1965 FJ45LV to 2002 LX470

[JackA]

Playing around......

 

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Went out today near the area we were last weekend. More mud then snow, but still a good time.

 

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Explored this old mine site.......

 

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Moving along......

 

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Went out yesterday to explore an old mine site. Weather was prefect and recent rains made the desert a beautiful green.

 

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No tunnels to explore, just the ruins of the topside. The vertical shaft was really deep. The hoists were still in place, but the head frame had been knocked down.

 

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The other remains including the head frame had been push into the canyon. I love the old riveted construction of the frame.

 

[Exiled]

Great pictures! I miss Phoenix *every day*, the ability to go out and explore without driving hours and hours was something I enjoyed a lot when I lived there! I love Texas, but damn, it's 8+ hours in any direction to get out of the state and the amount of explorable public land in the state is negligible.

 

[JackA]

Went out yesterday and ran up Turkey Creek to check out the Thunderbolt Mine. The weather was beautiful and the creek had nice flowing water.
My LX would not shift into low range as the shifter was stuck, so I road with my friend.

 

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On the way to the Thunderbolt mine.

 

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The mine......

 

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Great views and even found this old Coleman cooler that has seen better days. Happy Easter everybody.

 

[JackA]

My transfer case has been dying a slow death. It's getting extremely hot after driving it. So, why not upgrade. I ordered a rebuilt tcase from Cruiser Outfitters with lower low range, underdrive gears, and a spool. I plan to swap it in tomorrow. It's a thing of beauty.

 

[JackA]

Swapped the tcase today. Had a friend help and it took a leisurely 6ish hours. Cleaned up a few things, greased the driveshafts, and gave the tbars a few cranks up.
Test drive went well. Feels alittle more lively and low is definitely lower. The tcase stilled seemed hot though. After a 5 mile drive averaging about 45 mph, the case was 185 degrees.
I plan to drive it a bit more, then replace the gear oil with some good stuff. We'll see how it goes.
I forgot to get pix.....

 

[JackA]

I bought these headers like 3 years ago. I finally started the install. The passenger side is done. Will finish the drivers side tomorrow. Not a fun job.

 

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Drivers side is done. That was not so fun. It's test drive time after a break in the ac. My hands hurt. I hope it was worth it.

 

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Test drive successful. You can definitely feel an improvement in acceleration. It almost starts to peel out around a corner when on the gas.....lol

I think this was the worst job I have preformed on the LX so far.

 

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Headed north today to cruise the forest. The gears and headers are a nice upgrade for interstate driving. Alot less down shifting and such.
Dry Lake was full, really more like a big puddle....lol.

 

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My friend took this pic. If you zoom in on the small tree on the right side of the road..... you can spot the bear.
We went to Dane Spring to fill up on spring water. Cold and refreshing.

 

[JackA]

Some logging in the area too.