So how do you like this thing compared to the 80, not so much wheeling or capabilities but just driving dynamics.
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@Jroc561 this truck drives very well. I would probably place a lot of credit on the fact that @SNLC essentially rebuilt the entire front end, including steering parts. There is obviously a difference between the coil spring 80 series and the leaf spring 77 series - but I really like driving the 77 and the manual transmission.So how do you like this thing compared to the 80, not so much wheeling or capabilities but just driving dynamics.
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@SNLC sent me some pics with the wheels and tires all mounted up. HUGE difference! I was a little skeptical on the bronze but really glad I chose it now.
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Eh...not real sure on the engine swap. I acquired numerous toys this year and several of them are ongoing projects, including this one. I will say that I am pretty happy with the 1PZ now that I am closer to sea level. It runs great and doesn’t leak any oil. Plus, it doesn’t really burn any oil either.Wow so much jammed into a short time well done. What's the plan for the engine swap?
There are plastic end caps that should come with the rhino racks.
Thank you!These are 16 x 8 and -25mm offset. The wheels are SCS wheels and I believe these specs work well with the 80 series as well.
V2.0 (bigger and badder) about to commence.
And I hope to god I can figure out those blasted Planted brackets.
I'll keep your offer in mind. We modified one set already and they work fine. Everything could always be better though. And yes the brackets Planted sells for the "70 Series" will work with a Troopy - not sure about the pickup - once you drill the captive nuts.We modified my 70 series Planted bracket in about 30 minutes for my 79/Scheelman setup...rear mounts had to be moved.
If you want to grab a bracket and send one to me, we can fit it to my 73 and make changes...can even fit the Scheelmann to it since it's out of the 79 for now. Might ask you for a few measurements from your truck to confirm the 73 is the same but I have a feeling it is.
I think that Planted bracket they sell is for a Troopy and maybe a 75 pickup? Seems like we tested it in a Troopy and it fit once we drilled out the hidden threads.
I'll keep your offer in mind. We modified one set already and they work fine. Everything could always be better though. And yes the brackets Planted sells for the "70 Series" will work with a Troopy - not sure about the pickup - once you drill the captive nuts.