1965 FJ45LV to 2002 LX470

[JackA]

Since it was getting late in the day, we headed towards the Gila River to find a camp spot.

 

[JackA]

We camped next to the river and railroad bridge. There was also a train tunnel on the other side of the bridge, but we did not cross to see it. Later that night, a train actually cruised by. It was a bonus to see. In the morning we checked out the area then headed home.

 

[JackA]

We noticed this boulder area and had to make one last stop to check it out. Then we hit the highway home. Another great trip..................

 

[JackA]

Got the hubs installed for the the part time kit. The gold hub dials match the truck well.

Will get to the tcase tomorrow and or Sunday. Will be interesting to see how it rides after the switch. Will be nice knowing the front end is not spinning at 75 mph.

 

[JackA]

Finished up the tcase today. Went pretty smoothly. Test drive and one wheel peel out successful as well. I greased the driveshafts. The rear (since it was out) I pulled the slip yoke apart and grease the splines really well. No more clunk when shifting from reverse to drive anymore.

Props to cruiseroutfit for putting together a nice kit.

 

[danielharro]

Thanks for sharing! I take it you removed the entire AHC system then? How does the new rid quality compare to the AHC?

 

[JackA]

Yes, the AHC is gone. The new set up is alittle stiffer but I like it better. Rides like a dream.

 

[4G63t]

did you notice a raise in MPG?

Finished up the tcase today. Went pretty smoothly. Test drive and one wheel peel out successful as well. I greased the driveshafts. The rear (since it was out) I pulled the slip yoke apart and grease the splines really well. No more clunk when shifting from reverse to drive anymore.

Props to cruiseroutfit for putting together a nice kit.

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[JackA]

Have not driven it enough to notice any mpg changes.

 

[JackA]

Took the wagon on an epic wheeling adventure this past weekend. We ran Rug Road then explored a bunch of old mine sites and homesteads. The weather was perfect. The recent rains kept the dust low and desert green. Good times.

 

[JackA]

Cruising down the trail to the Table Mountain Mine and Mill.

 

[JackA]

The old assay office and it's safe.......

 

[JackA]

Next was an old homestead...................long abandoned

 

[JackA]

Still cruising along.......and finally our camp spot in the bottom of the canyon.

 

[JackA]

Heading out of the canyon towards a ghost town and some mines.

 

[JackA]

Araviapa ghost town and a few mines.....

 

[JackA]

more mines and stuff

 

[JackA]

another head frame over a deep hole......

 

[JackA]

Then we stopped at the Iron Cap Mine.

 

[JackA]

After last weekends wheeling, I noticed the sway bar end links were toast. Not only the bushings but the nut was being pulled thru the washer. The links were limiting the droop on the new set up.
I bought some new ones and lengthen accordingly. Added 3 inches. Reinstalled.