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  1. Cruiserdrew

    Welding Front Drive Flanges

    We welded a rear flange to the hub one time to get off the Dusy trail, so this "fix" seems ok as a very temporary expedient to continue to move forward. As a means to go wheeling, it's not smart for all the reasons mentioned. A broken birfield off the road, would immobilize this truck with no...
  2. Cruiserdrew

    Jarbidge or Bust - "Overlanding" Nevada 2015

    I'd be up for another trip out there next spring. It remains one of my favorite ever trips. I guess we'll need to see what the weather brings. This is supposed to be another wet year, but predictions more than a few days out, are not the most reliable. With that said, I was up there in late...
  3. Cruiserdrew

    The reality of the Landcruiser Head Gasket Issue

    I did mine at 110k miles. It was still good at the time. But the 100k since has been worry free. I can be in the middle of nowhere and not think about it. Eventually the OEM gasket will fail. Better to get ahead of it, Because if it fails, it may take your entire motor with it, This is...
  4. Cruiserdrew

    Builds BJ70-MR Conversion to a PZJ70-MRS

    Dang. Following along. Good luck Onur. 5 cylinders is no bueno. It's just wrong. Not balanced. But if anyone can make it work, it"s you. Remember that guy on the Swell trip with Kurt in like 2014 that could not keep up? He had this motor.
  5. Cruiserdrew

    2 Battery System with dual charging options

    I use Marine Start/DeepCycle batteries. I do not use $$ batteries. THe ones from batteries plus work pretty well.
  6. Cruiserdrew

    2 Battery System with dual charging options

    The in cab control is cool (though failure prone at the switch) and the self jump is theoretically cool(though I've never needed that feature). But the 7610 is smaller, less expensive, less complicated and works extremely well. I installed the first one in 2015 and it's still going strong in...
  7. Cruiserdrew

    Who wants to go to Death Valley this fall/ winter

    I will listen in. You can contact our group on 146.400 or 146.430
  8. Cruiserdrew

    Who wants to go to Death Valley this fall/ winter

    What radio frequency are you guys going to use? I'll be there same time frame and maybe we can meet up. Going to start up north. Ballarat sucks for camping. Open,windy, dusty and hot. I was just there last week on a motorcycle and no one else was there because it's dusty and hot.
  9. Cruiserdrew

    Blue Sea Systems Fuse Box and Circuit Breaker Install

    I like fuses. They don't break, jam, stick or short. You do need to carry a spare though. So fuse what ever wire feeds the aux fuse box as close to it's origin at the battery that you can. The MRBF terminal fuses are great for this.
  10. Cruiserdrew

    Steering gearbox replacement

    Its from Barnes 4WD GM 1 ton reamer 7.15 degree (1.5 inch per foot) Try here
  11. Cruiserdrew

    Steering gearbox replacement

    No, unfortunately. You have to ditch the stock linkage and use custom pieces. I got mine from 4x4 Labs. And yes, you need to ream the 80 pittman, but it has plenty of beef so this is no big deal with the proper reamer that you can buy on Amazon. I tried to post the Amazon link but ih8mud...
  12. Cruiserdrew

    Steering gearbox replacement

    Tough to say. My FJ60 is so far from stock it's difficult to compare. But overall with the Chevy TREs, there is very little slop. They do have grease fittings. But lifted trucks on wide tires and wheelsm even with good geometry are not exactly precise steering machines. As you say, it...
  13. Cruiserdrew

    FJ62 Bumper Question

    A piece of steel tube about 1 inch high works perfectly. I posted that pic years ago, but I still have the truck, so I'll try and get a pic tomorrow.
  14. Cruiserdrew

    O R I O N

    It is so hit or miss. I have an Orion I bought used. Installed behind an SM420. It popped out one time (on the Rubicon going downhill in Big Sluice). Since then, @orangefj45 rebuilt for me and added twin sticks and it has not popped out since. It is such a desirable product that I hope AA...
  15. Cruiserdrew

    Fridge prices have gotten ridiculous

    This is the truth. I have an Engel 45 from 2003 bought new-still works perfectly. I have another I bought used that is 30 years old. Still works perfectly. Any other fridge, is less. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. This is a clear case where old school rules. My bias is that...
  16. Cruiserdrew

    FJ60Cam an' Fam Get High AF

    Boomers, Old smarmy guys. Beno is dead. Onur...he's a myth/legend/cautionary tale. Rock on bros....
  17. Cruiserdrew

    TLCA Official 2021 Rubithon Thread (32nd or 33rd Annual - TBD)

    I've never trailered and always drive up and drive home. Don't drive like a maniac, listen to your spotter and you'll have a great time.
  18. Cruiserdrew

    Builds 1985 JDM 3B Engine Rebuild and Other Stories

    Looks like #2 moved a bit too.
  19. Cruiserdrew

    Builds 1985 JDM 3B Engine Rebuild and Other Stories

    Yes, which is why you should load the 100 tonight and leave once loaded for Utah. Meet Friday night. Bring Kris, she sounds like she can keep you on track. It will be great, we'l have food and wine and good times. We're not doing any hard core trails this time. Just enjoying the scenery and...
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    Builds 1985 JDM 3B Engine Rebuild and Other Stories

    Right on. 80 and 100 is a good combo. The 70 can be the eternal project vehicle (EPV). And I owe Onur a weekend of help so when the 70 project gels I'm coming for a visit, that is, if airplanes are still flying then.:cheers:
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