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Webster77

Webster77

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Chapin, South Carolina
I picked up this 1991 HDJ81 about two weeks ago, and I've been hard at it, starting my build. Ordered 3 in OME heavy lift with Manfre 30mm spacers for the front. All new adjustable track bars front and rear, front and rear sway bar drop brackets. I went with Black Rock Yuma 16x8 wheels with factory offset and back spacing, and 315/75/16 BF Goodrich KO2s. Installed ARB winch/bull bar with Smittybilt 10k winch. All new led light inside and out. I have the roof rack just haven't installed due to height issues with my shop.

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Very clean! Good for you.
 
Nice truck!

I have same wheels only chrome. :hmm:
 
Looks like a nice, clean, HDJ81!
 
Questions about your great rig: How is the 1HD-T doing turning those big tires? Do you feel any gearing change is needed? What are hwy RPMs like before and after?
 
Mighty690 said:
Questions about your great rig: How is the 1HD-T doing turning those big tires? Do you feel any gearing change is needed? What are hwy RPMs like before and after?
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So far no issues, it maintains hey speed without downshifting, it's not a race horse, but the motor/trans appears to have no trouble with it..
 
Addressing some surface rust in a few areas, rear gate, I had a sunroof air dam and it was apparently loose so it caused some paint chips down to the bare metal, also had a little surface rust on the bottom of the rear doors. This is all gone now and should be out of paint in a day or so...

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Didn't get started last night like I wanted and let's just say this roof rack wasn't meant to be a one man job! Found a new use for pool noodles! Now I just gotta beat the heat !!

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Hey @Webster77, love your rig! I'm thinking about getting a set of the black rock yuma wheels for my 80... I was wondering if you had any issues with them clearing the calipers? I noticed you put spacers on the front. Thanks!
 
I didn’t have to run any spacers for the wheels, I do have cool spring spacers just to offset the weight of the bumper and winch. The wheels are plug and play with the factory offset, no issues with the calipers!
 
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