Hi all -
My buddy is selling his 1996 80 Series. $11,500 OBO
Loaded as most all were.
Here is what I know about it:
Roughly 153,000 miles
It has a new battery, new front brakes, recent radiator flush and generally in good running condition. IIRC Tires are ATKO's
The body is...
A friend is selling his Cruiser.
Has 95K miles and is a true Anniversary Edition. Cruiser is in nice shape and is stock except for a Manik bar.
Probably wants around $18K - and around here he will probably get it. He takes very good care of his stuff.
Color is the dark champagne with...
I finally am helping my buddy with his truck. Compression is fine (155 -160 cold/dry), so we will replace the hose and hope for the best.
I have great shots of the EXPLODED hose.
In the mean time, I want to source the silicone hose and constant tension clamps. I will do miune at the same...
Truck Died - Likely Cause? - Pics Attached!
My friends wife just called me. She was coming down a hill and heard a pop. within about 2 miles she was losing power and noticed the truck was in the red - was not smart enough to stop right then & there. Kept going about 2 miles (with some coasting...
Does anyone know a good place to find winch solenoids? I need a Prestolite part, but I can only find them for $25 each.... If that is the price, fine. I would like a better quality part, but it has to fit in the box.
I took on of the burnt units apart, and I think it was amazingly cheezy. The...
The washer diverter is allowing dribble down the rear window.
Has anyone rebuilt theirs?
And since I am a 'smart shopper', maybe I can get a PM on a price for a new one if my efforts fail.
TIA
Jim
I want to fab up a new rear shackle hanger so I can get my 55 springs onto my 40. Instead of flipping the stock hanger, I plan on making one with Rubicon Express Superflex joints. IIRC the larger joint has a body width of 2 5/8" which should be just about perfect. I figure some 2 - 2.25 box...
In about a month, I will be moved into my new shop, and will finally be able to do my conversion to 55 springs on the rear of my 40.
The question is: instead of just flipping the mount around, I am wondering if I would gain much by making the new rear shackle hanger using a johnny joint style...