thatcabledude
GOLD Star
More and more pleased reviews... My back is telling me it wants a Scheel-Mann seat too.
What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (92 Viewers)
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NorCalFJ100
SILVER Star
Are these the XXL version by chance? Ever in the Greater LA area?? I need to sit in these things. Really want them, but hard to invest the cash without at least getting a few minutes in the seat!
That’s what mine is like! Push push vroom! No smooth transition from idle to starting moving.
Good to hear the cable is the issue, time to order one up as mine has 283,000 on it and is peeling like crazy!
Yes. It is 3” taller than regular version, and probably 3.5” taller than stock seat.
Because it is all manual, the seat pan is 1” lower than stock. And goes back an additional 6”. (You can see this in the photo.)
This size seat is safer in a collision, and better ergonomically. With the stock head rest all the way up, it hit me in the neck. And I’m only 6’ tall. If I were to get rear ended it would break my neck. New scheel man head rest (top) is now level with top of my head. And top of backrest is at top of my shoulders. Perfect.
The price point is a tough one to swallow, especially since it is not even electric. But I am a chiropractor, this is my specialty, and I am completely anal about this stuff!
I was not brand specific, or wanting to justify the Scheel Mann, but it met all my criteria. YMMV.
NorCalFJ100
SILVER Star
Yes. It is 3” taller than regular version, and probably 3.5” taller than stock seat.
Because it is all manual, the seat pan is 1” lower than stock. And goes back an additional 6”. (You can see this in the photo.)
This size seat is safer in a collision, and better ergonomically. With the stock head rest all the way up, it hit me in the neck. And I’m only 6’ tall. If I were to get rear ended it would break my neck. New scheel man head rest (top) is now level with top of my head. And top of backrest is at top of my shoulders. Perfect.
The price point is a tough one to swallow, especially since it is not even electric. But I am a chiropractor, this is my specialty, and I am completely anal about this stuff!
Are you ever in LA? I need to sit in this thing!! I am way over 6'0 and probably have no choice but to purchase these. Just such a large investment!
cleaned axles and knuckles [in between spending all weekend trying to figure out there is a ****ing secret “lock pin” that looks like a pinch bolt in the dobinson mrr steering damper that has to be totally removed before you can install the thing. someone over there needs 30 lashes for the state of their install instructions.]
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Took my spare engine apart for machining. Will be calling some machine shops. Any recommendations at San Francisco Bay Area?
The washer fluid diverter valve has to be one of the easiest repairs/maintenance items I’ve done to “Tallulah.”
Awesome advice, thanks! I didn’t take them this time, but they’ll definitely be coming with me some. I have a couple of nice sleeping pads and some yoga mats, so that’s good to consider. The set up here was honestly just me goofing off with some scrap lumber I had laying around...nothing permanent at all. Just playing with ideas and getting a feel for some possibilities.You mentioned in your intro that you have two small kiddos… assuming you are camping with them, I might suggest lowering the platform for better vertical space, and you can relocate the cooler as needed… could go at their feet while sleeping, which still allows you full leg room, or just put it on the roof at night. Personally, I like the idea of resting the platform on the wheel wells, and it can be secured with bolts from 3rd row seating
Another easy thing with the current platform would be changing the mattress. There are plenty of comfortable sleeping pads these days, and you can enhance them by laying a yoga-mat-like material below. That would save you probably half a foot of vertical. Even cheap department store foam pads are decent.
How temporary is the setup? Would make sense to keep 2nd row seating for the kids, but it’s easy to remove, and would clear up a good amount of space for this purpose
If I were in that position, I’d be planning a platform that slides out of the way in order to use 2nd row seats while traveling. You could also take out only one side of the seat... better storage + keep 2 legal seatbelts for the kids. Hinge that portion of wood, perhaps? Like a “seat lid”
Rest assured, they will surely appreciate how cool it was to grow up camping in an 80 series with their mom
chatt100
SILVER Star
Yes. It is 3” taller than regular version, and probably 3.5” taller than stock seat.
Because it is all manual, the seat pan is 1” lower than stock. And goes back an additional 6”. (You can see this in the photo.)
This size seat is safer in a collision, and better ergonomically. With the stock head rest all the way up, it hit me in the neck. And I’m only 6’ tall. If I were to get rear ended it would break my neck. New scheel man head rest (top) is now level with top of my head. And top of backrest is at top of my shoulders. Perfect.
The price point is a tough one to swallow, especially since it is not even electric. But I am a chiropractor, this is my specialty, and I am completely anal about this stuff!
Did you look at the recaro at all? Been trying to decide between those and Scheel Mann
Hey Paul links not working....I need new motors as well, my driver side so slow.
the wife just picked her up today. cant wait to get back and start playing!! first thing is raptor lining the faded black paint. and new wheels and tires
I did. I felt the side and bottom bolsters were too aggressive and I prefer an adjustable headrest to a one piece backrest.
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Type the model in Amazon. I will try and link again
Dorman 742-600 and Dorman 742-601
601 is for driver and right rear.
Not sure why, but Mud is blocking the link.
Dorman 742-601 Power Window Motor for Select Models https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E323F8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_YgUxFb3F4GH1Q
I could tell you most every little thing about the jeep XJ like factory colors, but still cataloging all those details about the 80, as a new owner. Want to eventually repaint my OE wheels in a black or anthracite, so gave them a scrub today. Legitimately thought they were a nice mellow champagne color that looked good with the black rig… nope, bright silver like the rest of them. Superclean is neat.
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Thought I had a rock in the caliper after my mud hole fun ... turns out it was a sticky piston.
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Ate the rotor as well
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Did both sides to match. I need to work on my power washing skills, this was after I took it to the self wash place to rinse off.
Back to new on both sides with fresh pads as well.
Took the truck to the Jeep dealership near my house to get the brakes bled properly. They failed hard, told me they couldn't get the bleeders open because they were rusted and dirty and said I needed 3 new calipers. I told them to park it outside and leave it alone. They called back 5 mins later and had miraculously gotten the bleeders open. Then they tried to tell me the LSPV needed an electrical connection and different fluid ... what a bunch of scammers. Will never go there again. Sadly, the local Yota dealership doesn't seem much better.
Ate the rotor as well
Did both sides to match. I need to work on my power washing skills, this was after I took it to the self wash place to rinse off.
Back to new on both sides with fresh pads as well.
Took the truck to the Jeep dealership near my house to get the brakes bled properly. They failed hard, told me they couldn't get the bleeders open because they were rusted and dirty and said I needed 3 new calipers. I told them to park it outside and leave it alone. They called back 5 mins later and had miraculously gotten the bleeders open. Then they tried to tell me the LSPV needed an electrical connection and different fluid ... what a bunch of scammers. Will never go there again. Sadly, the local Yota dealership doesn't seem much better.
NorCalFJ100
SILVER Star
Pretty sure if you took your Land Cruiser to a Jeep dealer for repairs, your truck would come back in worse condition!! Haha
Pretty sure if you took your Land Cruiser to a Jeep dealer for repairs, your truck would come back in worse condition!! Haha
I figured it was just bleeding brakes, how hard could it be? After another hour they called me back to say they bled the brakes, but the pedal still felt a little squishy. They asked if I wanted to test drive it and I told them they are either done right or not. Then they asked if I wanted them vacuum bled ... WTF?!?!? Um, yeah, please use the piece of equipment the shop has for bleeding brakes to bleed the brakes. Sheesh.
It's still not 100%, maybe 80% right. Will make an appointment at my regular shop to have it done correctly. Still enjoying the Jeep place complaining that the brakes were dirty. I guess the Jeeps they sell never go off road.
In Lafayette, Top Shop Auto, Frank is the owner I believe. Not sure if they actually machine in house but they have worked on ‘your’ engine and know their way around it pretty well.
