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What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (63 Viewers)
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It's been patiently waiting its turn for its refresh/build. I finished my '86 FJ60 build in 2017 and have been working on the '71 since late last year. It currently has no transmission/transfer case, I sold that combination here on MUD last year. It'll be getting a low-mileage H41 from an Australian '84 HJ47 mated to a split transfer case with drum parking brake from a Belgian '85 BJ45. In the meantime I've been driving my '76 FJ40, including to and from the first Solid Axle Summit in Ouray in 2017 and to and from Chinle, AZ for the FJ40 Cross-Country Expedition briefcase handoff with @Reznugget and @mesa man, also in 2017. I'm hoping on having the '71 ready for SAS #4 next August.
Finally finished building this bumper and spare/cooler carrier. Forgot to include a L plate mount so it's tied on with paracord.
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Then went here:
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and did this:
Sweet bumper! Any chance you can take a photo of the latch? I am planning a bumper build and would like some ideas. Also, any chance you know the make and size of your wheels? They look good. Do they use spacers?
Finally finished building this bumper and spare/cooler carrier. Forgot to include a L plate mount so it's tied on with paracord.
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Then went here:
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and did this:
Really cool!!!
US Wheel 044 17x9 custom back spacing (3.75") from Summit Racing, then gray powder coat locally. No spacers, some rear wheel well rub. US Wheel - Stealth Crawler (Series 044)
Latch was purchased in a kit from EMS Off Road. It is not correct for my application, not putting downward force on the arm. It is Destaco 344. I'm currently hunting for another solution. This is the version I'm eyballing : Pull Action Latch Clamps with Thumb Control Lever – 385 Series
@SMG has a very cool looking one but I don't know what it is.
It’s in!!!
This thing is heavy. It took two of us to set it in place with the truck on the lift. Stout no doubt. I’m sure there are people who bench press this in place, but not I!! I haven’t driven it much yet. Hopefully soon.
Debating on a trip to St George in the beginning of November. Would love to hit sand hollow with someone who knows the area.
This thing is heavy. It took two of us to set it in place with the truck on the lift. Stout no doubt. I’m sure there are people who bench press this in place, but not I!! I haven’t driven it much yet. Hopefully soon.
Debating on a trip to St George in the beginning of November. Would love to hit sand hollow with someone who knows the area.
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Great info - thanks Elfman!
4Cruisers
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Another nice day weather wise so after a hike through the canyons in town I did a compression test on the '76 2F in my '71 FJ40. Dry compression numbers (@7,240 feet elevation) were measured as follows:
#1 110 psi
#2 110 psi
#3 114 psi
#4 109 psi
#5 114 psi
#6 115 psi
This was a day after I adjusted the valves per specifications.
Corrected for altitude by dividing by 0.8047:
#1 137 psi
#2 137 psi
#3 142 psi
#4 135 psi
#5 142 psi
#6 143 psi
All cylinders were within 5.5% of each other, so I think the numbers look good for a 2F with unknown history that hasn't been run in ~18 years. Later this week I'll do a leak-down test, more snow in the forecast tomorrow.
A few winter photos (2011) of the same canyon:
#1 110 psi
#2 110 psi
#3 114 psi
#4 109 psi
#5 114 psi
#6 115 psi
This was a day after I adjusted the valves per specifications.
Corrected for altitude by dividing by 0.8047:
#1 137 psi
#2 137 psi
#3 142 psi
#4 135 psi
#5 142 psi
#6 143 psi
All cylinders were within 5.5% of each other, so I think the numbers look good for a 2F with unknown history that hasn't been run in ~18 years. Later this week I'll do a leak-down test, more snow in the forecast tomorrow.
A few winter photos (2011) of the same canyon:
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First wheeling trip with my buddy Pico in the 40, he did awesome!
Rooster47
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Glad to see I'm not the only one who uses a Bluetooth speaker for tunes in the cruiser 
John, I just came back from hiking the Falls Trail on the East Fork, and Cerro Grande Trail. I was out there recovering a top-shift J30 and transfer case.
-Paul
thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
Brakes are in order...
Drove back and forth over 100 times slamming the brakes. She stops very nicely for a non powered disc brake system.
But.... small leak detected in pass side front hose connection.
Tightened it up, no more leaky...
Need to clean my damn garage.
Drove back and forth over 100 times slamming the brakes. She stops very nicely for a non powered disc brake system.
But.... small leak detected in pass side front hose connection.
Tightened it up, no more leaky...
Need to clean my damn garage.
Brian/99uzj100
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Worked on some drivability issues before the colder weather gets here. I've had Downey smog legal headers for 16 years and my 40 has always been cold blooded.
A side note regarding the @Downey smog headers: What a great product. Mine are still going strong after nearly 17 years. No leaks and the only small areas of surface rust are from me jacking with different hot air hose connections. They were a true "seat of the pants" performance upgrade, and one of my favorite mods.
I installed a fluid heat riser kit and a better fitting hot air riser hose from the header to the air cleaner, THANKS @GA Architect ! I ordered mine from "across the pond" as well.
My thermo wax module on the hot air intake valve in the air cleaner has lost some of it's travel, it only opens or closes the valve 3/4 of the way. I've adjusted it then checked it cold and hot after driving in summer temps and I think it's worn out.
Does anyone know if these thermo wax modules are still available from Toyota? Thanks in advance!
A side note regarding the @Downey smog headers: What a great product. Mine are still going strong after nearly 17 years. No leaks and the only small areas of surface rust are from me jacking with different hot air hose connections. They were a true "seat of the pants" performance upgrade, and one of my favorite mods.
I installed a fluid heat riser kit and a better fitting hot air riser hose from the header to the air cleaner, THANKS @GA Architect ! I ordered mine from "across the pond" as well.
My thermo wax module on the hot air intake valve in the air cleaner has lost some of it's travel, it only opens or closes the valve 3/4 of the way. I've adjusted it then checked it cold and hot after driving in summer temps and I think it's worn out.
Does anyone know if these thermo wax modules are still available from Toyota? Thanks in advance!
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Likewise, when my gauge hits empty I still have 75 mile reserve. I need to disconnect the awful buzzer too!Got my Dakota gauge cluster all setup with a help of a buddy. I screwed up the part where you set the levels for your fuel sender of course
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A new shift knob to replace the cracked wood one... Next to figure out all the knobs on the dash...
Sweet! How was the setup? I’m about to pull the trigger on one myself...Got my Dakota gauge cluster all setup with a help of a buddy. I screwed up the part where you set the levels for your fuel sender of course
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Sold it out for a day...they settled on the pic where it looks most like an industrial-grade refrigerator
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