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I have had a few months to drive the rig with the new upgrades. I went over Eisenhower Pass and Rabbit Ears elk hunting and it went up at 50mph in 2nd with 35's and 4.11 gears. It struggled if I tried to push harder than that. The steering is a little "floaty" without the Castor correction bushings I bought but does not feel unsafe. The right rear tire valve stem leaked up I-70 and it got down to a "stable" 22 psi before a buddy radioed me and told me to pull over. Got it fixed in 10 minutes in Idaho Springs. It was probably original lol...I need to change the others too!
The EMS exhaust is still purring, no issues. I haven't gotten into anything slider worthy to comment on the Metal Tech sliders but they look clean and are so solid.
My next upgrades are the Slee ShortBus Bumper, Warn 9.5 XP, Castor correction, Aussie rear and regear to 4.88's. Happy New Year, Mud!
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The EMS exhaust is still purring, no issues. I haven't gotten into anything slider worthy to comment on the Metal Tech sliders but they look clean and are so solid.
My next upgrades are the Slee ShortBus Bumper, Warn 9.5 XP, Castor correction, Aussie rear and regear to 4.88's. Happy New Year, Mud!
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This week the 4.88's are going in!!!
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The 4.88's are in and 4WheelParts in Austin, Texas did an excellent job with them and the castor correction bushings. Great guys to deal with. I went up Raton pass with full load of gear and passengers in 3rd gear at 70 mph versus 50-55 with just me and gear (last Fall). I can also pass again without feeling like I'm going to be hanging out in the left lane too long. The 4.88's were great offroad as well needing almost no braking pressure on steep downhils. I came down hard on the Metal Tech sliders once and they worked as advertised. Really exciting to see the rig come together and use it! My FlowMaster exhaust does drone now in the highway at 75mph and around 2800 rpms but in general it wasn't too horribly annoying. Next bumpers, winch, S/C and intercooler!!!!
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Just recieved my HIR's and will be putting them in. I will comment as I use them, cheers!
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Supercharger in the mail on Monday!!!
The HIR's work fine. Not as much change as I thought there would be but not disappointed.
The HIR's work fine. Not as much change as I thought there would be but not disappointed.
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Just got a Sears platinum marine DieHard 31M size. Dang this thing is heavy. Been waiting for my pos old battery to go and it finally teetered over the edge!
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Mean Green alternators worthwhile?!
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- #51
Thanks, I appreciate that!
Nice FZJ and MORE PICS 
where did you find a supercharger kit? are they still available?
thanks
**EDIT** nevermind, i googled it and found them damn 3375.00 i want one!!!
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Real Cherry Wood Dash installed
The lighter color is before. It was discolored and peeling. Next up will be the steering wheel. I m going to send it to Craft Customs and get new leather and some wood! http://craftcustoms.com/
The lighter color is before. It was discolored and peeling. Next up will be the steering wheel. I m going to send it to Craft Customs and get new leather and some wood! http://craftcustoms.com/
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Carpet project
Updating my build thread as I go-After painfully and painstakingly removing all the stuck on backing from the stock carpet I put in some some http://store.secondskinaudio.com/damplifier-pro-36-50-sq-feet-bulk-pack/.
Updating my build thread as I go-After painfully and painstakingly removing all the stuck on backing from the stock carpet I put in some some http://store.secondskinaudio.com/damplifier-pro-36-50-sq-feet-bulk-pack/.
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Spacers
I also fixed my leaky rear sliders http://www.lcool.org/technical/80_series/window_leaks.html before beginning so the new carpet doesn't get the moldy smell my old one had acquired over the years. I used 100% silicone.
The PO was also a heavy smoker and seemed to put out the cigars and cigarretes on the carpet. So nice to have a fresh one going in!
Here is the carpet going in from http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCarpet.asp?Itemid=21802&MakeId=37&ModelId=709. I added the mass backing option. The only thing I found helpful to cut the carpet padding was the serrated edge on my Leatherman. The exacto knife couldn't even touch it. The Exacto does great for the carpet and mass backing. The carpet color is "saddle".
I also fixed my leaky rear sliders http://www.lcool.org/technical/80_series/window_leaks.html before beginning so the new carpet doesn't get the moldy smell my old one had acquired over the years. I used 100% silicone.
The PO was also a heavy smoker and seemed to put out the cigars and cigarretes on the carpet. So nice to have a fresh one going in!
Here is the carpet going in from http://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoCarpet.asp?Itemid=21802&MakeId=37&ModelId=709. I added the mass backing option. The only thing I found helpful to cut the carpet padding was the serrated edge on my Leatherman. The exacto knife couldn't even touch it. The Exacto does great for the carpet and mass backing. The carpet color is "saddle".
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Spacers
I also put on the SpyderTrax 1.5 inch spacers. Torqued to 76 ft lbs. Here is an after photo. Handling seems slightly more confident and I like the look.
I also put on the SpyderTrax 1.5 inch spacers. Torqued to 76 ft lbs. Here is an after photo. Handling seems slightly more confident and I like the look.
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Slee Short Bus bumper is on the way, super excited! It's a birthday present from my girlfriend.
http://sleeoffroad.com/products/bumpers/sof_shortbus_bumper_detail.htm
http://sleeoffroad.com/products/bumpers/sof_shortbus_bumper_detail.htm
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I got the dash kit from here in Real Japanese Cherry (RJCW)
http://www.carid.com/1997-toyota-land-cruiser-wood-grain-dash-kits/item-1361828.html
Craft is just the steering wheel
http://www.carid.com/1997-toyota-land-cruiser-wood-grain-dash-kits/item-1361828.html
Craft is just the steering wheel
