about every creak. And now it's someone else's. "Remember, he likes 10w-40 oil, full synthetic, every 5,000 miles. And the PS pump is a little noisy when it's cold. Add some Downy and it'll quiet right down."

Then, one day you're cleaning the driveway and see a spot. That was the rear main seal I didn't ever get to. I think I'll leave that one, just a little while longer.

Yeah, it's sappy. But it's more than a car. Don't judge. If you're not there yet you need to spend more time with your 60.

 

[NMC_EXP]

I can't imagine letting it go after owning from new must have been gut wrenching. I am kinda glad mine is heading out of town I think it would make me regret selling it more if I saw it around town. Still like you say if they go to a good home that's the main thing.
Your 60 looks good even with the Dorkel

It hurt less because I knew Bill would not cut it up and make a rock buggy out of it.

Now just a darn minute with the Dorkel stuff. That is a fully functional and operating snorkel.

Therefore it is "Farkle" (functional sparkle), not Dorkle.

 

[erse]

My 60 and I have a lot of conflict in our relationship and your picture made me sad. It's a lot like putting down a family pet. It's much more than just a car. You spend years cleaning up after it, nursing it through bad health, depending on each other in difficult situations. It never let's you down on its own, it's usually because of some neglected service or over used part. It would get you there if it could. In fact, sometimes it's pulled off miracles to make that happen. Even when it shouldn't run it does. And, just like an extraordinary breed of dog (we had an Akita), it turns heads every where you take it, even your own. You can't help but smile when you see it, smell it, feel the power in every vibration. You know that one is from throwing chunks of tread off your tires at the family vacation last spring. That vibration is the vacuum leak you haven't fixed yet. That one... Wait! That's a new one! You've turned nearly every bolt and worried about every creak. And now it's someone else's. "Remember, he likes 10w-40 oil, full synthetic, every 5,000 miles. And the PS pump is a little noisy when it's cold. Add some Downy and it'll quiet right down."

Then, one day you're cleaning the driveway and see a spot. That was the rear main seal I didn't ever get to. I think I'll leave that one, just a little while longer.

Yeah, it's sappy. But it's more than a car. Don't judge. If you're not there yet you need to spend more time with your 60.

In fairness I do have another 60 to ease the pain but I agree with everything you said. That 60 was my first and was special for all kinds of reasons none of them particularly logical in nature. Definitely more than just a car.

 

[erse]

It hurt less because I knew Bill would not cut it up and make a rock buggy out of it.

Now just a darn minute with the Dorkel stuff. That is a fully functional and operating snorkel.

Therefore it is "Farkle" (functional sparkle), not Dorkle.

I like farkle! and I humbly apologize for using the wrong nomenclature.

I have one on my 80, it came with the vehicle, I didn't love it when I first saw it but honestly it fits the vehicle and it has grown on me. Plus the jeep guy I work with is deeply envious of it and talking about cutting in to his jeep to add one. Like everything he does at work I know he will make an a** of it and I can't wait to see the end result. I think that makes me a bad person but I can live with that...

 

[BlackCat]

My 60 and I have a lot of conflict in our relationship and your picture made me sad. It's a lot like putting down a family pet. It's much more than just a car. You spend years cleaning up after it, nursing it through bad health, depending on each other in difficult situations. It never let's you down on its own, it's usually because of some neglected service or over used part. It would get you there if it could. In fact, sometimes it's pulled off miracles to make that happen. Even when it shouldn't run it does. And, just like an extraordinary breed of dog (we had an Akita), it turns heads every where you take it, even your own. You can't help but smile when you see it, smell it, feel the power in every vibration. You know that one is from throwing chunks of tread off your tires at the family vacation last spring. That vibration is the vacuum leak you haven't fixed yet. That one... Wait! That's a new one! You've turned nearly every bolt and worried about every creak. And now it's someone else's. "Remember, he likes 10w-40 oil, full synthetic, every 5,000 miles. And the PS pump is a little noisy when it's cold. Add some Downy and it'll quiet right down."

Then, one day you're cleaning the driveway and see a spot. That was the rear main seal I didn't ever get to. I think I'll leave that one, just a little while longer.

Yeah, it's sappy. But it's more than a car. Don't judge. If you're not there yet you need to spend more time with your 60.

Hopefully you were wearing pants when you typed that.

 

[MDarius]

Hopefully you were wearing pants when you typed that.

Haha! Clearly you need to spend more time with your 60. Alone. In the desert. With a little smooth jazz.

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

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