So, guess it's my turn at ROTW. This is the second time I've signed up, but last time when my turn came up I was miles away from any available computer, much less an internet connection (not so uncommon in Venezuela). Not the case this time. So, here goes.
I grew up around Cruisers, for as long as I can remember my dad had a Cruiser in the house which we went on fishing trips with. We had a '91 60 for awhile, in '01 he got a manual 80, then a newer auto 80 in '06. I know these model years must sound funny, but down here we've always had Cruiser models last longer than anywhere else AFAIK. 60's until '92, 80's until '07, 70's still around, etc. Anyway, my Cruiser is my dad's old '01, in the process of being paid for in strict payments of whenever I feel like it/have extra cash.
Here it is as it was when I first got my hands on it, on one of above said fishing trips:
At the time it had 265 Michelin ATX's, 1" front spacers, 0.5" rear spacers, and Procomp ES9000 shocks. The roof rack wasn't part of the deal, so it went on my dad's new Cruiser after the trip.
It stayed like that for awhile, while I saved up for lift, better tires and other mods. In the mean time, I pretty much did whatever and went wherever I wanted with it. Well, almost:
Whoops.
It took 2 other 80's to pull me out, and didn't start for about a week. Couple friends and I took it almost completely apart before we figured out the gas pump wasn't pumping. Turned out the gas pump relay shorted; no gas, no start. We felt soooo stupid LOL
So, that's my Cruiser's history, on to as it is today. Mods I can remember at the moment:
- OME J springs & L shocks
- OME steering stabilizer
- OME castor bushings
- 315 Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radial's
- ARB-type Inti brand front bumper
- Kaymar-type Inti brand rear bumper w/ tire carrier
- Midland CB radio (can't remember model no)
- K40 CB radio antenna
- Custom made ceiling console (w/ mounted radio & Maglite flashlight)
- Extended axle breathers
I think that's about it, given that's I just woke up I can't really remember anything else LOL. I'll probably remember something else later on.
Future mods in planning include a full floating rear axle swap (Vennie 80's had SF until '01), Ramsey RE12000 winch, OEM subtank, OEM snorkel, maybe 325/80 Baja Claw's, 4.56 o 4.88 gears depending on if I'm sticking with 35's or changing to 37's, and OME 4" comp springs once all that extra weight finds its way onto the rig.
Here are some pics of the Cruiser, only ones I could find right now. Hope I made at least an ounce of sense in my drunk-by-sleep state of mind. I'm looking forward to what y'all think of my pride and joy!
Cheers,
Miguel
I grew up around Cruisers, for as long as I can remember my dad had a Cruiser in the house which we went on fishing trips with. We had a '91 60 for awhile, in '01 he got a manual 80, then a newer auto 80 in '06. I know these model years must sound funny, but down here we've always had Cruiser models last longer than anywhere else AFAIK. 60's until '92, 80's until '07, 70's still around, etc. Anyway, my Cruiser is my dad's old '01, in the process of being paid for in strict payments of whenever I feel like it/have extra cash.
Here it is as it was when I first got my hands on it, on one of above said fishing trips:
At the time it had 265 Michelin ATX's, 1" front spacers, 0.5" rear spacers, and Procomp ES9000 shocks. The roof rack wasn't part of the deal, so it went on my dad's new Cruiser after the trip.
It stayed like that for awhile, while I saved up for lift, better tires and other mods. In the mean time, I pretty much did whatever and went wherever I wanted with it. Well, almost:
Whoops.
It took 2 other 80's to pull me out, and didn't start for about a week. Couple friends and I took it almost completely apart before we figured out the gas pump wasn't pumping. Turned out the gas pump relay shorted; no gas, no start. We felt soooo stupid LOL
So, that's my Cruiser's history, on to as it is today. Mods I can remember at the moment:
- OME J springs & L shocks
- OME steering stabilizer
- OME castor bushings
- 315 Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radial's
- ARB-type Inti brand front bumper
- Kaymar-type Inti brand rear bumper w/ tire carrier
- Midland CB radio (can't remember model no)
- K40 CB radio antenna
- Custom made ceiling console (w/ mounted radio & Maglite flashlight)
- Extended axle breathers
I think that's about it, given that's I just woke up I can't really remember anything else LOL. I'll probably remember something else later on.
Future mods in planning include a full floating rear axle swap (Vennie 80's had SF until '01), Ramsey RE12000 winch, OEM subtank, OEM snorkel, maybe 325/80 Baja Claw's, 4.56 o 4.88 gears depending on if I'm sticking with 35's or changing to 37's, and OME 4" comp springs once all that extra weight finds its way onto the rig.
Here are some pics of the Cruiser, only ones I could find right now. Hope I made at least an ounce of sense in my drunk-by-sleep state of mind. I'm looking forward to what y'all think of my pride and joy!
Cheers,
Miguel
