Recent content by TamLC80

I've got an oil leak that I'm trying to track down and fix and I need help from someone who knows the 1FZ and 80's in general. Any recommendations? Nature of the issue - I've got oil pooling on the engine under cover. In the 9 years that I've owned this rig (roughly 40K miles) the VCG, Disty...

Ha. Yeah, of all the shops I called, only one said he would use leather. The rest were pushing the vahnnel.

@MPS Thanks, I appreciate it. @rdcnj I wouldn't count on it. Solid feedback, thanks to all who shared.

@MPS Great recommendation. I'm going to look into this. Depending on how much they'll charge for labor, this looks like a very good option, assuming the kit fits well? Have you seen any of these kits installed, in person?

Thanks for the thoughts and feedback. I am leaning towards the professional work, but would love to get some more feedback on the Lseats. @wizmariefa I appreciate that. My other concern as mentioned in this thread is that they will be loose when I'm done. @tacocat I think I could manage, but I...

I've got a ballpark quote for $2,500 from an auto upholstery shop in town...he's checking the prices to give me a final number, thinks it will be in that range for the front seats and 2nd row, genuine leather. In fact the pricing he's checking on is for the entire hide. In comparison, it looks...

Thanks guys! Sorry for the late response and thanks, got jammed up with work back half of the week...Planning on getting out there today and doing some exploring around the areas you have recommended, time permitting. Getting a late start...I went to start the truck this morning and the battery...

Still relatively new to the area and want to get off the pavement this weekend and do some exploring in Ouachita NF. Hoping to get some insights into specific areas that we can get off the road, away from other cars/people and maybe even find some streams or small rivers to access that hold...

Definitely. Been pretty crazy through the Holiday's for us and settling in, etc...but I'm gonna try to make it to meeting on the 18th. Thanks for the note. Josh

Helps to be logged in when you try to attach pics...here are some from the Rubicon in '15.

Thanks fjfodee. Have heard of said Ramble and schedule permitting would like to attend! Josh

^ Just found club info and website...I'll sign up! Thanks. Josh

New to town, just posted up an intro. If it's open to me, I may try to join. Josh

Hi my name is Josh. Moved to Little Rock from California a few months ago. My wife is originally from Conway and she decided it was time to come home. Have a pretty stout 1997 FZJ80 that I built up over the course of a few years out there, including: OME 2.5" lift (with 25mm trim packers, gets...

Tires are sold. Thanks. They'll look great on your new wheels Anthony...let's see those pics. Josh