Due to the above thread and this thread on rebuilding an EDIC motor I have used Molykote 33 for two axle locker motors and an EDIC on a BJ42.
EDIT: that was a few years before the information was available about MolyKote YM-103 though. <---seems like a good solution, but have no direct...
Wow, blast from the past. That was so long ago I don't recall if I started it that day or waited till the roads cleared, but it was my daily driver. It has been my daily driver for many years (though it has taken a year off here and there, especially when I had an MK2 Jetta) and will be again...
My guess is the rad cap was placed there as its the high spot in the system. The sloped hood would make it even harder to burp if the cap was on the rad.
I have a kit similar to that and it works well. Works really well if you have the patience to get it up to operating temp so the thermostat...
I really liked them off road. They fit well and worked well. I had them on some Unique 21-7760 steel wheels but do not recall if they were the custom ones at 3" BS. At the time they were 4" BS from the factory but a group of us did a few orders with custom BS at 3".
I had some strange wear...
315/75R16. I have run this setup with 35x10.5R16 SSR's, 255/85R16 and for the a good number of years now 315/75R16. As mentioned above you have to move the front axle forward a bit and even then I could not fit new MTR/K's as they are one of the larger 315's.
hth's
gb
I ran the same setup as @bj70_guy for 14 years and approx 143,000kms: BJ74 with Marks 1:08/3:05 stock turbo set to 13-14psi and 2.5" exhaust with aeroturbine 2525 muffler, storage box loaded up all the time in the back, protection bars all around and it's been on 315's for a number of years. In...
Had to go to the shop and drive the 74 around to make sure I was not giving you bad info. No tach numbers as my sensor is funky but I do know is was a bit above 2000rpm: In 4th is around 32-33kmph (20mph) and in 5th (which I would not want to stay in a long time in low) was around 36-37kmph...
I've got the same setup at Norm: 315/75R16s, 4.11s, and Marks T case gears with 3.05:1 low and 1.08:1 high range. I think I have about 130,000kms on that setup now (installed winter/spring 2005/6 iirc). Still whine pretty good on the highway and been running MT90 in both the H55F and T-case...
Only way to know for sure is to hook up a mechanical gauge and check.
With that said my stock oil pressure gauge is at the L when its at operating temp. Years ago (like 14 or more) I checked it with a mechanical gauge and it was 30 or 35 psi hot idle and if memory serves the stock gauge was...
Not needing anything specific but just giving a shout out for Drifta product and Matt at Kakadu Camping. I've worked with Matt (or rather, Matt has worked with me) to bring in some stuff in the past, and he's been great. I've had some Drifta drawers in the back (Carback with kitchen and swap...
Not much these days, thanks for asking. :) Sadly, the 74 is putting on the "bad" miles, being used as my daily, so the lockers have not seen much use. But having a LandCruiser as a daily is not a bad thing. Ying and Yang I suppose, lol.
They are staying bolted underneath for now. If...
I’ve had these in for must be 14 years or so now. Ones a little crackly so it needs attention, as do my door speakers. Not sure if your 7* has this spot, but it’s worked well on the BJ74.
I've no experience with them and don't know if they have been mentioned yet, but Westach makes a dual gauge.
hth's
gb
EDIT: Ha!...was making my post when coldtaco posted he has them. I don't make it near often enough into the 7*'s section of Mud.
I've run Dual Purpose Marine/RV batteries in my BJ74. Can't say they have lasted longer then conventional starting batteries, as the 1st set lasted 6 years or so. However they did not have the easiest life as they were run down a few times by leaving the 24-12v converter hooked up and the...
Part time 4x4 and I'm not going fast enough in 4 low typically to worry about it. When in high range I just move in and out of 4wd (vacuum assist) as needed. Not ideal, but until I deal with it that's how it is.
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What vehicle are you thinking of @Tapage? Speaking from leaf spring experience only, properly sized/located bump stops, moving the front axle forward a bit and may have to adjust the knuckle stoppers to reduce tire scrub on the steering box when turning. IIRC I've also got 2.5* shims for the...