I used to run them on my stock headlamps but the mesh is very visible in the projected light on my JW Speakers so I went without them. @Aloha Jen had the same problem. And, yes they did not fit well with the new light either. I do like them though.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (36 Viewers)
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My rock guards were able to fit with some creativity, but the ridiculous shadowing made them impossible to use with the new LED headlights. It might not bother some, but it made me dizzy driving with them like that!
I used 5 washers on each clip to move them out towards the headlight. Seemed to be just about right, still have plenty of thread left. I hope I don't have that shadowing effect.....
thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
Goodie box from cityracer...
Such a good vendor. Great prices and super fast shipping.
Such a good vendor. Great prices and super fast shipping.
Got my factory air running again...had a leak in a hose. Used a local shop to fabricate a new hose, filled her up with good ole R12 and she is blowing ice cold.
I was thinking of doing mine as well. Did you get your fuse block from SOR?
Yes SOR. @CityRacer has some too, but I needed some other parts so I bundled it at SOR.
bwalker16527
1974 FJ40 SBC V8 350 TH400
New LED headlights from CityRacer and LED marker and turn signals from Superbrightleds.
Michael B
SILVER Star
its still early in the week, but im knocking out several small tasks. Now that the AC is working, I was finally able to install some parts I have been accumulating.
1- 3D printed Center console cup holder and ashtray installed complete with two USB ports
2- Jack and Jack handles restored and finally installed. Found the correct mounting clips from Cruiser Parts.
3- Installed my hood latch and air intake scoop and hose.
4- and finally got the carb cooling fan working. After tracing all the wiring, cleaning all the contacts on each connector and pulling the relays under the dash (royal PITA)...I discovered it was a blown fuse all along (also hidden under the dash in an impossible location to access.
1- 3D printed Center console cup holder and ashtray installed complete with two USB ports
2- Jack and Jack handles restored and finally installed. Found the correct mounting clips from Cruiser Parts.
3- Installed my hood latch and air intake scoop and hose.
4- and finally got the carb cooling fan working. After tracing all the wiring, cleaning all the contacts on each connector and pulling the relays under the dash (royal PITA)...I discovered it was a blown fuse all along (also hidden under the dash in an impossible location to access.
I was working on my 40 one day and a guy drove by and asked if I wanted to buy a 45 like yours. Said it overheated and the head warped but everything else was good. He wanted $2k but I didn't have anywhere to store it at the time.
sterling
SILVER Star
Removing battery mount to fender bracket for refurb,new fuel lines and need to order new battery tray.
Big week for the Cluster truck!
Fired up the new 350 for break-in, and hoping I didn’t break it in the process (first time breaking in a flat-tappet cam).
Installed bucket seat:
Primed and rotated the engine by hand a few times, the fired it up. The engine held about 60PSI as I varried RPM’s between 2-3000.
Temperature stayed at or below 190
I drained the oil from the first 30min break in run today - I found some metal in the filter but it didn’t seem like a TON - I’m hoping this is normal “break-in” fragments. I haven’t tried idling it down yet to see if I wiped out a lobe.
I certainly hope not! It’s nice and clean - I’d hate to have to pull it..
Fired up the new 350 for break-in, and hoping I didn’t break it in the process (first time breaking in a flat-tappet cam).
Installed bucket seat:
Primed and rotated the engine by hand a few times, the fired it up. The engine held about 60PSI as I varried RPM’s between 2-3000.
Temperature stayed at or below 190
I drained the oil from the first 30min break in run today - I found some metal in the filter but it didn’t seem like a TON - I’m hoping this is normal “break-in” fragments. I haven’t tried idling it down yet to see if I wiped out a lobe.
I certainly hope not! It’s nice and clean - I’d hate to have to pull it..
Nice...I just added this to my list. I need to add a few additional fuses, do they make a larger version?
The PO added a few of these taps...which only make it more fiddly.
I think you're ok. If you wiped out a lobe on the cam you'd have tons of grey powder metal all over. A few small bits like that in the filter are just the reason you have a filter and change the oil after the break in.
