4 Peaks Area 2-20-2012
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my judgement went as follows: big ruts that can pitch the truck in both directions - to the left would have had no way out (desert in the way and quite steep), and backing up in ruts is a PITA - pitched to the right a bit earlier gave me the option to the bypass - so, that's the option I tookANd just why would one want to bypass such fun?
and then, I could have probably made it through the dealio, too
- in hindsight I think it looked worse than it was 
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Agree that you would have made it, but not a place where narrow is an advantage. I would classify that as a significant washout, series of holes obstacle! The pix make it look flat and none really show it? I would say the biggest one was 3-4' deep, some places had pretty much vertical walls, on ball bearing "rock". The chance of sliding into them was relatively high and that wouldn't end well.... and then, I could have probably made it through the dealio, too
Can see the start of it in this pic, big holes.
completely agree - the high line on the right y'all took wouldn't have worked for me - I would have had to go further left, and thus, more likely to be pitched to the left in the biggest holeAgree that you would have made it, but not a place where narrow is an advantage. I would classify that as a significant washout, series of holes obstacle! The pix make it look flat and none really show it? I would say the biggest one was 3-4' deep, some places had pretty much vertical walls, on ball bearing "rock". The chance of sliding into them was relatively high and that wouldn't end well.
agree, the pics give the impression that the washouts are only half as deep as they really were
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Doing anything like that would require new springs? I wouldn't use johnny joints. Maybe just change the main leaf for one with the later model ends, bigger bushings? The frame brackets are cracked, so now would be a good time to change them? This would allow more flex, with less stress on the brackets/pins and use the later style beefier pins.
I am not entirely sure I need even more flex
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I should have been more clear. The axle flex is controlled by the shocks, so without changing the shocks and likely towers, it wont have more axle flex. What is happening is the spring eyes are contacting the pin, attempting (successfully) to rip the brackets off of the frame and break pins. The issue is; not enough flex at the connection of frame end to the spring.I am not entirely sure I need even more flex
Without getting drastic (linking, etc) there are a couple of relatively easy ways to fix it. 1; Change to a longer spring and move the frame mount back. A longer spring will more easily twist than the short stub that is on there now. 2; Go to a larger eye on the spring, that uses a larger bushing, this would allow more flex/twist before metal to metal, spring eye to pin/bracket contact. Doing ether or a combination of both, would not increase total axle flex, but would allow easier axle flex, have less bind and would be much more durable.
More and smoother flex comes free with longer springs and no breakage issue. Shock become the limiting factor.I am not entirely sure I need even more flex
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Nice poser shotts.
The shape of things to come
Getting back to my roots
So you sold your 80 again. Congrats.
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You have roots, iirc, they made a movie about that?
I think his name in that movie was Chicken George.You have roots, iirc, they made a movie about that?
Whaaaaat?
The LandCruiserPhil Special Edition has a new owner? Tell us more about it, in 17,777.77 words or less
Recently I was reminded by the 
you cant sell something you don't own
you cant sell something you don't own
Whaaaaat?
The LandCruiserPhil Special Edition has a new owner? Tell us more about it, in 17,777.77 words or less
down to the penny delivered in a Nortroms bag? It all started when the "guys" asked to to put a price on it - see what happens!?
Im Looking forward to seeing the 40 on the trail Phil. Did you ever get around to installing those longer rear springs packs?
Actually the spring to be installed are shorter then what is presently on the 40 but longer then stock. This has been a emotional
It all started when the "guys" asked to to put a price on it - see what happens!?
Im Looking forward to seeing the 40 on the trail Phil. Did you ever get around to installing those longer rear springs packs?
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So, it really is The LandCruiserPhil Wife's Special Edition, somehow that doesn't roll off the tongue the same? All of those hopes, goals of future sticker, plaques, etc, sales,,, dashed.
Im looking for your support to help show all these 37 guys if you get back to basics all you really need is 33's
