Builds BoltRipper's 2-year Overdue Build Thread (2 Viewers)

[1973Guppie]

love the screen idea, need to do this...

 

[1973Guppie]

what size tires are you running?

 

[sbman]

Your truck exemplifies what my LC aspires to be one day. Excellent workmanship and attention to detail!

 

[Overland Tailor]

that is impressive in itself that you have kids and nobody eats in it. I have 2 dogs, 2 kids and a wife. Mine is covered with slober and old french fries from road trips.

Gupp,

We enjoy it and yes we even eat in it... My kids are 9 & 11 and they are good about watching things in "Dad's Cruiser" they even know that we don't slam doors....

 

[Overland Tailor]

Your truck exemplifies what my LC aspires to be one day. Excellent workmanship and attention to detail!

Thank you for the very nice comment... It's the community here and everyone acting as the collective that makes this what it truly is.

 

[Overland Tailor]

what size tires are you running?

Gupp -

295 / 75 / 16

 

[tank97]

wow she looks like brand new again! you almost changed everything i'm so jealous with your skills!!!

 

[Overland Tailor]

Took this weekend to catch up on some projects... I've been installing new OEM Bushings into the Rear upper control arms, Lateral control rods, sway bars and such.

Also extended the rear sway bar links and beefed up the rear LCA's..

Thanks to @LandCruiserPhil for the writeup...

Started with some DOM Tube..

Running 8 rosette welds on each tube and seamed in on each end.

Cut the stockers in half and preped...

Keeping them stock length...

Rosettes and ends...

Comparison to stock...

New OEM Bushings... Remember that you have to press in a certain way for axle and frame side.

Primed, Painted and Installed...

 

[Overland Tailor]

Next was the rear sway bar links....

Lets start by taking a set of new OEM sway bar links and cut them in half... Get some .50 ID DOM Tube and cut to 4"

You'll now be ready to prep and weld them up....

Finished...

Pull off the 18 year old links... and replace with your new extended links...

 

[Overland Tailor]

Lets also give some love to the later control rods with some new OEM Bushings.... Now I have some spares as well..

Front....

Rear...

Rear UCA's ready for new OEM Bushings...

Not bad condition for the age...

Installed...

 

[JediMindTricks]

Awesome. Attention To Detail.

 

[TLC Norway]

Ooh joy! Lookin good, clean work on a clean rig!

 

[celibaterifle]

Amazing work. I think you've the bar on build standards.

 

[Overland Tailor]

Amazing work. I think you've the bar on build standards.

Appreciate the comments - Na, plenty more amazing builds out there... But thanks !

 

[warezdog]

are you related to Luke in some way?!

 

[Overland Tailor]

are you related to Luke in some way?!

No, but that is a very nice comment as Lukes build is amazing.

 

[TexasD90]

Did you give up??

 

[Overland Tailor]

Haha!! No, just been contemplating selling her for a 100 series due to my need for more power.....

I just can't find the character in anything like the 80.....

So I think I'll have to make the best of both worlds.....

Stay tuned........

 

[Overland Tailor]

Today I received my recovered spare wheel from Craft Customs. Nicely done with what seems like good quality product and craftsmanship .

Disconnected the batteries - Let sit for a few minutes as per procedure in the FSM and pulled the airbag...

Next it was time to swap components from my wheel to the newly recovered.

I've had a very small squeak when turning right and having some pressure on the wheel. Before I pay for a new clock spring assy, I figured I'd take a stab at adding some grease to the top of the bearing surface in hopes that would take care of the issue. Doubtful, but worth a shot as the squeak is so very slight.

Installed new recovered wheel, replaced the power and started her up... No airbag light.. Guess I was lucky....

Anyway - I'll make a separate post, but I'll use my original wheel as a loaner for people who want to have theirs recovered. Just pay shipping and make sure it gets back to me when you are done. Pay it forward....

 

[OGBeno]

And.....

Is the squeak gone?