What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (52 Viewers)

[roma042987]

I’d be interested in one. Have been looking for options for a top like that.

I'll take my 40 back over there and have a few tops made up next time I'm in town. I've had several people inquire so I'll likely just make a thread gauging how many and what material/color.

 

[thatcabledude]

Had this safari top made up

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That looks about perfect if you ask me. What type of place made that for you?

In Huntsville?

 

[Roastchestnuts]

I got a new old camera I have been trying out. Its an almost 20 year old canon eos 1ds Mk II. I am using a Nikkor 50mm f1.2 ai lens from the 1970a adapted to the canon ef mount. I am loving this camera cant beat a 250$ full frame camera. Anyways got some nice shots of the fj40 today!

 

[suzuguru]

Got new side mirrors for my 40 today. Fast shipping from Cruiser Outfitters.

 

[roma042987]

That looks about perfect if you ask me. What type of place made that for you?

In Huntsville?

Upholstery shop I use in Arizona

 

[Aloha Jen]

You looking Jen?

I am looking for one. PM me some details if you have any leads or links. Thanks!

 

[Living in the Past]

You looking Jen?

Would be interested myself.

 

[Engineer8000]

Installed these custom tool bag straps made by @pb4ugo. Very nice work.

 

[Godwin]

After a long delay finally made progress on setting up the '73 with FJ60 knuckles. Both sides measured for shims and the next step will be to throw on the knuckles. Using the Toyota SST to measure for the shims at first is confusing but after working through the process a few times is not that difficult.

 

[Ackcruisers]

After a long delay finally made progress on setting up the '73 with FJ60 knuckles. Both sides measured for shims and the next step will be to throw on the knuckles. Using the Toyota SST to measure for the shims at first is confusing but after working through the process a few times is not that difficult.

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The peace of mind knowing you aligned it mathematically is priceless. As we know, this greasy job is not something you want to do twice.

 

[Godwin]

The peace of mind knowing you aligned it mathematically is priceless. As we know, this greasy job is not something you want to do twice.

I've lost count of the number of knuckle jobs I've done over the years. Cleaning is the worst part.

 

[Skreddy]

I've lost count of the number of knuckle jobs I've done over the years. Cleaning is the worst part.

I just finished a knuckle job today on my 60. I agree, cleaning is the worst part but I kind of enjoy doing the knuckles.

 

[MtnAddict]

New stabilizer and Redline MT-90 for the tranny.

 

[Bill B]

WHYD to your Cruiser this week?

Gave it a long overdue bath

 

[fyton2v]

Painted some things.

When I had may 40 painted Toyota 031 White, the guy decided to paint the running boards black and the bezel a bright, metallic platinum-like color. The running boards didn't look too bad in black, but the bezel was hard to look at. Fast forward to now. I'm prepping to add a retrosound stereo and some speakers. I got the aluminum SOR speaker panels and figured I'd take a shot at redoing the other parts since I'm painting anyway. I hate painting.

The original factory bezel on my truck was definitely not white (in case anyone is thinking they're all cygnus white) but not as grey as mine came out. OEM was a kinda grey tinted tan. I mixed some 031 with a black I had on hand. 031 has a lot of tan in it. You don't realize how not white Toyota 031 is until it's next to white car. I was hoping the 031 would lean things more towards a grayish tan. It did a tiny bit, but it's mostly a neat grey color that would otherwise look pretty good if I weren't aiming more towards tan.

 

[dazerb]

Thanks! 33x10.5x15

That is the exact size i am lining up and love the laces out

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Dobinsons front springs/bushings are in. Rears have been BO and will hopefully be in transit soon. Coming in around s 1-1.25” over previous shackle lift. @Polecat thanks for your help.

 

[RevISK]

Update:
Completed installation of new body mounts. I need to get some longer bolts for the running board mounts. I purchased 1" bolts and they worked. The bolts in the kit are not long enough, they are only 3/4". It took about 6 hours by the time I finished.

The original mounts were rock hard. The replacement should make a difference however I'm sure Louie will still ride like a tractor.

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I had issues removing the rear sill mounts. The bolts were rusted and needed to be cut in order to remove the mounts. The oscillating saw worked great.

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I had all the old mounts loosened and did one side at a time. I used a floor jack and a piece of 2x4 along the length of the tub to lift it off the existing body mounts. Sorry no picture. Make sure you disconnect the fenders from the tub before you do the lift. The kit bolts are short for some locations so the tub needs to be lowered back down after the new mounts are installed in order for them to engage in the nut plates. I used anti-seize when I installed the body mount bolts.

Overall very pleased with the kit however there are a couple things that don't work with the kit or were installation challenges.

1. The push pins are too small. Try and keep the original metal clips if you can.
2. The bolts for the running board mounts are too short. 1" bolts work.
3. It would be helpful if you have a second person for the mounts that bolt through the interior. I had to get creative to hold the bolt fastener in place.
4. Wish the fasteners were metric.

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Now time to put the feet up and relax.

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Have you experienced the ride yet?
Curious about the improvement or lack thereof.

Thanks,
Ian

 

[suzuguru]

Dobinsons front springs/bushings are in. Rears have been BO and will hopefully be in transit soon. Coming in around s 1-1.25” over previous shackle lift. @Polecat thanks for your help.

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Must be nice to have a cruiser neighbor right across the street. Talk about some motivation!

 

[bikersmurf]

I got a new old camera I have been trying out. Its an almost 20 year old canon eos 1ds Mk II. I am using a Nikkor 50mm f1.2 ai lens from the 1970a adapted to the canon ef mount. I am loving this camera cant beat a 250$ full frame camera. Anyways got some nice shots of the fj40 today!

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I was inclined to say, “I see you’re another film junky”… but I then realized your 20 year old camera is digital. I recently picked up a Full frame Nikon 36 megapixel body for about $370 USD. Not the same as film but, as they say in Thailand, “Same same”.

Incredible photos nonetheless. Keep up the good work.