GWNF in June? - Page 3

Herb · 05-01-08, 06:45 AM

Felix, it looks great the way it is.....

76FJ40 · 05-01-08, 06:47 AM

Mmmmm, PBR, nectar of he gods.

jcj_78FJ40 · 05-01-08, 09:58 PM

Felix,

Is nice!!

Of course my 40 is in the garage on jack stands.

Hope to get my new tires tomorrow.

BK
I need a spare. Got any spare rims? Maybe a 35-36” tire to go with it?

Charlton

bkfj40 · 05-02-08, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jcj_78FJ40

Felix,

Is nice!!

Of course my 40 is in the garage on jack stands.

Hope to get my new tires tomorrow.

BK
I need a spare. Got any spare rims? Maybe a 35-36” tire to go with it?

Charlton

36" super swamper work for you? I even have a rim you can put it on, but it would be a bit narrow....

will swap for beer

bk

Felix · 05-02-08, 06:06 AM

Thanks, again, Charlton!

Blue77FJ40 · 05-02-08, 06:19 AM

Charlton, what are you doing to your '40?

jcj_78FJ40 · 05-02-08, 07:30 AM

BK,
Sounds great! I’m pretty sure that I’m going to go with 36” TSL Radials. I’ll send you a PM.

Felix,
Thank you for saving me the trouble of trying to sell them on the classified section.

Dan,
Just new tires for now. However, I got tired of watching your effortless rock crawling so I’m working on a SM465/3SPD TC swap. Hope to be at Coalminer if everything goes well.

Greytandy,
I apologize for the hijack. I would be in for a June GWNF run if I’m in town that weekend.:

Blue77FJ40 · 05-02-08, 10:42 AM

Charlton, you can fit 36"s on your sua truck??? I gotta see a pic of that, pls.

Best of luck on the driveline swap. I'm not sure yet if I'll make the coal miner.

jcj_78FJ40 · 05-05-08, 10:18 AM

Eventually I think I would like to go SOA. Right now I hope to make them work with what I have, which is a 4” lift and slightly longer than stock shackles. Of course trimming will be required plus I’m flipping the rear springs.

I put the new tires on the truck over the weekend so I can move it in and out of the garage. I’m not sure when I will get a chance to work on it. I have a couple of house projects that I’m trying to get finished up. I will post pics when I’m done.

reffug · 05-12-08, 11:20 AM

So if this a go for June 7?

greytandy · 05-12-08, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by reffug

So if this a go for June 7?

If enough people are still interested, yes. I need to get my new suspension installed and rebuild the rear axle. If I can't get these done before then, I will be out, but that doesn't mean it can't happen.

Thornton · 05-12-08, 12:40 PM

Count me in. If camping is involved may be up for that also.

Felix · 05-12-08, 01:53 PM

I'm in. Probably in for camping, too.

Come on, Dave... you're going to plan a trip, set a date, and then bail?

You don't need a lift to wheel in the GWNF.

greytandy · 05-12-08, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix

Come on, Dave... you're going to plan a trip, set a date, and then bail?

You don't need a lift to wheel in the GWNF.

I know.

It's not the lift, it's my hemorrhoid-inducing stock suspension.

Hitting the bump stops is brutal! My driver's side rear axle oil seal is failing too, though it's a slow leak and I think I can wheel with that. We'll see. It'll likely just be a day trip for me if I can make it.

Blue77FJ40 · 05-13-08, 07:16 AM

Herb now knows how to fix that! Maybe he can help you with the oil seal.

greytandy · 05-13-08, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue77FJ40

Herb now knows how to fix that! Maybe he can help you with the oil seal.

Yeah, but he didn't use the silver slapper!

Herb · 05-13-08, 08:51 AM

Dave,
I'll help you out! You get the beer...and I'll bring a big flathead screwdriver, some pliers and a BFH. We won't need the "Silver Slapper" since we won't be removing the bearings, just the seal!

I remember John and Dan saying not to tap in the seal, but to line it up and SMACK IT! I can do that!!

Doug

greytandy · 05-13-08, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Herb

Dave,
I'll help you out! You get the beer...and I'll bring a big flathead screwdriver, some pliers and a BFH. We won't need the "Silver Slapper" since we won't be removing the bearings, just the seal!

I remember John and Dan saying not to tap in the seal, but to line it up and SMACK IT! I can do that!!

Doug

Thanks Doug. I am actually replacing the bearings too. I'm a big believer in "while you're in there ...". I'm praying to lord jebus that I have the old-style bearings/races 'cause that's what I bought! Like you, I'm trusting the PO didn't do anything stupid.

Herb · 05-13-08, 09:11 AM

That was SUCH a hassle. Thankfully, Fairfax Auto Parts came through for us. If it wasn't for the beer..it would have been tough to keep everyone there until that got resolved. Always have beer.

When are you planning on doing this? Remember, the only way mine came out was with the welder....then the slapper.

greytandy · 05-13-08, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Herb

When are you planning on doing this? Remember, the only way mine came out was with the welder....then the slapper.

I haven't decided yet if I'll do it or help Ryan do it while I'm at his place. I know if I do it it's going to take some time (as I work slow), but Ryan can knock it out really fast.

Herb · 05-13-08, 09:45 AM

I don't weld...do you? I guess that is the question....

If not, better to have Ryan do it.

greytandy · 05-13-08, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Herb

I don't weld...do you?

No, but it's on my list. John does have the SST for pulling the bearing. The other thing I'd have to deal with is cutting the race off the axle without marring the axle itself. Not a big deal, just another bump in the road.

Herb · 05-13-08, 09:59 AM

Thats right...the SST! I forgot about that. Well, it is doable then...

So, just let me know!

ThriftyMcGriff · 05-13-08, 10:39 AM

I've ran Second Mountain before and I would like to go. I don't have a Land Cruiser yet, but I do have a 1998 Tacoma 4x4 on 31s. Second Mountain is just fine for stock or slightly modified vehicles, you don't need anything crazy for the trail. There are a few large mud holes that I wouldn't drop into with a stock vehicle, but there is a bypass for those. If we started early enough, we could run Second Mountain down to 33, then over to Flagpole and then down into WV via 25 near the Navy installation to Brandywine for dinner.

greytandy · 05-13-08, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ThriftyMcGriff

I've ran Second Mountain before and I would like to go. I don't have a Land Cruiser yet, but I do have a 1998 Tacoma 4x4 on 31s. Second Mountain is just fine for stock or slightly modified vehicles, you don't need anything crazy for the trail. There are a few large mud holes that I wouldn't drop into with a stock vehicle, but there is a bypass for those. If we started early enough, we could run Second Mountain down to 33, then over to Flagpole and then down into WV via 25 near the Navy installation to Brandywine for dinner.

I need to run home and check my map!

How early is "early"? Where's a good place to eat in Brandywine?

ThriftyMcGriff · 05-13-08, 11:23 AM

If you started around 11am, you could run everything I would believe. Route 25 is a dirt/gravel road that takes you down into WV and at one point it crosses several creeks. Brandywine has a great pizza place and BBQ place as well.

Felix · 05-13-08, 01:26 PM

Any interest in doing Salt Shed (Dry River Run), Kephart, or Dictum Ridge?

Blue77FJ40 · 05-14-08, 06:17 AM

Don't be surprised if Kephart or Dictum Ridge is closed. Have a great time.

05-01-08, 06:45 AM	#61
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 595	Felix, it looks great the way it is..... __________________ '71 FJ40

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76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,175	Mmmmm, PBR, nectar of he gods. __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

05-01-08, 09:58 PM	#63
jcj_78FJ40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Afton VA Posts: 436	Felix, Is nice!! Of course my 40 is in the garage on jack stands. Hope to get my new tires tomorrow. BK I need a spare. Got any spare rims? Maybe a 35-36” tire to go with it? Charlton __________________ 78 fj40, 4" lift, Scout PS, Aussie in the rear, ARB in the front. SM465/3spd TC in the works. 91 FJ80-stock for now-future expedition truck

05-02-08, 06:06 AM	#65
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,499	Thanks, again, Charlton! __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club

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jcj_78FJ40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Afton VA Posts: 436	BK, Sounds great! I’m pretty sure that I’m going to go with 36” TSL Radials. I’ll send you a PM. Felix, Thank you for saving me the trouble of trying to sell them on the classified section. Dan, Just new tires for now. However, I got tired of watching your effortless rock crawling so I’m working on a SM465/3SPD TC swap. Hope to be at Coalminer if everything goes well. Greytandy, I apologize for the hijack. I would be in for a June GWNF run if I’m in town that weekend.: __________________ 78 fj40, 4" lift, Scout PS, Aussie in the rear, ARB in the front. SM465/3spd TC in the works. 91 FJ80-stock for now-future expedition truck

05-02-08, 10:42 AM	#68
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,121	Charlton, you can fit 36"s on your sua truck??? I gotta see a pic of that, pls. Best of luck on the driveline swap. I'm not sure yet if I'll make the coal miner. __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

05-05-08, 10:18 AM	#69
jcj_78FJ40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Afton VA Posts: 436	Eventually I think I would like to go SOA. Right now I hope to make them work with what I have, which is a 4” lift and slightly longer than stock shackles. Of course trimming will be required plus I’m flipping the rear springs. I put the new tires on the truck over the weekend so I can move it in and out of the garage. I’m not sure when I will get a chance to work on it. I have a couple of house projects that I’m trying to get finished up. I will post pics when I’m done. __________________ 78 fj40, 4" lift, Scout PS, Aussie in the rear, ARB in the front. SM465/3spd TC in the works. 91 FJ80-stock for now-future expedition truck

05-12-08, 11:20 AM	#70
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,772	So if this a go for June 7? __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

05-12-08, 12:40 PM	#72
Thornton IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Manassas Va TLCA# 11609 Posts: 127	Count me in. If camping is involved may be up for that also.

05-12-08, 01:53 PM	#73
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,499	I'm in. Probably in for camping, too. Come on, Dave... you're going to plan a trip, set a date, and then bail? You don't need a lift to wheel in the GWNF. __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club

05-13-08, 07:16 AM	#75
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,121	Herb now knows how to fix that! Maybe he can help you with the oil seal. __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

05-13-08, 08:51 AM	#77
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 595	Dave, I'll help you out! You get the beer...and I'll bring a big flathead screwdriver, some pliers and a BFH. We won't need the "Silver Slapper" since we won't be removing the bearings, just the seal! I remember John and Dan saying not to tap in the seal, but to line it up and SMACK IT! I can do that!! Doug __________________ '71 FJ40

05-13-08, 09:11 AM	#79
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 595	That was SUCH a hassle. Thankfully, Fairfax Auto Parts came through for us. If it wasn't for the beer..it would have been tough to keep everyone there until that got resolved. Always have beer. When are you planning on doing this? Remember, the only way mine came out was with the welder....then the slapper. __________________ '71 FJ40

05-13-08, 09:45 AM	#81
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 595	I don't weld...do you? I guess that is the question.... If not, better to have Ryan do it. __________________ '71 FJ40

05-13-08, 09:59 AM	#83
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 595	Thats right...the SST! I forgot about that. Well, it is doable then... So, just let me know! __________________ '71 FJ40

05-13-08, 10:39 AM	#84
ThriftyMcGriff IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	I've ran Second Mountain before and I would like to go. I don't have a Land Cruiser yet, but I do have a 1998 Tacoma 4x4 on 31s. Second Mountain is just fine for stock or slightly modified vehicles, you don't need anything crazy for the trail. There are a few large mud holes that I wouldn't drop into with a stock vehicle, but there is a bypass for those. If we started early enough, we could run Second Mountain down to 33, then over to Flagpole and then down into WV via 25 near the Navy installation to Brandywine for dinner. Last edited by ThriftyMcGriff; 05-13-08 at 11:13 AM.

05-13-08, 11:23 AM	#86
ThriftyMcGriff IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	If you started around 11am, you could run everything I would believe. Route 25 is a dirt/gravel road that takes you down into WV and at one point it crosses several creeks. Brandywine has a great pizza place and BBQ place as well.

05-13-08, 01:26 PM	#87
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,499	Any interest in doing Salt Shed (Dry River Run), Kephart, or Dictum Ridge? __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club

05-14-08, 06:17 AM	#88
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,121	Don't be surprised if Kephart or Dictum Ridge is closed. Have a great time. __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd