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ROTW- Biff
Ever since I was a wee young lad I've been playing offroad ie BMX, Dirt Bikes, Atvs. Now I have my very own rugged trail rig, I can't say enough about the quality of this rig. I have trashed it, scrapped it on rocks, and made stupid rookie wheelin mistakes and it still keeps running. It was but a year ago that I purchased this cruiser, this damm board influenced me to much and I went a little crazy with the mods  heres what I have nothing to special but it suits my needs:
1994 Landcruiser
fr/rr ARB lockers
4.56 Precision Gears
ARB bullbar
IPF J01 lights (thanks Junk)
Slee Transfer skid plate
Slee AC dryer skid plate
Safari Snorkle(new in box not installed)
TRD Sticker(increased my hp by 10 I swear)
100 brake pads
new front OEM rotors
Slee Light Harness
Slee Aux. Light Harness
Center Diff Lock Switch
Optima Yellow Top
Hanna Rear Bumper with tire Carrier
Hanna Sliders w/dual air taps(recently baptized on the rocks of Miller Trail)
OME suspension med duty
285 BFG ATs
Georges led's
The beginning
Now
My Hanna transformation
Sliders
Picture of one of the air taps on the sliders. I hooked up some hose and fittings and got myself a little air tank. Keeps my ARB compressor from circulating.
My Slee compressor setup
One of my favoriate pictures-gives me a feeling of freedom
Thats about it
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08 FJ TT edition
71 fj40 project rig
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07-03-05, 06:19 PM
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Very cool rig man, I love the air tap thingys on the sliders, it is hard to tell the way you "tap" into them though; is it a standard air fitting that plugs there??? How many tires can you reflate after you air down? Also love the rear bumper. I'm gonna go with Slee's but that is terrific indeed. Again, very cool rig. 
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97 FZJ80, Locked & Loaded, Safari Turbo, Safari Intercooler, Ceramic Coated Custom Exhaust, Ron Davis Racing Radiator, OME HD 2.5" Suspension, DBA Slotted Rotors, New Toyota Calipers All Around, Toyota Pads, 33" Revos, ARB Front Bumper, Center Diff Switch, Slee Stuff: Roof Rack, Step Sliders, Skid Plates, SS Brake Lines, DC Drive Shaft. HG PM'd, 9.5psi and climbing, My Rocky Mountain Mojo Mobile!
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07-03-05, 07:07 PM
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Do I detect a missing flare in that after pic? 
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Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car. 
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/r...Gastrap063.jpg
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/r...frifles004.jpg
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07-03-05, 07:09 PM
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Do I detect a missing flare in that after pic? |
You are correct, the flare was completely ripped off. I removed the rest and will be line xing it shortly.
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08 FJ TT edition
71 fj40 project rig
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07-03-05, 10:16 PM
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very sweet rig. are you goin to upgrade to bigger tires soon?
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72' FJ40-4" lift, FJ60 axles, FJ60 4speed with split case, 35's, Detroit locker rear, Lockright front, Marlin Highsteer, 96"WB, Saginaw with GM tilt column, soon to have: 30spline longfields, inners/outters, TBI, possibly a turbo? badass.
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07-03-05, 10:40 PM
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Even though I said I wouldn't upgrade, the bigger tires are looking better and better. I'll probably stick with 33's, at most 305's.
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07-03-05, 11:21 PM
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Unleash the Beast
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Let say with LA traffics.. Did the H2 driver give you dirty look sometimes when he's right behind ya?
Vic, Also you need to filler up those 4 holes right behind the rear bumper... 
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07-03-05, 11:34 PM
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The holes don't bother me, this rig will never be used for towing so no need to put anything on there.
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07-04-05, 03:52 AM
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Nice rig Biff.
The photo of the compressor setup with the air lines for the lockers is that part of the compressor that all the fittings are into is is some type of manifold attached to the compressor outlet.
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Aussie Cruiser
'91HZJ80 Safari Snorkle Marks Part Time Kit ARB Airlocker in Rear Auto Lokka in front Dual Batteries Glind Shower Alloy Roofrack Kaymar Tyre Carrier Steel Bullbar Sub Tank Cargo Barrier Engel 39lt Fridge on Dropslide 9500lb winch
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07-04-05, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Aussie cruiser
Nice rig Biff.
The photo of the compressor setup with the air lines for the lockers is that part of the compressor that all the fittings are into is is some type of manifold attached to the compressor outlet. |
I think that's a Slee manifold. Biff, I recognize the fittings for the front and rear locker lines, but the center - is that an attachment for a hose for airing up tires?
Nice job all around.
By the way I'm guessing from the architecture and age of street paving/curbs - Beverly/Fairfax or thereabouts?
David
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07-04-05, 07:15 AM
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biff, can you explain the air tap on the sliders?
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97LX450, locked, arb winch bullbar, m12000, hanna sliders, ome suspension, cdl, hand throttle, slee skid plate
2001 LX470 (wife's) stock. Transporter for " Splash". National Search Dog Foundation Search and Rescue Dog.
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07-04-05, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by OZCAL
By the way I'm guessing from the architecture and age of street paving/curbs - Beverly/Fairfax or thereabouts?
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Actually its a little town call Alhambra, next to San Marino.
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08 FJ TT edition
71 fj40 project rig
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07-04-05, 09:11 AM
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biff, can you explain the air tap on the sliders?
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Well each slider has a tap that holds about 2lbs of air, which gives me a 4lb air tank. I hooked up both sliders to the Slee manifold, when I need the air I open up a lever and I instantly have air for the lockers, and keeps my ARB compressor from circulating every 15 minutes, to circulating once ever 1 to 2 hours depending how many times I use the lockers.
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07-04-05, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by OZCAL
Biff, I recognize the fittings for the front and rear locker lines, but the center - is that an attachment for a hose for airing up tires?
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Yep, I just put it there for the hell of it. I figured if I was in dire need for airing up I would use it. Otherwise I use my CO2 for real air ups.
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07-04-05, 12:07 PM
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Nice write up Biff.
Nicely modded truck. 
Your only the second person I've seen with tapped sliders.
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07-05-05, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by LX_TREME
Let say with LA traffics.. Did the H2 driver give you dirty look sometimes when he's right behind ya?
Vic, Also you need to filler up those 4 holes right behind the rear bumper... |
From where is the 4 bolt holes to rear bumber/frame with the 2" reciever available?
(for a '94 fz80)
And by the way that is a nice rig!!!
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07-06-05, 04:19 PM
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On the Golf Course!
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Originally Posted by Biff
You are correct, the flare was completely ripped off. I removed the rest and will be line xing it shortly.
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As a witness for the defense of the rock Your Honor Judge Dan, Victor was driving along down a narrow rocky trail and just smashed right into the defenseless rock. The rock had no choice but to fight back. It jumped out and ripped off Victor's front flare in anger after loosing about one foot of it's manhood.
To this I testify, as I was right behind him, Your Honor. hehehe
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'94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; BFG MT KM2 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik!
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07-06-05, 04:20 PM
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On the Golf Course!
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Hanna's slider's come with the tap? Cool! Doesn't sound like capacity to air up tires tho???
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'94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; BFG MT KM2 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik!
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07-06-05, 05:09 PM
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Hanna's slider's come with the tap? Cool! Doesn't sound like capacity to air up tires tho???
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You have to request the taps, Ken, charges extra for them. Not really for airing up although you could if you wanted to. My thing is to help me with the lockers. My ARB comrpessor is really noisey and the less I hear the better.
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07-06-05, 05:26 PM
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On the Golf Course!
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Originally Posted by Biff
You have to request the taps, Ken, charges extra for them. Not really for airing up although you could if you wanted to. My thing is to help me with the lockers. My ARB comrpessor is really noisey and the less I hear the better.
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Thx - doesn't sound extremely useful if other sources of air will magically appear in my truck some day. 
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'94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; BFG MT KM2 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik!
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07-06-05, 05:31 PM
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That Hanna bumper sure is nice! Good job on the truck!
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1971 FJ-40 Rubicon tested, 2F powered, SM420, some mods
1976 FJ40 Rusting slowly in the back yard
1984 FJ-60 H41, Toybox, 4.11, SOA, twin sticks and more
1989 FJ-62 125k-Stock, daily driver
1997 FZJ-80 Driveway queen, with door dent
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07-06-05, 05:38 PM
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Thx - doesn't sound extremely useful if other sources of air will magically appear in my truck some day. |
Its is kinda entertaining watching peoples expressions when they see me connect an air tool to the side of my truck. I only do that when I'm lazy and just need for something quick.
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07-06-05, 05:40 PM
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That Hanna bumper sure is nice! Good job on the truck!
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Thanks drew, Ken sure makes quality product. You should see the people stay off my ass on the freeway, they know that if they rear end me its there front end.
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07-06-05, 06:45 PM
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Nice Biff, green cruisers rule!
I remember your thread about the lockers, but could you give me a total cost of purchase and install of the ARBs please? I need to know how much doe to save.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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07-06-05, 07:54 PM
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Like your rig Biff! My fave pic is the one of your foot
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07-06-05, 09:01 PM
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Like your rig Biff! My fave pic is the one of your foot |
Thanks I've been working out that why it looks so good
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07-06-05, 09:02 PM
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could you give me a total cost of purchase and install of the ARBs please? I need to know how much doe to save.
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$2900 w/gears
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07-06-05, 09:37 PM
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Nice job Biff.
Thanks for another great ROTW.
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97 lx450 retro-locked, CDL switch, 7 pin mod, Slee 4" kit, ShortBus bumper, 35's, GPS, DVD.
Temporarily not muddy or dented.
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"A human being has a natural desire to have more of a good thing than he needs"
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07-07-05, 08:24 AM
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Thanks.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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07-07-05, 10:59 AM
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still solving problems...
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Nice rig Victor!
Definitely a big change from when I saw it at Surf-n-Turf
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