What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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1969 FJ40
Replaced:
Brake master
Hard and soft lines
Wheel cylinders (8)
Clutch slave and soft line
2 - 3 way fittings (thanks Mark)
Yes it is four wheel drum brakes with the original setup. And before you ask why no front disk brakes and new axle, my first car in 1961 had drum brakes as did every car and truck I drove for the next 24 years. Now that I think about it, so did the tractors.
Stops just fine!
Replaced:
Brake master
Hard and soft lines
Wheel cylinders (8)
Clutch slave and soft line
2 - 3 way fittings (thanks Mark)
Yes it is four wheel drum brakes with the original setup. And before you ask why no front disk brakes and new axle, my first car in 1961 had drum brakes as did every car and truck I drove for the next 24 years. Now that I think about it, so did the tractors.
Stops just fine!
Mine is all drums and stops just fine, too. Just gotta dry them out a little after getting them wet.
Slight carb adjustments for altitude needed near the summit, but still made it.
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Pup’s first ride in the 40
Lofty heights indeed…
After having it for just about 3 years I’m finally going to install the headliner! I’ve drilled and tapped the broken screws from my initial removal 4 years ago. And now I’m letting it smooth out a little.
Been working on swapping everything over to a serpentine drive, finalizing the Saginaw steering and installing a Taurus electric fan.
It'll lay out smoother if you can get it warmer... even put it out in the sun for a bit. Once you have it in place, fold half of it back, spread your glue over half of it, and let it tack up a bit before laying it in place. Lay it in place with minimal pressure in case you need to lift it off and reposition it. Once you're confident in its placement press it harder into the glue.
Patience is a virtue, and the end result will be worth it.
mattressking
10 digits to freedom
Admiring the fresh linkage and rebuild steering box and center arm. Easy livin at 80.
You sporting a “Willard”?.
mattressking
10 digits to freedom
Nope, just an older SKX…had an oyster band that was junk, need to find a better one.
Work horse…!!!
So. This happened today 
Found the tires on Simpletire for 20% off. Kenda Klever rt601 33/9.5/15 on stock steelies.
Was riding on 15 yr old KOs so my first impression is blown away happy. Fresh rubber, aaahhhh.
Everything about the handling is better. Gonna check alignment but feels great. Body roll feels better, not worse. Trying 35# of air.
This feels like going from 27" mtb to 29" mtb tires.
Can't wait to try them on the trails during the Chili Challenge down here in New Mexico.
Found the tires on Simpletire for 20% off. Kenda Klever rt601 33/9.5/15 on stock steelies.
Was riding on 15 yr old KOs so my first impression is blown away happy. Fresh rubber, aaahhhh.
Everything about the handling is better. Gonna check alignment but feels great. Body roll feels better, not worse. Trying 35# of air.
This feels like going from 27" mtb to 29" mtb tires.
Can't wait to try them on the trails during the Chili Challenge down here in New Mexico.
So. This happened today
Found the tires on Simpletire for 20% off. Kenda Klever rt601 33/9.5/15 on stock steelies.
Was riding on 15 yr old KOs so my first impression is blown away happy. Fresh rubber, aaahhhh.
Everything about the handling is better. Gonna check alignment but feels great. Body roll feels better, not worse. Trying 35# of air.
This feels like going from 27" mtb to 29" mtb tires.
Can't wait to try them on the trails during the Chili Challenge down here in New Mexico.
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Thanks for posting that, those are just the tires I have been looking for to replace the super wide ones that are on mine. Nice looking LC BTW!
Sand Hollow outside of St. George UT. All my “trail rigs” need work, so i took the creampuff. Put the tall skinny 35’s on it in lieu of the wide 37’s, and i dont think they are coming back off. So much easier to steer, drive, stop, get into….cant deny the look of the stock steelies either. Cant wait to bring the cralwer out here after some much needed attention and upgrades.
Could have used some more horsepower in the sand, but she made it to top of the world. All stock except spring over, tires, and wilwood front discs..
Could have used some more horsepower in the sand, but she made it to top of the world. All stock except spring over, tires, and wilwood front discs..
Stumbled on the Simpletire deal! Thanks!!
Is your rig lifted? If not, are there any rubbing issues?So. This happened today
Found the tires on Simpletire for 20% off. Kenda Klever rt601 33/9.5/15 on stock steelies.
Was riding on 15 yr old KOs so my first impression is blown away happy. Fresh rubber, aaahhhh.
Everything about the handling is better. Gonna check alignment but feels great. Body roll feels better, not worse. Trying 35# of air.
This feels like going from 27" mtb to 29" mtb tires.
Can't wait to try them on the trails during the Chili Challenge down here in New Mexico.
Yessir. I did the OME 2.5" lift. PO had extended shackles already but springs were flat, bushings toast, shackles bent.
I went with MED springs and it is too stiff. May have to pull a leaf on rear. Or load her up
Old tires were 30/9.5/15
NO RUB WHATSOEVER!
I seem to have full turn radius available w/out rubbing.
It hasn't been tested in flex yet.
Paid $1140 for all 5 tires. And bonus, i can still swing it away and open the rear lift hatch. Thought it might block it.
Pic one was the tired old suspension.(CHatfield Lake SP '21)
Pic two has the OME2.5" on 30" tires. (Trinidad Lake SP with Fisher park in background '22)
Pic there is with the new, narrow 33's (Elephant Butte Lake SP '23)
Picked up a '74 to bring back to life. It's been sitting since 2016. Looking forward to a new project.
FJ60 axles, ARB air lockers front and back, SOA, 350 with Howell TBI, stock 4 speed and t-case, 4:56 gears. Should be fun.
FJ60 axles, ARB air lockers front and back, SOA, 350 with Howell TBI, stock 4 speed and t-case, 4:56 gears. Should be fun.
Those rear double shackles are pretty custom looking. Looks to be a pretty capable rig! Sweet find.