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If you can't do it yourself, you get to pay someone to fix it. Quality shops are in demand. They are easy to find. Just look around and see what's being repaired.

If the subassembly was assembled from parts at the factory, it can be disassembled, repaired, and reassembled. This can be said for engines and transmissions. The only catch is the skills and experience you have. Every engine builder started...

The green pickup in the above picture was bought with a broken odometer reading 716,000 miles. Actual milage is unknown. The engine was opened up and .060" over pistons found. The engine cylinders were bored at least a couple of times if not four...

In general, DIY "Mechanic's Specials" are a serious undertaking. You will need a factory service manual, lots of time, patience, good bit of disposable income, space, a tolerant significant other, tools, and experience using them while following...

How to avoid creating a "Mechanic's Special": 1 Check under the vehicle for leaks, regularly. 2 Check fluid levels, regularly. 3 Check for damage or vandalism: Loose lugnuts, castle nuts without cotter pins, loose engine mounts, sugar in the gas...

A mechanic's special is a vehicle whose repair expense is greater than the value of the vehicle. This turns them into yard art wives and mothers tend not to appreciate. The legendary status of the make and model becomes irrelevant. They fall into...

Do it!

Here is an engine swap idea...

Keep the key out of the ignition. Use hand tools to gently rotate the engine. What do you hear and feel?

Installed a used decked system and replaced a busted tail light. 1 🍌 jobs. This truck is shaping up nicely. Just waiting for my camper shell to ship.

300 miles on the Cummins 80 so far . 5200lbs of gravel/ trailer weight . Hands down best motor for this rig .

Come look it over and make me an offer I cannot refuse 🙂

Correction- 4.1 sumo gears. Case prepared by cruiser bro’s For clarification, the truck less motor/trans/tcase has gotta go, not parting it out. If you want the trans/tcase AND the truck, we can talk $$$. Local only. Come look at it and make an...

Correction- 4.1 sumo gears

See ad for details, come have a look. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/albuquerque-1983-fj60.1368721/

Desert time to clear my mind

1983 FJ60 Clear NM Title No motor Possibly include original 4sp w fresh 38mm tcase and 3.1 4.1 Sumo gears, twin sticks. 2/3 through a motor swap and went a different direction. Colorado truck to 2018- It’s got the usual Colorado rust Interior is...

Ding dang I wish I could make this! Already committed to annual desert shenanigans with the lads. Have a blast!

DANG I shoulda realized you had this when drooling over your 80 axle conversion, would have saved me a bunch of fits and jerks. If you get a buyer that needs front and rear I too have a complete 4.10 rear with a serviceable 3rd they could use as...

97 Dodge Ram 2500 automatic 12 valve Cummins 106000 original miles , drove it from Oregon recently no issues - 12,500$

$200 obo

Took it for a scenic drive.

Saw this on a recent trip to South Africa

Thanks, @krazykat69! Hey all, Owner of Plata coffee here, looking forward to seeing folks come out now that we're getting into some fall like weather. Here's this month's events calendar.

Next RIGS and COFFEE at PLATA COFFEE: 9-13-25 Sat Morning, 9-11 AM. Help Aaron out and Drop by. Check out 4x4's and cars. Drink Coffee. Have a good time!!!