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Beautiful.
Super-duper writeup. Makes me realize all the stuff I still need to do to my rig.
__________________ 1993 FZJ80 1973 FJ40 oh no you didn't (updated) "...mud is a hotbed of leftist chat/activity." - swank |
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okay here is the damage. at least i'm in a gorgeous locale for taking pics. oh and I soaked in a 114 degree natural spring this morning.
time to head back on the road. grolar i'm about 2 weeks away from Atacama so expect an email in the next week or so for some more info. dmc __________________ dave connors 1997 FZJ80 - Ruby Claire Ruby Claire Part 2 www.expeditionamericas.com |
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look at you actually making a post. the internet is an amazing thing isn't it. i slept wonderfully in the eezi-awn two nights ago. i need to get to the desert so i can use it more frequently. dmc __________________ dave connors 1997 FZJ80 - Ruby Claire Ruby Claire Part 2 www.expeditionamericas.com |
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: utah.... for now
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Just promise there is a good story with how it happened.... nothing like parking lot damage to really kill the story behind the damage....
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Posts: 71
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Poor Ruby Claire, take care Dave.
Warm regards, Alvaro. __________________ Alvaro Pachón 1994 FZJ80, Warn M12k, ARB Front Bumper, Custom Made Rear Bumper, OME Js, Mickey Thompson Baja MTZs, Safari Snorkel, Rear Aussie Locker, Engel 80. 1993 FZJ80 (SOLD) 1966 FJ40 (SOLD) ![]() 2005 RZJ90 (SOLD) |
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You want to do what...?
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: PRK
Posts: 10,206
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have fun!
plus now that she's been baptized, you can relax and enjoy things more...!
__________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD souped up DR650 |
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Read his blog you chump!!!! ![]() -Ferg- __________________ Ben F | TLCA 12162 Big Blue Box--1984 FJ60--wannabe 80 series--R.I.P noname--1994 FZJ80--already got the locks--gone baby gone new noname--2002 4Runner--need the locks... __________________ 80 Series E-Lock Diffs Retrofit for FJ60 |
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Coachella Valley, CA
Posts: 460
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I think you made the right call on walking away from that accident..Hate to add salt to your injury...
but--what spray on bedliner did you use to paint your flares? Did you use a spray gun?
__________________ James 97 FZJ80, "La Mula" DD, ARB, Tire Carrier, Sliders, OME 850J/863 springs, L shocks, 295/75/R16, Slee TC Skid Plate, Rear Storage, CB, LEDs, SS Brake Lines, Rear work lights, GPS, HIRs Highs&Lows "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder." |
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 230
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Dave sorry, can't help but notice the irony.
Isn't this Linda with the piece your missing? Like father like son. __________________ Troy DeMill Wasatch Cruisers 1997 Lexus LX450 "El Diablo" 1995 4Runner "Old Black" |
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Kneel for the Shaman
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That doesn't look too bad Dave. Did you save the flare?
It looked like mostly scrapes and no major dents, is that right. Keep the stuff coming and liked reading your blog. |
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dmc __________________ dave connors 1997 FZJ80 - Ruby Claire Ruby Claire Part 2 www.expeditionamericas.com |
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this is what i used. aersol can and gave it a good sanding first. i like it because it's not as rough as a lot of the other liners. almost smooth but rough enough to take a bit of abuse. you can see the smoothness in the pic. dmc __________________ dave connors 1997 FZJ80 - Ruby Claire Ruby Claire Part 2 www.expeditionamericas.com Last edited by dmc; 01-28-08 at 09:24 PM. |
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you tell him ferg. his brother is signed up on it. i hear rumor you're shopping for fj43s. they are all over in colombia. very cool trucks. frank is a solid cat too.
dmc __________________ dave connors 1997 FZJ80 - Ruby Claire Ruby Claire Part 2 www.expeditionamericas.com |
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you can see in this post that it is just a prototype but I think Mule is getting close. one of the things his production racks will have that I don't is that the upper bar can come off. i also forgot to mention in the initial write up is that i can lower the 'deck' as well. there are adjustable slots vertically as well. i could go down about 2 notches (3/4 in) but never got around to it.
dmc __________________ dave connors 1997 FZJ80 - Ruby Claire Ruby Claire Part 2 www.expeditionamericas.com |
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it could have been far worse for sure. i'm hesitant to wash it because i'm sure it will look worse but that's what bedliner is for right? dmc __________________ dave connors 1997 FZJ80 - Ruby Claire Ruby Claire Part 2 www.expeditionamericas.com |
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SEACOAST, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Posts: 44
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Great Job
Like an idiot I have been going to the original website for updates not the blog.
All caught up now. Looks like great times. Very Jealous up here in New Hampshire. Pics and details are perfect. Congrats on the battle wounds, they add character. Be Safe. __________________ CHRIS |
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#108 |
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Ryan's gotta like seeing you rockin the Ratio shop shirts in another country. And Michelle wants to know why you were wearing gloves to eat?
But after looking at your pics, she also says she's ready to sell the house and take the kids out of school and travel. I told her we could but we'd probably have enough money to drive to Omaha and stay for a couple weeks.
__________________ Adam Tolman - '93 FZJ80 M y R O T W http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ox-rocket.html |
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#109 |
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in the truck
I had a situation today that prompted this post. I took my truck to get serviced, grease ujoints, change the fluid in my front diff, (got some water in it during a river crossing in Costa Rica) and repack the knuckles as much as possible without a rebuild. some slop had been building up in my steering and the tie rod ends were bad. so without further ado my list of spare parts and tools. might be more important for expedition info than actual ROTW mods but i think it has value...
(this is from memory so i may leave a few things out) TIE ROD ENDS! thanks to eric v/ginericlc. (i owe you dinner) for donating after he swapped his 80 for a 100 series. eric also donate a bag of bulbs for brake and turn signals I had to replace a connector on my slee harness and Christo threw in a bunch of spares and various parts for the harness. thank you sir. parts One of my sponsors is the local Toyota Dealership in my home town and sponsor of Wasatch Cruisers as well. their parts guys are awesome. as part of their sponsorship I got the following at their cost. they also let me keep an open ticket during my prep work for almost 2 months. Alternator Water pump Starter Contacts Wipers 2 sets 100 series front brake pads, 1 set rear (and a used set of rear in decent shape) 2 sets of belts plus the used ones i swapped out on before leaving 3 oil filters (now 2) 2 fuel filters Distributor cap and rotor Spark plugs and wires u-joints From a friend's wrecked 80 (thanks trunk monkey) complete set of fuses and relays a staggering number of bolts from seat belts to dash screws, bag weighs about 15lbs Parts I had before the trip that I always carry with me. hub flange birfield various gauges of wire and connectors spare hoses battery terminals bulbs for headlights (standard after I upgraded to HIR) Now the tools metric wrenches from 6mm up to 24 for the control arms ratchet wrenches 11mm - 17-mm deep and standard sockets metric allen wrenches assorted standard and phillips screw drivers impact gun and air ratchet hack saw with 2 extra blades cordless lithium ion makita drill mini sledge rubber mallet 8, 12 and 24 inch pry bars axe shovel hub socket c-clip pliers needle nose and channel lock pliers vise grips of 3 different sizes utility knife and extra blades 50 ft of 3/8s air hose and fittings dikes and wire strippers pipe wrench for tie rod/drag link/adjustable arms strap wrench for the scepter cans random stuff i'll call miscellany box of rubber gloves 2 tubs of grease for the knuckles assorted electrical connectors tape: duct, electrical and teflon zip ties brake fluid power steering fluid arb hi-lift attachment lug nuts a bag of random ratchet and tension straps and bungee cords of various sizes FSM i'm sure there are other things but this is a pretty good list. dmc __________________ dave connors 1997 FZJ80 - Ruby Claire Ruby Claire Part 2 www.expeditionamericas.com Last edited by dmc; 01-29-08 at 08:54 PM. |
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i've written two post about it on my blog... On The Road To Ushuaia: indiana, indiana, let it go... this one contains the one exception of the trip... On The Road To Ushuaia: vive motagua that pertains to Central America. shortest border 2.5 hours. longest 6, if you count having to go to a different crossing since the first was out of tourist stamps then 6 becomes 11. So far only one crossing in SA. Colombia/Ecuador and it was pure bliss. entire process took 30 mins. people were nice and friendly and willing to help you out. As far as the 80 is concerned. I have soooo much room I don't even need to stay organized because of the space I have. I also brought too much crap with me. I could have left a lot of clothes behind and had even more space. dmc __________________ dave connors 1997 FZJ80 - Ruby Claire Ruby Claire Part 2 www.expeditionamericas.com |
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i've written two post about it on my blog... On The Road To Ushuaia: indiana, indiana, let it go... this one contains the one exception of the trip... On The Road To Ushuaia: vive motagua that pertains to Central America. shortest border 2.5 hours. longest 6, if you count having to go to a different crossing since the first was out of tourist stamps then 6 becomes 11. So far only one crossing in SA. Colombia/Ecuador and it was pure bliss. entire process took 30 mins. people were nice and friendly and willing to help you out. As far as the 80 is concerned. I have soooo much room I don't even need to stay organized. I also brought too much crap with me. I could have left a lot of clothes behind and had even more space. dmc __________________ dave connors 1997 FZJ80 - Ruby Claire Ruby Claire Part 2 www.expeditionamericas.com |
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grown up MOD
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Awesome truck.
Great write up. As always thanks for contributing. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer |
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#113 |
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We have a new ROTW for this upcoming week. I find myself enthralled with Dave's story so I renamed this thread and will leave it up so we can all follow Dave's story as he has connectivity to tell it
I have also edited his first post to add the link to his Blog so it is easy to find. Since I feel like I am living a bit vicariously through Dave, I felt it appropriate to help pay for "My vacation" by sending a $50 donation via paypal to dave@expeditionamericas.com. This is a personal donation incase someone thinks I have access to woody's $$, I wish. Good Luck Dave! Have fun and then get your ass back to the states safely! |
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: South America
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