Recent content by therubbishraider

I wish this was the first thing I did too, mine was in similar shape and you could tell the previous owners had struggled with overheating issues (new radiator, lots of other cooling-related appendages). I can tell its way happier now!

@CharlieS I checked your profile but I couldnt find any interior pictures. If you get a chance would you be willing to snap some? I cant picture the vinyl on the trufit site on the floor. It looks like seat material or similar

What size rims? I have some 33x12.5x15 mud terrains on the factory FJ80 rims (but previous owner painted them black) and am wanting to bump to some 35 ATs

Detroit 4fest (Detroit 4Fest – Detroit, MI – Off-roading Event - Ultimate Regional Off-Roading Adventures | 4Fest Events - https://4festevents.com/detroit-4fest-detroit-mi-off-roading-event/) takes place on Sept 5-6 at Holly Oaks in SE Michigan Has anyone been to one of these? Its right in my...

These are 3 of the 4 lights that come on when I turn the key to acc but havent started it yet, the last one being check engine light which on mine was burned out. Before I replaced it it looked like this. Maybe the truck doesnt know its on yet for some reason

I'm in! It would be my first year participating. I would be down for either grand rapids or up north, but would love to do a 2 track

What ever happened to the nasty coolant? I found this thread after doing a bunch of work cleaning out the coolant system after a burst radiator hose and am also having a harder time getting it to start again. I did run into some issues starting after the heat soak though.

The non-turbo diesel

Oh! I DMed you about the bumper but I might be interested in the whole kit

How far north of indy? Like around Carmel?

Whoa, thats gotta be at least 30 trips to the gas station already right

Thanks for putting this write up together! This is amazing! qq though, what are you grounding to the tub in the picture with the acetone? Was that just for welding?

Power steering pump Edit: derp I didnt see this in the original list 🥱

Yeah they are definitely threaded, and it definitely wasn’t designed to be exposed, but that’s not going to stop me. I fabbed up a few mounts that use the oh-$#*t handle mounting points and am starting to have a more clear understanding of the dimensions. from bolt to bolt is a hair over...