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04-11-08, 07:26 AM
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Same concept as a hand crank winch, the lower the gearing the less force it takes to turn it.
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04-11-08, 12:35 PM
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gear reduction at the wheels. So there is less stress as opposed to the axles being twisted from the diff straight to the wheels in a conventional set-up.
__________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, 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". |
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04-11-08, 04:44 PM
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Right I gotcha.... is there a good place to look for these axles for sale... some kinda surplus military stores (even though it's swedish). I was always sad I never had the money when you were selling your other sets. I think these are the way i'm going to go. More for my mini truck though. As im sure you know it seems that the only limitation for a fj80 with those volvo's is the body and I don't want to trash mine too much it is my daily driver.
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04-17-08, 12:24 AM
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Do a search for Volvo C303 parts (or Volvo TGB parts). You will likely find them overseas and have to import. 2 places you CAN try: xtremevehicles.com coldwarremarketing.com If they don't have them, I'm sure they can get them. -Phil |
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04-17-08, 09:41 AM
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pirate has volvo portals for sale on a reg basis
__________________ 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 |
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04-17-08, 09:42 AM
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Tirediron had a set for sell, also there was some talk of Metal Tech going to sell parts as well as the Volvo axles.
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04-17-08, 09:48 AM
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I sold all my stuff, Cruiser, axles and spares.
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04-28-08, 04:57 AM
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Hi!
I'm very interested in the way you upgraded you vehicle, as I would like to fit Volvo axles on my Range Rover. As I've heared many things about these axles, I would like to have your opinion / feedback on these axles and thei strength and reliability. I've been told that Volvo axles (and even Unimog axles) have not been designed for serious off roading and don't like side angles. When used under these conditions, they prematurely fail. How long have you been using these axles? Which tires did you fit? Are you going for serious off-roading? Best Regards Christophe |
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04-28-08, 06:10 AM
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04-30-08, 07:25 PM
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__________________ <>< 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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04-30-08, 07:42 PM
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true, true, but i'll bet the hold up longer than the Range Rover. So it shouldn't be an issue. 
__________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, 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". |
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04-30-08, 07:44 PM
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04-30-08, 07:56 PM
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04-30-08, 09:57 PM
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Just do some research. The volvos hold up fine, more or less. They're on par with the cruiser axles or mini-truck axles. There are some aftermarket options for them as well (birf eliminators, chromoly or 300M shafts, disc brake conversions). I am thinking of going with stumper axles, though. Based on volvo portals but with a few design tweaks with offroading in mind. I will have to sell a kidney and my first born to afford them, but they look to be the ultimate ticket for portals nowadays.
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05-01-08, 05:28 PM
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__________________ <>< 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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06-04-08, 02:35 AM
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TiredIron, i just read this whole post and loved what you did with the 80, awesome job! Sorry to dig this thread back up, but does anyone know if your 80 is still getting around and does the new owner visit IH8mud at all? I really just wanna see more pics of it being wheeled!
 Hope you have fun with your new buggy! __________________ Dan 1992 FZJ80, Part-Time Kit, 4" Lift, Fr & Rr lockers, 33" muds, Custom Exhaust, Drawers, 260L fuel capacity |
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06-04-08, 03:49 PM
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What a waste. It's just so sad he sold it for a common buggy.
__________________ <>< 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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06-04-08, 07:52 PM
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no disrespect to what he did, but i'm really surprised that no one else has done this. It's really not that big of a deal. Just sourcing good axles is tuff. The rest is just basic fab skills.
If i had the cash, i want to do the same thing. __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, 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". |
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06-04-08, 08:40 PM
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The new owner is too busy to do much web wheeling, as for the buggy it's tons of fun and for expedition type wheeling I bought a new 4 door Jeep JK. I'm thinking my next LC project will be a Troopy.
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06-22-08, 01:36 PM
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bitchin! __________________ 82 Fj60 TurkeyWizz THXAL 88 BJ62 Family Truckster http://nfcruiserheads.org/forum/index.php |
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06-22-08, 01:48 PM
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well, whats the plans for the troop?
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