Recent content by KellyC

The frame is rock solid. This is no Tacoma. But every time I get under my Cruiser and turn a wrench, I cry a little. Partly because I’m sad about the rust I can see destroying my beloved 80, and partly because of the rust bits that have fallen in my eyes from any form of agitation on the truck.

I did - my 80 has been a Minnesota daily driver for most of its life. The salty winter roads have taken a toll on the body. Big, gaping rust holes right above the exhaust outlet on the passenger side were sucking in fumes. I solved the problem with some poorly attached sheet metal, and silicon...

I ended up ordering the downpipe with cat, and the secondary cat from Magnaflow. I have the cat back set from Borla “hopefully” on the way. It’s been a few weeks now. The shipper says it will still be a while. Both of the Magnaflow cats came with gaskets. I plan to get stainless hardware from...

That’s very helpful! Thank you!

Unfortunately, I have zero welding or bending skills (or tools). I can hold my own turning a wrench, but not with a welder. Maybe it's time to learn...

Living in the rust belt, my ‘96 80 is slowly going back to the earth. The exhaust system included. Getting under the rig and shaking the exhaust pipes, I can clearly see the pipe below the manifold is toast. Then it gets to the cats, more rust breakage. The O2 sensor is held on by a hose clamp...

Oh that’s an interesting idea!

I need to swap out my radiator. The new unit arrived today. Maybe I’ll remove the fan shroud temporarily as a test.

The thing is though that the knock definitely has the same frequency as the engine RPM. So not likely anything at the hub.

+1 for Mike at Bump it Off-road. I have the step sliders and have put them to the test over and over on big rocks. They take a beating, and make it easy for my wife and kids to climb into the 80. Also, looks mostly stock, if that’s a concern.

Hopefully not rod knock. But I’m an amateur, I’m open to opinions. Here’s the strange thing. This knock seems to happen only when turning to the right. The knock frequency is directly linked to engine speed. I can’t replicate the sound at idle or when the rig is NOT in motion. Only when I’m...

I’m not sure this would qualify as weird, but I’m not sure I’d be willing to sit under those beams.

WELL worth the watch. Nice vid!

They look great! If you come across the brand or style name, I’d love to know! Thanks! Were they plug & play with the stock wiring?

Good luck on the BaT sale! Amazing rig! So much want... What headlights did you use?