Spare Wheel Carrier Hinge Pins Upgrade Kit for Land Cruiser FJ40

Stainless/bronze Pin kit for Land Cruiser 40 Series with swing type rear spare wheel carrier. Choice of 2 year ranges:

• 8/'76 to 5/'80 (as shown by photos of the blue Cruiser)
• 8/'80 to 10/'84 (as shown by photos of the white Cruiser)

Benefits:

• No more rattling noise from carrier
• Adjustable hinge firmness to keep the carrier in position when both doors open
• No more rust marks from old hinge
• Serviceability access without spot weld
• Lubrication through bottom zerk grease nipple. Greaseable gun drilled pins.
• 100% oem look, with OEM M12 nut and M12 spring washers

Specifications:

• Pins are hand made machined SAE 316 Marine Grade stainless steel
• Bushes are hand made machined of self-lubricating maintenance free bronze
• Washers are hand made machined SAE 316 Marine Grade stainless steel
• OEM Toyota nuts 90170-12018 and matching spring washers
• M6 zerk grease nipples

 Installation tips:

1. Toyota applied a spot weld to secure the pins at the bottom recess of the hinge. You'll need to break the weld to remove the old hinge.
2. An easy way to remove the weld is with a cylindrical bur attached to an electric drill.
3. Once the weld is broken/removed the pin can be driven out with a cold chisel. Hold the hinge in a vice and drive the old pins out by hitting from the back. Lubrication is helpful.
4. Grease nipples are provided with the pin set, and should be screwed in place during installation.
5. If the fit is overly tight, it may be helpful to lightly sand the inside of the hinge to increase clearance.