yeti's Rojo BJ73
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Advice taken , I think it was my second battery that was crap. I went out to the truck this morning after replacing one battery yesterday and it wont start. Dam the wife had planned a family photo shoot and wanted the Land Cruiser it in !..
Anyway pulled the second battery and there was a ton of mud underneath the battery in the tray. Yea, Rojo has seen some mud ! I went a head and cleaned it and sprayed WD on all nuts and made sure all drain holes were clear of mud.
Now I have two matching batteries and should be good to go.. They fit in the truck much better then the old ones. I went group 24 F which has more cold crank then a standard 24.
I do have some question what is this thing attached to the second battery. ? The thing with the RED on it.
Anyway pulled the second battery and there was a ton of mud underneath the battery in the tray. Yea, Rojo has seen some mud ! I went a head and cleaned it and sprayed WD on all nuts and made sure all drain holes were clear of mud.
Now I have two matching batteries and should be good to go.. They fit in the truck much better then the old ones. I went group 24 F which has more cold crank then a standard 24.
I do have some question what is this thing attached to the second battery. ? The thing with the RED on it.
That looks like an electrical disconnect. Does it turn 90 deg? If so, it most likely disconnects the batteries from the vehicle electrical system. All my military trucks had one. The benefits is that it saves your batteries from any drain while not in use, and it makes for a nifty theft deterrent.
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^^ Cool thanks , I am learning a little more each day.
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Finally , got out on the interstate and got this bad boy up to 70 mph in 5th gear. I was happy until I realized my steering didn't seem to think kindly of that speed. I came back down to 65 - 67 mph and things felt a little better. I know I need a front axle service and now wonder while I am at it should I replace the tie rod ends..... Rojo felt so much better going 70 mph , then my old BJ40 ever felt going 55 mph. I couldn't stop smiling.
Your steering should be very stable at 70, so yes get it checked out and repaired. I get my BJ70 on the interstates fairly regularly without issue at 70 or more, so your BJ74 should be good for it too.
Had mine up to 80 briefly when passing and biggest issue (had small tires on then) was engine was pushing its limits. I pull to the right and need an alignment but steering felt good.
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rear seat belt
Rear seat belts... well I finally bought a after market lap belt to hold me over until I find what I am looking for. I went with a cheap-o and it seems to do the job. It also can hold the shoulder belt but I know may not be safe to use a female plug with an end not made for it.
The rear seat fold and tumble works well and can be folded and flipped from the rear. It would be even better to have it split 50/50. I wonder if I could mount my 100s third row seats in there
Here is a close up of the mounting hardware on the bench seat.
seems safe enough for street driving...
Rear seat belts... well I finally bought a after market lap belt to hold me over until I find what I am looking for. I went with a cheap-o and it seems to do the job. It also can hold the shoulder belt but I know may not be safe to use a female plug with an end not made for it.
The rear seat fold and tumble works well and can be folded and flipped from the rear. It would be even better to have it split 50/50. I wonder if I could mount my 100s third row seats in there
Here is a close up of the mounting hardware on the bench seat.
seems safe enough for street driving...
The split rear seat would be great versus the current configuration of all or nothing.
I keep my rear seated folded up at all times because I need the cargo space more than I need the seating capacity.
I keep my rear seated folded up at all times because I need the cargo space more than I need the seating capacity.
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today,
I also built a shed last week so I have more places to put land cruiser parts ! I am thinking another set of tires, maybe 80s wheels with KM2s.
I also built a shed last week so I have more places to put land cruiser parts ! I am thinking another set of tires, maybe 80s wheels with KM2s.
Good lookin shed - can't wait to check out your rig. Pleased to see numerous 70 series in metro Atlanta area. Looking forward to adding one of my own to the mix.
Good lookin shed - can't wait to check out your rig. Pleased to see numerous 70 series in metro Atlanta area. Looking forward to adding one of my own to the mix.
....."Looking forward to adding one of my own to the mix" .....
There are three 70 Series in S.W. Georgia. How many are in the Atlanta area?
There are three 70 Series in S.W. Georgia. How many are in the Atlanta area?
Good question. There are the obvious trucks owned by mud posters and TLCA members, but I have encountered a couple 70 owners that have no association or exposure in the TLCA or mud community. It would be interesting to know and connect with all the local 70 series trucks.
I can account for the 3 down here but that's about it.
It would be nice to compile a State registry.
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I am a 100 series owner today and am slowly pursuing a 70 currently. I know there are a handful around Atlanta (including suburbs). I hope to join the 70 community soon.
A state registry would be cool.
A state registry would be cool.
We could have our first annual "70 Series Owners Association" meeting at a Cracker Barrel on I-75.
If we meet near Warner Robbins, we could get Onur to be the guest speaker.
We could have our first annual "70 Series Owners Association" meeting at a Cracker Barrel on I-75.
If we meet near Warner Robbins, we could get Onur to be the guest speaker.
If it were in the Warner Robbins area, Sam and Beno might be able to attend as eager Toyota OME parts suppliers for our 70 series needs. Plus, they might actually be able to furnish some Toyota swag too. (Sam has gotten a lot of support for GSMTR the last few years via the dealership and the interest may extend beyond a large event)
yeti, sorry my comments hi-jacked your sweet build thread !
