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Had to sell my '69 FJ40 with a Chevy V-8 due to health reasons. However, we still have my 2019 4Runner and the wife's RAV4 AWD in the family!

350 Chevy V-8, good body, etc. Sad but had to do it due to bad knee. But I still have my 2019 Runner!

Medical issues (Thrice broken upper arm) prohibits me from driving my '69 FJ40 without power steering. I am looking to convert to power steering. Thinking the Saginaw but the websites are confusing. Steering column appears to be non-OEM and the engine is a 350 Chevy V-8. 1. Any other...

Question: I bought some OEM wheels and hubcaps for my '69 FJ40 (Toyota Land Cruiser 1969-1984 FJ40 15 Inch Steel Wheel Set of 4 OEM 42601-60072== https://www.ebay.com/itm/223442289155...)==What size tires do I need! Thanks much!!

An "FYI"! I have my FJ40 for sale (Listed here and elsewhere). I received a text from someone "interested". I could not return the call as it would receive a text only. I confirmed it was for sale. He asked for a report from"vehiclererportweb.com"=punched it in and the FTC lists it as an...

Beware: Just had a really "good" scam call! Said it was the administrator of a claim against me (No name mentioned, no law office identified, didn't mention me by name, either). If I didn't stay on the line and "confirm" personal information, they would be "forced" to pursue the "claim"...

G'day is also used in the US, although not as often, I will admit!

Might want to edit your title. Here in the states, WA is the abbreviation for Washington State. No offense. Just a suggestion. Welcome!! I guided wild pig hunters while in grad school.

One word: J-E-E-P

Taking it to the mechanic (I just got out of the ICU on Sunday). My month old '69 FJ40 needs some maintenance as well as some work. Hubs will get rebuilt (Warn M47-try to find parts for THAT!); radiator flush and a PTO drip fixed. Tune-up, new steering stabilizer (Rancho 9000). Then new...

Welcome to the light!

1969 FJ40 with 350 Chevy. "Stock" pic=will post more as I progress. The name? "Mud" for the Pacific Northwest and "Sloth" because they are the only naturally green mammal (They have a symbiotic algae that only grows on sloth hair) and it's S-L-O-W!

Early alert: gonna be looking for a 100 or 200 series Land Cruiser. Will consider VERY low mileage 80 series. Located in North Central Washington (Wenatchee).

Can anyone direct me to a tutorial on replacing window felts on a '69 FJ40?