Builds Building the dream (HZJ77)
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Bradley's will have that info stamped on the inside of one of the spokes. I'm curious because I thought they looked like a narrower wheel than mine. I've got them in 16x8-25, but really would like to move to the 7" width.
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My spare I think is a 7. It's very common for the locals to 1; not run a spare or 2; have a considerably smaller spare. If you find 4 or 3 I'd be willing to trade.
Yeah, that is rampant on mainland Japan as well... I'm still working on getting a matching spare, better yet, a set of 5 in the size and style I would prefer. The ZX trim makes choices more limited for me because I need the extra offset for the width of the flares.
I'm digging the look of those wheels on your truck though. The white looks way better on yours than it does on mine IMO.
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I've got the zx trim as well, but no flares. I would have probably taken them off in any case. Not a fan of the possible rust issue with them, and I don't like how the front fender looks with the flares. I can say the front, with out flares is flush with a -20 and the rear is slightly recessed. I may add 20 or 30mm spacers out back to even up the tracks but that is a distant concern id do after rebuilding the rear axels.
Thank you for the complement on the wheels. I do like the look of the white on blue. Originally I had wanted to paint my truck white or tan, but the grey/blue color is really growing on me. Plus I haven't seen any 70s in its color that are mono-tone. I'll likely refreash the paint when I get to the states.
Are you in Japan?
Thank you for the complement on the wheels. I do like the look of the white on blue. Originally I had wanted to paint my truck white or tan, but the grey/blue color is really growing on me. Plus I haven't seen any 70s in its color that are mono-tone. I'll likely refreash the paint when I get to the states.
Are you in Japan?
I agree with you. I would have preferred to buy one without the flares, but I think all the HZJ77's in the ZX trim had them. They have grown on me though for the additional track width. The blue and white is pretty sharp... my white on white combo is a bit too matchy for me. Yeah, I'm up in Iwakuni.
Planning on it... I want to show my wife Oki, and do some snorkeling. I was there earlier this year (Jan-Feb), but I was pretty busy.
I like the catch can, and miss that coffee!
Let me know if you make it to Rota for any reason!!!
Let me know if you make it to Rota for any reason!!!
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I'm getting underway on my sliders. I must say metal work is a bit tougher then I imagined. I do some wood working and figured it would be easy to get everything cut nice and quick. Nope.
My new baby girl helping me make some cuts. Safety first!!
@NanaMaru and his beautiful HZJ77 stopped by to scoop up JCI wizardry
My new baby girl helping me make some cuts. Safety first!!
@NanaMaru and his beautiful HZJ77 stopped by to scoop up JCI wizardry
Thanks for the loaner rims... I will have them back shortly!
I'm ready to retire here. Plenty of LCs to keep you busy!
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Shoot man, I'm ready to retire in Okinawa!
Finished mocking up one side. The other in 95% done. But my baby 12v is eating through batteries faster then I can recharge them. Wish I had all my tools. My drill press would have come in handy.
Digging your slider build.
