Recent content by gilmorneau

If it's only the EGR you want to delete, there's not much to it. There's one vacuum line that goes to both VSV's that operate the two EGR valves. That vacuum line can be removed and capped. Follow it from the EGR VSV's back along the intake crossover to where it connects to a "T" underneath...

Yes. 1st step is to get the vehicle inspected at the Denver Emissions Technical Center, where they'll confirm that the car is equipped with all its original emissions equipment and hasn't been tampered with (as required to import it legally into the US). 2nd step is an actual emissions test to...

@VinylSeats see here, also: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/looking-for-assistance-with-colorado-emissions-1hd-ft.1325257/

If the primer is thick enough, you should be able to block sand it smooth without burning through it. Looks like @jblueridge beat me to it. What he said. lol...

Don't forget to treat the back sides of all that welded metal, too. Rust can start inside your truck and work its way out. Freshly welded metal is particularly prone to that if left untreated. BTW, red paint on red primer might be tough to see well when you're laying it down. Maybe try a...

1997 HDJ80 with 1HD-FT. Just passed emissions on Thursday. No problem. Opacity spec has always been 30%, but now they've changed it to 20%. Agreed. Either unhealthy or it's been messed with. Emissions Technical Center in Denver inspections are for "gray market" (i.e. imported) vehicles. I...

This. x100 Prep is everything for a good paint job. Your finish coat won't hide anything.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

My 1997 HDJ80 is riding on 235/85-R16 (about 32"). Skinniest tire I could find with a decent rolling diameter. I couldn't be happier with them.

Happy to help. 👍

PM your location and phone I'll pack the tools in the Landcruiser and head out.

If no one closer has one and sees this, I've got one in Boulder and could be there in under an hour. PM or post here to let me know.

Bump for price drop. Thought I had this sold, but starting to feel otherwise. Several people have asked about the condition of the u-joints in the drive shaft and bearings at the pillow blocks. They're all fine--rotate freely and without excessive play. Another guy wanted me to check the...

This makes me sad I didn't see it sooner.

This did it for me: It had been raining for days, so the mulch was soaking wet. Pickup rode like a Cadillac.