QUIK Hinges FJ40 - Remove Old Hinges, Install Better Ones, IBS, Panic, Despair, Joy, Death.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Matthew makes a stout set of hinges for the Toyota FJ40 Series Landcruiser. If your interested in getting a set, here's some ways to contact him...
Website: www.mcdesignesoffroad.com
Email: 1969fj40@gmail.com
On www.ih8mud.com his handle is: 69LC
His Ih8mud business page: forum.ih8mud.co...
A word of caution, the hinges are a bit of a bear to install. Easily seven bananas. After speaking with Matthew, and ordering a set of Quick Hinges, I told him I would do an install video to showcase the product a bit. In typical wrong way fashion I struggled to get the job done. But I am genuinely impressed with what Matthew made. And at a price under used hinges on eBay run, its worth considering on your next build or current ride.
Special thanks to my brother Aaron. He helped me get the show off the ground, created the intro, music and logo I use for this show. I’m lucky to have him as a brother. Check out his instagram @aarondraper.
This show is an attempt at humor. Im not a professional, and it should be clear within the first few minutes of every episode. I’m trying to give it “the old college try”. Learn with me, most importantly, learn what not to do. Im building the Landcruiser to be my driver, and overlander. I have a 2012 Honda Accord I drive every day, and its a soulless journey each time.
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I took skin off my knuckles when taking mine out too! So I sent Jack's hand up and remove the last couple bolts!🤣 I definitely know the feeling of just wanting to do something different every now and then, very cool product!
I snagged a super long ratchet wrench I’m going to have a go at the driver side.
I whach you to I like your 40
Thanks man!
Some times it is nice to step back and do something cosmetic work that helps you to envision the damn thing going down the road LOL. That keeps you motivated. One can get so caught up in the mechanicals that a project seems endless. I swear if you can design a part for these things you can retire! Cheers
Exactly!
For the top bolt on the passenger side there is a cutout in the glove box, at least on my 1968. You reach right through the glove box with your wrench. It is a lot easier than what you were trying to do. Way to persevere, though. Never give up!
You know I always enjoy a struggle though.
Yea I just woke up because of your notification and yea I am gonna watch the video
Get some!!
An episode so great I watched it twice. Highlights included Rachel Snorting, quick hinges, and skinned Knuckles. The option for the quick change to half-doors is awesome.
Right?! I’m going to end up with soft doors some day. And I’ll have the other set of my QUIK hinges mounted on there.
Great Find! Gonna put that in the notes. Should have taken advantage of Rachel’s “right size” fingers lol! Funny as ever.
I have length she doesn’t have, it was a lose / lose situation...
Dude - the hijinks are back...
A couple of alt titles:
1) “Stephen Hawking For New Quik Hinges!”
2) “Gambling It’s A Dry One”
As always we live vicariously thru you...
Lol, always enjoy the alt titles bro.
Didn't read all the comments so this might have been mentioned but go with OEM on the weather stripping. Have two fj40 owner with creases in their doors from aftermarket ones.
Any recommendations where to get it?
@@projectwrongway9127
S.O.R. has a full kit for each door, well at least they did. I got mine last year. Very pricey. From the research I've done, and talking to fellow Mudders, all the other gaskets, you can get away with aftermarket gaskets. Also there are a few different web site for parts but one that has been good and they are oem items is toyotapartsdeal.com.
Are you on I8mud? I would like to sent a p.m. for some other points of interest. Also when the gang was over to install the motor, which year fj60 front motor mounts did you use. Later for now.
troy karpp I’m BenjaminCA in Mud, hit me up anytime man.
One of the dudes that has actually built these hinges for selling - you made that look hard lol. At least you got it closer to right the second time around!
I make everything look hard. And that’s what she said. I probably should have read the helpful well written instructions that were included. Hindsight’s always 2020.
Just knew this channel today and watched all the episodes already!!! Mistakes are ok mate! Dont feel bad😊 greeetings from the Philippines
How’s life going over there bro? Thanks for the comments, Philippines has some great looking cruisers over there...
I like that you took the time to change things up. You gotta get some easy wins like these along the way or you'll get burned out. I did things like replacing the shifter knobs and antenna meanwhile I knew darn well that there were other way more pressing things that needed doing. Good for you. I looked into these hinges before too, just never pulled the trigger because of the install, and also I don't feel too comfortable driving without doors.
I made it look harder than it is by being stupid. Always imagine it’s easier than I make it lol.
LOL, Rachel should be running the show here - lol. She has a mechanical mind - put the hinges on the door first - listen to your wife she's the BOSS!!
She’s my compass, always pointing me in the right direction. Trouble is I don’t listen good.
@@projectwrongway9127 LOL, you are lucky to find a woman who shares your 'gearhead' interest. And she's as 'messed up' as you are - love the humor you guys "release" in your videos - lol
I feel the same way man. She’s a great mom too, and cook, and smart... plus she’s a freak. I hit the jackpot with her.
@@projectwrongway9127 Yep, you did good!
When he steps back and admires the door.. LOL.
Got to take it all in! Not much I do is pretty, but these hinges turned out snazzy.
Nice upgrade buddy!
Oddly enough, it’s one of my favorites. I’m sure the Holley Sniper Kit will be up there too...
Also I super lucky to have a garage to work in I got dirt and mud to work in and it sucks
That’s no bueno
"It's.... it's still very prominent." hahahahha
She’s doing her part to keep me in line.
I paused at 10:15. This is why they make long pattern wrenches with offsets and / or flex heads.
Just ordered this: Tekton Extra Long Flex-Head Ratcheting Box End Wrench, 12 mm x 14 mm... I’ll be damned if I let this beat me.
At 16:34 it proves that you apparently you didn't concentrate enough on your weak sphincter! Do you have any plans for half doors? I have some Bestop vinyl ones on my 40 right now but bought some fiberglass ones that I need to get installed. I did an unboxing video on Mud when I bought them. I might make an installation video, you have inspired me, but I hope I don't need to re-do it 5 times to get it right ;) NOT that there's anything wrong with that! I'm still hoping someday to cut some spare steel doors I have into half doors, but I'm afraid of Project Wrong Way-ing them!
I might need to source some doors to go with my second set of QUIK hinges...
ok this by far is the funniest video so far. Having recently replaced my hinges, I know this all too well. I ended up cutting one of my 12mm wrenches in half and grinding off some of it to get those top inside bolts. horrible job. plus, the farts. hahahaha
Can’t explain what my bowels were up to... I have installed three out of the four hinges. Going to take a break and then hit the top driver side. Which is the worst I believe.
@@projectwrongway9127 yep, that's the one I had to sacrifice the wrench for. I cut the handle in half, and ground a bit off of the radius of the ends to make the head of the wrench smaller. I only resorted to that after a few hours of cursing and skinning my knuckles. Good luck!
I’m excited for the challenge
😂 great vid learned a lot!
The hinges are awesome, love mine.
Curious what you’ll do for a door swing limiter. Definitely don’t want a strong gust of wind to slam your door into your fender. I have a ‘77 that has the limiters built into the doors and are definitely not easily removed. Maybe earlier years are different? Dig the shirt by the way.
I’ll probably run the stock ones for now. Maybe some straps or something down the road? I pulled them off and rebuilt them, new hardware and paint plus a new bushing (fuel line). Should work alright, and when I get a second set of doors, go from there.
Has anyone talked to you about some of the basics of what wires require to carry current? Just curious.... it's really easy to replace it after you've painted the entire tub. :-D
Wiring will be on the agenda soon enough...
I have the same hinges on my 40. I don't even bother screwing on the bottom nuts...its not like the doors are gonna come off on their own.
They’re a great setup. Aside from my clear struggles at installing, they’re sturdy little bastards. I’ll probably put the bottom nut on just for show.
Another uplifting episode :) are you working out or is Racheal using the zoom feature LOL Oh and Thank you Racheal for zooming out of what I am sure was Ben's idea to get more women to watch the show.
100 percent correct brother.
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When you're reusing old bolts, a friend of mine taught me a cool trick his grandfather taught him.
He mounted a wire wheel in his bench grinder, and it's useful for cleaning any rust out of the threads before you put the bolt back in.
@Project Wrong Way, are you looking for door strikers for the latches?
Indeed I am...
I need one for the passenger side, it’s not the correct one.
No kidding? I’ve done the same, it’s a wonderful tool. Good advice.
You needed your wife’s smaller hands. I took mine out of my 78 and they are so hard. I’ve have not put mine back yet. I’m sure it will be twice as hard
I’m still waiting to do the last hinge. I’m afraid.
Gotta' listen to Rachel a bit more, she was definitely holding the reigns on this vid haha. Great work though ;)
I just realized your name "VR6 Caddy"... my Dad drove caddy's for years. All of them diesels, I can't imagine a VR6?! And I will listen to her more, that's quality advice.
@@projectwrongway9127 Very Nice, you guys call them Rabbits lol. My pride and joy and 2 years into restoration. I’ll be posting a few vids with the end result, when I can bothered to edit the hours of footage. So Much easier when you have someone else behind the camera 👌🏼
way to go!!!
Thanks bro.
Where is the rubber gasket that seals the hinge hole in the body? Looks like the old hinges didn't have them either.
Correct. Old hinges didn’t have them, so I’m going in raw.
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@@projectwrongway9127 Probably the person who installed the chrome ones forgot to install the gaskets. I think the tan looks better than the chrome. Here's a link to the gaskets if u change your mind.
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I might caulk it? If it worked on the Oregon Trail wagons, it’ll work on my cruiser...
@@projectwrongway9127 You could use some auto body black seam sealer.
What month/year was your fj40 built? I have a '72 and have a freaky looking steering setup on it. I don't know if the previous owner rigged it on or what? My rig was built in July '72 so I guess it is a lat model for a '72? Anyhow it has the steering 'box' behind the front bumper and some of the welded brackets look pretty sketchy...
How do I check that?
Quick tip if you can’t get your bolt in the hole try putting some hair around it. 😂
Solid gold advice.
Is he just a winner or what lol it look like you need longer handel Ratchet.
I’ve got the longer ratchet now, just need to get the courage up to do it.
haha perfection!
Close to perfection...
Use the m12 ratchet?
Couldn’t fit it up high, but should have used it on the lower hinges for sure.
You should where some thicker gloves
The epidermis seemed to work alright unless I make any contact. With anything.
Hj47 Cruiser
I don’t think thicker gloves will fit up under the dash unless you have very tiny hands
First ?????
Yes my son. Now go, and tell the world what you've seen here.
Project Wrong Way I will any one that has a fj in my part of town knows of you my man