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- #342
I didn't realize King had other choices. I just always see them blue. Color in the front is going to be a big deal for me, that's why I don't like OME.
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- #343
Pretty much a nothingberger of an update. My side work got postponed so naturally my suspension work is also postponed. I am however, going to get my truck weighed by an off road fab outfit tomorrow. They are willing to do it for free at Bent Motorsports. A few cruiser guys in the area have recommended them.
I found the coilover vendor I want to use. FOA out of Vegas makes a reputable reservoir shock for a reasonable price and have black springs. I want to get the order sorted out which is why I need to figure out my spring rate. Whats the weight of a stock front axle, btw?
I found the coilover vendor I want to use. FOA out of Vegas makes a reputable reservoir shock for a reasonable price and have black springs. I want to get the order sorted out which is why I need to figure out my spring rate. Whats the weight of a stock front axle, btw?
400# if I remember correctly
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- #346
Shout out to David at www.BentMotorsports.com
He got my pig on the scale and weighed the bastard for free. He even answered all my noob questions about shocks and such. He has access to water jet cutter and is going to help me make the brackets when I get them figured out. Cool guy and had some cool projects in the shop.
The Doomer needs a diet weighing in at #4967.
He got my pig on the scale and weighed the bastard for free. He even answered all my noob questions about shocks and such. He has access to water jet cutter and is going to help me make the brackets when I get them figured out. Cool guy and had some cool projects in the shop.
The Doomer needs a diet weighing in at #4967.
fj55-100
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. OOOO that is half of what mine is at .
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- #348
. OOOO that is half of what mine is at .
Ya but you carry parts for 1.5 cruisers with you.
Look forward to what you come up with.
PabloCruise
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I don't know, she sounds just right! Don't want them getting too skinny...
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
Doomer
You need any metal or water jetting, I can help. Got plenty of both... just give me a holler..
Pat
You need any metal or water jetting, I can help. Got plenty of both... just give me a holler..
Pat
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Small update. Getting close to starting the front suspension.
Today I went to a swap meet and got a new 240 amp alternator. Pretty happy with the quality. And its black.
I also found a guy with brand new seats out of vans for conversations and handicap setups. I got 4 2018 Pacifica captain chairs for $200. And they are black.
Today I went to a swap meet and got a new 240 amp alternator. Pretty happy with the quality. And its black.
I also found a guy with brand new seats out of vans for conversations and handicap setups. I got 4 2018 Pacifica captain chairs for $200. And they are black.
PabloCruise
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I thought your wife got you an alternator?
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- #354
I got a new one before last pig party but it stopped working right after a short trip in September. I been just nursing it for a few months.
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Pulled the hub apart and put new bolts to hold the MAF disc adapter. I put a longer bolt in because the old ones didn't bite enough. I also put that hawt alternator in and I am very happy. Beginning to think the other one was just garbage from the get go. This one is holding 14 volts with every accessory I can turn on at idle.
I will be figuring out the new seat attachments over the next few days.
I will be figuring out the new seat attachments over the next few days.
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- #356
Here is my list. I think I am holding off on the suspension redux. I am going to get some cheap shocks for now and pull a few leafs out of the pack and add a sway bar. Hopefully a sway bar I can adapt to the radius/coilover setup later.
Power windows are low on the list but I have actually started that along with the door locks. Apparently I am going to throw speakers in the doors while I'm at it.
This weekend is the Good Guys car show and I am going to park the Doomer at Steve's (father-in-law) house and begin some of the heavy stuff after the show.
Power windows are low on the list but I have actually started that along with the door locks. Apparently I am going to throw speakers in the doors while I'm at it.
This weekend is the Good Guys car show and I am going to park the Doomer at Steve's (father-in-law) house and begin some of the heavy stuff after the show.
Where's the cup holders?
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- #358
Oh that's right. Maybe I have to see if I can sneak that on the list. I think I have to bite the bullet and just get a Tuffy Box.
RUSH55
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Weren’t you talking about swapping in a 5.3?
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- #360
That is going to happen. I knew I wouldn't get it done before the pig party so I didnt go that route yet. I need to get a few more side jobs from now till the party so I can purchase the motor right after and get going on the swap and suspension.
