What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (13 Viewers)

[JDNs78FJ40]

Got around to rebuilding the doors with replated hardware and new lock and crank mechanisms. Everything was easy breezy and the pre-cut vapor barrier from @GA Architect was perfect! I continue to struggle with the weatherstrip and I would not wish installing new weatherstrip on my worst enemy . Followed instructions but still have spots where it’s not sticking, the saga continues...

 

[Trigger6]

Got around to rebuilding the doors with replated hardware and new lock and crank mechanisms. Everything was easy breezy and the pre-cut vapor barrier from @GA Architect was perfect! I continue to struggle with the weatherstrip and I would not wish installing new weatherstrip on my worst enemy . Followed instructions but still have spots where it’s not sticking, the saga continues...View attachment 2546676
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I had very good luck using the black “super glue” vs using black contact cement when I installed mine. It wasn’t perfect, because I learned along the way, but looks pretty darn good and holding tight.

 

[Trigger6]

Got around to rebuilding the doors with replated hardware and new lock and crank mechanisms. Everything was easy breezy and the pre-cut vapor barrier from @GA Architect was perfect! I continue to struggle with the weatherstrip and I would not wish installing new weatherstrip on my worst enemy . Followed instructions but still have spots where it’s not sticking, the saga continues...View attachment 2546676
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By the way... the hardware and door panels look great.
(When I had mine apart, I also pulled the glass and had it tinted)

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

I had very good luck using the black “super glue” vs using black contact cement when I installed mine. It wasn’t perfect, because I learned along the way, but looks pretty darn good and holding tight.

Did you use the 3M 08011?

 

[Trigger6]

Did you use the 3M 08011?

No. That is contact cement.

I used IC-2000 (with the accelerator for instant set). It’s like super glue for rubber.

 

[Skreddy]

No. That is contact cement.

I used IC-2000 (with the accelerator for instant set). It’s like super glue for rubber.

I’m using the 3M 08011 for mine and I’ve been having no problems. I have also just adhered 1 side and let that set up, then do the rest of the stripping a couple hours later with a chip clip in the fresh corners. Seems to help it not want to pull out of shape.
In case that doesn’t make sense to people not in my head.... On rear lift hatch, I adhered the bottom edge only and let it sit 2 hours. Then I did the sides and top edge all at once and used a chip clip or spring clamp in each of the top corners. Waited two hours and it was good to go.

 

[Dizzy]

Has anyone tried sanding the weatherstripping? If you put a patch on a bicycle tire, you must sand to remove the mold-release left on the surface where the adhesive goes, and you employ rubbing alcohol to deal with impurities (i.e. tire sealant).

 

[Skreddy]

Has anyone tried sanding the weatherstripping? If you put a patch on a bicycle tire, you must sand to remove the mold-release left on the surface where the adhesive goes, and you employ rubbing alcohol to deal with impurities (i.e. tire sealant).

I used goof off to clean the release agent first. That’s what City Racer’s instructions recommended.

 

[Skreddy]

This week, I put the tub back on the rolling chassis. First time the tub has been bolted to the frame since spring of 1990.

 

[Krenie]

Hey all - i installed the energy suspension body mounts seen below. Quick question - do you ever give a squirt of grease between the mount and the body/frame to help prevent squeaks when driving, or are the mounts quiet without it? Just want to get it right before I start bolting more things onto the body.

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[Krenie]

Hey all - i installed the energy suspension body mounts seen below. Quick question - do you ever give a squirt of grease between the mount and the body/frame to help prevent squeaks when driving, or are the mounts quiet without it? Just want to get it right before I start bolting more things onto the body.

Energy Suspension 8.4104G Energy Suspension Body Mount Bushings | Summit Racing

Find Energy Suspension 8.4104G Energy Suspension Body Mount Bushings and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! Aluminum body mounts are too harsh for street use and tend to break, causing damage to other parts; while factory rubber mounts are so soft that they crack, distort...

www.summitracing.com

Did some google research - seems that silicone grease is a good thing to use.

 

[tls3601]

Got around to rebuilding the doors with replated hardware and new lock and crank mechanisms. Everything was easy breezy and the pre-cut vapor barrier from @GA Architect was perfect! I continue to struggle with the weatherstrip and I would not wish installing new weatherstrip on my worst enemy . Followed instructions but still have spots where it’s not sticking, the saga continues...View attachment 2546676
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Really nice work sir, high time for me to redo my weather strips for the glass to stop the glass rattle. I also used Rick’s @GA Architect vapor strips, they work great! But need to order a few more sets so I can go back in to fix the rattle. I assume that is what causes the rattle when windows down, worn weather strips inside the door mechanism?

 

[tls3601]

Hey all - i installed the energy suspension body mounts seen below. Quick question - do you ever give a squirt of grease between the mount and the body/frame to help prevent squeaks when driving, or are the mounts quiet without it? Just want to get it right before I start bolting more things onto the body.

Energy Suspension 8.4104G Energy Suspension Body Mount Bushings | Summit Racing

Find Energy Suspension 8.4104G Energy Suspension Body Mount Bushings and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! Aluminum body mounts are too harsh for street use and tend to break, causing damage to other parts; while factory rubber mounts are so soft that they crack, distort...

www.summitracing.com

No squeak whatsoever on mine after the new Energy Suspension body mounts, much quieter and controlled, and that says a lot for an FJ40!!!! I used no grease.

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

Really nice work sir, high time for me to redo my weather strips for the glass to stop the glass rattle. I also used Rick’s @GA Architect vapor strips, they work great! But need to order a few more sets so I can go back in to fix the rattle. I assume that is what causes the rattle when windows down, worn weather strips inside the door mechanism?

Yes, if the felts in the lower part of the door are worn out that would cause a rattle. I bought my felt from CityRacer. There are 2 lower pieces one is very easy to install and the other is a nightmare. Very tight space. Plan on having some cuts on your hands...

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

Has anyone tried sanding the weatherstripping? If you put a patch on a bicycle tire, you must sand to remove the mold-release left on the surface where the adhesive goes, and you employ rubbing alcohol to deal with impurities (i.e. tire sealant).

This is a great suggestion and one I wish I would have tried. I ordered some of the glue mentioned by @Trigger6 to fix the spots that aren't adhering as well as I'd like. Will update as soon as it arrives.

 

[Krenie]

Mounted my brake booster and made a bracket for my proportion valve.

 

[BenjaminCA]

Made some brake lines for my homie, and installed one heater line... slow and steady.

 

[81fj40]

Picked up a 15" 1989 celica steering wheel to try out. The bus wheel with PS was a bit much. We'll see, I may go back to it, since it says Landcruiser on the front.

 

[Trigger6]

This is a great suggestion and one I wish I would have tried. I ordered some of the glue mentioned by @Trigger6 to fix the spots that aren't adhering as well as I'd like. Will update as soon as it arrives.

Order the activator as well. The glue by itself takes 5-10min to set. But if you put a small bead of glue on the door, press the weatherstrip in place then give it a quick spray of activator, it sets in about 10sec.

After I had the weatherstrip in place, I went back and ran another small bead of glue along the edge of the weatherstrip (and gave it a quick spray of activator) to make sure it would not pull loose. The activator does not harm the paint or weatherstrip and evaporates after a few minutes.

 

[firemanj92]

Today we used 64 Impala (part# OER 3786368) speedo-cable grommet for our speedo cable. I've purchased several speedo cable grommets from several vendors only to find out the grommets are several mm larger than hole, not one fits, it's a 45mm+/- hole not a 52mm+/- hole. It was the only grommet not replaced since we bought it. I even bought solid body grommets to cut/drill but misplaced those. Btw it's a 6/70 build date but has qualities of a post 7/70