FJ45 Landcruiser Restoration | Steering Idler Box Rebuild | Episode 5

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The restoration of my 1974 Toyota FJ45 Landcruiser restomod continues. In this episode I document the disassembly process of the steering idler box and idler arm on my 1974 Toyota FJ45 Landcruiser.
I have never taken one of these units apart before, but it is very straightforward having done it now. There are only a couple of tricky bits which I go into detail on how to handle.
Drop your comments and suggestions below as this will be a real learning journey for me having never done it before.
If you missed part 1 and you want to know the direction I am heading with this build, click on the link below.
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  • @sicardmd
    @sicardmd Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for an enjoyable tutorial. No baloney - just another do it yourselfer sharing what he does.

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words Michael, I sincerely appreciate it. I definitely do not have all the answers, but I’m happy to share what I do not and learn along the way. Cheers❤️😎

  • @shanevonharten3100
    @shanevonharten31002 жыл бұрын

    I know I'm a little late to the party but those grease guns are designed to have the fitting loosened, fitted to the nipple and tightened to apply grease then loosened again for disconnection. No one ever dose this ( including me ) and it is the main cause of the fittings wearing out and nipples breaking off. Loving the build

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did not know that Shane, I’ll give it a crack the next time I do a grease job. Thanks for sharing mate, I sincerely appreciate it 👍😎

  • @OverlandPNW
    @OverlandPNW3 жыл бұрын

    The fastest zerk fitting grease gun ever !

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Too funny mate. Those fittings kill me😬😂

  • @4bnewb969
    @4bnewb9693 жыл бұрын

    I like the trick with the tek screw in the paint tin 👍

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks it certainly works a treat especially if you have no need to take the lid off. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks it certainly works a treat especially if you have no need to take the lid off. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

  • @stolzhammer3239
    @stolzhammer32393 жыл бұрын

    Tip Top as usual Terry. Don't forget I have plenty of spares if you find anything beyond refurb/repair.

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words. Definitely will need bits in the future, if that I have no doubt😎👍

  • @touringwithtyrone4933
    @touringwithtyrone49333 жыл бұрын

    really thorough and well thought out.... i'm getting a sandblaster!

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are friggin awesome mate, don’t know how I lived without a blast cabinet🤔🙃. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

  • @MudducksTouringAustralia
    @MudducksTouringAustralia3 жыл бұрын

    Starting to come together Terry. Cheers Steve

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is indeed Steve. Still hasn’t pissed me off yet so I must be doing something right (or perhaps that’s coming😂). Cheers😎👍

  • @clemdoog3354
    @clemdoog33543 жыл бұрын

    Really loving this series Terry! Doing a great job!

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I’m enjoying the build as well, going to be getting into the juicy stuff soon😎👍

  • @keitherskine8572
    @keitherskine85723 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoying these videos Terry. Watching this project come together, task by task.

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting Keith. Of course the project is great fun but getting extra motivation from the likes of you is unbelievably helpful, thank you😎👍

  • @keitherskine8572

    @keitherskine8572

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JafffaAdventures Can't wait to see the finished project Terry!

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    You and me both mate

  • @garryboyd7092
    @garryboyd70922 жыл бұрын

    Other then your ugga duggas, im pleased with the quality of work, that ugga will kill threads though

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Garry, I’m happy with how the build is progressing, cheers😎👍

  • @boxmat182ify
    @boxmat182ify3 жыл бұрын

    Hey mate really informative video. I've been rebuilding every serviceable part on my BJ42 and I always stare blankly at that little idler box and wonder if I should rebuild it. Your video has given me the confidence to do it if I feel the need! I'm gonna start from the start and watch your build. Keep up up good work!!

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words mate, I really do appreciate it. I was not sure about that little sucker either but I’m glad I did it, and it’s dead easy. I trust you will find past and future videos helpful mate. Cheers😎👍

  • @DM-zi3cs
    @DM-zi3cs3 жыл бұрын

    Pleased to see I'm not the only person to struggle pushing down the main cap on the centre arm. I really need a blast cabinet 😂

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Too funny mate, that’s a shocker to get into place! The blast cabinet is awesome, I don’t know why I did not buy one before. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

  • @noelscammell9280
    @noelscammell9280 Жыл бұрын

    I reckon in over 20years I've had to replace about 5 or more of these

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool, thanks for sharing Noel. Cheers👍😎

  • @DiHandley
    @DiHandley3 жыл бұрын

    Hang on a minute there sunshine. Did someone come around to your shed and sand blast and paint the chassis, or did you send it out? What was the cost?

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very perceptive David, that video with all the explanations will be coming out shortly! Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

  • @holgermuller2987
    @holgermuller29873 жыл бұрын

    Hi Terry, ops first today... cheers PS. That was to easy... what you do after lunch??

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was too easy! Gotta have some of those days to make up for the killers! Cheers

  • @bigfellasydney6970
    @bigfellasydney6970 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Terry, has the por15 held up? I see lots of mixed reviews when applied to clean metal.

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed it has mate. As long as it has something to bite into it works very well. Slick smooth steel, not so good. Cheers👍😎

  • @bigfellasydney6970

    @bigfellasydney6970

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JafffaAdventures thanks Terry

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    Жыл бұрын

    No worries BigFella👍😎

  • @danielbrady8151
    @danielbrady81513 жыл бұрын

    Great vid Terry. The humidity must still be 90% given the headband. Just wondering where you gotthekit from and the part number?

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is still a killer mate, grass is growing before my very eyes it’s that wet out! I got the kit from Online Auto Parts and it had this description. Idler Arm Repair Kit suits Toyota 40 Series BJ40 BJ42 FJ40 FJ45 FJ55 HJ45 HJ47 bj40 bj42 fj40 fj45 fj55 hj45 hj47 models 04453-60021. I got it on their eBay store but I would imagine you could get it off their website as well. Thanks for watching and asking the question Daniel. Cheers😎👍

  • @hardy9429
    @hardy94293 жыл бұрын

    the reason the seal could have popped out is it was installed the wrong way, the seal should be set up so the grease can come out of the lip when you grease it, if you put it the wrong way the seal wont let grease out and will hydraulic out, try greasing it and see what happens, if it pops out, turn it the other way... I did it once 30 years ago, so I am no expert.

  • @JafffaAdventures

    @JafffaAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent advice mate, thanks for taking the time to share it with me and everyone reading and watching. I did indeed grease it and it was just as you described, a small amount of grease came out past the seal. I did not pay any attention to the orientation of the original seal, so I can’t confirm if it hydrauliced or was just past it’s prime at 46 years old😂. Again, thanks for sharing 😎👍

  • @hardy9429

    @hardy9429

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JafffaAdventures I look forward to watching you build this, I have a soft spot for this vehicle, and its probably the reason I have a bad back lol.

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