What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

[RevISK]

Received these TMR Toe-In Adjustment Plates and put them to use. From the FSM:
3.5mm (A - B = 3.5mm (0.12-0.20")
A = the rearward side of the front tire.
B= the front facing side of the front tire
Adjusted the toe with the tie rod and using 2 tape measures: The front tape measure should be 1/8” to 1/4" shorter than the rear tape measure.
Previously, I had used the thumb tack method and set the toe-in at approximately 1/8". For grins, I set the toe-in to about 1/4" and will see if I can detect any difference.
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Going all big league on us I see…

 

[Green Bean]

Going all big league on us I see…

Nope, just trying to keep up with you folks. Copied from Bryan (@OlYellr ) But the really deep dive happened when I followed his lead into the world of borscopes. So far, I think that I have mastered how to plug it in to charge the battery. It might be a bit before I can figure out how to synch it and shove it down a spark plug hole.

 

[CruiserTrash]

Received these TMR Toe-In Adjustment Plates and put them to use. From the FSM:
3.5mm (A - B = 3.5mm (0.12-0.20")
A = the rearward side of the front tire.
B= the front facing side of the front tire
Adjusted the toe with the tie rod and using 2 tape measures: The front tape measure should be 1/8” to 1/4" shorter than the rear tape measure.
Previously, I had used the thumb tack method and set the toe-in at approximately 1/8". For grins, I set the toe-in to about 1/4" and will see if I can detect any difference.
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On my shackle reversed 60, I ran 1/8" for a while, then adjusted to about 1/4" toe in. It helped considerably. Different application for sure, but just an example that another 1/8" can make a difference.

 

[OlYellr]

Nope, just trying to keep up with you folks. Copied from Bryan (@OlYellr ) But the really deep dive happened when I followed his lead into the world of borscopes. So far, I think that I have mastered how to plug it in to charge the battery. It might be a bit before I can figure out how to synch it and shove it down a spark plug hole.

You got this. You even upgraded to powder coated TMR I see.

I think I hooked the scope in the house first (needed wifi) to hook to phone to record/take pictures - then it would connect if out of WIFI coverage.

 

[tpscruisers]

Received these TMR Toe-In Adjustment Plates and put them to use. From the FSM:
3.5mm (A - B = 3.5mm (0.12-0.20")
A = the rearward side of the front tire.
B= the front facing side of the front tire
Adjusted the toe with the tie rod and using 2 tape measures: The front tape measure should be 1/8” to 1/4" shorter than the rear tape measure.
Previously, I had used the thumb tack method and set the toe-in at approximately 1/8". For grins, I set the toe-in to about 1/4" and will see if I can detect any difference.
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I feel like I need to order this to finish up my front end and linkage swap properly

 

[RevISK]

I feel like I need to order this to finish up my front end and linkage swap properly

I made a set out 2” aluminum angle I had laying around.

 

[MatthewMcD]

Received these TMR Toe-In Adjustment Plates and put them to use. From the FSM:
3.5mm (A - B = 3.5mm (0.12-0.20")
A = the rearward side of the front tire.
B= the front facing side of the front tire
Adjusted the toe with the tie rod and using 2 tape measures: The front tape measure should be 1/8” to 1/4" shorter than the rear tape measure.
Previously, I had used the thumb tack method and set the toe-in at approximately 1/8". For grins, I set the toe-in to about 1/4" and will see if I can detect any difference.
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I used the TMR tool, love how easy it is.

 

[DylanH239]

Rehung the doors after installing the new OEM weatherstripping and added some edge guards. I’ve included a couple pictures of how the seal looks when I shut the door vs slam it shut. I noticed the doors are harder to close but will latch fully when I slam the door and sort of “spring open” when I pull the handle. Is this normal until the weatherstripping breaks in or should I readjust the door/striker? Didn’t have my lift table unfortunately but stacked some tires for the perfect height would’ve been easier with 2 people.

Door closed with normal force and weatherstripping is exposed

Door slammed shut and fully latched

 

[fjc-man]

Your fit looks great. If it really bothers you, lube and fiddle with the striker.

 

[clrussell]

Rehung the doors after installing the new OEM weatherstripping. I’ve included a couple pictures of how the seal looks when I shut the door vs slam it shut. I noticed the doors are harder to close but will latch fully when I slam the door and sort of “spring open” when I pull the handle. Is this normal until the weatherstripping breaks in or should I readjust the door/striker? Didn’t have my lift table unfortunately but stacked some tires for the perfect height would’ve been easier with 2 people.View attachment 3708338View attachment 3708339View attachment 3708343Door closed with normal force and weatherstripping is exposedView attachment 3708344Door slammed shut and fully latched

I need to do this. I would adjust strikers/ plates so that you don’t have to super slam the door, but enough they don’t rattle

 

[DylanH239]

Your fit looks great. If it really bothers you, lube and fiddle with the striker.

Thanks for the input! My 1st time doing something like this.

 

[knuckle47]

It really is a pain in the butt working on a two person project alone. My friends are older than I so asking is out of the question. Those weatherstrip seal will compress over a short time as well. Great job now off the list. It’s got to be satisfying. I’m betting your happy with the results

Built an A frame just to change the distributor on the old tractor when two of us could have just lifted it off. Nothing like a 2 hour job taking 6 hours to do!

 

[DylanH239]

It really is a pain in the butt working on a two person project alone. My friends are older than I so asking is out of the question. Those weatherstrip seal will compress over a short time as well. Great job now off the list. It’s got to be satisfying. I’m betting your happy with the results

Built an A frame just to change the distributor on the old tractor when two of us could have just lifted it off. Nothing like a 2 hour job taking 6 hours to do!




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Thanks for the input I honestly wasn’t sure how it would come out but the affirmations from you guys are definitely a good sign that I was doing it correctly. Now onto the ambulance doors.

 

[wchevron]

Rehung the doors after installing the new OEM weatherstripping and added some edge guards. I’ve included a couple pictures of how the seal looks when I shut the door vs slam it shut. I noticed the doors are harder to close but will latch fully when I slam the door and sort of “spring open” when I pull the handle. Is this normal until the weatherstripping breaks in or should I readjust the door/striker? Didn’t have my lift table unfortunately but stacked some tires for the perfect height would’ve been easier with 2 people.View attachment 3708343Door closed with normal force and weatherstripping is exposedDoor slammed shut and fully latched

When your door is closed with normal force, is the weatherstripping on the top corner making contact with the body? My driver door closes pretty much like this one all the time. Tired to adjust the striker and can't get any more movement out of it. Door is pretty sealed most of the way around except about 4" along the top corner.

 

[germaneighter]

Trial-fit fenders, aprons, and hood.

 

[fjc-man]

Trial-fit fenders, aprons, and hood.

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You need the bib in on that fitting.

 

[DylanH239]

When your door is closed with normal force, is the weatherstripping on the top corner making contact with the body? My driver door closes pretty much like this one all the time. Tired to adjust the striker and can't get any more movement out of it. Door is pretty sealed most of the way around except about 4" along the top corner.

Yes it is making contact in the top corner when not forced shut. There is another piece of weatherstripping that is supposed to go into that corner. Not sure if that would help you or not. I’ve yet to install it still waiting for it to show up.

 

[wchevron]

Thanks, that might be what I need

 

[wchevron]

I added air in my tires. Never looked low so didn't give it a thought. Checked them the other day, dial gauge was reading 15 psi. Thought it couldn't be true, my Jeep tires look noticably flatter at 15psi. Figured the gauge had to be wrong so chucked it. Bought a digital gauge, checked the tires this morning, 15psi. Couldn't believe it. They looked like my Jeep tires at 35 psi. Filled to 32 psi, ride is so much better. Guess I shouldn't have thrown on the old gauge the day before trash pickup.

 

[Polecat]

I added air in my tires. Never looked low so didn't give it a thought. Checked them the other day, dial gauge was reading 15 psi. Thought it couldn't be true, my Jeep tires look noticably flatter at 15psi. Figured the gauge had to be wrong so chucked it. Bought a digital gauge, checked the tires this morning, 15psi. Couldn't believe it. They looked like my Jeep tires at 35 psi. Filled to 32 psi, ride is so much better. Guess I shouldn't have thrown on the old gauge the day before trash pickup.

Not terribly surprising. A lot of factors in play with how “squished” a tire looks, not just actual PSI. Good reminder to frequently check, especially with the upcoming season/weather change many of us will go through soon.