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hmmm
not likely, I like the vintageish Toyota grill dealie...
not likely, I like the vintageish Toyota grill dealie...
Need local help...
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Oh... didn't know about the gold. We are going to have to wear bags on our heads at the "PM-fest" now so no ones sees us around that much bling.
Seriously, if you search our man in Alabama Smitty painted his gold emblems with a metalic black with good results. The key is to scuff every nook and crany with sand paper to get good adhesion so it doesn't flake off.
Mission hills and north/South Park guys.
Hey..
I noticed that a few of you live in the same area that I do. (I live in Mission Hills by Presidio Park)
While I do not own an 80, i just bought a FJ60 to replace one that I owned a long time ago.
I am just sorting out what needs to be done on the 60, but I think maybe It would be cool to meet the local cruiser people at some point.
Hey..
I noticed that a few of you live in the same area that I do. (I live in Mission Hills by Presidio Park)
While I do not own an 80, i just bought a FJ60 to replace one that I owned a long time ago.
I am just sorting out what needs to be done on the 60, but I think maybe It would be cool to meet the local cruiser people at some point.
You are welcome to, just post up on the introduction thread in our main area and introduce youself. Glad to have you.
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damm
Friggin DHL has screwed up my shipment! I ordered #5 35" Hankook on ebay for just under a grand and DHL has lost two of the three boxes that they were packed in, of course the only one that has made it to San Diego thus far is the single tire. Stay away from DHL!
I am waitng to get everything installed till I have my tires so I may not be able to make it to BFest after all, sheesh!
Friggin DHL has screwed up my shipment! I ordered #5 35" Hankook on ebay for just under a grand and DHL has lost two of the three boxes that they were packed in, of course the only one that has made it to San Diego thus far is the single tire. Stay away from DHL!
I am waitng to get everything installed till I have my tires so I may not be able to make it to BFest after all, sheesh!
To me it never saved much money to buy tires on the net. Once you pay to have them mounted & balanced you will be about $50 less then if you would have just gone to the tire shop in the first place.
true that, and what re-course can you take on-line in regards to warranty. You cant beat 4wp on there warranty.
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Tell me about it! Cussing out the DHL employees doesnt really do much for me. I did get one tire today 
!! The other 4 are in a black hole..
On a positive note it is pretty amazing this 35" mud terain, what a big piece of rubber, if I ever do get the others and mount them yaa hoo!
!! The other 4 are in a black hole.. On a positive note it is pretty amazing this 35" mud terain, what a big piece of rubber, if I ever do get the others and mount them yaa hoo!
And how long do you think you will last before re-gearing?
FWIW I haven't regeared for my 315's and it is tolerable. Less than ideal but it does pretty good as long as I am not climbing a steep grade.
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Update
Well I just got laid off today from one of two jobs. AND! DHL has not found the 4 missing 35" tires, uggggh. I told the shipper to file a claim if they cant find them by friday, I called him today and no answer. I have not lifted and re geared yet, all the parts including the 4:56 cryoed gears are just sitting and waiting. I will not get the work done and drive around with a 5" lift and 18 rims w/ street tires. I would rather take the bus, LOL! Im consider ordering another set of tires from Discount and just hassling with the ebay tire deal later, im sick of waiting
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So you say you have the 35"s and stock 4:10s? Do you drive it daily. Im already set to do the gears but the labor is pricey, sheesh! How is it getting on the fwy? What happens on a steep grade, can you only go like 55 mph?
DHL
Well I just got laid off today from one of two jobs. AND! DHL has not found the 4 missing 35" tires, uggggh
. I told the shipper to file a claim if they cant find them by friday, I called him today and no answer. I have not lifted and re geared yet, all the parts including the 4:56 cryoed gears are just sitting and waiting. I will not get the work done and drive around with a 5" lift and 18 rims w/ street tires. I would rather take the bus, LOL! Im consider ordering another set of tires from Discount and just hassling with the ebay tire deal later, im sick of waiting. So you say you have the 35"s and stock 4:10s? Do you drive it daily. Im already set to do the gears but the labor is pricey, sheesh! How is it getting on the fwy? What happens on a steep grade, can you only go like 55 mph?
DHL
So you say you have the 35"s and stock 4:10s? Do you drive it daily. Im already set to do the gears but the labor is pricey, sheesh! How is it getting on the fwy? What happens on a steep grade, can you only go like 55 mph?
DHL
Sorry to hear about the lay off.
I drive it daily to and from work and or shuttling my son around town. I haven't had any problems getting on the freeway, yes it could be faster but if you are paying attention don't expect to do a 50-70 roll on in 3 seconds you will be fine, or 6 seconds for that matter
. I can hold a decent speed on the Cajon Pass and the 241 toll road which is steeper. You just have to rev it out a little more. I also like the fact that I can cruise at 80 very close to the optimal rpm 2600. Also if you have the time an inclination you can pull the 3rd members and take them to a shop to have the gears set up for about half of the price.
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update
I finally dropped off the cruiser today. Should be picking her up on monday or tuesday. I held off on the re gearing. I would rather use the money for a bumper or two at this point. I put the spare 35" in the back and now I have no cargo room. I basically "need" a rear bumper now (w/ a spare carrier). Im thinking Hanna, whatever is cheapest. Nothing cheap about an 80
I finally dropped off the cruiser today. Should be picking her up on monday or tuesday. I held off on the re gearing. I would rather use the money for a bumper or two at this point. I put the spare 35" in the back and now I have no cargo room. I basically "need" a rear bumper now (w/ a spare carrier). Im thinking Hanna, whatever is cheapest. Nothing cheap about an 80
Hanna is a great choice and if you were really looking to save money you could even drive and pick it up to save on shipping. You are not going to have that option with any other fabricator. Or keep your eyes & ears open for a used bumper. All said and done my used one is going to cost me a grand still since it needed to be re-finished.
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From SD to Ken Hanna's shop and back is at least 3 tanks of gas, so probably a push on cost of driving vs shipping at best. If you want him to install then it's a no brainer.
My son and I drove up for the day to get his sliders then drove into Pozo for a wonderful tri tip sandwich then drove back over the fire road into Pismo Beach for a little fun before heading home. Just a thought.
My son and I drove up for the day to get his sliders then drove into Pozo for a wonderful tri tip sandwich then drove back over the fire road into Pismo Beach for a little fun before heading home. Just a thought.