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It's going on my 2015 Rubicon.
1985 HJ75 Pickup (1 Viewer)
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Michael B
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Everyone needs a test mule!
what headlight bulbs are you using?
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I was listening to Led Zeppelin at the time of the photo which explains the glowing antennae.
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Hella H4's
yooper
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What's wrong with the factory snorkel?
Patience, grasshopper. I believe all will be revealed soon
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Another project ...... The seam sealer on the forward portion of the rear bed is showing it's age and needs to be removed and replaced
with new product. I guess 30 years is a decent life expectancy.
wardharris
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Sell that thing and buy a new Tacoma
Looks almost as big as Sam's Powerful Wagon....
Looks almost as big as Sam's Powerful Wagon....
^ Probably can pass more gas stations than my PW
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If I were to ever consider a Tacoma it would be this generation. Sometimes I wonder what the guys at Toyota are drinking as I look at their new vehicles.
Michael B
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Charles was your 45 as arduous on a long drive as your 75 is?
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I had to Google arduous ......
My HJ45 had the "H" diesel which was a real slug so from that standpoint the HJ75 (2H-T) is far more roadworthy. Both lack adequate legroom for long trips so they both suck in that regard.
I spent 13 hours in the cab to complete the Cullman trip and I'm still limping slightly. : )
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Michael B
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So the 45 was as uncomfortable as the 75 on long trips? Or is it simply time for you to invest in a pimped out walker?
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That pimped out walker sounds appealing.
If you want comfort in a Cruiser I would probably look for a 80 Series.
Michael B
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Thanks for the suggestion but I need a truck ( I don't want to make the same mistake you did and sell my 45). I was just attempting to gauge the ride quality I can expect with my rig when I have it completed. I'm hoping the adjustments I'm making will equate to better long distance ride comfort than what you currently are experiencing in you 75.
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"76 FJ40 ...... ( I don't want to make the same mistake you did and sell my 45)
..... Ouch
Ride quality really isn't the issue (the new shocks and steering damper from Terrain Tamer made a significant difference).
Lack of legroom is the issue.
Having said that, I'll be at next Fall's 70 Series gathering and will most likely drive the 75 Series
since it's all I currently own. : )
..... Ouch
Ride quality really isn't the issue (the new shocks and steering damper from Terrain Tamer made a significant difference).
Lack of legroom is the issue.
Having said that, I'll be at next Fall's 70 Series gathering and will most likely drive the 75 Series
since it's all I currently own. : )
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Michael B
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No jabs intended Charles. I try to learn from the errors of others. I don't have enough time commit all mistakes myself (although sometimes it looks like I'm working on doing just that). Buy switching to LHD, installing a late model 45/43 seat that will be overstuffed and raised I hope to fix the leg room issue. Since I'm not an altogether tall person it shouldn't take too much effort to accomplish this.
