Hinterland is an 80 local that wanted a bumper so I asked him if he'd mind building a bumper as a kit since I am still months away from building any bumpers myself. Please PM if your interested in a DIY rear bumper.
The DIY cost for a complete double swingout bumper with drivers side spare...
Thanks for the response Peter I figured you put some good thought on portals and I wanted to know what you thought. After the U80 build I would avoid putting another set of solid axle portals on a rig with a OEM type frame. Like you said not enough room for up travel amongst other problems. I do...
Ford has yet to impress me however Germany does. That trans sounds like a great option. I like the lengths your going to make it all function the best possible.
That compressor on the flywheel would be a great package.
I'm with you Peter cut the frame at an angle near a 45 degree cut. The angle cut will give a longer weld and spread the load. How about sleeving 300 mm or so inside where the cut is for some added insurance?
Even better radius cuts like that guy did. I like how the outer c shape lines the cut...
Right hand drive really grows on you don't discount one of the best rigs Toyota ever made just because it's right hand drive. I didn't look twice at right drive BJ74s till I bought one and now I really like driving on the right it's fun and easy to go back and forth with my other left hand drive...
You need this one and use it once then decide you need one in a different color and sell to me second hand price
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