I actually do watch from Saudi Arabia! I’m a Scout guy, but found an ‘83 FJ40 out here that I really want to take home to TX. That’s when I started watching you two! It’s been fun!!
Both iconic 4wheel drives, to me the scout always felt bloated compared to the 40 series, classic broncos, willys, and others. But when they’re out together right, they are fine looking machines. Thanks for watching, and hopefully you get the 40 back over here.
Came for the tech... stayed for the sarcasm. And yeah... it hurt deep when you pulled the shrapnel. You just validated my bearing/seal effort with the rear disc conversion. Your sacrifice won’t be forgotten...
I LOVE all these videos! You guys have motivated me to start my own channel where I am restoring a FJ40 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser. Keep the vids come guys. I LOVE THEM!
This show some how always makes me feel better about when I screw a project up. LOL I'm not the only one. Ha great videos as always guy's! Hope it all works out.
Keep up the good work Ben! The wife and I always look forward to the episodes. Differential discovery mode, on! It's a great thing to know and learn. That paint job looked beautiful 👌 You are going to be so proud when you get the discs done and the axles installed, and tires back on.
Thanks man. One step at a time, and some times multiple steps when you’re dumb. But It’ll all be worth it when I turn the key and drive it out of the shop.
Great stuff, quality banter between you and the Mrs. Keep up the good work... Watching ep 1 of the rear disc conversion i'm thinking, he's gonna need to take those backing plates off! Anyway it gave me a laugh and reminded me of all the stuff ups I've made on cars and bikes over the years.
Obvious metal fragments: " they don't have a part number" Also " I'm gonna have to take a look at what they call a manual" both hilarious comments hahaha
Hehe this axle project has really lived up to the channel name! One method for removing the studs if you don't have a press is to fit a large socket or piece of tube loosely over the head of the studs on the back and back it up with a heavy object like a gympie hammer, then bash the threaded end of the stud into it. It usually gives enough additional support to the axle flange to break them free 👍
You need to put the cross pin back in for now and spin the ring gear all the way around to check for busted teeth. Also look inside with a flashlight at the pinion teeth. Have to find the source of those broken bits.
you need to spray down those pieces parts with brake cleaner and hold give us some more pics of them. They can only be a few things, since most everything in the axle housing is heavy forged parts, so I'm guessing they are either bearing shims, a part of one of the seals that got knocked into the housing some time in life, or a bearing cage. The one piece you had in your fingertips looked like it had a small 1/8 inch or less hole in it, so I'm guessing it is part of a seal that someone beat loose and it went into the housing. Rachael is right that it is good that you had to tear into it as those parts would have trashed your gears. Also, be sure you put new seals in before you put the axles back in. When you take the old seals out, note the direction as a seal has to be put in the correct way else the seal will not seal. Use a piece of 2by4 block to drive them in, else if you have a socket the same diameter, use that. I would spray the whole thing out with diesel fuel and see if any more chunks of metal stuck in there. If you are not removing the pinion, be careful what you spray in there to clean with. Brake cleaner inside there will likely trash the pinion seal, so use diesel fuel. Get a magnet on a long stick and fish it around in the axle housings and around the gears, be careful not to break the magnet cause it will be sticking to everything in there.
*I have Never removed the Axles to change the studs lol* , But mine you... i never worked much on the older 1970's Toyota stuff.. But i don't see why you just cant hammer them out.. i have done it at least 3-4 times over the years on petty much everything But at the same time i hope you do the seals at least. And at least you got to check out the inside. Got to LOVE the smell of gear oil LOL!
But.. I guess this is why your channel is called "Project Wrong way LOL" But hey nothing wrong with pulling things apart and checking everything out and cleaning.
I bet it's the pinion bearing that blew apart , BUT... if it is.. Hope you watch a LOT of Videos showing you how to set it right... Or you can Nuke everything.
Still loving your channel! I'd take the axle to an axle shop and have them go through it. Let them build it back up with new seals, bearings and parts as needed. It'll be much more than a 500$ axle though when your all done.
I was going to check the bearings in the axle housing, and seals. I realized how stupid it was to cut the plates off... because I was pulling the axle shafts anyway.
I wonder if those metal parts weren't accidental leftovers from a prior rebuild, like a seal body that came apart and was never located. That entire housing needs to be dissected and inspected.
I pictured that diff hitting the ground when you were lifting it.... bit like the engine!! hahaha Finding metal fragments suck so much, but at least its not the engine sump!
Dude after this episode I'm starting to think you really are a wizard. You really inspired me with this. When things seem super tough to do, often times you just get to doing it and turns out you could do it all along. Good luck with the rest of the disc brake conversion. I'll be watching, and hopefully learning how to do this the right way if ever I need to do the same thing.
You may need to buy new crush washers for the fill/drain plugs if they're not the copper ones. If they are copper you will need anneal them. Just a heads up :)
Very fun video. Real life. And don’t feel bad. I screw up way more than you do. Always doing things in the wrong order. Breaking parts. You name it. I’m doing a rear brake conversion on my 77 FJ40 as we speak. Actually, having a mechanic do it because I’ve learned not to touch shit myself. What were those parts from? Did you ever figure it out? Thanks, Paul
Dearest Ben - just a few alt titles on this one... 1) “The One The Boys May As Well Just Pause at 0:21” 2) “The Suffering Episode” 3) “Dearest Ben - just a few alt titles on this one... 1) “The One The Boys May As Well Just Pause at 0:21” 2) “The Suffering Episode” 3) “Owning Up That Megatron Has Died” As always we live vicariously thru you...
Two things.....One, look how bright and shinny she looks. Two, how scary is it that those little clips are holding in the axle? I feel your pain, I just pulled the pumpkin to replace the pinion bearings and seal. NOT FUN. Cheers brother!
@@projectwrongway9127 That is the truth! My shaft lock bolt broke, so I had to order a special tap kit and try again. Like I said before, fix one thing and something else breaks. We will knows these trucks through and through eventually.
Just black spray paint. Any scratches or anything come up I’ll be able to spray it without too much trouble. I’ll try POr15 some day, but the spray paint did great for my needs.
He’s more of a hobbit than a wizard... and yeah bro, that paint is holding up great. And it’s cheap, so I can always fix any scratches. What model cruiser you working on?
@@projectwrongway9127 haha Tai is a good guy - I bought parts from him last year and now we have a 40-bromance. I have a 78 and have suffered like you - being a non-wizard. Thankfully I have a Wizard down the street or Ole Blue would’ve been sold. btw y’all’s sense of humor is the best! Thanks for the entertainment from mosquito alley (Florida)
I couldn’t even wait til the end. “Female scientist” and “wife wins”. Clearly Rachel is the mechanical brain in the family. You should definitely switch positions. You will probably get finished much faster.
That sure looks like bearing remnants. Typical semi-float issue the weight of the vehicle rides on the axle not the housing so bearings wear out faster. Totally fixable
@@projectwrongway9127 alright. You don't like me, and I don't like you. But I think it's time we come clean. I have, in my garage, a 1969 (hehe) Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser. It's in WAY worse shape than yours, but your videos are motivating me to start working on it again. Do I have a "budget"? No. Do I have "Skill"? No. Do I have a supporting wife who understands and doesn't have access to the banking account? NO! but Darn it! I'm excited to see your passion and progress despite similar challenges. Thank you for sharing these experiences. Despite your self-deprecating humor, you're doing what I dream of doing. Please Don't stop. Never give up. Never surrender.
I actually do watch from Saudi Arabia! I’m a Scout guy, but found an ‘83 FJ40 out here that I really want to take home to TX. That’s when I started watching you two! It’s been fun!!
Both iconic 4wheel drives, to me the scout always felt bloated compared to the 40 series, classic broncos, willys, and others. But when they’re out together right, they are fine looking machines. Thanks for watching, and hopefully you get the 40 back over here.
Came for the tech... stayed for the sarcasm. And yeah... it hurt deep when you pulled the shrapnel. You just validated my bearing/seal effort with the rear disc conversion. Your sacrifice won’t be forgotten...
Id rather pull bits of metal out of my ass than find it in my diff... but its alright now.
out of all the PWW episodes, this one's one of the best
Really?!
You are truly a great Wizard with huge Wizard Sleeves!!! Great show. I hope this will give me the confidence to do the same to my '74 FJ40
It better, because I’m terrible. And still plugging along! You can be bad too. It’s ok, the waters warm...
One of your best episodes ever. Classic and had me LMAO.
Every time I feel like an episodes going to suck, I get a comment like this and makes my day.
I LOVE all these videos! You guys have motivated me to start my own channel where I am restoring a FJ40 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser. Keep the vids come guys. I LOVE THEM!
This show some how always makes me feel better about when I screw a project up. LOL I'm not the only one. Ha great videos as always guy's! Hope it all works out.
There’s always some one out there worse than you... and that’s me lol
Oh man, those backing plates were worth a fortune! You're crazy!
Just kidding.
Crazy like a fox!
A little transformer died inside of here... 😂
The gears churned him to bits.
Keep up the good work Ben! The wife and I always look forward to the episodes. Differential discovery mode, on! It's a great thing to know and learn. That paint job looked beautiful 👌 You are going to be so proud when you get the discs done and the axles installed, and tires back on.
Thanks man. One step at a time, and some times multiple steps when you’re dumb. But It’ll all be worth it when I turn the key and drive it out of the shop.
"Female scientist." lol. You are so lucky to have Rachel dude.
Otherwise I’d have nothing, for sure lol.
My favorite episode yet! I'm planning the same upgrade and you two are the best teachers. Can't wait for the next installment.
Some times it’s easier to learn by others mistakes! Thanks man!
Takes out M4 stock wrench, heads to bench grinder, makes a tool. Ben’s garage of witchcraft and wizardry - plus cancer.
That’s a deadly combo!
Great stuff, quality banter between you and the Mrs. Keep up the good work... Watching ep 1 of the rear disc conversion i'm thinking, he's gonna need to take those backing plates off! Anyway it gave me a laugh and reminded me of all the stuff ups I've made on cars and bikes over the years.
Making my on scuffs every day. I’m a few years I’ll be almost competent!
Obvious metal fragments: " they don't have a part number" Also " I'm gonna have to take a look at what they call a manual" both hilarious comments hahaha
Thanks bro!
Hahaha I know this guy is gold
Hehe this axle project has really lived up to the channel name! One method for removing the studs if you don't have a press is to fit a large socket or piece of tube loosely over the head of the studs on the back and back it up with a heavy object like a gympie hammer, then bash the threaded end of the stud into it. It usually gives enough additional support to the axle flange to break them free 👍
Thanks for the tips man!
1:55 seconds in and I was already dying, another great video guys! Keep it up! ;)
I do horrible impressions...
I thought I was the only one that used and AR-15 "multi wrench" to work on the cars and tractors.
It’s useful for many things. And in a pinch you can always use it to kill someone.
You need to put the cross pin back in for now and spin the ring gear all the way around to check for busted teeth. Also look inside with a flashlight at the pinion teeth. Have to find the source of those broken bits.
I’m be hunting them down.
you need to spray down those pieces parts with brake cleaner and hold give us some more pics of them. They can only be a few things, since most everything in the axle housing is heavy forged parts, so I'm guessing they are either bearing shims, a part of one of the seals that got knocked into the housing some time in life, or a bearing cage. The one piece you had in your fingertips looked like it had a small 1/8 inch or less hole in it, so I'm guessing it is part of a seal that someone beat loose and it went into the housing. Rachael is right that it is good that you had to tear into it as those parts would have trashed your gears. Also, be sure you put new seals in before you put the axles back in. When you take the old seals out, note the direction as a seal has to be put in the correct way else the seal will not seal. Use a piece of 2by4 block to drive them in, else if you have a socket the same diameter, use that. I would spray the whole thing out with diesel fuel and see if any more chunks of metal stuck in there. If you are not removing the pinion, be careful what you spray in there to clean with. Brake cleaner inside there will likely trash the pinion seal, so use diesel fuel. Get a magnet on a long stick and fish it around in the axle housings and around the gears, be careful not to break the magnet cause it will be sticking to everything in there.
Appreciate the post here man. Regardless what I do, that’s great advice for anyone in the weeds on an axle build
*I have Never removed the Axles to change the studs lol*
, But mine you... i never worked much on the older 1970's Toyota stuff..
But i don't see why you just cant hammer them out.. i have done it at least 3-4 times over the years on petty much everything
But at the same time i hope you do the seals at least. And at least you got to check out the inside.
Got to LOVE the smell of gear oil LOL!
But.. I guess this is why your channel is called "Project Wrong way LOL"
But hey nothing wrong with pulling things apart and checking everything out and cleaning.
I bet it's the pinion bearing that blew apart , BUT... if it is.. Hope you watch a LOT of Videos showing you how to set it right... Or you can Nuke everything.
I’m thinking nuke.
Still loving your channel! I'd take the axle to an axle shop and have them go through it. Let them build it back up with new seals, bearings and parts as needed. It'll be much more than a 500$ axle though when your all done.
If I get any more lost with the build I’ll probably have to go that route!
I'm going to declare first to comment after watching the episode! 😂. Another great episode and Rach made a rare appearance as well!! Love it y'all!
Thanks brother!! One step at a time right?!
Yes...need more Rachael in camera. She has the patience of a saint.
When i saw those chunks of metal it hit me like it was happening to me . that is so sad.
We suffer together here at the nation.
Why do you need to remove the axle it you cut off the backing plate ? I'm about to start on my rear disc brakes too
I was going to check the bearings in the axle housing, and seals. I realized how stupid it was to cut the plates off... because I was pulling the axle shafts anyway.
I didn't even see the video and I already left the like. Perhaps the broken piece is the SHIM-DIFF CARRIER...
That the same thing as a thrust washer? Appreciate the like, and advice.
@@projectwrongway9127 yes...
I wonder if those metal parts weren't accidental leftovers from a prior rebuild, like a seal body that came apart and was never located. That entire housing needs to be dissected and inspected.
If they’re left over that’s an evil move!
She does sound like the mechanic in the family.
Better half, in so many ways.
Cool I only been procrastinating tearing into my pumpkin for a year and a half... sorry ya had a not so good surprise inside.
I’m ok with my discovery, every step I learn a bit more.
I pictured that diff hitting the ground when you were lifting it.... bit like the engine!! hahaha
Finding metal fragments suck so much, but at least its not the engine sump!
I don’t think you’re alone picturing that.lol
Dude after this episode I'm starting to think you really are a wizard. You really inspired me with this. When things seem super tough to do, often times you just get to doing it and turns out you could do it all along. Good luck with the rest of the disc brake conversion. I'll be watching, and hopefully learning how to do this the right way if ever I need to do the same thing.
Damn man. Thanks for the comment dude.
You may need to buy new crush washers for the fill/drain plugs if they're not the copper ones. If they are copper you will need anneal them. Just a heads up :)
Good call, bought some.
Very fun video. Real life. And don’t feel bad. I screw up way more than you do. Always doing things in the wrong order. Breaking parts. You name it.
I’m doing a rear brake conversion on my 77 FJ40 as we speak. Actually, having a mechanic do it because I’ve learned not to touch shit myself.
What were those parts from? Did you ever figure it out?
Thanks,
Paul
Yeah, the little metal bits were from the bearings… Ouchy.
Dearest Ben - just a few alt titles on this one...
1) “The One The Boys
May As Well Just Pause at 0:21”
2) “The Suffering Episode”
3) “Dearest Ben - just a few alt titles on this one...
1) “The One The Boys
May As Well Just Pause at 0:21”
2) “The Suffering Episode”
3) “Owning Up That Megatron Has Died”
As always we live vicariously thru you...
Lol, you’re the best.
Two things.....One, look how bright and shinny she looks. Two, how scary is it that those little clips are holding in the axle? I feel your pain, I just pulled the pumpkin to replace the pinion bearings and seal. NOT FUN. Cheers brother!
Not fun, but educational!
@@projectwrongway9127 That is the truth! My shaft lock bolt broke, so I had to order a special tap kit and try again. Like I said before, fix one thing and something else breaks. We will knows these trucks through and through eventually.
Chupa AND Cujo just gotta be careful for the “while your in there’s”
What paint did you use on axles? Epoxy?
Just black spray paint. Any scratches or anything come up I’ll be able to spray it without too much trouble. I’ll try POr15 some day, but the spray paint did great for my needs.
@@projectwrongway9127 good old rattle can rustoleum is good paint - thanks! Btw - I’m friends with wizard Tai
He’s more of a hobbit than a wizard... and yeah bro, that paint is holding up great. And it’s cheap, so I can always fix any scratches. What model cruiser you working on?
@@projectwrongway9127 haha Tai is a good guy - I bought parts from him last year and now we have a 40-bromance. I have a 78 and have suffered like you - being a non-wizard. Thankfully I have a Wizard down the street or Ole Blue would’ve been sold. btw y’all’s sense of humor is the best! Thanks for the entertainment from mosquito alley (Florida)
This is a bad Laurel and Hardly routine oh I had enough!
Pretty accurate assessment to be fair.
Love your videos. FINALLY got to get a glimpse of your HotWife. ❤
She’s a smoke show.
I couldn’t even wait til the end. “Female scientist” and “wife wins”. Clearly Rachel is the mechanical brain in the family. You should definitely switch positions. You will probably get finished much faster.
If I could convince her I would lol. Maybe when the project is hers.
6:30 you should listen to Rachel sometimes...she knows what’s she’s talking about😁
Most times.
Jeez mate, you really are punching above your weight despite those great quads you have. Let's see some more shorts.
She’s tiny, but a dream boat smoke show.
You have done well, she seems a lovely lady. The rest of my comment is written in retard, even I am having trouble understanding it.
That poor AR 15 wrench
It’s been reborn!
Ah Hans Bricks!! Harro Hans!!
You are worthless arec baldwinnn
That sure looks like bearing remnants. Typical semi-float issue the weight of the vehicle rides on the axle not the housing so bearings wear out faster. Totally fixable
I’m thinking it was the thrust washer.
PANIC MODE lol
I was in it big time!
2:01😂😂🤣
Winning! First to comment. Also, haven't watched the video yet. well done.
Well, its just more of me learning the hard way with my wife mocking me.
I’m literally on the edge of my seat with the ‘fragments’ in the housing... still watching.... will update my mental state at the end of the video...
Never give up. Never surrender.
@@projectwrongway9127 alright. You don't like me, and I don't like you. But I think it's time we come clean. I have, in my garage, a 1969 (hehe) Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser. It's in WAY worse shape than yours, but your videos are motivating me to start working on it again. Do I have a "budget"? No. Do I have "Skill"? No. Do I have a supporting wife who understands and doesn't have access to the banking account? NO! but Darn it! I'm excited to see your passion and progress despite similar challenges. Thank you for sharing these experiences. Despite your self-deprecating humor, you're doing what I dream of doing. Please Don't stop. Never give up. Never surrender.
Travis Larson dude you can’t be any worse than me. Get started. Tomorrow.
and I stand by my opinion on who is the mechanic.... a magnet is your friend with those C-Clips....
Magnets. Because science.
@@projectwrongway9127 Because magick - and you need magick
This show is such a train wreck...I can’t stop watching.
Thank you, it’s tough to look away.
Shut up Boston !
Right?! What the hell was his problem yelling like that?
Who the fuck is disliking these vids? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Fiji bro have 2 wrong ways..
Two wrong ways make a right bro! Welcome to the wrong way nation lol
That's not good at all to have metal in the rear end that a gear pieces well i now you should never have metal floating in there.
I know, I was bummed when I found that.