I pre-wired my winch for my dual battery setup, installed my Yankum winch rope, and installed my front bumper. Plus, fresh inspection, title, plates, and TX registration. We’re legal now!
I still need tires and a few other odds and ends. But at least legal to putz around.
These are all good sources for materials:
https://coldhose.com
https://www.oldairproducts.com
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Here is a decent how-to video:
Keep in mind, I was converting from a Toyota A/C compressor to a domestic (o-ring style) compressor. So I just needed...
Yes. The line from the firewall to compressor is easy. Just use these LS swap fittings from EBay or Amazon.
Amazon Link
The line from the condenser to the compressor is more tricky. I cut off the metric fitting and TIG welded a conventional SAE o-ring fitting to the hardline.
Once you...
My truck came with a passenger’s side rear tire carrier from @SUMMIT CRUISERS Jr back when he was still making them. PO made a nice bracket for the license plate.
Before
But I found a JDM license plate holder and decided to install. I’ll probably delete the second “Toyota Land Cruiser”...
Thanks for the paint code! I need to order some touch-up paint.
A Wilwood Proportioning Valve allows manual adjustment of rear brake bias. It replaces the LSPV and deletes the extra line running back to the front.
I joined the 3FE gang back in February. Did a rear heater delete, EGR delete, LSPV delete and Wilwood Prop Valve, and OEM Winch. Dual batteries and new tires soon. Build thread in my signature if you want to follow along.
That’s badass! I have been eyeing a Dobinson’s setup and debating if the MRR shocks are worth it. Sounds like they are!
Remind me your coil spring and tire specs?
You're not the only one who loathes body lifts. I think they got a bad reputation in the 80s and 90s from people doing terrible/cheap/huge body lifts and wrecking decent trucks. But done properly with a 1" or less, most people can't tell the difference.
Either way, it looks like I'm in the...