My HJ60, TDIC on 35's

[TLC Norway]

It's been slow in the cold for a while...

The lj70 deserved a new waterpump and some new wintershoes.
Adjusted the valves (2L engine) a few was really off, in at 3.8mm, should be 0.35in and 0.36 out.
It needs a new rad also, just started leaking, and the fins are falling apart.
Straightened out the tow hitch with the pto. Check.

Got around to align the toe in on the 60, and tightened up the tre's.
Borrowed two MTR's from a friend, so now i can go where i usually go again.
The MTR's are siped on the center lugs, the MTZ's are siped all across.
Got way better grip on the mtz's in snow, slush and ice. The rubber is just so soft, its a really good winter tire.

Homemade sst for the 2L

Away theese go, duty served...

New used tires, on new used rim.

How it's done!

You get the idea... A quick one man job with a laser measurement bosch thingy.

Cold morning... Safari?

 

[TLC Norway]

been slow lately, with too much snow and way cold...

but got some things done, afterall...

The OME bushings needed replacing, and this is how i do it:

I put some new grease in all the old shackle bushings a few days before removal, as i was eager to see how it all spread out there, and if it actually pushed out the old grease. No. It did not spread, and it did not push out the old grease.
The wear on the bushings are 1mm every way possible.
As you can see, new grease on the right side, dirt in the middle and empty on the left side. -and yes, i do lift the frame while pumping new grease in...

Here you can see the wear on the shackle plates and bolts, as the grease does not spread around too much...

The holes in the shackle bolts are clogged up with dirt, and does not come out easily...darn... so the grease have just pooped out the first hole.
Now i have other dick cepec shackles for the rear, waiting to be installed. other bolt diameters, so i gotta figure something out there. They will level out the rig.

I also found myself a trailer, nice one!

Pretty good shape, looking forward to give it some love...

Due to the snowfall, i've been doing alot of this:

...and did find some old photos of the 4runner gettin dirty:

And since we're already a bit off topic, this is my kind of work:

And this is how i salute:

Nice view, nice crib:

But then i got around to firing the donor again... it drove right out, with a locked clutch...

And i rigged the rooflights with 4x 100w 24voltz lazer beams...

...and the night is pretty bright with all the lumens on... panorama:

 

[TLC Norway]

oh, yea... forgot one, with some of my friends around here... :whoops:

 

[cruiser guy]

lookin' good, can I subsitute your worn out bushings for my no bushings lol.. and leave it up to the trusty cruiser to fire right up!

 

[IrollwithTojo]

Great photos

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Damn, I'm jealous. Good work man!

 

[TLC Norway]

thanks for watching, guys!
From 11. to 14th of march we're having this Arctic Winter Challenge here, ald we have lots of snow to go trough! The rig is just too damn heavy for the snow, and i cant seem to squiize in the time i need to hook up the factory locker...
Also waiting for my damn warn winch, almost given up...
I'm still happy that i just put on a new kevlar rope on the pto!!

 

[shotgun12321]

Nice panorama shot.

 

[TLC Norway]

Had to take her for a little spin...


[YouTube]HQAyzaty8io[/YouTube]

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Niiiice. The diesel sounds awesome.

I went out in the snow last night. I gotta post up my videos as well.

 

[RickFJ60]

That is some of the coolest stiff I have seen on here, you're like the Batman!!https://forum.ih8mud.com/images/smilies/cheers.gif

 

[TLC Norway]

Niiiice. The diesel sounds awesome.

I went out in the snow last night. I gotta post up my videos as well.

Jup, the diesel is just lovely! Just gotta love it!
I'll look for your vids!

That is some of the coolest stiff I have seen on here, you're like the Batman!!

Thanks for watching!
-And i guess batman would be amused by cruisin' powder too! its simple fun!

 

[cruiser guy]

awsome videos norway!!

 

[TLC Norway]

awsome videos norway!!

Takk! Appreciate it...

What is it about the two last weeks before a wheeling get together? we're 30 guys that are gonna camp for 3 days in the snow, in tents. Drive, drink, eat and lie.
WHY can't i seem to find the time to get stuff done? only 4 days left...
Anyone who can donate some well spent time?

It's a blizzard out... can anyone find my cruiser?

 

[TLC Norway]

So now i've got some diesel burnt up, met some good guys, and cruised ALOT of powder!
Three days of playing in the snow, camping in tents, driving the slippy-slope and having fun!

Awsome amount of snow, top 15inches was powder, bottom was more packed.
Waist high snow anywhere. I was in the "heavy truck" league, but with a hard right foot things sorted out.
I miss the front locker for this kind of driving, thats for sure.

Ran on 3,5-6 psi, depending on the snow. Just had to winch a couple of times...

My clips:
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Clip from a friend:


Packing the snow on camp, we're putting 7 tents on this flat:


Another movie from a friend, the one driving the red HJ45 PickUp:

And here are some of the photos: Photobucket slideshow LINK! ENJOY!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

That was pretty wicked. Why was there a tank there?!?

 

[TLC Norway]

That was pretty wicked. Why was there a tank there?!?

We were driving in a military training area, and the guy had requested that some tanks should be there to show off, and we could get a ride from the gun-tower. Awsome!
And the smaller cars could have a hard track to run trough.

 

[TLC Norway]

Small update...
Figured my ome's were pretty dry, so i opened them up, added some lube, and wow, it's a new car... lovely! gotta add that to my service-points.

Got my lovely TEQ-bag from cruisercrap, my little compressor and pressure-gauge fits nicely in there. Great product!

So, after a night in the mountains i got back to the parking spot, and a fellow cruiser held mine company trough the night. 35" Arctic truck lc120 that is...

And i finally got the first part of the cabin where it should be.

 

[TLC Norway]

It's been a few months, snow is gone, garage is dry. Trying to get some stuff done, and been wheeling a few times.
After playing in rocks, i figured it was time to do something with the locker issue.

Seems to clear mud really nice theese tires...

The axle needs some work, and need to figure out a cable setup for the acuators.
Probably going with something like a boat-throttle wire connected to a e-brakehandle.

Bolts snapping... this is the sensor for locker light.

I HATE looking into a diff like this...

But i love the fact that all's good with the locker.

Testing out some rust-removing products, working well...

My uncle showed up... Shaking his head!

And my guardians around the garage.

Producing a nato-hook for the trailer. Solid.

It's been a while since i welded, but worked out fine.

Nice anti-rattle system for 2" hitch.

I finally picked this one up, will add the tent to this one.

Looks big on the pix, but is same hight as the 60, everything in working order. Doggie says lets go.

 

[TLC Norway]

It was a few days of heavy rain and awsome sun, global warning showing its powers. yeah right. Flash-flood!

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