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Goode · 02-19-08, 07:45 PM

Lookin' good Steve!

TN_LandCruiser · 02-19-08, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Goode

Lookin' good Steve!

Thanks Andy...cant wait to get back up to RB to try the "goode" trails

chattfj40 · 02-19-08, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TN_LandCruiser

Thanks Andy...cant wait to get back up to RB to try the "goode" trails

wow! That's just awful...

but the bumper looks great

TN_LandCruiser · 04-29-08, 11:02 AM

Finally got the OME J's on the front and the heavies on the rear with ProComp 9000 shocks with eye mount adapters on the cruiser a couple weekends ago. What a huge difference!!! Im guessing I gained atleast 4-5 inches all the way around. My old springs reminded me of my grandmother...saggy...and the shocks were original. Also took the front sway bar off. Need to extend the front brake lines, extend the diff breather tubes and lower the rear swaybar, but Im getting there.

Absolutely no driveline vibes, but its squirly as hell. Partly because of the not completely straight drag link bar (from Royal Blue) and the incorrect camber. Plenty of body roll too...but Im getting used to that. After all, its a 6000lb cruiser and not a Corvette.

Goode · 04-29-08, 11:52 AM

Muy bien!!

Looks good Steve! Will it still fit in the garage?

TN_LandCruiser · 04-29-08, 11:57 AM

Yep...with room to spare.

I have dented every side of the rig now. DS front door got tweaked to where it catches the front fender everytime the body flexes a little bit...have to pull the fender out to make it fit...really fun when it catches and Im in it...have to climb out the PS. LOL.

Both sides have been dented in by protruding objects during deep rut navigation. Actually have dents in my rockers ABOVE my sliders...Im still scratching my head on that one...only thing I can figure is I was so off camber the sliders were more off the side than underneath. Both tail lights have been taken out. Chris will appreciate this...there is now an abundance of "red tape" on the ass end. I have replacement lights on order, but wont be putting them on until I add QP protection.

Need to find someone to help me bend tube to create rear QP protection...

It is definitely a tried and true TRAIL RIG now...

Hugh Heifer · 04-29-08, 08:01 PM

Lift looks great Steve

DSLTOY · 04-29-08, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TN_LandCruiser

It is definitely a tried and true TRAIL RIG now...

Not until you have done Tellico. The GSMTR still have space available.

TN_LandCruiser · 04-29-08, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DSLTOY

Not until you have done Tellico. The GSMTR still have space available.

Roger, can you please send me the link / info for GSMTR. Mentioned it to Brandon (Explorer) and another buddy in a Jeep (I just keep him around for his winch

). Seriously considering making it as I just found out I wont have the kids that weekend.

Cant make it for the week, but might be able to make it for the last Friday and Saturday...

DSLTOY · 04-30-08, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TN_LandCruiser

Roger, can you please send me the link / info for GSMTR. Mentioned it to Brandon (Explorer) and another buddy in a Jeep (I just keep him around for his winch

). Seriously considering making it as I just found out I wont have the kids that weekend.

Cant make it for the week, but might be able to make it for the last Friday and Saturday...

http://forum.ih8mud.com/tn-stlca/199...formation.html

This is a TLCA sanctioned event, so all participants must be TLCA members, Which means they must own a Toyota 4X4 vehicle, if it is their daily driver and they wheel a vehicle of lesser quality they can bring it. If you only come for the ride on Saturday you do not need to register. If you want to register ,e-mail me and I will send you a form, which includes the option to join TLCA.

sk8salomon · 05-06-08, 08:25 PM

nice job steve, when are you going with 35's?

TN_LandCruiser · 05-06-08, 10:35 PM

As soon as I can get the divorce finalized and get MY money back into MY pocket...Im moving to 35's, but will have to go to 4:88 gears (with a rear aussie locker) to get it to move under its own power...damn 4.0L tractor motor!

More body damage Saturday night...got into a BIG rut and ripped the front DS flair off...so I will be completely flairless soon.

I so need an ARB and winch...

Found an unlocked '93 FJ80 with 235k miles out off Lee Hwy and 153 for sale. Its in decent shape, but as soon as I found that it wasnt locked it fell off my radar. They are asking $4500 I think...I paid $5100 for my '92, but it only had 189k miles...

Hugh Heifer · 10-19-08, 10:11 PM

Bump! Got your text the other day. Whats up with your ride these days?

DBrown2 · 10-20-08, 09:53 AM

Saw on Craigslist, a FJ80 with ARB front, and rear in OOte area.

sk8salomon · 10-20-08, 08:59 PM

Steve, you selling your truck?

02-19-08, 07:45 PM	#31
Goode IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tennessee TLCA# 13958 Posts: 352	Lookin' good Steve! __________________ 02/83 FJ60

04-29-08, 11:02 AM	#34
TN_LandCruiser IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soddy Daisy, TN (Chattanooga) Posts: 406	LIFTED!!! Finally got the OME J's on the front and the heavies on the rear with ProComp 9000 shocks with eye mount adapters on the cruiser a couple weekends ago. What a huge difference!!! Im guessing I gained atleast 4-5 inches all the way around. My old springs reminded me of my grandmother...saggy...and the shocks were original. Also took the front sway bar off. Need to extend the front brake lines, extend the diff breather tubes and lower the rear swaybar, but Im getting there. Absolutely no driveline vibes, but its squirly as hell. Partly because of the not completely straight drag link bar (from Royal Blue) and the incorrect camber. Plenty of body roll too...but Im getting used to that. After all, its a 6000lb cruiser and not a Corvette. Attached Images __________________ 1992 FJ80 7 Pin CDL Mod 265/70-R16 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders OME J's front OME Heavies Rear ProComp 9000 shocks Custom built Rear bumper & sliders http://forum.ih8mud.com/tn-stlca/198...ml#post2927590 http://Schafer_Photography.photoshop.com Last edited by TN_LandCruiser; 05-06-08 at 10:25 PM.

04-29-08, 11:52 AM	#35
Goode IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tennessee TLCA# 13958 Posts: 352	Muy bien!! Looks good Steve! Will it still fit in the garage? __________________ 02/83 FJ60

04-29-08, 11:57 AM	#36
TN_LandCruiser IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soddy Daisy, TN (Chattanooga) Posts: 406	Yep...with room to spare. I have dented every side of the rig now. DS front door got tweaked to where it catches the front fender everytime the body flexes a little bit...have to pull the fender out to make it fit...really fun when it catches and Im in it...have to climb out the PS. LOL. Both sides have been dented in by protruding objects during deep rut navigation. Actually have dents in my rockers ABOVE my sliders...Im still scratching my head on that one...only thing I can figure is I was so off camber the sliders were more off the side than underneath. Both tail lights have been taken out. Chris will appreciate this...there is now an abundance of "red tape" on the ass end. I have replacement lights on order, but wont be putting them on until I add QP protection. Need to find someone to help me bend tube to create rear QP protection... It is definitely a tried and true TRAIL RIG now... __________________ 1992 FJ80 7 Pin CDL Mod 265/70-R16 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders OME J's front OME Heavies Rear ProComp 9000 shocks Custom built Rear bumper & sliders http://forum.ih8mud.com/tn-stlca/198...ml#post2927590 http://Schafer_Photography.photoshop.com Last edited by TN_LandCruiser; 04-29-08 at 02:51 PM.

05-06-08, 08:25 PM	#41
sk8salomon IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 721	nice job steve, when are you going with 35's? __________________ Running total of non-waving FJC drivers ......534 '85 FJ60 bone stock (the way i like it) '87 Ford Ocnorb with lots of redneck stuff & custom dented body panels


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05-06-08, 10:35 PM	#42
TN_LandCruiser IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soddy Daisy, TN (Chattanooga) Posts: 406	As soon as I can get the divorce finalized and get MY money back into MY pocket...Im moving to 35's, but will have to go to 4:88 gears (with a rear aussie locker) to get it to move under its own power...damn 4.0L tractor motor! More body damage Saturday night...got into a BIG rut and ripped the front DS flair off...so I will be completely flairless soon. I so need an ARB and winch... Found an unlocked '93 FJ80 with 235k miles out off Lee Hwy and 153 for sale. Its in decent shape, but as soon as I found that it wasnt locked it fell off my radar. They are asking $4500 I think...I paid $5100 for my '92, but it only had 189k miles... __________________ 1992 FJ80 7 Pin CDL Mod 265/70-R16 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders OME J's front OME Heavies Rear ProComp 9000 shocks Custom built Rear bumper & sliders http://forum.ih8mud.com/tn-stlca/198...ml#post2927590 http://Schafer_Photography.photoshop.com

10-20-08, 09:53 AM	#44
DBrown2 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dayton, TN Posts: 382	Saw on Craigslist, a FJ80 with ARB front, and rear in OOte area.

10-20-08, 08:59 PM	#45
sk8salomon IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 721	Steve, you selling your truck? __________________ Running total of non-waving FJC drivers ......534 '85 FJ60 bone stock (the way i like it) '87 Ford Ocnorb with lots of redneck stuff & custom dented body panels

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