Builds DUKE - 1993 HDJ80 / 1HD-T / 5-Speed / 3x Locked / LHD *A slow DIY build / resto* (2 Viewers)

[bryce0225]

I tackled some more TLC and maintenance: I measure the valve clearances a few weeks ago and figured out the shims I needed. After a couple weeks, the shims finally arrived and I was able to get the valve clearances back to spec. Things weren’t too far off, but not perfect. Honestly this was a really fun job.

While I was in there I also:
- new OEM valve cover gasket
- new OEM intake / crossover pipe gasket
- new OEM throttle cable assembly
- I repainted the valve cover silver
- new OEM oil cap

*measurements and shims needed pictured below*

Motor now runs smoother and quieter. No more quiet ticks or anything. Duke has never fun better.

 

[bryce0225]

Sources some like-new bumpers with perfect original paint. So I fit them up and trimmed them to work with the swingout. Much cleaner than before,

 

[bryce0225]

SLEE front and rear sway bar drops are in. Suuuper easy install. I removed, cleaned, and painted all that I could.

 

[bryce0225]

Another suspension mod just dialing in the handling: Delta VS rear panhard bracket. Amazing quality. Decently easy install. Stoked.

 

[bryce0225]

I haven’t been happy with the grip of the Herculiner bedliner on the platform, I’m testing some carpet! I didn’t glue it, but I did staple it down, so it is fully reversible. The carpet is just outdoor carpet from the hardware store. Very cheap. I love the look! Matched the tailgate really nicely now.

 

[ofer bruhis]

I haven’t been happy with the grip of the Herculiner bedliner on the platform, I’m testing some carpet! I didn’t glue it, but I did staple it down, so it is fully reversible. The carpet is just outdoor carpet from the hardware store. Very cheap. I love the look! Matched the tailgate really nicely now.

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Looks great Bryce. Do you use the tail gate to cook, or prep food? We made the hatches from food grade stainless, so it's our prep/serve station. We clean it with windex before every use, so can lay the food on it. Saves us time instead of setting up a table when on the move. Also, total cost was less then $200 at the time. Not sure what price of stainless is today. Just a thought...

 

[bryce0225]

3D printed cap for the swing out spud for when I don’t have it mounted. Keeps it greasy and clean!

 

[bryce0225]

Big things are coming…

I found used campteq pop top on the forums nearby and couldn’t pass it up. It needs a little work… but the bones are strong.

The seller also had some OEM wind deflectors. Such a good haul!

 

[ofer bruhis]

Big things are coming…

I found used campteq pop top on the forums nearby and couldn’t pass it up. It needs a little work… but the bones are strong.

The seller also had some OEM wind deflectors. Such a good haul!

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That is so cool!!!

 

[Rd929]

Wow I’m gonna have to read all of this one night. Can’t wait to possibly see this thing in LA one day!

 

[bryce0225]

Chipping away at the Campteq. I spent day 01 cutting and grinding away the old sikaflex… wow that was a chore. But it is clean now. I have decided to keep the top bare aluminum. I am saying with a random orbital sander and hitting it lightly with re scotch brite. Looks amazing!

 

[bryce0225]

Recently did some regular maintenance and servicing:

- Oil change w/ OEM filter (Shell Rotella 15w40 + Liquimoly Ceratec)
- New OEM fuel Filter
- Front and Rear Diff Oil Change (Liquimoly 75w90 Hypoid Gear oil)
- Transfer Case oil change (Amsoil 75w90 gear oil)
- H151f Transmission oil change (Ravenol MTF-1)

All of these fluids were recommended by Cape Transmissions in South Africa.

 

[ofer bruhis]

Recently did some regular maintenance and servicing:

- Oil change w/ OEM filter (Shell Rotella 15w40 + Liquimoly Ceratec)
- New OEM fuel Filter
- Front and Rear Diff Oil Change (Liquimoly 75w90 Hypoid Gear oil)
- Transfer Case oil change (Amsoil 75w90 gear oil)
- H151f Transmission oil change (Ravenol MTF-1)

All of these fluids were recommended by Cape Transmissions in South Africa.

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Bryce, I see you found a day with no rain...

When are cutting off the roof?

cheers mate

--ofer

 

[bryce0225]

Bryce, I see you found a day with no rain...

When are cutting off the roof?

cheers mate

--ofer

Ah yes, we had a couple gap days of rain I could knock out some work.

The top is about ready to be mounted so I’m hoping to do the chop and install this month! Im so excited!

 

[cgmud]

Great to see the preventive maintenance!

One suggestion I’ve seen around the forums that I don’t see is Liqui Moly’s Diesel Purge in the new fuel filter. It takes a whole can and then still some pushing to fill the rest with the diesel. Any consideration on that?

Cheers!

 

[bryce0225]

Well… we did it. The roof has been cut out and the Campteq has been installed!

As scary as the first cut was, this is a change I have been wanting for a long time now. Eric (Campteq) did most of the work showing the boys at Basils Garage how it’s done. The final result is amazing!

The process was pretty simple, really.

- Remove headliner and trim
- cut giant hole in roof
- place the pop top
- secure with sikaflex
- reinstall interior with new headliner

*clearly there are a million small, tedious steps to make this all happen… it’s simple but not at all*

 

[bryce0225]

Campteq install pt. 02

 

[bryce0225]

Campteq install pt. 03

 

[bryce0225]

Campteq: on.

I have a lot of plans for this new setup including a new buildout, lighting, ceiling storage, straps… the list goes on and will continue to grow to dial it into what im after.

 

[Trail Rated]

Nice work. Looks better on your rig than hanging in my garage.