1965 FJ45LV to 2002 LX470

JackA · Dec 29, 2022

Tire and wheel upgrade time. Did the first round of tire clearance trimming. Will clearance this area better as time permits. We are headed out this Saturday and hoping to hit some snow.

wngrog · Dec 29, 2022

Yoko life

JLawson · Dec 30, 2022

Oh, nice, Daddy got some new shoes!!

JackA · Jan 1, 2023

Went out yesterday for the last trip of the year. Was hoping for snow, but only got mud. Still a great day.

JackA · Jan 1, 2023

cruising along.......

JackA · Jan 1, 2023

Trails end.............

peacesells63 · Jan 1, 2023

The 35’s and new wheels look so much better! did they rub much?

We haven’t even had any snow up here yet, just rain and fog.

JackA · Jan 1, 2023

peacesells63 said:
The 35’s and new wheels look so much better! did they rub much?

We haven’t even had any snow up here yet, just rain and fog.

I only heard the front passenger wheel barely rub twice. No issues. Will trim more when needed.

Sure far, I am happy all round with the new shoes.

JackA · Feb 25, 2023

Finally got to hit the snow. Not super deep but good enough to winch twice and use a ton of throttle. Good times

JackA · Apr 1, 2023

Went out today. Took Red Creek to the Verde River. Lots of rocks, quick sand, and water. Pretty fun but the under carriage took a beating.

JackA · Apr 1, 2023

Moving along.....

JackA · Apr 1, 2023

Those last 2 were the Verde River. It was the lunch stop and turn around point

JackA · Apr 7, 2023

Last weekend was the end of the line for the upper a arms. The bushings are shot and ball joints alittle loose. Since they are unsupported. I swapped on a new set from Slee. They have more adjustability and the bushings move freely verses the old ones.
Now it needs to go in for an alignment.

JackA · May 29, 2023

Went out wheeling today. Good times as the creek still had some water flowing and some shady spots.

JackA · May 29, 2023

Couple more......

JackA · Sep 6, 2023

Finally got around to swapping in new lower control arms, bushings and ball joints. All were worn out. I replaced with the complete 555 units. Worst part was replacing the rear lower control arm bushings. What a pain in the ass.
Got it all finished along with a few other maintenance items. Drives much better now with now clunks or strange noises. WINNING!!!

JackA · Sep 30, 2023

Went out today to the DeSoto mine. Took the scenic route. I cut a front sidewall 2 minutes into the wash section. Changed it and continued on. Good times