What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (14 Viewers)

[sleepycruiser]

Painted the jack extensions, handle and jack (still in progress). I used Krylon Farm and Implement Old Equipment Yellow as advised on Mud. The picture makes it look brighter than it is, although the cap of the paint isn’t representative of the color I don’t think. I also took some felt with adhesive (from a Velcro pack I had) and put it on the brackets so they won’t get scratched coming in and out. Worked very well! I’ll do that on the jack bracket as well.

I also swapped out my VR with a reman from Toyota. My voltage went from 16.5v to 15-ish..so feel good about the change. Although the parts numbers were different, the red label was the replacement for the black one and I verified on Toyota parts.

 

[cruiserkev]

Another update. So my cruiser still isn’t going to fit through the opening of the garage. So now I’m going to have to run a 2 1/2in lift. I’ve heard a lot of people using Skyjackers and OME springs. Curious on what you guys run.

Haha, I had the same problem once with the garage opening. Chopped out the header with a chainsaw and installed a new, taller garage door. Very satisfying and I didn't have to modify my cruiser to fit it's sad little storage facility.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Another update. So my cruiser still isn’t going to fit through the opening of the garage. So now I’m going to have to run a 2 1/2in lift. I’ve heard a lot of people using Skyjackers and OME springs. Curious on what you guys run.

Haha, I had the same problem once with the garage opening. Chopped out the header with a chainsaw and installed a new, taller garage door. Very satisfying and I didn't have to modify my cruiser to fit it's sad little storage facility.

Belly laughed… brought back some memories…Thank you!!

Had a buddy (RIP), commo man w/a “40 pound head”, once built an airplane in his attic. I’ll let you fill in the blanks…

 

[bernardbar3]

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Awesome! Looking to reach that kind of speed on the interstate. Is this a 4 or 5 speed trans? What gears are you running 3.7 or 4.11? Thanks

 

[sogafarm]

Filled up all the zerts with grease for all the new tie rod ends and the shackles and the rear drive shaft. Looks like I’m missing the zert for the front drive shaft. I will take off one from the old tie rod end and see if it fits.

 

[cims1970fj40]

Haha, I had the same problem once with the garage opening. Chopped out the header with a chainsaw and installed a new, taller garage door. Very satisfying and I didn't have to modify my cruiser to fit it's sad little storage facility.

Only problem is my wife isn’t aware of all the things I’ve been doing to the cruiser because she can care less about it. So for me it’s a lot less noticeable than replacing the header and having to buy two new garage doors so they match each other. If I said it’s for the Land Cruiser that wouldn’t go very well. Thanks for the advice though. I have thought about it but not an option. Thanks

 

[DylanH239]

Filled up all the zerts with grease for all the new tie rod ends and the shackles and the rear drive shaft. Looks like I’m missing the zert for the front drive shaft. I will take off one from the old tie rod end and see if it fits.

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What tie rod ends and shackles did you use? I want to replace mine sooner rather than later…looking for a couple options.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Only problem is my wife isn’t aware of all the things I’ve been doing to the cruiser.

Welcome…we’ve been waiting for you.

 

[cims1970fj40]

Welcome…we’ve been waiting for you. r

One time she said while in the garage “ You are spending money on this and I don’t know how. I didn’t say s***!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

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“ You are spending money on this and I don’t know how. I didn’t say s***!

You are wise beyond your years grasshopper. You will go far.

 

[sogafarm]

What tie rod ends and shackles did you use? I want to replace mine sooner rather than later…looking for a couple options.

I’ll have to check. Boxes came with the five ends minus the one coming from the steering box. I either ordered from city racer or cruiser corp. Japanese brand that starts with “N”. Shackles came in the Dobinsons kit from @TRAIL TAILOR

 

[sogafarm]

What tie rod ends and shackles did you use? I want to replace mine sooner rather than later…looking for a couple options.

I’ll have to check. Boxes came with the five ends minus the one coming from the steering box. I either ordered from city racer or cruiser corp. Japanese brand that starts with “N

 

[sogafarm]

Cut down on some rattles and was able to drive on pavement with confidence. I even let my wife drive the manual. She did great!

 

[RevISK]

What tie rod ends and shackles did you use? I want to replace mine sooner rather than later…looking for a couple options.

Cruiser TEQ has great TRE kits as well as a host of shackles to pick from.

 

[ASO544]

Replaced my dash bulbs with LEDs

I also replaced the foam and re-covered my jump seats

And added Warrior Products half doors… going to get them painted body color in the next month or so.

 

[Polecat]

Awesome! Looking to reach that kind of speed on the interstate. Is this a 4 or 5 speed trans? What gears are you running 3.7 or 4.11? Thanks

Carbureted 3F, H41 4-speed, 3.7 gears. Takes a long runway, but it can keep up with traffic once it gets going.

Ironic thing is that I took the picture on the way to drop off the truck to start replacing all of that.

6.0 liter LS, H42 and steering box from a 60-series, Dakota Digital, etc.

 

[bernardbar3]

Carbureted 3F, H41 4-speed, 3.7 gears. Takes a long runway, but it can keep up with traffic once it gets going.

Ironic thing is that I took the picture on the way to drop off the truck to start replacing all of that.

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6.0 liter LS, H42 and steering box from a 60-series, Dakota Digital, etc.

That's great! I plan to use the truck occasionally for a run to Atlanta from Augusta. Just don't want to hold up everybody even in the slow lane, lane, lol. I'm really loving the pictures of what your future plans are for your truck. Keep us posted.

 

[sogafarm]

Took the 80 series to Thomasville to do an errand and grab a Guinness and chili dog at the local pool hall. I always stop at Thomasville Toyota to check out the old 40 series. The owner has an amazing collection of pristine cruisers.

 

[sogafarm]

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[Nothinghead]

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That's a nice bandeirante with an earlier Toyota front end/bezel (I could be wrong). I'm pretty sure Toyota Japan didn't do any 4-door 40s but I saw a lot of these in Brazil in the 90's but all with square headlights. I also dig the "FULL" gauge ranging from V to C (vazio=empty and cheio=full)