Yes, the spacer ring in the center of the backing plate needs to be there, at least. I trimmed mine in such a way that I still have the bracket for the brake line to mount to, but that's all of the dust shield left. You can also just drill out the spot welds that hold a center ring to shield. Yes, the fj rotors are simply vented and thicker for the use of ifs calipers.

Also
http://www.jtoutfitters.com/front-br...62-p-2504.html
shows the same part number for fj40 and fj60, it looks like. You should be fine.

 

Ill figure something out....most likely just leave it there if I dont cut it. I can get the eliminator kit later....only takes 10mins to get to that shield.

Thanks for the link! Says they all are the same!

 

Any progress with the brake issue?

 

well...idk about the brake issue just yet. I had to break out the drimmel and clearance the inside of it. But then one of my IFS calipers was ceased. So it wasnt working very well and since that bolt was stripped it moved alot. I did driver her though!!!

Got my FJ40 Rotors.

Driver side went together amazing and I can use my IFS calipers.

Passenger side was a bit different. Went to put the hub back on with the FJ rotor and it wouldnt go all the way to the backing plate. Turned out the bearing race wasnt all the way seated.

Back on her own weight. This was right before the first drive.


Co-worker has a nice 3rd gen.

So I got a new knuckle to replace the one thats stripped and im sure is bent too....because neither the SFA rotor/caliper combo or FJ40 rotors/caliper worked. But the other side was fine....with both setups. I got the Hi-Steer arms and knuckle for $40!!

I actually enjoyed this process. Although putting it back together made me nervous when I got to the trunion bearings. My passenger side knuckle is nice and tight but not smooth and my driver side knuckle is loose as all get out. Sooo..rebuild is coming soon.


Back together with the Hi-Steer arms....using my factory Tie Rod is out of the question....its waaaayyy too long...so ill be buying a TG one once I figure out if I can use my factory rod ends with it.


So thats where Im at as of today. Need to find a new IFS rotor and get a new Tie Rod. I think ill be ok using my custom drag link. But we will see. Also need to get that rebuild going soon.

 

IFS rotor or caliper? Thought you were using the fj40 rotors.

 

I am.....Im using FJ40 rotors and IFS calipers. But I knew the knuckle was bad 1. because of the stripped ear and 2. Because with the SFA rotor and caliper that was on it before the caliper rubbed the rotor. And when I put on my FJ rotor with my IFS caliper it did the same thing. But yes im keeping my FJ/IFS setup....just need to find a new IFS caliper and I put a new knuckle on it today.

 

Gotcha, NAPA sells rebuilt calipers for cheap if you have a core. Think they're like 45 bucks.

 

Yeah I might look into them...I tried rebuilding this one but I couldnt get that dang piston out! so ill just pick up a new one. Should be selling my IFS lift tomorrow....that will pay for the new tie rod and caliper. I made a plan a long time ago that anything off the Toyota that gets sold goes to buying new parts...and anything traded off of it gets traded for something else for it.

 

Just sold the IFS lift....to a rather cute girl Didnt expect that to knock on my door wanting a lift lol anyways that will go towards buying a new tie rod and brake caliper.

 

Ordered my TG Tie Rod and FJ Ends tonight. Should be here ina few days.

 

Finally got that ceased piston out! Replaced it and cleaned up the cylinder. Seems to work fine. Havent bled brakes yet though. Also got the caliper on again...and NO PINCHING! it spins freely...with about NO clearance. Had to grind the back of the wheel spokes down and the caliper...need wheel spacers lol Also the same hole on this knuckle is screwed up at the very end...so I used a shorter bolt and it tightened down nicely. Now just waiting on my tie rod.

 

Ha ha wouldn't that have been awkward if honey do would have pulled up st that moment lol coming along nice man keep it up

 

lookin good, nice work! i'm planing to do high-steer in the near future as well

 

Im kinda pissed.....I JUST did this whole post then my thing logged out!!!!!!!!!&$&$&!&&!&

Anyways....Im back in Medford for a new job.

Heres whats new with the yota.

Doved the bed just past the box...not much....but enough. I got her on 37" boggers with 2" offset 10" wheels. Got the wheels and tires for $100!!!!!! O_O My beadlock rings are just tacked in for now. I posted a bunch more the first time but it took too ling and im too lazy to do it again :/


Built a driveshaft.


Next up is re gear the front.....then duals.....then 3rz swap or turbo propane my 22R.

 

Bump

 

what's up with all the paint? Any idea why its coming off?

 

I got crazy with the high pressure air nozzle lol WHen I bought the truck it was a nice blue....well whoever painted it just primered over the clear with out sanding.....so now the factory clear is peeling taking everything on top with it.

 

Good to see my build just fell off the map....

 

Curious to see where you go with your motor. I'm really tired of the under powered 22r, but the damn thing just keeps on working.

 

Yeah my 22R has proved itself time and time again lol Soooo I got a new tow rig....because my first one couldnt quite cut it....made a small upgrade

My Dodge about 2 weeks ago.


And the new rig I got about 2 days ago


My first diesel. Its a 99 4x4 F350 Crew Cab Long Bed Dually with a 7.3! 2.5" Lift....5" straight pipe turbo back to a 7" tip. AEM Intake. TS Performance 6 Stage Chip. Its in amazing shape and I got it for a steal!! I love it....for the first time tonight I actually used the 6 chip setting.....burned the duals through second across an intersection until I had to let off for the car in front. Its crazy. I drive around normally with it on 3 though.

So....now I can tow not only my Yota....but the rest of the crews trucks too!! lol