Recent content by kfmarshall

The winch comment makes a ton of sense. Thanks. That's the first time I've seen that (maybe because it's intuitive and most just understand it to be true). I've got a few more years of getting my rig in order before I go off grid for days on end, but that is the ultimate objective. I really...

This is great information. Thank you. I replaced my headlights with LEDs but I was planning on getting my battery situation sorted before I swapped out all the others. Sounds like I should go ahead and pull the trigger. I'll look at the Odysseys. Thanks for the response.

Thanks for this. I will definitely be checking the alternator as well. I'll also look up "charge circuit" and report back. My intended uses for my rig are exactly what it was built for... off roading. And the occasional shopping trip. Thanks for the response.

Great reply. Thank you. Looks like I have a bit more research to do. I hadn't really thought about a refrigerator but now that's on the list too. Thanks!

I realize there are several threads out there currently but most are a decade old. I'm not sure the protocol for refreshing a conversation, but hopefully my noob status will afford me some leniency. Here is the series of events: My lights started to dim at night a few weeks ago and I assumed...

Well this is awkward. I’m sitting at kilroys now. Heading out to raphine to try out my rig this weekend so i can’t make the 10th. Hopefully in august.

Thanks. Good point on similar kits. It sounds like there isn't one specific kit that everyone prefers?

All - thanks for the advice on starting out. My local mechanic gave my 1975 FJ a once over and declared her fairly solid, with a few exceptions: Rear drum brakes are shot (upgraded front disc upgrades are fine) Upgraded power steering has got a seal issue. All the battery connections are shot...

Thank you! Hope to catch up with this crew soon.

Just catching up on that now. Thank you! They apparently meet not too far from my house every month, so I guess I know where I'll be early July. Thanks for the heads up.

Much appreciated. Agree, I'm not going to go crazy on new trinketry, but things that make life easier or safer are definitely in play. Thanks!

That's actually really good to know. As much as I'd love to become an expert mechanic I don't think it's likely at this point. I'd be interested to know how people find their "go to" mechanics. I'm in Fairfax, VA, so I don't lack for shops, but probably not too many who see FJs on the regular.

***Frantically googling "full knuckle job on a front axle". Appreciate the guidance. Looks like I'm mostly doing the right things so far. Stay tuned!