Finished up the front axles and installing a few other things that's been laying around the house this weekend.
Added the front Slee's 4" springs, drag link and tie rod; Dobinson's adjustable front panhard bar.
Fox 2.0 front shocks; braided...
Finally got my driveshafts in.
Only took about a month in a half 🙄. Called Tatton, ordered, said they'll be shipped the following week. Each week I called, they'll be out the night week. Then I called and said don't send because I'll be gone for...
Not sure if I can post this here (or if it belongs in the vehicle classifieds), but kind of want to deal locally (I'm in Durham).
Selling my 1988 FJ62. It is modified and ready to roll. Bought the vehicle a few years ago (listed on NC4x4) with...
For once I made it through a trip with out breaking anything, worst damage was ripping my grill off like 10 times. I have a long list of things I plan to change soon. Like making the 37s for so diff out slightly less. And having suspension that...
Today’s cut list and drawn ‘plans’ for the house. I do better thinking it and drawing vs following off the shelf plans.
One wall done, three more to go! Nailing plywood before raising the wall is way easier vs trying to nail it from a ladder.
Today I finally left the nest of @fourtrax and brought her home. Since I usually "work" about half a day, I should have plenty of time to tinker with the LC.
Hey @roadstr6 any update on Nathan's choice for school?
Not to derail but Sarah was accepted to NC State as well and has committed to College of Design.
Big shout out to Nathan Rushing, Gavin Keziah, and Gavin’s dad Rick for delivering and perfectly stacking a pick up load of firewood at the barn Sunday. I know, I know, I should have taken pic before we put the tarp over it. :bang: It's the...
Got the rim joist for the rear side cut and installed. Scribed and cut the joist extensions for the curved deck. Tried to bend a 1x8 to the curve and there is no way it bends that much without doing lots of relief cuts on the back side. I plan to...
We got an observant one here guys!!! ;)
20 taco is work truck. Not owned by me. Yet
the replacement ride I secured Friday. Made legal today. Posted in the members ridesthread but went to the bougie side for a bit to se how it treats me...
Have some Land Cruiser Phil gull wing windows for trade. Looking for Dentside Ford Pickup parts. I have a 1974 pickup I’m tinkering on and in need of:
Ford steering wheel, 900x16 tires, disc brake front axle out of a 78 or 79 F250. Anything else...
Was able to get a few hours of work done this afternoon. Need to cut and install the remaining six 4x4 support braces then I’ll start on the floor joists.
just throwing this out. hows the level on the on the intercooler. could it have leaked and dropped some fluid in the intake? could have lifted the head a little ?
Come on out to our annual Meet & Greet!
No need to be a member to come hang out - but we'd love it if you were :)
When:
March 7-10th, 2024
Where:
The Barn - (GPS brings you close: 1139 River Road, Troy, NC, then look for the old school car...
Left town for a week for work, but on the way to my buddy's house, I'm sure I blew the head gasket on the 80. I'll be able to diagnose it better when I get back this weekend, but at the moment I'm car-less.
The initial thought is since I'm...