What did you do with your 60 this weekend? (9 Viewers)
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Pulled it apart again, took the heat riser out, pulled the shaft out, then had both ends welded. Installed a block off plate, and put it all back together. Still lean spikes, but there’s an exhaust leak at the exhaust manifold to pipe gasket, so that’s ordered. In theory that leak can make it do weird stuff but I don’t think it’ll fix it.
What started as no reverse lights and ended up with repairing taillight harness and swapping to deutsch connectors. Found reverse wire broken and pretty much all terminals corroded and nasty. Lots of PO hacked up wiring for trailer lights. Everything works great now and hopefully good for another 30+ years.
Love me some Deutsch connectors
@Rabrownmkiv I found this same thing on my old 60, and did what you've done here: rip all the old corroded wiring out and rebuild that whole area of the harness. Something about bundling wires and making nice organized harnesses is really satisfying.
Got the FrontRunner roof rack installed
Valve adjustment on the tan 60. In 4th gear, parking brake off, and we needed to roll it a little to set the next series of valves. Our "shop space" is not level nor smooth and we were just could not move the Cruiser mass enough to roll the engine around for the next valve set. Bring in the other 60 and winch to give it a few bumps to set things up to check the valves.
Went to the local Rigs and Coffee. Met some fellow Cruiser guys.
Addressed a couple of minor issues (dash lighting and glovebox latch), but mostly I just drove it 
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The 6x6 Ute is on all axles now. Pass through axle and rear suspension and linkage/arms are mocked up. Rear winch/hitch tray with a ComeUp Seal Gen 2- 12.5rs is test fit.
Over the next two weeks I'll get the chassis completely welded out and then pull the body and get it on the dolly and roll it to my paint shop.
Tony has talked me into making a full bed with tailgate. So that will be the next challenge.
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Over the next two weeks I'll get the chassis completely welded out and then pull the body and get it on the dolly and roll it to my paint shop.
Tony has talked me into making a full bed with tailgate. So that will be the next challenge.
Jason
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Went Deer hunting. Bambi lives to see another day, but still relaxing nonetheless.
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One off custom bumper build for Dinkus. ComeUp Solo 12.5 on the tray. Baja designs squadron pro LEDs
1/4" shell, 3/8" winch tray and 1/2" frame/recovery brackets.
Waiting on the amber flush mount plates.
I might put a bullbar on it... but liking the open front right now.
Jason
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1/4" shell, 3/8" winch tray and 1/2" frame/recovery brackets.
Waiting on the amber flush mount plates.
I might put a bullbar on it... but liking the open front right now.
Jason
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♠️Project Snowball❄️
Merry Christmas
Swapped from 70 series wheels in 16” to 17” fj cruiser steelies.
Changed Chinese tires (15 inch) to Kumho 285x75x16 with 1.5 inch spacers.
The car feels far more stabile and controlled than before.
Next step, shocks and leaf springs ....
Replaced fan clutch and fan (Old one was jammed fan had broken part excessive vibration)
The car feels far more stabile and controlled than before.
Next step, shocks and leaf springs ....
Replaced fan clutch and fan (Old one was jammed fan had broken part excessive vibration)
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Our youngest son wanted a Landcruiser like daddy’s for Christmas. The excitement on his face was worth every penny.
Did some wheeling with @Thechief86, dropped off my eBay head at the machinists in SLC. Then taught my 14 YO daughter how to rotate tires.
She handles those tires well. I only get to see her about twice a year. I'll take her out for some 2-low clutch practice soon. She loves the 60.
She handles those tires well. I only get to see her about twice a year. I'll take her out for some 2-low clutch practice soon. She loves the 60.
Swapped in a refreshed 80 steering box
of course, while you're in there, clean and paint to stop the surface rust, and clean the 5 years of leaked PS fluid and dirt off every nut and bolt
1 day job into 3 days, the usual
of course, while you're in there, clean and paint to stop the surface rust, and clean the 5 years of leaked PS fluid and dirt off every nut and bolt
1 day job into 3 days, the usual
Wrapped up a 4Plus rear bumper install last week. Lots of rivet grinding, drilling, hammering etc. In the process discovered that the rear cross member has a couple of sneaky little tack welds, welds I didn't see under the grime, in the dark, and with my less than perfect eyesight. What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/what-did-you-do-with-your-80-this-weekend.586191/post-15281417
