Recent content by Climbingnut

I’ve not needed to do injectors, but it may have something to do with what euro spec they are, as the 1VD motor was put in the 200 and 7x series, and then sold in developed and developing countries, each with their own emissions specs. However, I don’t think that injector install on a 1VD engine...

Wow! That’s some crazy breakage. I have Harrop/Eaton E-lockers FR/RR on my VDJ200 & VDJ79. Granted I’m only rolling on 285/70R17’s on both of them, but I’ve never had engagement/disengagement issues. Then again, I stop completely to engage and disengage. I hope you come right with parts. I hate...

Looking at that photo from the perspective of being someone who trained and worked as a welder, it certainly wasn’t tack welded. That’s a full seam weld that goes all the way around. Looks just like mine as far as a weld is concerned. These vehicle parts are welded by machines that are tuned to...

I’ve not had issues with the ball joints on mine, but my SPC UCA’s are maybe 5-6 yrs old. My issues is the control arm bushings. They wear so quickly, and must be re-greased far too frequently, at least for my application. If I had to choose on a location for a grease zerk, I’d keep the ball...

Thank you sir. That’s good info. I figured they would be the same, but you’re the guru. Aside from all that, thank you for your service. My Dad was USN around the same time as you.

Yessir. Please find attached. If it’s difficult to read the faded print, OEM tire was a 225/95R16C 118/116S. CTIPR Front 36psi, Rear 44psi. My spec was the poverty pack spec from the GCC.

Hello @gaijin, is the RCTIP for LT285/70R17 “E” load range 126/123S BFG KO3’s 42 psi like the KO2’s before them or has it changed? These tires are on a VDJ79, mounted on dynamic wheels. Thanks in advance!

Hottest my VDJ79 got was about 93C, but that was after plowing through tall grass all day and towing a caravan off-road. Had to pull the radiator after that trip and spend a lot of time cleaning it and the A/C condenser out. Ambient temps that day were about 38C, so not exactly cool.

Jason, Did you do front, rear or both with the extended links? My rear sway bar (non-KDSS) sits at a crazy angle and I’d think that extending the rear links to put it back to the factory angle would be good. Would it be better to rather extend the mounting brackets and continue with the OEM links?

I’m using a 67 designs cell phone holder that mounts to the windshield. I have the magnetic holder, but opted instead for the holder that holds it between to sprung arms. It has worked well on highways, as well a very rough, off-road tracks here in Africa. I use this both on my 200 and on my 79...

I have a smart cap on mine. Awesome bit of kit and takes a beating.

I love quality machining. Just something about it, almost like a different kind of art.

I’m with everyone else in airing down off-road. My air compressor and gauge is the most used tool I have. I don’t mind airing up a bit if I’m gonna do over 10km on asphalt, I’ll air up. Like you, I’m usually at 42psi on my E rated KO2’s. Off-road I’m at 20-22psi. If I have more than a few kms on...

My 2017 VDJ79 double cab doesn’t have those (power windows, mirrors, door locks) either, and man do I wish they did…

I’m drooling…. 🤤