I would love to see snow and drive down a road with it on either side
Builds AK HJ-75
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Roscoe, it's -17C here now ( northern Alberta). It'll be -27 in three days. C'mon over, you'll get all the opportunities you want.
The only white stuff the 75 Series saw while it resided in Southern Georgia was beach sand. 
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New hubs installed curtesy of Kurt. He didn't have the gold color ones, been back ordered for a while, so went with the red, on sale too.
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Yesterday and today's just because job. Installed baffles around the intercooler to hopefully maximize efficiency. First time using JB weld, will see how long it lasts, seems pretty strong.
The strength of JB weld will surprise you, good luck. J
Rosco, i was wrong: it's -33C here now. Take your time coming over, the snow isn't about to melt anytime soon. I'll be able to drive my Troopie on the local lake soon.
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Good morning
NM Frontier
SILVER Star
Looking good, I like the red dial hubs, on the white.
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Another balmy morning -13F/8F
-13F/8F
The trucks been in 13° before. Oh never mind, I didn't see the minus sign and assumed you were referring to Celsius.
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Actually it is supposed to say -13C/8F
Just read the whole thread. I had the pleasure of seeing the rig at the first 70 series meet up in Alabama. Awesome to know it's in Alaska now, looks like the drive up was epic. just curious how much were the hubs?
@roma042987 ..... "Just read the whole thread. I had the pleasure of seeing the rig at the first 70 series meet up in Alabama.
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That's back when that guy with the "dashing good looks" owned the Ute. He was also a legend in the off road world.
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That's back when that guy with the "dashing good looks" owned the Ute. He was also a legend in the off road world.
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You can check with cruisers outfitters.
How do Landcruisers handle the snow compared to other vehicles of a similar weight?
Love the truck and the pics!
Hello Rosco,
I find it very easy to break the rears loose, as well as to swing the rear around. That's great fun, but the Troopie, as well as my 61, would keep swinging about for quite a while, which is normal considering the weight. I'd say Cruisers are great in the snow, however possibly the most important factor is decent tires. Airing them down in snow is a good idea too.
I find it very easy to break the rears loose, as well as to swing the rear around. That's great fun, but the Troopie, as well as my 61, would keep swinging about for quite a while, which is normal considering the weight. I'd say Cruisers are great in the snow, however possibly the most important factor is decent tires. Airing them down in snow is a good idea too.
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The BJ-70 I had would spin at any slight provocation, until I put on studded mud tires, 255/85/16, then it was good This one the rears seem to spin fairly easily trying to start from a stop in 4x2. Thinking about putting in a limited slip of some sort. In 4x4 it does pretty good getting going from a stop. At highway speeds in 4x2 so far I haven't had the rear step out, but I try and read the road conditions and drive accordingly
This one the rears seem to spin fairly easily trying to start from a stop in 4x2. Thinking about putting in a limited slip of some sort. In 4x4 it does pretty good getting going from a stop. At highway speeds in 4x2 so far I haven't had the rear step out, but I try and read the road conditions and drive accordingly
Agreed, Coldtaco. I do not air down my tires as i mostly drive on paved roads so, even in the worst of winter, i make do with my 55PSI, just to avoid having to pump the tires up or down everytime i want a play. In 4x4 yes indeed getting going from a stop is no challenge. And you've nailed it, Coldtaco, with the mention of 'drive accordingly': the same reason i want my antediluvian car, so that the driver must perform.
