Recent content by Jasw

Its hard to compare locked vs non-locked. I did not realize we were comparing completely stock vehicles on a site dedicated 4x4s and mods. If so, my stock 4x4 tractor will leave all but the Mog in the mud. Old tech is not alway bad. Solid axle is old tech and everyone wants Toyota to go back...

Defender vs FZJ80 Defender 110 to the FZJ80 is a good apples to apples comparison. 199X, 110" WB, solid axled, coil sprung, 4 wheel disc, full-time 4x4, 3.9/4.0 gas vs a 199X, 112" WB, solid axled, coil sprung, 4 wheel disc. full-time 4x4, 4.5 gas. I too have owned both, and my F & R...

Having run 255/85/16 on an FJ80, D90, and D110 my real world opinion is these just aren't wide enough for the trail. Contact pressure is too high and the tire digs, forward movement stops. Based on the article, these tires are too narrow for 9 plus inches of snow, sand, mud and I think we all...

255/85/16s make a good snow tire on a heavy vehicle. Most 255s are Load range D and carry ratings over 3000lb. I've ran 255s Cooper STs (studded) and siped BFGs on my 80 during the winter only. IMO, this size is a good snow tire for the road, but are too narrow for anything else and not...

Ship it. I've shipped 2 Land Rovers from the south west to New England and been very happy with the outcomes. You can't safely flat tow because the 80 will never be able to stop with the 60 in tow. You're not going to buy a 10000lb trailer for $600-1600. This type of money could buy...

Lifting a RR classis, DI/II or Defender is about the same money as lifting an 80. BTW - 4 years ago I got rid of my 97 80, with 35s, 4.56s, ARBs, etc.... and got a Rover. The 80 is a great machine but I don't regret the change. As a DD/trail rig the Rover is easier to get around tight...

Doing some spring cleaning and this seems like the best place to post these items. I'm located in Concord, NH. Please PM me if interested. - OME 850Js. Two 850J front springs. Like brand new, only a few thousand miles of use. Labels still attached. = $100...