What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

[RevISK]

Built my new bumper, mounted it and installed the mighty 8274. I had an old bumper with an original Warn winch plate. The bumper was busted up, but the plate was still good. I had a local shop bend up a piece of 1/4" steel for the bumper. Next up is wiring the winch.

Has anyone installed the gigglepin contactor in the engine bay? I would love to see some pictures as I am trying to find space in mine.
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The W is a nice touch, that you?

 

[FJmaine]

The W is a nice touch, that you?

I wish I could take credit, but that is an original Warn winch plate from an old bumper. I couldn't use the bumper it was mounted on, so I cut it off and made a new one.

 

[FJmaine]

Has anyone used either of these winch ropes? Thoughts?

 

[clrussell]

Has anyone used either of these winch ropes? Thoughts?
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I have the lower black one on my 4 runner. It seemed quality. I haven’t tested it tho

 

[RevISK]

I wish I could take credit, but that is an original Warn winch plate from an old bumper. I couldn't use the bumper it was mounted on, so I cut it off and made a new one.
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The plate did have a fresh cut look to it. Still cool.

 

[Polecat]

Built my new bumper, mounted it and installed the mighty 8274. I had an old bumper with an original Warn winch plate. The bumper was busted up, but the plate was still good. I had a local shop bend up a piece of 1/4" steel for the bumper. Next up is wiring the winch.

Has anyone installed the gigglepin contactor in the engine bay? I would love to see some pictures as I am trying to find space in mine.

I think he's still using solenoids, but @Flatlanderfj40 moved the entire control pack into his engine bay. Pretty sweet set up. I bet he'll post some pictures if you ask nice.

 

[FJmaine]

I think he's still using solenoids, but @Flatlanderfj40 moved the entire control pack into his engine bay. Pretty sweet set up. I bet he'll post some pictures if you ask nice.

Hey @Flatlanderfj40, would you mind sharing any pics of your engine bay with the solenoid/ contactor setup? Much appreciated!

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Hey @Flatlanderfj40, would you mind sharing any pics of your engine bay with the solenoid/ contactor setup? Much appreciated!

Ford starter solenoids on a bracket we built and attached to the batter tray. Im traveling and this is the best pic I’ve got. PM me if you would like more and I’d be happy to take them for you.

 

[Vossie]

Built my new bumper, mounted it and installed the mighty 8274. I had an old bumper with an original Warn winch plate. The bumper was busted up, but the plate was still good. I had a local shop bend up a piece of 1/4" steel for the bumper. Next up is wiring the winch.

Has anyone installed the gigglepin contactor in the engine bay? I would love to see some pictures as I am trying to find space in mine.
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Nice. Love a shorter front bumper

 

[FJmaine]

Nice. Love a shorter front bumper

Thanks! I'm really happy with the way it came out. Its 42" long if you are curious.

 

[FJmaine]

E-brake. Check the seal, you're probably going to see something that looks like this. Output shaft seal gone bad. Double seal kit and a little FIPG on the splines. There’s a couple different vendors who can hook you up. Several threads on the culprit and the institutional remedies.

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Where did you get your double seal kit? Its on my (long) list of things to do this season

 

[firemanj92]

Where did you get your double seal kit? Its on my (long) list of things to do this season

try Georg (@orangefj45) of Valley Hybrids or Mark (@65swb45) of Marks Offroad

 

[desmocruiser]

Have some good maintenance parts on the bench, full cage ready for welding this weekend, an OP front bumper to add, and a rear axle service with an ARB seal kit ready to update, if I don’t make a complete change to a 60 axle!

But till then!!!!

 

[Last Flight Out]

Have some good maintenance parts on the bench, full cage ready for welding this weekend, an OP front bumper to add, and a rear axle service with an ARB seal kit ready to update, if I don’t make a complete change to a 60 axle!

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MONSTER AMBER YELLOWS RIGHT THERE......I am doing similar soon, inspired by FJ Company with my '81.

 

[Chuckha62]

Got around to replacing my steering wheel cover this morning, here’s to hoping for another 15 years

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I did this a few weeks ago. I went just a touch undersize for a tighter fit. I'm super happy with the results.

 

[desmocruiser]

MONSTER AMBER YELLOWS RIGHT THERE......I am doing similar soon, inspired by FJ Company with my '81.

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Awesome!

These are 70 series lights, I have a similar set on my 60 I got from @cruisercult and a set of factory amber fogs on my other 40!

I like the old school look on old school trucks and with low power, I can operate almost as DRL’s. I am sure people make fun of that due to the tuner crowd similarities, but I just don’t care!

I think the Baja Design LP series has a model with a low power mode for that purpose, huge fan of their products!!!

 

[120mm]

Did some recycling

 

[orangefj45]

try Georg (@orangefj45) of Valley Hybrids or Mark (@65swb45) of Marks Offroad

Yes we have the dual-seal rear extension housings in stock.

Happy to help.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids @ Cruiser Brothers
Shop 209-475-8808
Sales@valleyhybrids.com

 

[Trigger6]

try Georg (@orangefj45) of Valley Hybrids or Mark (@65swb45) of Marks Offroad

I had been fighting this leak for several years replacing the seal several times in the process. Installed the double seal and leak free for 6+ months and counting…

(Fwiw… bought it from Georg)

 

[Trigger6]

Finally broke down and bought a new distributor from CityRacer. Moved the Pertronix over from the old distributor (perfect fit). Took me about an hour, but a trained mechanic could probably do it in 30min. The beast fired right up and I set the timing at 10deg to try for now. Seems to definitely have much more acceleration/pep. Didn’t really notice anything different at 50+ mph. There did seem to be a lot more play in the shaft on the old dizzy vs the new dizzy

something else to check off the to-do list before the trip to SAS later this summer.