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08-08-07, 06:44 PM
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OME install this weekend...
Ordered my OME Med/Med suspension today from MetalTech! I will finally be getting my ARB bumper installed! 
Winch, All Pro lower control arm links, and Ham Radio probably next month. 
Any takers on helping me with the install? I'm a mechanical noob so I can use all the help I can get. We were originally going to head to the Oregon Coast this weekend (took Friday & Monday off too) but the weather looks like it is going to be wet & cold so we canceled, that means I have four days to install my lift, front bumper and lights. Any takers on some assistance?
I might even begin tomorrow night after I pick up the lift from ARB will call in Renton. I am in need of some spring compressors to get those struts on, anyone have some I can borrow? If not I can go pickup some cheapo's at HF or CRAPs.
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08-08-07, 10:19 PM
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Oly,
Shoot me an e-mail ( northwesttuttle@msn.com) with your info. I will be heading out to Spokane after work on Friday but I still do not know if I will be working Monday or not. If you are still needing assistance, let me know.
As for the spring compressor, IMO you should never buy cheap stuff. Instead rent a set from Schuck's or similar parts warehouse.
I am mechanically inclined but have never worked on a Toyota let alone an LC but hey you have to start sometime. I am so new to these that I am still waiting for my repair manual to come in the mail.
Glen
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Awaiting install: factory fog light harness, factory switches (seat heater and CDL), and hood vents.
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08-10-07, 11:17 PM
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08-10-07, 11:44 PM
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did you clean off the radiator while you had the front end apart?
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08-10-07, 11:48 PM
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oh, forgot. looks good bye the way. I saw a dune colored fj the other day on a delivery truck if anyone cares.
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08-11-07, 12:25 AM
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did you clean off the radiator while you had the front end apart?
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Nope, probably should have after looking at those pics... 
I will be taking it off to install a winch in a few weeks so I'll do then.
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08-11-07, 05:36 PM
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08-11-07, 09:39 PM
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08-11-07, 09:53 PM
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That looks real good, great job on the install.
What winch are you going with?
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08-11-07, 10:25 PM
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was this done at your place Brian? I like the old bronco and the crew cab in the background.
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08-12-07, 12:19 AM
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Quote:
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was this done at your place Brian? I like the old bronco and the crew cab in the background.
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Nope the owner of Affordable Auto glass here in town, we went to MS & HS together... No kids = lots of toys, he just put on 42" TSL's on the Ford
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08-12-07, 07:37 PM
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Brian, that looks GREAT! I am getting some ARB envy! 
Maybe I need to get out and thrash the FJ80 some more so I can justify spending the money on my FJ!
Rich
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If you wheel hard, best is to take that pos rear e-locker and replace with ARB.
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08-13-07, 09:55 AM
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The mods look good!!!
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08-13-07, 09:59 PM
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Looks good Brian. May have missed it, but what tires are you going to run?
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08-13-07, 11:55 PM
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Quote:
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Looks good Brian. May have missed it, but what tires are you going to run?
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I'm on Nitto Terra Grappler AT 265/70/17's right now, I would like to find some 16" wheels that will fit my over sized Tundra discs & calipers.
Once the wheels are located I will probably go with the Pro Comp Xtreme Mud Terrains.
or the new BFG M/T's due out the end of September.
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The lift is ON!!! 
richj11
