Media Classic Land Cruisers Podcast

[knuckle47]

What makes them so different in terms of ride comfort on the same short wheelbase FJ40 compared to stock springs
Are they intended for roadway driving or off road and where is the dividing line between them like 50/50, 70/30, 90/10?

@wngrog stated a few weeks back that…why drive a truck that is ready for loaded camping travel 10% of the time and then be uncomfortable 90% of the rest of the time….or something like that

Does high way handling change?

 

[mtn biker]

What makes them so different in terms of ride comfort on the same short wheelbase FJ40 compared to stock springs
Are they intended for roadway driving or off road and where is the dividing line between them like 50/50, 70/30, 90/10?

@wngrog stated a few weeks back that…why drive a truck that is ready for loaded camping travel 10% of the time and then be uncomfortable 90% of the rest of the time….or something like that

Does high way handling change?

Excellent questions

 

[wngrog]

The design of them had way less friction. 2 leafs versus multiple leafs. The two leafs have large pads between them so there is no
Metal on metal friction.

 

[Oregon LC]

What questions should I ask @orangefj45 about Terrain Tamer USA

Are they going to offer a 4" kit for those of us with 35" tires?

 

[mtn biker]

What makes them so different in terms of ride comfort on the same short wheelbase FJ40 compared to stock springs
Are they intended for roadway driving or off road and where is the dividing line between them like 50/50, 70/30, 90/10?

@wngrog stated a few weeks back that…why drive a truck that is ready for loaded camping travel 10% of the time and then be uncomfortable 90% of the rest of the time….or something like that

Does high way handling change?

The design of them had way less friction. 2 leafs versus multiple leafs. The two leafs have large pads between them so there is no
Metal on metal friction.

Are they going to offer a 4" kit for those of us with 35" tires?

Your comments and questions have been addressed this episode will be out tomorrow or so.

 

[mtn biker]

So the latest episode was out but I have been informed of some other edits that I need to do. I will share the link to the episode when the new edits are done. Needless to say talking with @orangefj45 about Terrain Tamer North America was a blast.

 

[mtn biker]

Ok here it is I inadvertently said USA not North America as was pointed out to me. Glad to make that correction.

But here it is this week's episode featuring @orangefj45 and Terrain Tamer North America.

 

[OGBeno]

Ok here it is I inadvertently said USA not North America as was pointed out to me. Glad to make that correction.

But here it is this week's episode featuring @orangefj45 and Terrain Tamer North America.

Funny. Was just there today visiting Rourk and Georg. @orangefj45 top notch team! And great humans.

 

[orangefj45]

Funny. Was just there today visiting Rourk and Georg. @orangefj45 top notch team! And great humans.

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Always great to see you Onur, even if it was a quick visit!

Georg

 

[mtn biker]

This week I go back to the peach state to talk to @DirtDauberGarage. After hearing @73Fj43 and wanted to join in the merriment and frivolity. He tells me about how the best time to begin a project is when the world tells you to stay inside. Also how a chance meeting between a couple of Cruiser Heads has led to a Georgia statewide meeting of the minds every month.

 

[mtn biker]

Quick turn around this week as something came up that needed to have an early episode. This week I speak with Charles Harrell to promote the Peter E. Brown memorial 70 series Land Cruiser meet and greet and ALS fund raiser.

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[mtn biker]

Ok the Kickstarter is done. The proofs have been made, changes have happened. The final proof is approved. The calendar is going to be available probably by the end of the week. I will let you know of the cost plus shipping. Those who helped in the Kickstarter, yours will be mailed out when I have what I told you you'll get. If you participated in the Kickstarter make sure you get me your address one way or another.

 

[mtn biker]

This week on the classic Land Cruisers podcast it is going to be a 2 part episode. This time featuring Mason (@sofj45 )and Holly Watson. They share with me about their fleet of Land Cruisers most notably a couple of 45 "sisters" that are one VIN digit apart and a couple of 55's. They also share about raising their 3 girls in those Land Cruisers and choosing to slow down.

 

[mtn biker]

So here is part 2 of my discussion with @sofj45 where he and his wife Holly talk about their recent trip in their 55 year old FJ55 through 55 states and provences. We talk about how this trip lived up to every expectation, and had a lot of support from the IH8MUD community.

 

[mtn biker]

SO CLASSIC LAND CRUISERS THE CALENDAR IS IN NOW. For those who wanted one the cost is $20 shipped and $15 "local" delivery. For those who helped with the Kickstarter I have your calendar ready for you. I'll accept PayPal and Venmo DM me if you want one or for those who have my contact information reach out to me that way. If you did the Kickstarter I need your address, so again send it to me DM text social media etc.

 

[knuckle47]

@mtn biker from start to finish your ideas came together…excellent planning and I look forward to seeing this in my shop

 

[mtn biker]

@mtn biker from start to finish your ideas came together…excellent planning and I look forward to seeing this in my shop

You mean you can actually follow my ADHD hyper fixations

 

[knuckle47]

@mtn biker it takes one to know one..

I know this has plagued me for more than 1/2 a century..

 

[mtn biker]

Purists "ye be warned" but what would you guys like to know about an EJ40 or an EJ60. Yes that is right an electric drive train 40 serries, that I can ask

@TremecElectricGT. for this weeks episode​

 

[70fj40]

I’d be interested in:
Miles per charge on road?
Miles/hours per charge off-road ?
How does the motor perform after 40% of the charge is gone?
……and how does a 40 sound with a quiet engine? The only sounds would be the rattles!