1965 FJ45LV to 2002 LX470

[JackA]

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]

Yoko life

 

[JLawson]

Oh, nice, Daddy got some new shoes!!

 

[JackA]

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

 

[JackA]

cruising along.......

 

[JackA]

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

 

[peacesells63]

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]

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]

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

 

[JackA]

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]

Moving along.....

 

[JackA]

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

 

[JackA]

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]

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

 

[JackA]

Couple more......

 

[JackA]

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]

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

 

[JackA]

Climbing up the backside to the mine.....

 

[JackA]

The copper mine.......

 

[JackA]

Some views from the mine entrance area......