For me, 3FE with 164,000 mi.
I commute 17 miles one way, 95% freeway.
I use the Chevron 15w-40. Oil change intervals
should vary depending on your driving conditions period.
For my use, changes are in the 5-6k max range. If I hit the trail or do heavy towing long distance, different story...
Solid axles...
Still better... Why ? less parts to break or wear out.
This is where reliability on the trail comes in too.
From a basic geometric idea though, the IF&RS setups should or could be a better set up to wheel with if properly set up for it.
Including more ground clearance at the...
andre,
I did try but the 31x10.50's weren't enough... I made it all the way out of the garage before it got to dicey...!
Guys & Gals, I might be there if i get back soon enough from Sutherlin, OR. Any last minute chages just let me know too.
Later..
I'd like to go but this weather here temporarily detained the LC to the house as the snow drift's were hood high out here...
So I pulled out the "old standby" made it to work today late and helped six different rigs get unstuck on the way there.
Then on the way home I pulled a 4wd state police...
squeezer,
Welcome back home, :cheers:
I also live just outside of Portland,Or...
All of us need to hook up some time with our 80's series cruisers, swap stories and check out each others rigs... it would be a nice photo opportunity with our rigs all together too....
Shortbus,
Maybe since you...
My picks...The 91-97's 80 series.
1) size room/storage.. :banana:
2) solid axles..... :banana: :banana:
3) EFI... :banana: :banana:
4) Straight sixes... :banana:
Off roading purposes in "general", Solid axles and EFI is it....
For a starting foundation these seem to offer the most, from...
Posted by: DanKunz Posted on: Today at 09:40:52am
Why do so many people not air down on trails?
Good point Dan... :cheers:
You know we all started some where, so....
I think some here in the 80 /100 series forum, may not be as experienced as other off road model owners. But airing down...
Go with Precision gears, I have them in my "other" off roader. No problems and i have beat them.. I have heard of another problem in our club that a member had an issue with a "Yukon" (Randy's) axle breaking and looked like a material problem. Although my other half has "older" Yukon gears...
I bought my 91' two months ago with 161K. I talked to the Po who had no preference for oil usually, but stayed with a 10-40w and according to him "never" went over 5k between LOF's. I'm running Delo400 Chevron 15w-40 which is one of the best imo, for running a non-synthetic oil. I understand why...
Ben, I live directly on the other side of the Columbia River from you. The last town before the start of the Columbia River gorge scenic area. Troutdale, Or. :cheers:
Bryan, the 8274-50 is good choice as well. The line speed is excellent on these winches, It's by far the best in an 8-9K...
Like Slee said Short of being in a mud bog buried to the frame you'll be fine....
I have a XD9000i Warn on my other full size about 6300 lbs loaded. Get a snatch block and accy's and do double line pulls when you think the motor will have to "work' to get you out.
Pokemon (who can drive to...
Sorry to hear this Tim..
The club I belong to as most others here as well, would have shared this info while you were up there. No secrets or a lack people wanting to help others. That's what makes a group or club so helpful when people first start out. Also for additions this is an area where...
Semlin,
I would start by checking the EGR system first. It directly relates to Nox readings if it is not functioning properly. Then look elsewhere as others here already have mentioned. Good luck. :cheers:
Geez Tim,
Now I really have to see your rig...
Have you got a cb radio..?
They are invaluable when running in groups..
Hope to see ya' on the 13th..
Stay in touch.. again nice lift..
Pokemon (fj80 w/no lift :'(
lumberjack,
I bought my all metal radiator CSFracing. from a local shop.....
Same feeling here about plastic....
Don't know if the V8 conversion, will work on these rads....bump.
Anyone else.?
They sure got my respect...
http://www.2bigbroncos.org/special/unimog2001/index.html
Yeah, i was there.... pretty cool i must admit... I've seen em' in action too... But hey I like fj80 too... :D
"Do you know of any other runs?"
Yes I do, We are meeting at the Estacada ranger station at 8am Dec, 13th... I'll be helping my cousin who's leading it, so my winched vehicle must go... :(
I'd still like to see your fj80 there... it would be the only one in our group that would be so cool...
FWIW, Keep the money in bank at 17. You can wheel without either now and still have fun, just do it with common sense if it looks to tough it probably is... Also having usually at least two vehicles with winches when going wheelin' is the way to go... Yes, I have a winch and my medium off roader...