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11-02-09, 07:59 PM
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Location: Stafford, VA
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Cruiserless no more!!!
Well folks, I went cruiser free for about a year and a half before falling off the wagon.
Many thanks to Rob in PA for taking such good care of her and giving me the first shot at this.
The green 93
The Grey 94
The current 97 
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No problem, I'll just tow the pig to Salt Lake on a UHAUL trailer...... 
95 T100, beater edition (vacationing in Idaho)
97 Land Cruiser, Collectors Edition
01 Sequoia Limited
02 Camry, Commuter Chariot Extraordinaire
"A vehicle's capabilities are inseparably linked to the mental instability of the driver" 
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11-02-09, 08:04 PM
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She has a set of 285 Mickey Thompson baja MTZs and black rockcrawler wheels now, also complements of Rob!
Current specs are slee slider steps, ARB, HIR bulbs, slee headlight harness, CDL, pin 7, DVD for the kiddos, etc (Rob can chime in if he wants as far as the rest)
He also threw in his old rear axle complete with Aussie locker--this will be installed before Christmas.
Plans include a bit of rear protection, OME heavies, and a roof rack....
It is good to be back!
Dan
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No problem, I'll just tow the pig to Salt Lake on a UHAUL trailer......
95 T100, beater edition (vacationing in Idaho)
97 Land Cruiser, Collectors Edition
01 Sequoia Limited
02 Camry, Commuter Chariot Extraordinaire
"A vehicle's capabilities are inseparably linked to the mental instability of the driver"
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11-02-09, 08:13 PM
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Who wants to know?
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Nice, welcome back. Seems to me you relocated? Used to be in boise or something, right? Now an east-coaster? how's that working out for you? Sounds like you've got some good plans for the new ride, keep us informed.
Dan.
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1995 FZJ80 Expedition rigged, blown, OME's, L/R 44gal aux tank, other stuff
1974 FJ40, F, 4MT, 33" BFG's, HFS 4" <-- for SALE!
Now with 3FE! ('90 FJ62) stock for now <-- next father/son project
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11-02-09, 08:43 PM
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Used to be Northern Idaho, now Northern, VA. It is working ok for now, but I miss the PNW.
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No problem, I'll just tow the pig to Salt Lake on a UHAUL trailer......
95 T100, beater edition (vacationing in Idaho)
97 Land Cruiser, Collectors Edition
01 Sequoia Limited
02 Camry, Commuter Chariot Extraordinaire
"A vehicle's capabilities are inseparably linked to the mental instability of the driver"
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11-02-09, 08:43 PM
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Looks sweet. Too bad it's not green. 
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'97 FZJ80 The Sacred Cow
143k, CDL switch w/ 7-pin mod, cupholders!  , PHH, 400-watt inverter, working power antenna, other electric stuff, ye olde SSB CB, PO-crappy tires and rims
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11-02-09, 08:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fj80toyman
Nice, welcome back. Seems to me you relocated? Used to be in boise or something, right? Now an east-coaster? how's that working out for you? Sounds like you've got some good plans for the new ride, keep us informed.
Dan.
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I was thinkin' the same thing... Congrats KliersLC! And welcome back!
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Ben Silva
IH8MUD Site Supporter since July 2004
1996 Lexus LX 450, 144k, locked, Cooper STT 285s, OME 850/863, Slee Blue CC bushings, CDL/Pin 7, LandTank MAF, Powerstop rotors/EBC Green pads/Slee SS brake lines, Slee headlight harness, HIR mod, DIY installed Viper Remote start/alarm system, Mot JDM passenger grab bar, 30qt freezer, 2@aux fuse blocks, aux powerpoint, 850w inverter
1998 Lexus LX 470, 139k Sold
1993 FZJ80 198k miles Sold
My writeups:
HOW TO: DIY Remote Start/Alarm/Keyless Entry
John Deere HIR bulb mod
HOW TO: Fix your leaky windshield
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11-02-09, 08:56 PM
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I love the two tone(s), but especially that 94. Thats my model (excluding running boards) for my 93. Simple, yet capable. Nice rigs.
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1999 Lexus LX470
Smokey Topaz Mica
150k miles - Nobu
1993 Land Cruiser
White/Grey
198k - Snoopy
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11-02-09, 09:17 PM
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Welcome back.
(and FYI the motor out of your 93 is still running strong...I did the HG a couple of months ago after the original failed, all else is good.)
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"Stupid things, happen to smart people that are affraid to ask stupid questions"
93 FZJ80 Full Load w/lockers, 2.5 OME, #7pin/CDL, Custom Bumper w/M8274, 315 MTZs
78 FJ40 Retired.....never left me, not once.
81LJ, 89JLX, 01Vitara SUZUKI wifemobiles (the only other 4X4 to own)
76 Chevy PU 292 6cyl, Restored w/collector plates
If you find yourself Lost, Stranded or Thirsty in Southern B.C. CONTACT a recovery team.
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11-03-09, 03:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MARLIN375
Welcome back.
(and FYI the motor out of your 93 is still running strong...I did the HG a couple of months ago after the original failed, all else is good.)
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Thanks! I am glad it you are getting some use out of it. Was it the classic failure? How many miles after the install? It had ~170k when I wrecked it.
Dan
(for those who don't know what happened to my 93, click the uhaul link in my sig)
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No problem, I'll just tow the pig to Salt Lake on a UHAUL trailer......
95 T100, beater edition (vacationing in Idaho)
97 Land Cruiser, Collectors Edition
01 Sequoia Limited
02 Camry, Commuter Chariot Extraordinaire
"A vehicle's capabilities are inseparably linked to the mental instability of the driver"
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11-03-09, 05:48 AM
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I ruin surprises.
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Dan,
Your new 80 looks awfully clean!!
Welcome back!!
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11-03-09, 07:31 AM
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She had 193k and it was the no6 fire ring failure. Thanks to mud I knew what it was, so I nursed it for the rest of my trip (1200 miles) with a juice jug double overflow and pulled into the shop as it was starting to miss and steam like a conventional failure.
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"Stupid things, happen to smart people that are affraid to ask stupid questions"
93 FZJ80 Full Load w/lockers, 2.5 OME, #7pin/CDL, Custom Bumper w/M8274, 315 MTZs
78 FJ40 Retired.....never left me, not once.
81LJ, 89JLX, 01Vitara SUZUKI wifemobiles (the only other 4X4 to own)
76 Chevy PU 292 6cyl, Restored w/collector plates
If you find yourself Lost, Stranded or Thirsty in Southern B.C. CONTACT a recovery team.
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11-03-09, 07:43 AM
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Good to have you back...
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92 FJ80, 120K, Duals w/ FlowMaster catback exhaust, 31" Tires;
87 FJ60, 101K, Not Quite Stock, Just Broken In; 87 FJ60, 238K, Stock, Project Truck (FOR SALE); 88 Chev K1500, 138K, 4x4, 350, Headers, duals w Flowmasters, Rear Locked, 33" tires.
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11-03-09, 09:44 AM
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I just picked up a 3FE with the same paint scheme.
Nice looking truck.
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1994 FZJ80 OME, Sliders, ARB Bumper, 315 MTRs on Black Steelies
1991 FJ80 OME, 33" Mall Terrains
1992 FJ80 308k on the ticker...parts truck
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11-03-09, 10:09 AM
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scaring me with that bag on the roof in the first pic! yikes!
great to have another active member around though 
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'95 FZJ80 / Locked / Moonglow Pearl
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11-03-09, 10:26 AM
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Damn, Rob sold his truck! 
That was a nice rig--glad it went to another Mudder.
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1995 FZJ80 -- Factory Locked, 2.5+" OME w/ 850s and 863s, CC Plates, BFG AT LT 285/75R16, Extra stuff bolted on, replaced, inserted, thrown inside and put on top.
"A world without open country would be an infinite prison." -Edward Abbey
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11-03-09, 02:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lugboot
Damn, Rob sold his truck!
That was a nice rig--glad it went to another Mudder. |
I got to dig up that pic of it wedged between the rock and tree with his kid still asleep inside. 
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96 FZJ
ALCA
Wheel it till it's a buggy
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11-03-09, 03:44 PM
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There are NO secrets on Mud... I was honest with Dan (good thing, EH?) and the second he crawled under my rig, I suspect he know she had been broken in the right way! I would like to think I gave Dan a screamin' deal I didn't really want to sell my 80. My intention was to keep this truck for a hunting/cabin rig and then have it be my son's first car in four years... but my wife was pretty clear about not having three (or four) vehicles around.
I am thrilled Dan was able to buy this truck and I know he will take good care of her! (...it was really nice to meet you, Dan)
I found a SUPER CLEAN LX470 down south and just couldn't resist. 
Guess I need to change my sig line!
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Originally Posted by CJBury
I got to dig up that pic of it wedged between the rock and tree with his kid still asleep inside. |
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2000 LX 470
76k miles
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11-03-09, 06:44 PM
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Just busting balls Rob. I'm sure you gave full disclousure. Jeff deleted the gallery, so no pic. It was a classic. Bunch of guys trying to unstuck your rig with your son fast asleep in his car seat.
You gonna try to come to the meeting this sunday?
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96 FZJ
ALCA
Wheel it till it's a buggy
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11-04-09, 05:33 PM
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Thanks for the welcome back guys, and it was good to meet you too Rob. I plan on wheeling her pretty hard too.
Cheers!
Dan
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No problem, I'll just tow the pig to Salt Lake on a UHAUL trailer......
95 T100, beater edition (vacationing in Idaho)
97 Land Cruiser, Collectors Edition
01 Sequoia Limited
02 Camry, Commuter Chariot Extraordinaire
"A vehicle's capabilities are inseparably linked to the mental instability of the driver"
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11-04-09, 07:16 PM
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Another advanced case of cruiser-itis, I see! Congrats on the new rig, looks great!!!
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93 FZJ80, locked, slider-ed, with 35" TRXus MTs. Warn 9.5XP.
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