Builds Fix'n up the Land Cruiser..... (1 Viewer)
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ewillis
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Had mine for about 5,000 miles. Sucks to report that pre-load was lost (12-6 wiggle) and I'll need to adjust in the next couple days. Had high hopes initially...
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Had mine for about 5,000 miles. Sucks to report that pre-load was lost (12-6 wiggle) and I'll need to adjust in the next couple days. Had high hopes initially...
Bummer. Hope mine lasts longer, but I don't rack up many miles as I stay pretty local and don't use it daily.
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PO had a Borla muffler installed that started to rattle and buzz and needed replaced. I have never liked the ricey sound that thing made anyways, so time to get rid of it. I wanted a nice quiet muffler. After searching on here it looks like OEM or Bosal replacement is the choice. It was suppose to be a bolt on piece, but when I went to install it i couldn't. The last person spot welded the front lower flange bolt and ran a bead on the top part of the flange. So I chopped the ends off and just had a buddy weld it on for me. OMG what a sound difference!!! It's like sitting in a quiet library now.....I did lose a couple square inches of clearance compared to the old smaller one, but I will take my chances for the enjoyment of this silence!
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This girl was putting on some weight on the back loaded up and throwing my ride hight off at all for corners. Added a 30mm spacer in the L/R and she is almost flat now! Yay me. I think once I'm in the driver's seat and the tank is full it will drop the other 1/4 on the left side....
Before loaded with fridge, camp gear, 3 jerry cans, propane tank, tools and spare tire plus 1/4 tank of gas...
L/F 24 7/8 R/F 24 3/4
L/R 23 3/4 R/R 24 1/4
After drove around to settle it in...
L/F 24 3/4 R/F 24 1/2
L/R 24 3/4 R/R 24 1/2
Before loaded with fridge, camp gear, 3 jerry cans, propane tank, tools and spare tire plus 1/4 tank of gas...
L/F 24 7/8 R/F 24 3/4
L/R 23 3/4 R/R 24 1/4
After drove around to settle it in...
L/F 24 3/4 R/F 24 1/2
L/R 24 3/4 R/R 24 1/2
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Well, two years later and my truck is finally off of jack stands... Started 2 years ago and finally finished installing all front control arm bushings. (bad divorce past 2 1/2 years kept penny's TIGHT)
Sunday my four kids and I were t-boned downtown on the way to church in my 2010 Sierra. Luckily we all walked away from it. Truck is toast. So had to put the 80 back together.
Think a turbo might be in order now...
Sunday my four kids and I were t-boned downtown on the way to church in my 2010 Sierra. Luckily we all walked away from it. Truck is toast. So had to put the 80 back together.
Think a turbo might be in order now...
Wow, Glad your all ok brother!!
Sonofaskipper
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Wow, crazy man! Glad you’re okay! Good thin you’ve still got your 80. In the photos showing your TG lock nut and ring, it looks like you’re running longfields. How do you like them?
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Thnx guys. They are stock axles.
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Fubar'd one of my upper arms during bushing removal, so I ordered and installed two new ones along with new OEM bushings. The difference with all new bushings front and rear makes the truck drive SOOOOOO NICE!!! I am very happy with the money and effort put into this maintenance item.
Makes the new DD a dream to drive. Go figure, It felt fine before. You just do not know until you actually do it. Just like new shocks and springs...
Makes the new DD a dream to drive. Go figure, It felt fine before. You just do not know until you actually do it. Just like new shocks and springs...
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Slow at work so wipped down the engine bay...
Also installed Scan Gauge 2. I have always wondered about temps since the fan clutch mod and ACC fan. Will get to see how she does this afternoon in stop n go traffic and during the weekend when it hits 106ish deg here.
Rotate OBD2 port to fit the plug-in..
Cover fits now..
Also installed Scan Gauge 2. I have always wondered about temps since the fan clutch mod and ACC fan. Will get to see how she does this afternoon in stop n go traffic and during the weekend when it hits 106ish deg here.
Rotate OBD2 port to fit the plug-in..
Cover fits now..
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