ARCHIVE Forge Specialties: What are we working on?

[35inchoverdrive]

...and sometimes...we do stuff that just bolts on.

This 80 is getting an OME suspension.

Pressing out the stock control arm bushings can be an ordeal. We fabbed up this handy tool to make things go a little smoother.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

Here's a closer shot of the tool.

This custom tool, in combination with the AJIK Overland bushing press too, makes for a drama-free install.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

Once you knock out the crusty old stock bushings, the new offset OME ones go in pretty easily.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

I almost forgot...the finished truck.

 

[cwwfj60]

ya'll do some nice work guys!

 

[RhinoFZJ80]

Yes excellent work! What's the cost of a 5.3 swap into an 80 series.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

Yes excellent work! What's the cost of a 5.3 swap into an 80 series.

PM me your email and I'll send an estimate over to you.

Thanks to all for the compliments. We really love what we do!

 

[mig79]

We ditched the tired, stock seats in favor of some Procars:
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What model seats are these? How were they mounted? Great work, Thanks!

 

[35inchoverdrive]

What model seats are these? How were they mounted? Great work, Thanks!

They are Procar Elites. You unbolt the sliders from your factory seats and bolt them onto the Procars. It most cases to you have to clearance the mounting holes a little, but it's almost totally bolt on on a 60 series.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

Here's a shot of the sliders on the stock seats:

...and the same sliders bolted onto the Procars:

 

[mig79]

Sweet Thanks

 

[35inchoverdrive]

It seems that no old 4x4 escapes all of its previous owners unscathed, but some seem to catch it worse than others. When I first saw this 40 and the giant panel screwed to the dash, I had an ominous feeling.

What lies beneath?....


































...a hole big enough for a VCR.

It was extra sad, because although the truck wasn't totally stock, it was relatively clean and a decent driver.

 

[OGBeno]

Maybe an upgrade to a Lazer Disc player?

 

[35inchoverdrive]

Maybe an upgrade to a Lazer Disc player?

That's one of the better guesses that we've had so far. A buddy of mine suggested some kind of home stereo head unit. Who knows...

 

[mmw68]

Pull out turntable?

 

[ZA80]

Stereo and 2way radio side by side.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

If we're lucky, the PO will see his handy work and post up with the explanation.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

Some Beer Friday innovation led to the creation of the DIY-friendly birfiled bottle opener. See the full thread, with step by step instructions to build your own, at DIY Birfield Bottle Opener

 

[OGBeno]

Forge representing on the BJ70.

Great hanging out Nathan.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

A good time was had by all.

Onur posted up a great video of our Birfield Bottle Opener in action: