Recent content by Fattyeighty

Over here I couldn't find any 315/75r16s anymore or only China made. Largest I could find is 285/75r16. Since it's an 80 series, obviously 35s are the bare minimum. Switched to Braid Winrace Ts + 315/70r17 Kumho At52. Sure 315/75r16 look better on factory wheels but seems those days are...

The main difference between the different 2.5" shocks are pistons. Thats what really dictates how it rides. Without more info from the OP regarding his needs/requirements you can't really determine which is best. A linear piston behaves differently from digressive piston The former will be more...

You're looking for comfort? Highish speed desert driving? Any tuneable shock will work with proper tuning King has linear piston with easy to get shims and straightforward to work on - probably best bet. Especially if you're not in the US 2.5 smooth bodies + proper tuning would be ideal. No...

Appreciate everyone's insight. That picture is exactly what I was searching for. An update for future readers. I did run it with a new hub seal however it still leaks at the hub (no spindle seal - trying the oil bath method) even after a 360 grit/1500grit sanding on the spindles seal surface -...

I saw anecdotal evidence/users suggesting a higher preload/torque like the front bearings because of larger tires/more aggressive tires. I.e. Not following the FSM. What do you think? Appreciate the input Thanks for the clarification - I did find your previous posts regarding staking and how...

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Ill have probably run it on the heavier side as you suggested. I couldn't find a suggested value (not FSM) for the rears funnily - some approached 50/60 lb/ft from the research I've done - do you remember what yours was? Ill just wait for the seals before...

I really appreciate your insight. Ill run new bearings with Terrain tamer HD hub seal and see what happens. May karma reward your help.

Once again I really appreciate your insight and attention to detail. This is a bearing installed last year - perhaps 4-4k miles ago. Well I'm in Kuwait so not too concerned about rust except for a month of the year (105+ fahrenheit with 90% humidity) Good point about the contaminated gear...

Thanks for the reply - there is oil that's by design since I eliminated the spindle seal and just run gear oil without grease. Thank for the extensive reply - I really appreciate it. I did try sliding on the existing outer/smaller bearing - it does not rock but slides on fairly easily - I am...

Hello, Attempted to do the rear bearing oil bath conversion. Was working for a while and it seems the bearings were a bit loose and some sand got into it and dug a nice groove - however I can't catch a fingernail on it. Claw washer was like this before I got into the axle - seems like...

Well to anyone saying the 1FZFE is basically a tractor motor 🤷🏽 Time to look for some 4.8 VTCs

Perhaps they used a thinner top end cap? Thought about ordering 3.0 triple bypasses and grinding the top cap to fit. Or they would offset the top pin? Either way would love to see pictures/vids in the future. Don't think anyone else in the world ran 3.0s on 80s. I did open up the previous...

Thanks for your reply Sold me on the Maxxis, your opinion is highly respected in my regards. Many thanks for the kind offer. I'll need to find someone that can install a Gen2 1FZFEs first. I do work on my own car but don't really have the space/haven't tried engine swaps yet. I think mostly...

Thanks for the great info. Will come in handy if I ever find someone reputable that can swap the gen 2 1FZFE into GCC 80 series. I imagine swapping GEN2 pistons into GEN1 with a 1.5mm head mill wouldn't really work with the stock Gen1 1FZFE ECU correct? Don't think it can be tuned as it is an...

Really great info. H151 really makes a difference when compared to the automatic. One day Ill try to swap a 2018+ H151 into the distributed 1FZFE, longer 5th gear should really help or have you tried something similar? BTW since you guys are experts in balloon tyres. Always been an MT guy...