What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (66 Viewers)

[tarheel40]

My headliner has been slowing coming apart for the last year, separating between the vinyl and the foam backing. I used some headliner adhesive as a bandaid but after a humid road trip to the beach for Labor Day the headliner completely separated from the top so I removed it and ordered a replacement from CCOT.

I followed @greenEFSI recent thread and YouTube video, it was a huge help as this was my first headliner attempt - big thanks!! I removed the fiberglass cap with some help from my dad and used a nylon sanding cup to remove the old foam and glue. The area where I had tried to repair was so gummed up with adhesive I couldn’t get it all off but I got the area level so it should be ok with the new headliner. I used 3M Super Trim Adhesive like CCOT recommended and install was pretty straightforward. My only big mistake was trimming the edges of the headliner before I glued them. I did this hoping to avoid wrinkles and I did for the most part but I trimmed the headliner a bit short in a few spots. I didn’t realize it with the top upside down but once it was back in place there are a few areas right at the edge of the top that aren’t completely covered. Pretty minor but I’m a little OCD like most of us so it bugs me, I patched one area above the passenger side door I can see when I drive and it does look a little better.

Overall I’m really pleased. The headliner laid down very flat and looks great. Time will tell how long it stays in place, hoping I don’t have to repeat this project for many years!

 

[mef0629]

Hooking the fish scale on the wheel stud, pulling tangentially, the 'revolving weight' preload (starting) should be 6.2 - 12.6 lb. Again, for original disk brake spindles.

I'm still running drum brakes.

I have Warn locking mechanisms. I wonder what the torque spec is for the screws that hold the Warn cone-to-hub? Upon disassembly, they broke free with so little resistance. The equivalent 'flange' for drum-brake-spindles is 10-16 ft.-lbs, and for disk-brake-spindles it is 21-25ft.-lbs, how did it almost double for a very similar design?

My rig is completely stock down to those fabulous drum brakes, just don't tailgate and pay attention on the road. Put that phone away!

 

[knuckle47]

@mef0629 there is no better way for you to have said this….except for my 40, you’ll need to steer a little to the left if you hit the brakes hard

Here in NJ…tailgating is one of the rules of the road…seems like some think the closer the better ….and, don’t leave to big of a following distance, someone usually will cut you off and sneak in

 

[mef0629]

@mef0629 there is no better way for you to have said this….except for my 40, you’ll need to steer a little to the left if you hit the brakes hard

Here in NJ…tailgating is one of the rules of the road…seems like some think the closer the better ….and, don’t leave to big of a following distance, someone usually will cut you off and sneak in

You're right if you have to hit the brakes hard it will steer to the left. My rig doesn't even have a radio! I use some Bose earbuds to omit some of the road noise.

 

[MatthewMcD]

My headliner has been slowing coming apart for the last year, separating between the vinyl and the foam backing. I used some headliner adhesive as a bandaid but after a humid road trip to the beach for Labor Day the headliner completely separated from the top so I removed it and ordered a replacement from CCOT.

I followed @greenEFSI recent thread and YouTube video, it was a huge help as this was my first headliner attempt - big thanks!! I removed the fiberglass cap with some help from my dad and used a nylon sanding cup to remove the old foam and glue. The area where I had tried to repair was so gummed up with adhesive I couldn’t get it all off but I got the area level so it should be ok with the new headliner. I used 3M Super Trim Adhesive like CCOT recommended and install was pretty straightforward. My only big mistake was trimming the edges of the headliner before I glued them. I did this hoping to avoid wrinkles and I did for the most part but I trimmed the headliner a bit short in a few spots. I didn’t realize it with the top upside down but once it was back in place there are a few areas right at the edge of the top that aren’t completely covered. Pretty minor but I’m a little OCD like most of us so it bugs me, I patched one area above the passenger side door I can see when I drive and it does look a little better.

Overall I’m really pleased. The headliner laid down very flat and looks great. Time will tell how long it stays in place, hoping I don’t have to repeat this project for many years!

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I basically did half of this yesterday. I finally got around to the interior and yanked out the old nasty headliner. I haven't removed the top yet, so this was an inside job. I don't plan on replacing the headliner until I remove the top and replace the rusted bits. So my stopgap is to just paint the interior white.

 

[greenEFSI]

My headliner has been slowing coming apart for the last year, separating between the vinyl and the foam backing. I used some headliner adhesive as a bandaid but after a humid road trip to the beach for Labor Day the headliner completely separated from the top so I removed it and ordered a replacement from CCOT.

I followed @greenEFSI recent thread and YouTube video, it was a huge help as this was my first headliner attempt - big thanks!! I removed the fiberglass cap with some help from my dad and used a nylon sanding cup to remove the old foam and glue. The area where I had tried to repair was so gummed up with adhesive I couldn’t get it all off but I got the area level so it should be ok with the new headliner. I used 3M Super Trim Adhesive like CCOT recommended and install was pretty straightforward. My only big mistake was trimming the edges of the headliner before I glued them. I did this hoping to avoid wrinkles and I did for the most part but I trimmed the headliner a bit short in a few spots. I didn’t realize it with the top upside down but once it was back in place there are a few areas right at the edge of the top that aren’t completely covered. Pretty minor but I’m a little OCD like most of us so it bugs me, I patched one area above the passenger side door I can see when I drive and it does look a little better.

Overall I’m really pleased. The headliner laid down very flat and looks great. Time will tell how long it stays in place, hoping I don’t have to repeat this project for many years!

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That came out great!

 

[65swb45]

A little longer shakedown run after ball and claw front knuckle rebuild, 4 wheel disc brakes / all new brake lines, and a re-wire. After tightening the ammeter connection and replacing the hose clamp on the heater line, I’m almost there. Without the side panel gasket leaking, the oil pan gasket has started to leak pretty badly. And my steering isn’t as nearly precise as it should be. Slowly but surely…

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Sure do! Give me a shout on Tuesday. Answering machine is off until then.

 

[mef0629]

That came out great!

The headliner looks fantastic!

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

My headliner has been slowing coming apart for the last year, separating between the vinyl and the foam backing. I used some headliner adhesive as a bandaid but after a humid road trip to the beach for Labor Day the headliner completely separated from the top so I removed it and ordered a replacement from CCOT.

I followed @greenEFSI recent thread and YouTube video, it was a huge help as this was my first headliner attempt - big thanks!! I removed the fiberglass cap with some help from my dad and used a nylon sanding cup to remove the old foam and glue. The area where I had tried to repair was so gummed up with adhesive I couldn’t get it all off but I got the area level so it should be ok with the new headliner. I used 3M Super Trim Adhesive like CCOT recommended and install was pretty straightforward. My only big mistake was trimming the edges of the headliner before I glued them. I did this hoping to avoid wrinkles and I did for the most part but I trimmed the headliner a bit short in a few spots. I didn’t realize it with the top upside down but once it was back in place there are a few areas right at the edge of the top that aren’t completely covered. Pretty minor but I’m a little OCD like most of us so it bugs me, I patched one area above the passenger side door I can see when I drive and it does look a little better.

Overall I’m really pleased. The headliner laid down very flat and looks great. Time will tell how long it stays in place, hoping I don’t have to repeat this project for many years!

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Great job done, congrats to you and your Dad!
As it concerns how long will stay in place: got the CCOT Headliner (along with many of their body panels) in 2007: after 17 years of loyal service, came apart last month...

PS. Living in Europe, decided this time for the original Toyota part (221 USD at Japanese ebay, it's on the way).

 

[fireflyr]

Made my FJ40 my daily driver. Well, the guy that rear ended my Tacoma Thursday night made it my daily driver I guess.

My Paki soft top is completely deteriorated so I started stripping the old forest green paint off my hard top. Hopefully the Spring Green underneath is good enough to get a nice patina to run for a bit until I decide on a soft top.

I gotta say, that Tacoma is one tough little truck. The front end of the F150 that hit me at 50 (I was stopped) was completely destroyed, and he booted me into a full size chevy pickup that took pretty good rear end damage. I drove another 200 miles home.

 

[RevISK]

@fireflyr
Glad you’re all good.

That sucks, hopefully you don’t get dinged for hitting the guy in front of you, I’ve seen that happen.

 

[fireflyr]

@fireflyr
Glad you’re all good.

That sucks, hopefully you don’t get dinged for hitting the guy in front of you, I’ve seen that happen.

He already took full responsibility and his insurance is covering everything. Pretty rare these days when someone does that. He seemed like a hard working guy at the end of a long work day. I felt worse for him than I did about my truck. He had a small one man mechanical repair business. His truck was his livelihood.

 

[Biscuit]

Took the 40 on a longer drive than usual to go backpacking for a night. I did have an interesting experience going up Boulder Canyon with some smoke. It seemed like it might be the start of a clutch issue, but letting the truck rest for a few minutes then a couple reverse and forward tests on a pull out and all was well power wise. My guess is some of the oil from a leak somewhere finally heated up and cooked off. The 40 drove the rest of the way and back home fine.

Got to the Moffat Tunnel parking to find it much more crowded than the last time my 40 was there (22 years ago). Also there was a Cybertruck. For two vehicles that could have had their bodies designed using a straight edge, compass, and french curve, the FJ40 certainly looks better.

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

He already took full responsibility and his insurance is covering everything. Pretty rare these days when someone does that. He seemed like a hard working guy at the end of a long work day. I felt worse for him than I did about my truck. He had a small one man mechanical repair business. His truck was his livelihood.

Thank God, nobody was hurt in the accident!

PS. Love the M100 trailer too.

 

[fireflyr]

Thanks God, you're all good!

PS. Love the M100 trailer too.

Sharp eye! I got lucky about 20 years ago and got it for $500. Works well with the 40 and the tractor.

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Sharp eye! I got lucky about 20 years ago and got it for $500. Works well with the 40 and the tractor.
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Just beautiful!
Thanks for sharing mate!

 

[knuckle47]

Back in the 1980’s and 90’s the Amatuer Radio club I belonged to had a WWII 10kw generator that was the size of a 5x5x8 box weighed over 800 lbs with a 4 cyl motor. We used if for Field Day every year. Today you can get the same thing in a small 3’ box. We had to keep a 2kw load on it with these gigantic incandescent bulbs and it was 50 years old at the time and the old guys I know who are still there told me it’s still going strong. Mil-spec back then was some tough stuff

 

[charliemeyer007]

I mostly ran 10 and 5 kW for our signal rigs. Could do 3 phase 240 and the real plus electric start. Gas hogs 5 kW was like 5 gallons every 4 hrs. I gave $100 for this sweet old corps of engineers 2kW. I gallon of gas every 8 hours @1800 RPM. Splash some gas down the intake, wrap the rope and pull hard - it comes right to life unless its really cold out. Very quiet like someone could shoot at you if they heard it. About 300# to pick up.

 

[tarheel40]

Great job done, congrats to you and your Dad!
As it concerns how long will stay in place: got the CCOT Headliner (along with many of their body panels) in 2007: after 17 years of loyal service, came apart last month...

PS. Living in Europe, decided this time for the original Toyota part (221 USD at Japanese ebay, it's on the way).

Thank you! And thanks for the info, if I get 17 years out of it I’ll be pleased! A previous owner redid it about 10-11 years ago and it looked very similar to the CCOT one I got but not positive it was the same brand - the foam backing looked a bit different but that could have just been the age of the old one.

Once the separation of the foam and vinyl started it progressed pretty quickly with the weight of the headliner causing it to spread fast. I was planning for this to be a spring 2025 project but couldn’t make it that long! I wish I hadn’t sprayed all that headliner adhesive the last few months trying to buy some time as it made quite a mess, several lessons learned with this project!

 

[MatthewMcD]

I disassembled my center arm in preparation for new suspension and steering damper. I found the "dust seal" was toast and there was more sand than grease inside. Does anyone know if the dust seal is available aftermarket?

Also packed up the dog and drove 90 minutes to pick up a used Warn 8274. I just need to rebuild the brake....and wind on the cable...

In less than 2 weeks I have sourced an engine, suspension, and a winch. That is the "end" of my immediate need punch list. Now I need to figure out a mounting plate for the winch.