The story
Restorable? Aftermarket: antenna (broken off), CB antenna (not mounted or connected), RKE/PL wiring (not connected, PW conversion (remote motors), cruise (not working - VSS MIA), battery, battery disconnect switch, battery terminals, running boards (badly installed, but still solid), sunroof (works, and doesn't appear to leak), Cl.3 hitch receiver, 4-pin round trailer connector, electronic taillight adapter.
Speedo cable leaking oil; worn; close to catalytic converter.
Fusible links missing & not installed correctly.
Key comes out at any position.
Floor shifter bushings missing; link bar bushings worn.
VCG & oil filter adapter leaking; pan gasket recently replaced.
MC recently replaced.
A/C recently replaced, but still not working, and leaking profusely at condenser fitting.
Evidence of rodents in both kicks & hood insulation.
Sagging headliner & visors.
Front bumper bent; all end caps damaged.
Rear wiper blade missing.
RV mirror loose.
RHS mirror head chipped.
Hood stops need new rubber; hood insulation needs 3 pins.
Wiper motor plate missing 1 bolt & nut.
Battery tray very rusty.
CEL & 4WD lights loose in dash. — Steve83
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1988 FJ62 4.0L auto in decent running condition Aftermarket running boards, sunroof, PW, PL (disabled), cruise (disabled) Owner
Problems include: - battery terminals & fusible links - antenna mast & unmounted CB antenna base - valve cover & filter adapter leaks - A/C… Owner
The trans shifter is loose above & below the floor; the key comes out in several positions; the aftermarket PW system is unreliable; the af… Owner
Although it seems to work, and doesn't appear to leak, it doesn't look right overhanging the roof ribs. Owner
The hitch receiver seems to fit well, but it only has a round 4-pin connector with a very old electronic taillight adapter hanging from the… Owner
The front bumper is bent, and all 4 end caps are damaged. Owner
The aftermarket running boards were installed wrong (to frame AND body), and this side isn't even attached to its brace (which is barely at… Owner
I guess the switch was added for storage, but it's a poor way to accomplish what a trickle charger would do MUCH better. Both battery termi… Owner
The aftermarket cruise servo's cable was coiled up right in front of it. Its VSS wiring is ripped away underneath, and there's no sign of a… Owner
The aftermarket power window system barely works; partially due to the glass runs being old. Owner
There are at least 5 aftermarket systems hacked into the dash wiring below the column, but some of them are abandoned. Owner
The rodent who nested in the kick doesn't appear to be responsible for the wiring problems. Owner
Just to get a general idea, I pulled the easiest plug (#4) to inspect. It has the correct amount of tan ash on the insulator, indicating th… Owner
This wasn't cheap, but it certainly wasn't as expensive as I worried it might be. Owner
I chose to disturb as LITTLE of the plastic as possible on this old truck, so I installed these bushings one at a time, from each side. The… Owner
These grommets are responsible for the shifter's action, against the transmission lever. The originals were dry & shrunken, causing a lot o… Owner
After a few voltage checks under load, I realized that there was high resistance at both the alternator output (positive) and case ground (… Owner
This was the big problem: the alternator pivot bolt was barely hand-tight. So it wasn't clamped onto the engine bracket, and wasn't making… Owner
All the mating surfaces are bright now (including the one I had to use the wire toothbrush on), and I'll be sure to tighten all the fastene… Owner
Since I was cleaning up the others, I pulled the compressor & cleaned the main battery ground terminal to the engine mount. Turns out it wa… Owner
Unidentified hitch receiver Owner
Unidentified hitch receiver Owner
Unidentified hitch receiver w/round 4-pin connector Owner
Air cleaner label Owner
Smog pump label Owner
Belt 3 Owner
Belt 1 Owner
Coil & igniter labels Owner
Fuel filter Owner
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