Steel is real. Got these FJC Steelies for @Alpine4X4 going to shoot them Prismatic crushed silver for the black shiny 80.
What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (70 Viewers)
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Josie'sLandCruiser
Stop calling it a "FJ."
All I can say is "wow!"
Just to clarify, the intake hose was not in this position when I opened the hood. It was inline but had split - I turned it as above to make the issue obvious.
I had considered those but I don't like the offset. I'll be curious to see how they look. I am considering them for my Datsun though. I'm debating 16s or 17s
Got my cases swapped. Only a few miles on it, so far very happy. Anyone considering, it’s absolutely worth doing. It was about a 4 hour job start to finish for me. Started soaking crossmemeber bolts a couple weeks ago, only broke one, I highly doubt mines ever been apart before looking at it. On a tech note, and only hiccup I had was when I pulled it out, the center diff was unlocked. I swapped all the switches over, and did the motor last. By that time, I was a dumbass and was messing with both of them to see how much wear/play was in my old one vs the new one and forgot the orientation. So, turn the gear on the top of the case all the way clockwise and that is unlocked. I did a couple quick searches to make sure I had it right, and couldnt find anything. A quick call to @orangefj45 , and problem solved. If you havent dealt with, or bought anything from Georg/Roark or the crew over there, they are top notch. Great to deal with!! Thanks again, Georg!! Also finally got my @TRAIL TAILOR skid and springs put in. Another great vendor on here to deal with. First wheeling trip of the year today!!!!! 
Finally been able to start my freshly twelve-volted 1HD-T!! Hell yeah, took me a month.. 
.. of course because I only had an hour here and there to work on her, but who cares. So, a new 12v starter from a current 7x series, new starter cables, starting relay cables, new wire from starter switch.
Also replaced my ageing fuel primer pump for a new Iveco one (mr Yota was waaay too expensive) plus a glass coarse filter / water separator from yet another truck. Finally getting her ready for an official rebirth after the crash.
.. of course because I only had an hour here and there to work on her, but who cares. So, a new 12v starter from a current 7x series, new starter cables, starting relay cables, new wire from starter switch.Also replaced my ageing fuel primer pump for a new Iveco one (mr Yota was waaay too expensive) plus a glass coarse filter / water separator from yet another truck. Finally getting her ready for an official rebirth after the crash.
That’s the reason I widened mine. Took very little weight, and they’re zeroed out.
They weigh about as much as a set of Methods.
I’m sure there will be others that will disagree but I’ve had all of them including Volks.
I prefer the OE + understated deeper look.
And I don’t have to worry about seeing them on someone else’s rig.
I will venture to say I have the only two sets on the planet considering what it cost to make them
I DD my truck, so I’m hunting all around sorted performance. I also enjoy clowning TRD Pro amateurs. You know; driving the slow truck fast. Make sure you cover your brake pedal!
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Ooooh nice talls 255/80/17!
Flareless those will be flush
Let me know how you like those tires, I am looking at getting them for the wife's 4Runner.
South Texas 97
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Just hit 350 k miles
This time we’re showing off some disgusting new visors.
And some freestyle Legos.
And some freestyle Legos.
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Fj80oregon
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Servicing the front end my favorite tie rod puller.
Parked it next to other lane cruisers
Fj80oregon
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Installed
Chromeolly birfs
Get those suckere painted before the rust starts
Josie'sLandCruiser
Stop calling it a "FJ."
Replaced that split air intake hose today. Got a Beck-Arnley brand replacement (made in Taiwan) from Rockauto.com for $42 - half as much as the Dorman brand replacement (the Dorman did come with new hose clamps.) The B-A replacement hose is actually a bit longer than the old stock hose but that did not inhibit installation of the replacement part.
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Fj80oregon
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Clean work! Looking sharp
