Agreed on the FJ with bolt-ons isn't "hardcore" in modifications.
On the Meta side.. with how diluted a lot of the forums and general off road enthusiast level of hardcore-ness just hitting actual trails instead of dirt/gravel roads is more hardcore than what you usually see :lol:
So to the...
I had similar symptoms with a failing front wheel bearing. Diagnosed by jacking up the front and wiggling the wheel to determine if there is play in the bearing.
Also had a CV pop a boot and fill with water on a trail ride but it was a more buzzy sound than a growl like MTs. Some CVs can...
Agree with retaining OEM and rebooting. Best solution by far.
That said.. my FJ came with parts store ones already that had boots failing so, popped the Cardone HD's ($75 at Rockauto) in with 26K miles so far with a lot of offroad and AWD road time. Cringe inducing Southeastern intermittent...
I'm running TG 3", tierod and drag link hit on compression. Wanted to do a "low" SAS but regular TG parts were available used cheap.. so it snowballed after that.
With the RUF springs its even more forward (~1in?) than the regular swap springs if I remember right. Might be stuck with...
I had the same steering issue on mine, left the steering box in the OE spot. Moved axle back 1" and couldn't clear 35s with decent backspace wheels at the firewall so I had to move it back to its original spot. Flat pitman or the 3/4 drop Sky pitman arm would be a wise investment.
Solid looking...
Continued..
Made it to GSMTR in Windrock but failed at taking pictures. Was cool to run some of the more scenic trails and pose on Panther Rock. It had been 10+ years since I was there in a Samurai trail rig :grinpimp:
This past weekend was the annual Slade KY trip with OH guys around...
Another year and still kicking.
I think this was its first snow EVER being from TX..
Various trips around the southern Appalachians
And sunk it.. In its defense, the ruts were cut by SxS's. Pulled into the hole and felt the skid plate touch, so tried reversing and promptly popped the...
Yes, but a couple caveats.
I used a Gates 36174 which is the same as the lower idler pulley. The bolt is LH thread and being a Gates pulley is important because there is a sleeve that has to be removed to fit the tensioner if I remember correctly. The caveat is that the belt rides right on the...
I'll have to agree with the point that the video attempting to show the "shortcomings" of harrops is an obnoxious scare tactic.. had to stop after the 3rd "LOKKA!!!!" Dude is an idiot.
Only scenarios I have questions with the lock pin retracting would be a clutch dump changing direction and...
My 4.88 FJ80 gears showed today, still delayed on the 8in clamshell (FJC) gears but not in a rush.
I just sent Nitro an email letting them know and linked the thread in case they want to address the issue. I know its not their fault that some people suck.. and they are probably aware.. but it...
Fair point, and no all mine have made knuckle soup. I saw the fiasco (wtf diamond) and as much as it pains me, if I wanted to stay mini truck based I'd likely grab a TG fabricated 67" housing/shafts after seeing their 9in stuff in person.
The other idea I had was building a front Eaton ho72, I...
Says the man on Diamonds 🤣
The spring/shock combo was the key there.. I was thinking OE fj80 coils and Monroe white rockets for an F350..
You guys can afford jerkey?!?! 😅