Thread: My 2a freshen up

I don't think you would find it easy to damage the case with oxy unless you are using a cutting tip or very carless - aluminium is a very good conductor of heat, and the casing is fairly thick - but having said that, the heat gun is definitely free of any risk, and probably just as effective.

Success.......... heat gun did the trick

IMG_2914.jpg 15mm socket fits snugly on 1/2" male end on breaker bar............female end of socket was hammered on plug.

one side of chassis painted

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Cheers Paul

I think you need a new plug!

On its way.................

Cheers Paul

Finally starting to reassemble things its a real joy to work with clean parts

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Could someone tell me if I've got the brake backing plate the right way around...........ie adjuster toward rear of vehicle


A mate brought round an old ammo box full of tools inside was this jem..........perfect for series oil filler plugs

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Cheers Paul

New front brakes and swivel balls

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New "Roaded" Land Cruiser tyres on 67Hardtop's rims...............Thanks Rod

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I hope I don't have any clearance issues........

After much thought I decided not to fit free wheeling hubs as I didn't like the fact that the hub end of the axle had no support when hub was disengaged.

In position but not fitted yet

IMG_2937.jpgshould the wheels camber out at the top?.......looks a bit like a cartoon car

Cheers Paul

Originally Posted by bemm52

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After much thought I decided not to fit free wheeling hubs as I didn't like the fact that the hub end of the axle had no support when hub was disengaged.

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IMG_2937.jpgshould the wheels camber out at the top?.......looks a bit like a cartoon car

Cheers Paul

1. Support for the disengages stub shaft depends on the type of hub probably - the Warn hubs I have use a roller bearing to support it when disengaged.

2. Yes. 1.5 degrees according to the workshop manual.

Originally Posted by JDNSW

2. Yes. 1.5 degrees according to the workshop manual.

Maybe I'm overthinking things but my camber would seem to be more than 1.5 degrees, 1.5 in 365 surely is barely noticeable without measuring like toe in.

My concern is I did a complete disassemble and bought new swivel balls as old were stuffed, when reassembling I got one ball wrong fitting bearing and ryco bushes in wrong orifices (both same size)but rectified before fitting

Is there also a handing to the swivel balls I've missed. Unfortunately I'm a very novice mechanic but figure there is a lot of logic evolved in LR design.


Cheers Paul