Recent content by OREGON85

Can I bypass the ABS? I didn’t even install the ring on the axles last time they were out, so I don’t have ABS anyway.

Those look like BFG KM3’s to me. The largest size for a 16” wheel is 315/75r16, which is 34.6” tall. In any case, it is a nice looking Cruiser for sure.

What 37 fits a 16” wheel?

I really liked my 315 DuraTrac tires. Really good all around tire. I think they may have stopped making them in that size though. I happen to have a set with 90%+ tread for sale. I would have bought them again if they came in a 37.

I tried three different orders: RR, LR, LSPV, RF, LF RR, LR, RF, LF, LSVP LSVP, RR, LR, RF, LF No bubbles at all and still spongy. When I put my foot on the pedal it engages where expected then slowly sinks to the floor. No bubbles and no signs of any leaks. I’m stumped. Maybe the master...

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I just swapped a bunch of brake parts, calipers, rotors, lines, etc. My pedal was spongy before, but now it is really bad. I bled the brakes well and I can’t get any more air. If the engine is off it is just okay, but with the engine running the pedal goes right to the floor. What do a need to...

Is there a disadvantage to this?

I’m guessing the thermostat failed, leading to overheating, but I don’t know. I know it was replaced 18 years ago but I can’t remember if I replaced it since then. The rebuild was 12-13 years ago, but less than 10k miles are on it now.

My ‘85 pickup started pouring steam out the exhaust and over heated today. Time for a head gasket. What all should I do while I’m at it? Here’s the situation: I put in a rebuilt engine about 12 years ago that now has less than 10,000 miles on it. Nothing is going to have much wear with so few...

Wow, I’m surprised by the diversity of opinions here. Lots of good insight to sort through. Just to be clear, I am not considering having the front rotors turned. They clearly need to be replaced. The rears look nearly new so I’m not going to replace them. Besides, the rear contributes, what is...

I never said they were the only. Just a couple of examples that I had looked at. Perhaps you would like to tell me what you have, why it is better, and what it would cost.

It is time for brakes on my ‘96 Cruiser. I’ve got two directions I can go with sourcing parts: Rock Auto or Slee. At Slee I can get: DBA front rotors DBA XP pads and calipers front/rear Total: $1,003. Plus I will have the rear rotors turned locally. With Rock Auto I can have: Power Stop...

Success! Now I’m in the 37’s club.

Router!? Genius! That lip is exactly the problem. They will be set to go momentarily! I don’t know how I missed this earlier.