Build A Brazilian tries to build an 80!

[250below10]

Got some more goodies in the mail!

Still waiting for the rear springs to arrive, and hopefully Ill have my garage space back next week to install it!

 

[250below10]

Haven’t had the time to install the new lift yet
But I did have time to replace the LS400 visors with some Rosen ones!

The driver side interferes a tiny bit with my rear view mirror depending on the position you try to set it, but nothing that is going to bug me I believe.

 

[Brindleboxer]

The driver's side interferes because you got the fancy aftermarket rear view mirror. Is that one that does forward and rear cameras?

 

[250below10]

The driver's side interferes because you got the fancy aftermarket rear view mirror. Is that one that does forward and rea cameras?

Thats the one!

 

[Bigtoepfer]

I've thought many times about getting the rosen visors. Probably would work well for me, but I have a feeling my wife would like regular visors more. To just completely block the sun.

 

[250below10]

I've thought many times about getting the rosen visors. Probably would work well for me, but I have a feeling my wife would like regular visors more. To just completely block the sun.

Yeah
They take a bit to get use to
But Ive been using similar stuff at work for awhile and I like the idea of blocking the sun but not the view

 

[250below10]

Also
I think there was someone here on mud selling solid black lenses to fit in the Rosen frame

 

[250below10]

Finally got some time to install the new lift!
Overall it gave me 2” in the front and just over 2” in the back from the older Ironman springs!
I did manage to snap a bolt on the front pax side bump stop, so as of now Im running no bump stops and probably will just use some frame mount ones instead of the coil bucket one!
Took it for a ride around the block and boy, this thing is smooth!
I still need to get the brake lines and diff breather extended before going out offroading
I have the lines, just ran out of time.
Budget for 5hrs and took me about 6.5hr
Not bad for a advanced beginner

If anyone is interested, old springs and shocks are for sale. Cheap!

 

[Brindleboxer]

Nice, good to see you got the time to put the suspension on. Mine is supposed to be in today but oddly enough the tracker still shows the packages in Idaho. My sag was about an inch all around from the stock measurements so I will probably see about 2.5" lift overall (if other posts are accurate with their measurements).

 

[250below10]

Nice, good to see you got the time to put the suspension on. Mine is supposed to be in today but oddly enough the tracker still shows the packages in Idaho. My sag was about an inch all around from the stock measurements so I will probably see about 2.5" lift overall (if other posts are accurate with their measurements).

Nice!
Mine old springs were sagging pretty good with all the extra weight I have on!
Maybe we can coordinate a time and I can help you get yours done too!

 

[bhsdriller]

Looks good. What lift specifics and where'd you get it?
Looking for something new to replace some old OME

 

[250below10]

Looks good. What lift specifics and where'd you get it?
Looking for something new to replace some old OME

Dobinsons IMS shocks and 3.5 dual rate springs ( C97-144VT front and C97-145VT rear)

I got it all at Exit Offroad

 

[250below10]

Installed some lights under the hood!

 

[250below10]

Spent the night with the wife, kids and a couple friends at a nearby camp ground.
We wanted to be close to home since this is the kids first time camping and we had some new camp gear to test.
All went well, except we were a little too crowded sharing 2 Hest mattresses and one sleeping bag. We will probably end up buying one more.
Also, wife agreed that the Gulwings will be a nice addition to make it a bit more convenient to access the fridge in the back.

 

[Brindleboxer]

I would say that is glamping but it was for the family and nice to see you able to get out and enjoy the nicer weather we have been experiencing.

 

[250below10]

I would say that is glamping but it was for the family and nice to see you able to get out and enjoy the nicer weather we have been experiencing.

Oh, 100% glamping!
Dispersed is more my flavor, but this was a nice, low commitment trial run!

 

[250below10]

Few parts that Im hoping to be have time to install this week

Hopefully my Timbren front bump stops will be here tomorrow as well.
LCP heavy duty front links will have to wait until I can befriend a welder, or till I buy a welding machine and relearn how to weld

 

[SteelHunterFJ80]

Few parts that Im hoping to be have time to install this week
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Hopefully my Timbren front bump stops will be here tomorrow as well.
LCP heavy duty front links will have to wait until I can befriend a welder, or till I buy a welding machine and relearn how to weld

Your going to love the rear sway bar and upgraded LCP brackets. Noticeable difference in handling.

 

[250below10]

Your going to love the rear sway bar and upgraded LCP brackets. Noticeable difference in handling.

I already had the rear set up for awhile
Just installed the front one yesterday
Big difference!
Still shopping around for a welder to install the LCP front brackets

 

[COS80]

Still shopping around for a welder to install the LCP front brackets

Did you try asking your local LC club? Surely they could help at least locate a welder, if not hook you up.