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sparkplug · 09-01-09, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Volunteer

Those with a good ebrake you don't need it but the ebrake on my 40 won't hold me on a vertical slope where this does.

Is that normal? I use my hand brake on my old BJ-40 on steep mountains and it works just fine.

The valve idea is awesome. I hate having to pull my hand brake while trying to keep from going back wards. I usually let off the clutch and then take off the hand brake all while pinching my finger in between the shaft of the hand brake and my dash.

Volunteer · 09-01-09, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkplug

Is that normal? I use my hand brake on my old BJ-40 on steep mountains and it works just fine.

The valve idea is awesome. I hate having to pull my hand brake while trying to keep from going back wards. I usually let off the clutch and then take off the hand brake all while pinching my finger in between the shaft of the hand brake and my dash.

I find the oem ebrake will hold fine for normal use but in those steep vertical situations it won't hold it. I have it adjusted as tight as it goes I may just need some new shoes for it.

kjnarmyfj · 09-01-09, 06:05 PM

dughhhh y dint i think of a line lock specaly being in drag racing dughhhh!!! bran fart! summit has them cheap!

kjnarmyfj · 09-03-09, 09:37 PM

i wass looking ta that front axel on the buggy look to be of old jeep like 70s model cherekee it a hi steer wide track ,!

raevenzero · 09-03-09, 09:54 PM

Looking for cheap extended brake lines for a 79-85 pickup/4runner. Does anyone have suggestions of what vehicles I can pull a set off of? So far I have been told 240sx or pull a rear line off of 2 to make 2 fronts.

lostinafog · 09-04-09, 05:39 AM

this is what I used

BH38688 92 Nissian ZX appx $30.

beyondlogic · 09-04-09, 06:36 AM

trail gears are 25

lostinafog · 09-04-09, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by beyondlogic

trail gears are 25

- HUH?

raevenzero · 09-04-09, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lostinafog

- HUH?

Trail Gear brake lines are $25.

lostinafog · 09-04-09, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by raevenzero

Trail Gear brake lines are $25.

AHHHH! thanks for da info

my bad actual total price is $32.40 for two.

raevenzero · 09-04-09, 08:14 AM

I'm not going to get something new though. I am going to find something super cheap and post the results so people can go the same route in the future if they choose.

lostinafog · 09-04-09, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by raevenzero

I'm not going to get something new though. I am going to find something super cheap and post the results so people can go the same route in the future if they choose.

When it comes to safety C H E E P ALWAYS cost way more in the long run.

raevenzero · 09-04-09, 08:42 AM

I plan to keep it safe and only spend a few bucks on the upgrade. If I don't find anything good then I will just wait, hold off on wheeling, and get some extended lines later.

lostinafog · 09-04-09, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by raevenzero

I plan to keep it safe and only spend a few bucks on the upgrade. If I don't find anything good then I will just wait, hold off on wheeling, and get some extended lines later.

ROGER that

beyondlogic · 09-04-09, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lostinafog

AHHHH! thanks for da info

my bad actual total price is $32.40 for two.

so thats $32.40 for two of the nissian? brakes lines from where?

lostinafog · 09-04-09, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by beyondlogic

so thats $32.40 for two of the nissian? brakes lines from where?

yes that be correct one of my commercial suppliers

beyondlogic · 09-04-09, 10:11 AM

cool ill keep that in mind when i get ready to do my SAS

GOT@TACO · 09-04-09, 02:25 PM

Go find a cash for clunker, it might be free

$.02

kjnarmyfj · 09-04-09, 05:59 PM

i need shocks to find some extend lines to like the stanlsees flex =ie ones ike 24 inches

raevenzero · 09-04-09, 06:04 PM

I am combining my stock lines with Kia Sephia lines to make a lint that will be about 35".

kjnarmyfj · 09-05-09, 05:54 PM

ok i was at my buds boat shop to day and was looking at some trailer brake lines ther good rubber and brass end and they have diif sizes like30 in 16 and stuff good stuff i can get a exact mesaurement on them and pic will post soon im gon put em on the buggy

cruzersoul · 09-07-09, 11:43 AM

I am in the process of removing all the panels on my fj40 and sanding/stripping them down to bare metal. I found out very quickly that sanding takes forever and that stripping is very messy. My question to everyone is does anyone know of a good media blaster in Lafayette that will be able to do all my panels including the hood.
I have searched but have not been able to find anything. Help with this would be appreciated.

Cruzersoul

kjnarmyfj · 09-07-09, 02:14 PM

sucks did the oil in thedifs on the buggy looked at the ring and pinion they have 3.73 in ther . not what the guy said he said he thought they had 456 , theonly good part is that the pinion is big and strong , im gona call cajun off road tomarro see about pulling some 488 are 5sumthings if i can i know d44 ring and pinions a kina cheep i know for my jeep i got te yukons for like 180 a set i think brian chared me 675 do do the job back in the day, do yal think i should go in 5 gear range are just stick with 4 88 .??? are will it make that mutch diff in crawiling ?

sparkplug · 09-07-09, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kjnarmyfj

i need shocks to find some extend lines to like the stanlsees flex =ie ones ike 24 inches

Pretty sure mine came from Slee but I'll check my receipt tomorrow and let you know. Wrapped with conduent plastic for extra chafing guard seems to help as well. Mine rub on all kinds of stuff under the truck and the extra plastic saves $$$ in the long run.

kjnarmyfj · 09-07-09, 09:37 PM

thanks let me know im proby gona go with the long boat trailer ones sence i get em at cost!

Volunteer · 09-07-09, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cruzersoul

I am in the process of removing all the panels on my fj40 and sanding/stripping them down to bare metal. I found out very quickly that sanding takes forever and that stripping is very messy. My question to everyone is does anyone know of a good media blaster in Lafayette that will be able to do all my panels including the hood.
I have searched but have not been able to find anything. Help with this would be appreciated.

Cruzersoul

I use S&S coatings in Youngville and have for several years. He does sandblasting on body parts, engine parts, bumpers both sets of the wheels on the 78 and 80 and whatever I need. He's close and inexpensive. His primary jobs are oil field so I usually drop off my parts an put them in a shed and he'll blast them and prime as he get time. We did use a guy on the Northside to do the frame on what is now Brian's 40 blasted and primed for $150 but don't remember who it was?

S&S's info if you want it.

Lindsey
139 Linden Lewis Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592-6446
(337) 856-5058

cruzersoul · 09-08-09, 07:00 PM

Volunteer,

How did the panels look after they were sand blasted and primed. I don't want there to be a whole lot of imperfections in the metal because of the sand. I also heard that sand blasting can cause the metal to warp. I talked to Lindsey today and he said that he would charge 200 for the Hood and both fenders. Does the price sound about right, I've never had anything sand blasted and primed before.

Cruzersoul

GOT@TACO · 09-08-09, 07:30 PM

YouTube - El Camino, gettin all the paint off.

lostinafog · 09-08-09, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cruzersoul

Volunteer,

How did the panels look after they were sand blasted and primed. I don't want there to be a whole lot of imperfections in the metal because of the sand. I also heard that sand blasting can cause the metal to warp. I talked to Lindsey today and he said that he would charge 200 for the Hood and both fenders. Does the price sound about right, I've never had anything sand blasted and primed before.

Cruzersoul

if ya`want the lest ruffing of the sheet metal soda media is what ya want to blast with

cruzersoul · 09-08-09, 08:02 PM

I actually tried the Aircraft brand stripper. It does work but it takes a ridiculous amount of time and energy. I spent about 8 hours on just my aprons and my bezel. I couldn't imagine the hell I would go through if I had to do the hood and the fenders. I am all about doing things as inexpensively as possible but not at the cost of about 2-3 weeks of my time. The only thing I can think of with the EL Camino you tube video is the paint being stripped wasn't OEM, Because mine sure as hell doesnt come off that easy.

Cruzersoul