Happy Friday Everyone, (** I've used the search and read multiple posts here. Mainly looking for opinions**)
I'm getting ready to go through the steering system as my steering box has been leaking from the input seal and the pump is starting to whine. I dont really have the time to tear into it...
Hey guys, been searching for the right direction to diagnose why after a long drive (3+ hours) if I turn the 80 off to fuel up, it won't start again. I just did a round trip from CA to AZ and got stuck three times at a gas station. Some back story, couple weeks ago I went to warm up the 80 and...
Hey guys, I don't think I've ever notice this happen to a coolant hose. I replaced the hose about 500 miles ago with a factory part. Maybe I got an old stock batch? Thoughts?
Is it normal for the battery gauge to drop to just over half when running the A/C? We rarely use the A/C so I'm not positive.. My alternator went out and killed my battery bout a year ago on a trip. I replaced my alternator with an autozone unit (that's what was available at the time). Last...
Hey guys a few weeks ago I changed a brittle dizzy o-ring on my 94. It dosent happen all the time (maybe 1 out of 10 -15 start ups)but when I start it up now I hear a rattle then it goes away. I pulled the distributor again to make sure my marks on the distributor and gear were lined up while at...
Hey guys, kinda split on the better option for running a winch and auxiliary lights. I'm thinking a fresh battery, higher voltage alternator and one of the portable jumpstart battery packs for that just in case. Another viewpoint would be cost I suppose. I get the "being able to jump-start...
I know its been discussed before just looking for a little more insight. 315s are almost shot and its time for tires. Up until now I've gotten by with stock gears. Financially I can't cover new tires, gears and lockers so leaning to tires and rims first. I have a non-locked 80. I have a spartan...
Hey helpful people. I have a plug on an assortment of nuts and bolts (standard and metric). Trying to figure out what metric sizes aside from the known M8x1.25 are used on our 80 series so I can pick them up before the lot goes to the scrap heap. TIA
Bout to order a knuckle rebuild kit. But unsure if I need new bearings. The installed bearings are hardly 1000 miles old and were packed good when installed.
Over the weekend took the rig out for a drive and noticed diff lube in the driver rim. So time to tear it down and rebuild. Also, I have...
Hey guys, question. I picked up a used set of beefy Toyo open country MT. After getting them mounted I noticed what seems to be gash in the sidewalk. It doesn't seem deep at all and the tire holds air just fine. Is this tire safe to air down on the trail? Is something to back fill it with? Any...
Hey guys/gals, so after a recent trip to Azusa I noticed a small drip at the pinion seal. Can I maintain Fluid level until I get around to replacing the seal? Not really looking forward to the job since I've read how other have a leaking seal not long after replacement. Any tips or advice for...
Hi forum has anyone given the marlin crawler big bore master cylinder a try? Finally got my brakes to have acceptable pressure and pedal feel after flushing the system with a home brew pressure bleeder. But if the big bore would further increase the pedal feel and clamping force it seems like a...
Hi guys, looking for a source for either a new or used brake master cylinder cap that wont hurt the wallet too much. I have air in the lines that I cant seem to get out (possibly the ABS system) even after multiple bleedings. So I'm going to make a home brew pressure bleeding system but need a...
Hey guys I am about to change front brakes to 100 pads. Question is do you all get the discs cut(resurfaced)at every brake change or only when you feel a a wave in the discs? Money is tight and the cost of new bearings and the plus the cost of cutting the discs and new bearings and races is out...
Hi guys, I am buying my OME 2.5 heavy lift in a day or so but how do i get this thing to sit level. I've seen numerous pics and want to get what i need first so I don't have that stink bug look. I have seen posts mention a spacer up front, J coils and even the MAF castor correction plates. Given...
Maybe somebody can point me in the right direction. I was having issues with my driver window working only when it wanted to. So the read the threads and figured id start with a new 'Switchdoctor' main switch. It worked great for maybe a few months and now its back to working when it wants. Im...
Hey forum, question. Does anybody know the correct size o-ring/crush sleeve on the return side of the power steering pump flange? Also, the size of the banjo copper washers would help. Hopefully someone can chime in. I'm still getting air in the system and it spews out whenever the car is shut off