80 Series General Tech and Classifieds
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Anyone have any recommendations or ideas on rear lower links and how to make them live in the rocks? I'm still learning how to drive this tank and currently following the Braille method where I touch every damn rock on the trail with at least one piece of metal from the Cruiser. Dayum... : > /
Anyone done angle iron "sliders" for the stock links?
Anyone done angle iron "sliders" for the stock links?
Bash them into "clearanced" position. Done.
Well.. This has been extremely helpful... 
Guess I will try something and report back.
Guess I will try something and report back.
Well.. This has been extremely helpful...
Guess I will try something and report back.
I'm just saying that angle iron, in that orientation, does not offer much additional strength. Sleeving the arm would be much better IMO.
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That's what I did. With the 40's I haven't bent an arm yet.
I thought all the cool kids were getting SMALLER tires : > /
Spendy, but these are pretty stout:
http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-745-metal-tech-fj80-series-lc-offset-rear-lower-links.aspx
Just make some...
http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-745-metal-tech-fj80-series-lc-offset-rear-lower-links.aspx
Just make some...
Don't tell me what to do, devil woman!!!!
JK, JT. That's a good idea. Anyone have some stock lower links they want to sell? If not, I'll make it work.
JK, JT. That's a good idea. Anyone have some stock lower links they want to sell? If not, I'll make it work.
Wired in the winch, well this my 1st version of it to get by for scc, cb antenna cable laid, firestick mounted, and synthetic winch line on the spool. Thanks Nolen for the idea in positive battery terminal.
you need a real battery...call me.
Lol. I know. Will do this week.
Just a heads-up before I start posting everywhere...
I am looking at selling a set of Longfields that are currently in my 80-series. One has a slight click and probably should be rebuilt (run at your own risk, but it hasn't bothered me too much - just full disclosure). I have spoken with RCV, and they quoted me $90/joint to rebuild them, or you could buy one new RCV joint for $225 and have a spare. Either way would be a good option, IMO.
I have no idea on age or mileage of these particular units. They came in the truck I bought from @Bossman . I have added an additional snap-ring groove on the birfs to be able to run lockouts if you so desire. I am currently running lockouts on these shafts, but it won't be a problem to run drive flanges.
These shafts are currently in the axles and will remain there until I order and install RCV's new 30-30-30. Why am I upgrading? I plan to eventually go to 39" reds and buggy this thing out (and drive by Braille, probably...), and I'm not entirely sure how these would hold up to that kind of abuse. I'm a firm believer in Bobby Long's products, but I would really like to see these things honor Mr. Long's memory and be loved more than I can.
Location: Hot Springs, AR
Price: $449.95, OBO for two birfs and two inners. Would sell AISIN lockouts I currently run with upgraded hub gears for an additional price.
To compare: http://www.rcvperformance.com/product-details.aspx?sku=CVJ2474-P-RCV
I am looking at selling a set of Longfields that are currently in my 80-series. One has a slight click and probably should be rebuilt (run at your own risk, but it hasn't bothered me too much - just full disclosure). I have spoken with RCV, and they quoted me $90/joint to rebuild them, or you could buy one new RCV joint for $225 and have a spare. Either way would be a good option, IMO.
I have no idea on age or mileage of these particular units. They came in the truck I bought from @Bossman . I have added an additional snap-ring groove on the birfs to be able to run lockouts if you so desire. I am currently running lockouts on these shafts, but it won't be a problem to run drive flanges.
These shafts are currently in the axles and will remain there until I order and install RCV's new 30-30-30. Why am I upgrading? I plan to eventually go to 39" reds and buggy this thing out (and drive by Braille, probably...), and I'm not entirely sure how these would hold up to that kind of abuse. I'm a firm believer in Bobby Long's products, but I would really like to see these things honor Mr. Long's memory and be loved more than I can.
Location: Hot Springs, AR
Price: $449.95, OBO for two birfs and two inners. Would sell AISIN lockouts I currently run with upgraded hub gears for an additional price.
To compare: http://www.rcvperformance.com/product-details.aspx?sku=CVJ2474-P-RCV