- Thread starter
- #2,521
you're right. I thought about it after I picked it up.
Builds Big Red Toy (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter The Phoenician
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
Not a big deal 
Yep.
- Thread starter
- #2,524
So other than a paint job, what is there left to do to this rig?
Interior? New seats? New carpet? Sound proofing?
- Thread starter
- #2,526
I don't want to restore it to brand new condition, it's essentially a beater/bullet proof rig. Carper is decent the seats are good. As far as sound proofing I fixed that with the subwoofers in the back. Can't hear anything anymore
.I think it's time to start focusing on the trailer.
If you do the paint you will probably want to spruce up the interior a bit... At least I personally would.
Maybe make some ABS plastic rear panels,tailgate storage, etc. I don't remember if you have rear storage drawers, but that is a cheap build and makes a world of difference when storing spare parts, recovery gear, camping s*** and whatever else you can shove in there.
Maybe make some ABS plastic rear panels,tailgate storage, etc. I don't remember if you have rear storage drawers, but that is a cheap build and makes a world of difference when storing spare parts, recovery gear, camping s*** and whatever else you can shove in there.
Yeah, Kevin's Wagon Gear stuff (rear storage panels, tailgate storage, and his flip up cargo windows).
- Thread starter
- #2,529
Merry Christmas from Big Red and family
Same to you, Mike!
Merry Christmas Mike & family, Dave. And all Cruiserheads.
- Joined
- Jun 21, 2011
- Threads
- 234
- Messages
- 21,845
- Location
- Redding, California
- Website
- trail-tailor.com
Thanks Mike you too.
J
J
- Thread starter
- #2,533
So it's been raining heavily in most of Texas. I figured what better time to check out the ARB lockers. I found a place with mud, and locked the hubs. I started the compressor and rear locker with no issue. When I started the front locker the windshield wiper fluid began squirting out. Not a big deal, it's fixable.
The bigger issue which I think I figured out is the severe vibration I get when I locked the hubs. At first I thought somehow the axles were not properly installed. I called Land Cruiser specialist to trouble shoot and it turns out that the drive shaft was reinstalled in phase instead of out of phase like previously. Also an easy fix, but it's too cold to do right now.
The bigger issue which I think I figured out is the severe vibration I get when I locked the hubs. At first I thought somehow the axles were not properly installed. I called Land Cruiser specialist to trouble shoot and it turns out that the drive shaft was reinstalled in phase instead of out of phase like previously. Also an easy fix, but it's too cold to do right now.
Always thought in phase was the right way to go.. just shows these trucks have their own personalities
Sent from my SM-G900I
Sent from my SM-G900I
- Thread starter
- #2,535
I think stock they come in phase.
Bahahahahahaha
Unlucky
Sent from my SM-G900I
Unlucky
Sent from my SM-G900I
- Thread starter
- #2,538
Got it fixed. The drive shaft was installed backwards. Also fixed the windshield washer fluid. It no longer turns on when I actuate the front locker.
- Joined
- May 30, 2008
- Threads
- 7
- Messages
- 60
- Location
- Marsden, SE QLD Australia
- Website
- www.rebelscarclub.com.au
- Joined
- May 30, 2008
- Threads
- 7
- Messages
- 60
- Location
- Marsden, SE QLD Australia
- Website
- www.rebelscarclub.com.au
The airline should really have convoluted tubing over it. Especially running thru holes like that. Otherwise looks mint.
Sent from my GT-I9505
