http://forum.ih8mud.com/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:54:04 GMT vBulletin 15 http://images.ih8mud.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.ih8mud.com/ http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/335114-fs-265-75r16-cooper-st-cs.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:36:59 GMT Thought I'd throw this out there for you guys. I am a big fan of these tires, same as the "ST" however they are the cut resistant "C" tires, specifically designed for rocky/mountainous areas. These were on my truck when I bought it, set of four has to be well over $1k new. They are about 80%, quiet on the road but good traction off road. In my opinion, they are a trade off between a full on mud terrain and an all terrain. The only reason I am thinking of selling them is I'd like to move up to a slightly larger tire. There is a possibility that I would sell them on the 16" steel wheels currently on the truck. If interested, shoot me a reply or PM. I'm up in Kelowna.

Tire info: Cooper Discoverer ST/C - MT Tire Reviews



]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers pathfinder_88 http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/335114-fs-265-75r16-cooper-st-cs.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/334921-f-o-r-suspension-impressions.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:21 GMT Well- we got the suspension installed and the ride and handling are really incredible- (I put a few... Well- we got the suspension installed and the ride and handling are really incredible- (I put a few pics up in 80s tech). The suspension now conforms to bumps in the road rather than trying to flatten them out! I am down to 3.5 " front and 4.25" rear lift. The most interesting thing is the lesson I have learned in correct suspension geometry. It seems when you have a multi link suspension and some of the angles of the 'dangly bits' are not correct, the suspension will not move, flex or articulate. This is most noticeable to me via my truck exhibiting a hint of nose dive while braking a d rise while accellerating. Before- it was like a rock and wouldnt flex at all, just kind of jiggled- with all kinds of strange body motions. It just felt wrong. Like it was working against itself. Now it is supple yet controlled. (sounds like a hair product advert!) The caster plates were a bit of a bitch but I have picked up about 3 inches of 'down travel' despite the fact the lift is about 1.5 " lower. I guess the lesson taken from this exercise is this- If you want articulation and a controlled ride, putting a taller spring on an 80 is just the beginning. The angles and arcs of every control arm/panhard/link/bar/bushing must agree. (at least I agree!) ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers sailor http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/334921-f-o-r-suspension-impressions.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/334624-squamsquatch-tt.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:51:44 GMT Our very own Garry B. made it into the pages of TT. Cruise Moab looks very cool. Our very own Garry B. made it into the pages of TT. Cruise Moab looks very cool. ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers Granite Grinder http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/334624-squamsquatch-tt.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/334606-re-hzj80-travellers-germany.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:20:11 GMT Thread here:... Thread here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-tech-...s-germany.html

From OP:

Hi,
Yesterday the toyota dealer sent me another Landcruiser to my shop like they always do,the don't like to touch those Landcruisers.
This one is a 1996 HZJ80 from Germany,the older couple have been travelling south america,usa and canada for 3 years now,l did an oil change and was checking the truck and found the radiator has a small leak,it just happen that l have a new rad for a 1993 FZJ80 waiting to be installed,still doing the headgasket on that one.
the rad is the same except the shroud mount,l am making a bracket for the top and it should be done tomorrow.
specs:1HZ,5 speed,no fenderflares,parttime 4WD,lockers.
They are heading west to Vancouver from Winnipeg and then they are heading to Alaska,Inuvik by december 31st,they on to the iceroad north of Inuvik,l forgot the name of the town.
Very brave people.
Simon
Winnipeg
TLC import connection ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers canucksafari http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/334606-re-hzj80-travellers-germany.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/334413-nov-14-maintenance.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:52:01 GMT I go on the majority of maintenance runs I just thought I would post up some conditions Sunrise... I go on the majority of maintenance runs I just thought I would post up some conditions Sunrise lake had just patchy snow nothing at V - rock yet. hale creek was clear and actually quite clean. Lookout lake loop had 2-4 inches on it so this month will probably be the last run there. We did not get to do the francis weaver traverse as light was running low on our way out. anyways just wanted to let you guys know so you can plan for the weekends. ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers WrenchMonkey http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/334413-nov-14-maintenance.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333872-86-hj61-sale.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:40:33 GMT A local truck for sale: ... A local truck for sale:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-tech-...much-sell.html ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers HZ Cruiser http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333872-86-hj61-sale.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333785-2010-land-cruiser-calendar.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:12:58 GMT I'll likely be ordering in a box for the Swamp Donkeys. Let me know if anyone is interested in getting one from our order.

Thanks!
Charla


Otherwise, here's info for you guys to order your own:


The 2010 Land Cruiser Calendar (12th in a series that started in 1999)
will be ready to ship on or before December 1st.
The calendar is an oversized 15 x 11, printed on excellent paper, and
has consistently featured photography that has won it three
consecutive ADDYS... 2007, 2008, & 2009...

To order yours, send $24 (Canada $28, the rest of the world $32) to:
Henry Brimmer
1785 Bramble Drive
East Lansing, MI 48823

or electronically via PayPal to:
henry_brimmer@yahoo.com

For reduced prices on bulk orders, contact Henry at
hbrimmer@msu.edu ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers Ratpuke http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333785-2010-land-cruiser-calendar.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333706-need-opinion.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:27:10 GMT Well- I've been driving my 81 for almost a year now and put on around 20,000km (I thought it was more). It cost around $100 per week in fuel, I can't estimate what the associated running costs are, but I can say it has been 100% reliable- the only failure is the bulb in the rear defrost switch.

I've been thinking of getting a Subaru Sambar pickup for work and retiring the 81 to weekend status. I figure the fuel savings alone will offset the Subaru cost of ownership and then some- leaving me in a position of net savings. The Idea is that I will buy the Sambar through my company and use it as a dedicated business vehicle with something like a metal Jobox type thing bolted to the bed.

I could then clean up the 81 and do all the little detail touch ups to it and it wouldn't be getting beat up by the tools and parts etc. Or I could sell it- who knows? Anyone with any experience at this type of thing? ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers sailor http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333706-need-opinion.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333574-had-share.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:46:03 GMT it was just to much fun not to share it YouTube - Funny Pictures... it was just to much fun not to share it

YouTube - Funny Pictures

enjoy ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers Sopel http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333574-had-share.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333571-bumper.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:16:54 GMT I need someone that can weld aluminuim ( spelling sucks!). got a new bumper, attachment tabs were... I need someone that can weld aluminuim ( spelling sucks!). got a new bumper, attachment tabs were cut off. The guy was trying to mod it to his truck. Need to get them welded back on! please help!

thanks ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers jasonwc http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333571-bumper.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333349-tempering-soft-steel.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:08:12 GMT Decided to fix the broken hubs rather than go and buy new AVM hubs for the other Safari. These hubs... Decided to fix the broken hubs rather than go and buy new AVM hubs for the other Safari. These hubs are auto hubs but can also be manually engaged. I'll likely mod the hubs by taking out a small spring to make them manual hubs. Got a local machinist making up two spacer rings and some metal tabs - see pics below. On one hub the spacer is completely broken and the other has a crack. The metal tabs are also either broken or on their way out. The tabs are what locks or unlocks the hubs manually. The machinist tells me that they are spring steel and he can't cut spring steel - so I will have to harden them after he's done making them. My question is how many times should I heat them to cherry red and dip them in oil to get them about as hard as spring steel? I don't want them too hard or they will just shatter.

Broken spacer on hub clutch:


Cracked spacer with broken tabs:


Tabs inside hub housing:
]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers canucksafari http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333349-tempering-soft-steel.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333061-bj70-sale.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:29:19 GMT http://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-trailers-sale-wanted/331090-1985-toyota-lancruiser-bj70.html#post49... http://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-tra...ml#post4963540

My dads BJ70 needs a new home!
The frame is solid and the truck runs great.
He is open to offers. No trades please!

throw me an email at delanuez@gmail.com
I have a bunch of pictures.
If anyone wants me to take something specific give me a msg.

Thanks Guys. ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers ForealBoreal http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333061-bj70-sale.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333012-bj-71-ebay.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:53:16 GMT Toyota : Land Cruiser:eBay Motors (item 290369314766 end time Nov-18-09 16:48:30 PST)... Toyota : Land Cruiser:eBay Motors (item 290369314766 end time Nov-18-09 16:48:30 PST)


Bidding hasn't really started yet, looks nice.


]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers LAVA http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/333012-bj-71-ebay.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/332888-bcs-shameful-backcountry-wreckreation.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:15:51 GMT Just got this emailed to me and thought I would post it up. The Tyee ? BC's Shameful Backcountry Wreckreation ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers BC_FJC http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/332888-bcs-shameful-backcountry-wreckreation.html http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/332859-ifaw-international-fund-animal-welfare.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:18:51 GMT This is Phil spam, take it as you please
I don't usually post this kind of stuff, but as a pet owner and an empathetic person...
Not Land Cruiser related, other than I'm sure there are LC's around the world. If you choose to, the animal rescue site listed below needs traffic. No scams, nothing to sign up, just a mouse click. If you go to the "About our projects" page, there is some good video from the Philippines after Typhoon Ketsana hit.

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/ ]]> CA.BC- Coastal Cruisers Granite Grinder http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/332859-ifaw-international-fund-animal-welfare.html