ShortBus Sold - Page 2

overhanger · 05-23-08, 10:25 AM

Need to download the pics I took in Moab now that I have the camera back - it disappeared for a bit. I think I have a shot of Christo in the motorhome (can't remember its name) doing Dump Bump! Long wheelbases rock!!

kirk · 05-31-08, 09:33 AM

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Here are a few crappy cell pics of last weekend. Definetely need fresh tires. Out here swampers/ cut boggers/ and baja claws work best. In the dry the truck did great and I was impressed. The crawler box is a must have on an 80. I also like the full hydro steering.

I ordered a new windshield and am going to attempt pushing the body back into shape. I think I am going to semi restore the body damage and put some ohio plates on it to drive to work once and awhile.

Kirk

sleeoffroad · 05-31-08, 09:43 AM

If you are used to wheeling an 80 the freedom of not having the back end of the truck behind you is quite nice, isn't it. I always felt if you got the nose through stuff, the rest is pie.

As for tires, I can see those not cutting it for you. You need some paddles

PS, we pulled the wiper fuse so we would not turn them on and scratch the lexan. Not sure if you figured that out or not. Looks like you might need them. As for winshield. When Ben's truck was totally messed up and he wanted to get a windshield, he had the guy glue it in, instead of the gasket. Couple of tubes of glue and it actually held up pretty good. Not sure if you could get the gasket back in, but worth a try. The lexan was the best we could do at 10pm in Idaho Falls.

Riad · 06-01-08, 07:46 PM

Congrats on the purchase

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Any plan on bringing it out on CMCC in July?

kirk · 06-02-08, 05:16 AM

I think I might hit the CMCC. Will let you know. How congested does it get at roush creek? I heard it is small.

Riad · 06-02-08, 07:05 AM

It is smaller than Paragon but some more new trails have been opened in past year or so (don't know the details). Congestion can happen but avoidable. I have experienced high traffic mostly on the green and high blue trails. The black trails are usually pretty open.

It would be awesome if you can make it. Love to see the ultimate thing in action

Wrench · 06-02-08, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kirk

I think I might hit the CMCC.

Cool!

Dusty · 06-02-08, 04:27 PM

Kirk
could you comment more on the crawler box. and complaints concerning it? and problems at all? any reason not to buy one besides having to chop the gas tank?

kirk · 06-02-08, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty

Kirk
could you comment more on the crawler box. and complaints concerning it? and problems at all? any reason not to buy one besides having to chop the gas tank?

I would direct your installation questions to Christo. From a performance standpoint it works great. I am amazed how well it works. I am still getting used to it with the automatic though. with a stick and dual crawlers it is nice b/c I could size up the obstacle and pick the best gear. With the auto I have to let it shift. I will put a crawler box in my V8 80 when I get a chance.

Kirk

Wrench · 06-03-08, 12:57 PM

If you come to CMCC I will show you how to use it.

05-23-08, 10:25 AM	#31
overhanger IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 TLCA# 10222 Posts: 659	Need to download the pics I took in Moab now that I have the camera back - it disappeared for a bit. I think I have a shot of Christo in the motorhome (can't remember its name) doing Dump Bump! Long wheelbases rock!! __________________ Steve Crase TLCA 10222 1988 FJ62 - Bart 1997 FZJ80 40th Anniversary #3727 - Sandy

05-31-08, 09:33 AM	#32
kirk IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 326	Here are a few crappy cell pics of last weekend. Definetely need fresh tires. Out here swampers/ cut boggers/ and baja claws work best. In the dry the truck did great and I was impressed. The crawler box is a must have on an 80. I also like the full hydro steering. I ordered a new windshield and am going to attempt pushing the body back into shape. I think I am going to semi restore the body damage and put some ohio plates on it to drive to work once and awhile. Kirk __________________ 1994 LT1V8 FZJ80, 1974 Diesel FJ40 2nd Owner of the famous "SHORTBUS"

05-31-08, 09:43 AM	#33
sleeoffroad IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,737	If you are used to wheeling an 80 the freedom of not having the back end of the truck behind you is quite nice, isn't it. I always felt if you got the nose through stuff, the rest is pie. As for tires, I can see those not cutting it for you. You need some paddles PS, we pulled the wiper fuse so we would not turn them on and scratch the lexan. Not sure if you figured that out or not. Looks like you might need them. As for winshield. When Ben's truck was totally messed up and he wanted to get a windshield, he had the guy glue it in, instead of the gasket. Couple of tubes of glue and it actually held up pretty good. Not sure if you could get the gasket back in, but worth a try. The lexan was the best we could do at 10pm in Idaho Falls. __________________ Christo Slee www.sleeoffroad.com

06-01-08, 07:46 PM	#34
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,198	Congrats on the purchase . Any plan on bringing it out on CMCC in July? __________________ My FZJ80

06-02-08, 05:16 AM	#35
kirk IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 326	I think I might hit the CMCC. Will let you know. How congested does it get at roush creek? I heard it is small. __________________ 1994 LT1V8 FZJ80, 1974 Diesel FJ40 2nd Owner of the famous "SHORTBUS"

06-02-08, 07:05 AM	#36
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,198	It is smaller than Paragon but some more new trails have been opened in past year or so (don't know the details). Congestion can happen but avoidable. I have experienced high traffic mostly on the green and high blue trails. The black trails are usually pretty open. It would be awesome if you can make it. Love to see the ultimate thing in action __________________ My FZJ80

06-02-08, 04:27 PM	#38
Dusty IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,490	Kirk could you comment more on the crawler box. and complaints concerning it? and problems at all? any reason not to buy one besides having to chop the gas tank? __________________ 97lx450 4" slee/j's, sliders, bumpers, 3" exhaust, custom turbo, HG pm/Valve job/seals, sweet custom skid plate, Sleeoffroad parts, Buys oe parts from Cruiser Dan used to have 37" swampers.. 1 tons and 42's pending..... Budget Blown 98 100 series. rear locker. 2008 6.7L dodge 2500 quad cab

06-03-08, 12:57 PM	#40
Wrench IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,153	If you come to CMCC I will show you how to use it. __________________ <>< 1996 FZJ80 With all the goodies to make it go anywhere. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For Genuine Toyota Parts Call Cruiser Dan at 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8

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