What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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I rebuilt my washer pump. It works now!
Started doing body work on my tub. I figured I'd start small since I've never attempted sheet metal work. 6 of the bolts which hold the hard top down snapped off in the body rail. They were small enough that if I tried to drill them out I'd just end up stripping them out. I tried welding them up but still no luck so I took the long way around.
Sold it
liked the rear disc conversion on the green 68 so much, that I converted on my own tan 82
Hated the look of the brand-new aftermarket hood side cushions that I installed last month (because one of my old ones was cracked). Here's the LH-side to show how far out-of-spec they are:
And here's the genuine Toyota replacement (at more than twice the price but still well worth it, especially in comparison):
And in keeping with my act of smashing the rubbish sealed beams I recently bought , my brand-new aftermarket trash side-cushions have just been given the scissor treatment (because I hammer wouldn't quite create the same level of destruction)!
Incorrectly proportioned aftermarket side-rubbers like these are apparently a worldwide problem at the moment with many different vendors selling them. So I advise extreme caution if you plan on going in the aftermarket direction no matter where you live.
You're safe if you choose OEM though ... You'll need two of course and the part number is 53349-90300 and Toyota call it:
BUMPER, FENDER TO HOOD
And here's the genuine Toyota replacement (at more than twice the price but still well worth it, especially in comparison):
And in keeping with my act of smashing the rubbish sealed beams I recently bought , my brand-new aftermarket trash side-cushions have just been given the scissor treatment (because I hammer wouldn't quite create the same level of destruction)!
Incorrectly proportioned aftermarket side-rubbers like these are apparently a worldwide problem at the moment with many different vendors selling them. So I advise extreme caution if you plan on going in the aftermarket direction no matter where you live.
You're safe if you choose OEM though ... You'll need two of course and the part number is 53349-90300 and Toyota call it:
BUMPER, FENDER TO HOOD
You just need a bigger hammer - I'm going to give my mirrors that treatment one day soon .
Sarge
Sarge
I like that! 6.2 or 6.5? This pic shows that although it is tight there is room for two batteries, and still have a hydroboost. By the way, what did that hydroboost come out of? Do you have more pics, from multiple different angles, of how things fit in there? How about what you did to fit everything in there? Maybe a link to a build thread?
Don
Oh it doesn't, but some beers later, it was persuaded in there. The Metaltech fenders gave some additional clearances for the turbo although a newer center mounted turbo would be beneficial. I haven't brought myself to do a writeup, but the suspension is all FJ80 including the factory radius arms(flipped ontop the axle housing). I'm nearly done assembling after paint, but I'll get some photos of the 6.5. Most people hate on the 6.5, buts in an incredible motor that has a bad rep.
Hydroboost is out of a 93 Chevy 2500- same truck the engine is out of.
. The Metaltech fenders gave some additional clearances for the turbo although a newer center mounted turbo would be beneficial. I haven't brought myself to do a writeup, but the suspension is all FJ80 including the factory radius arms(flipped ontop the axle housing). I'm nearly done assembling after paint, but I'll get some photos of the 6.5. Most people hate on the 6.5, buts in an incredible motor that has a bad rep. Hydroboost is out of a 93 Chevy 2500- same truck the engine is out of.
This was the initial fitment phase......like I said, doesn't really fit. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be more than happy to answer. I'm still waiting on a the 6.2/6.5 haters to chime in here any moment 
Took mine to Home Depot thinking surely, I will have the coolest vehicle there. I was when I went in. When I came out... THIS guy. 1964 Fj45
and a dog to boot! SMH
and a dog to boot! SMH
Very cool! Is that a SoCal homedepot?
Chick's always dig a convertible though....
