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Ok...time to get the E-brake hooked back up and the leaks stopped. Earlier in this build thread I pulled apart the E-brake as it was missing a retaining clip and had ground itself up. I ordered a new E-brake parts kit as well as a Valley Hybrids modified double seal speedometer housing but...

A couple mods to my GMRS Radio setup. I installed the radio above the driver's seat so I can utilize the speaker on the radio as well as the one on the Mic. But..... Originally I had the Mic plugged directly into the radio but this was less than ideal for a few reasons. 1. When the Mic is...

Beautiful rig! Hodakaguy

Continued from above... Drilling the mounting holes and using a soldering iron to burn/seal the edges of the fabric to prevent them from fraying. Antenna and power wires in place. Installing the radio mounting bracket. I used large fender washers on the back side of the headliner...

Continued from above... De-burring and painting the bare edge of the hole. The end of the antenna wire screws off to make a smaller profile to pass through fittings. And assembling the cable gland. I cut a small wooden backing disk for the mounting screws to ensure...

Midland MXT575 GMRS Radio Install. Last year my father and I purchased a couple Midland Radios at Overland Expo, they were on sale and came with the 3db ghost antenna and low profile mount as part of the show package. We have used handheld GMRS Radios while traveling together for several...

A few updates to do before the busy camping season starts..... Going from 50 to 55 lbs of stuff in a 5 lb sack :-). As most of you already know I have my entire electrical system tucked under the driver & passenger seat bases. This setup allows me to keep the living space of the van clear...

More Details..... When I purchased my 40 the rear view mirror was an aftermarket unit that is made from cheap plastic. The mirror vibrates while driving distorting the view and looks like a cheap plastic. A bit of internet sleuthing shows that you can still get the correct OEM Toyota metal...

Unfortunalty It was involved in the Paradise California fire. Hodakaguy

A few more items out of the way. Time to replace the TOYOTA emblem on the front bezel, the previous owner spray painted the whole thing silver and it just doesn't look right. I ordered a correct OEM replacement badge to swap it out with. The silver badge. New vs Old. I was able to...

This weekend, the 40 with her new 16" Cityracer wheels and 235/85/R16 Geolander G003's. Hodakaguy

Thanks Mate. Hodakaguy

Continued from above... On the road: The tires are waaaay quieter than I expected. I've read that others reported that these are a quiet mud tire and that's exactly what I found. I hear the mechanical symphony from the 40 over any tire noise that is there. Steering is nice and light with the...

New shoes & a new look for the 40! Wheels, Tires....and Decisions. I love the look of OEM wheels/hub caps on a 40 and knew when I purchased mine that I wanted to install a set along with tall skinny tires. For me tall skinny's are a perfect match for the 40! OEM wheels & hub caps are still...

Very close! Hodakaguy

Ooohhhhh...boxes direct from Japan showed up yesterday. More pics to come :-) Hodakaguy

The seats are Bestop Trailmax II high back buckets. They are mounted using Hell for Stout seat tracks (HFS51255). I have the original seats that I'd like to restore and re-install. At some point these seats will be available. Hodakaguy

My E-brake is talking to me... When I purchased my 40 the E-brake was adjusted waaaaaay loose to the point it wasnt functuoning. I adjusted it back where it should be but when driving you could hear the brake scraping/rubbing when you come to a stop/take off from a stop. I loosened it back...

That crossed my mind. But didn't have the correct stuff on hand to make it look good so left it alone 👍 Hodakaguy

Playing with the Insta360 Camera on today's drive. Trying out a few different camera angles. Brought along the drone but it was a bit windy for the little guy.....next time. Hodakaguy