Builds Box Rocket 1995 FZJ80 Build (2 Viewers)

[FloridaFJ80]

Live the new look.. thinking about getting the F5's for my rig.. Just trying to decide what color to get.

 

[KSJ85]

Are you still running wheel spacers with the SCS wheels?

 

[Box Rocket]

Are you still running wheel spacers with the SCS wheels?

No. I haven't been running wheel spacers for a while. I only had them for about a week.

 

[KSJ85]

I've been thinking about getting some for my 80. Why did you take them off. I kinda like the look with the wheel spacers, but I also understand some of the associated risks.

 

[DDabs]

Those SCS wheels remind me of Spoon SW388's for the S2000.

 

[Box Rocket]

Those SCS wheels remind me of Spoon SW388's for the S2000.

Is that a good thing?

I've been thinking about getting some for my 80. Why did you take them off. I kinda like the look with the wheel spacers, but I also understand some of the associated risks.

I like the look with the spacers too and even more I like the width and stability. I really don't see any risks to running spacers if you keep them torqued properly. Use red Loctite and check the torque periodically and they'll be just fine. Sure there is slightly more strain on wheel bearings but it's minimal unless you're running crazy wide spacers.

I took mine off because I had a slight wheel imbalance that was causing some vibes and I didn't know if it was caused by the spacers. It wasn't. it was just the wheel not balanced correctly but I never put the spacers back on. I decided I didn't need them and sold them to a friend that wanted them for his 40. I got them from Slee since he has the right ones for the 80. They were Spidertrax brand.

 

[DDabs]

@NLXTACY yeah it's a very good thing. Just super simplistic, lightweight and functional. The wheels I'm referencing for the S2000 weigh 10 lbs. each!

 

[Box Rocket]

well I'm sure these aren't quite that lightweight but theyre still nice. There is definitely a similar look between those S2000 wheels and the F5s from SCS

 

[FromTjtoLC]

Are those wheels beadlocked or simulated?

 

[dogfishlake]

Those are very nice. I like the idea of shelving the spacers. Mine are not giving problems but it still would be nice to eliminate the potential for problems.

 

[Box Rocket]

Are those wheels beadlocked or simulated?

simulated.

 

[Schmutz]

...I used some 1.5" 0.25" wall square tube for that front leg. It's crazy beefy but since it's a longer leg it helps to have heavier material. I made some big gussets from 0.5" plate. The sliders are welded to the frame using some 3/16" scab plates on the frame with the slider/gussets welded to the frame plates. On the passenger side I needed to bend the forward leg to pass under the cats...

Hey Adam, I've been thinking about these sliders ever since I read your post months ago. Getting ready to pull the trigger and order some this week or next. (Have a trip to Moab at the end of the month, and want to be ready Would you be so kind and snap a picture or two for me of the mounting method you described above. Just want to make sure that the picture in my mind corresponds with what you described. I think I understand gussets and scab plates, but a picture or two would give me peace of mind. I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[Box Rocket]

here's the best I've got

 

[G-Cat]

Just read the thread and subscribed.

Add the orange TRD to a spoke on the new wheels.

That is all.

 

[Box Rocket]

Just read the thread and subscribed.

Add the orange TRD to a spoke on the new wheels.

That is all.

I've thought about it. I still have some, but they aren't Toyota wheels like my old OEM ones so it seems a little weird.

 

[Box Rocket]

So my axles have been needing some attention for a few weeks since I buried the truck in the riverbed on my last trip. I knew there would be silt that got into the brakes etc and the diff fluids probably needed to be changed. Also, my parking brake had started making noise like the pads were worn out so that was going to need attention. I finally got to it over the past few days and it was a bit of a mess but very necessary.

I probably cleaned about 5 lbs of dirt/silt out of the backside of the rear rotors. That noise from the parking brakes.....yes the pads were worn out but I'm sure all the dirt/silt was part of the noise too since the entire parking brake assembly was completely packed with silt! The rear axle got new rotors, new pads, new parking brake shoes and the diff oil changed. Diff oil was milky, I'm sure from some water intrusion. The front axle wasn't as bad with the silt, but still needed a bit cleaned out behind the rotors. I also replaced my driverside spindle since the one on it was pretty worn on the outer bearing seat. Wheel bearings were a little loose so those got tightened up and the diff oil changed also.

Worthwhile and necessary maintenance and a reminder to always examine these areas after trips, especially if they have involved water.

Couple-o-pics from the riverbed that necessitated the work.

 

[Box Rocket]

Ben at ComeUp contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I'd do a short review/write-up on my cruiser and include my opinion a review of their winch to be posted to their blog. It got posted yesterday. Take it for what it is. I do like the winch. They make good stuff.
COMEUP USA – A Land Cruiser Built for Exploration

 

[cme4lyt]

Ben at ComeUp contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I'd do a short review/write-up on my cruiser and include my opinion a review of their winch to be posted to their blog. It got posted yesterday. Take it for what it is. I do like the winch. They make good stuff.
COMEUP USA – A Land Cruiser Built for Exploration

Great write up and great review. You have sweet rig. Giving some of us a little inspiration !!

 

[Box Rocket]

Great write up and great review. You have sweet rig. Giving some of us a little inspiration !!

Thanks. the truck has been fun and been really happy with the winch.

 

[bryson]

Thanks. the truck has been fun and been really happy with the inch.

I'm gonna quote this just in case I need to tease you in the future...