While inspecting my rig for damage post rubicon I found this pretty gnarly damage to both rear shock piggyback reservoirs. It looks like the body of the shocks had rotated, and the res was making contact with the axle housing or lower control arm...
WEEKEND TWO
Many new, unexpected challenges this weekend. Over the week, I got it mostly ready for bodywork. On Thursday night, I went to mix my filler, only to find the cream hardener already hardened, and therefore, useless, so I bought a...
All OEM: calipers, rotors, extended lines, hubs, bearings, etc. The brakes work great now. Up next is fixing the problem I created in the process... front right speed sensor open circuit 🤦🏻♂️
Positive update - I had the great fortune of meeting Steve, the owner of Overland Cruisers in Belgrade MT, at the suggestion of Torfab. I was able to get the 80 to him for his opinion and help. If he couldn't assist, I would ship it to Torfab...
Had Thursday and Friday off and even though it has been 11000 degrees I got after it and off my a$$. Blew the head gasket on the Debbie the Hood Rat Beotch a long time ago and have been playing car games since then.
3Fe is coming out and LS...
Not much going on, ordered 12mm and 8mm fuel line. Im going to take the fuel lines off the 80 and then just bend to match..
Hopefully ill have the 1hdft oil pan and pickup soon, I should have the correct engine mount bracket this week or early...
Stock 250/550 have the rear diff breather directly on the axle. I Added the diff breather hose and union from the 200 series.
I had to flip the bracket around and install a M6 rivet nut in the frame. The locating pin also fit into a slot in the...
Used all OEM parts except for the cometic head gasket. The kit is Cruisers and Company Stage 1 - so no ECU tuning and passes emissions for me in Portland. Absolutely love it!
I have some bad news...
On day 2 of the journey from Milwaukee to Anchorage, AK, I experienced engine failure.
While cruising west in North Dakota, I noticed a brake issue early in the day. Then, there was some low-end vibration in the...
Drove her back to the Front Range to pull it apart to give her some love. Replace the injectors, and get it ready for the Alaska trip happening with @ExpoMax . Traded my dad and got to drive his 40 back up :). It was the maiden voyage after...
Been traveling a lot internationally and a little slow on updates. I have about 2500 miles on the turbo set-up and absolutely love the experience. A 80 series is a special place and with a turbo it’s even more enjoyable.
A couple little items...