OME install this weekend...

[OlyWaFJ]

Ordered my OME Med/Med suspension today from MetalTech! I will finally be getting my ARB bumper installed!

Winch, All Pro lower control arm links, and Ham Radio probably next month.

Any takers on helping me with the install? I'm a mechanical noob so I can use all the help I can get. We were originally going to head to the Oregon Coast this weekend (took Friday & Monday off too) but the weather looks like it is going to be wet & cold so we canceled, that means I have four days to install my lift, front bumper and lights. Any takers on some assistance?

I might even begin tomorrow night after I pick up the lift from ARB will call in Renton. I am in need of some spring compressors to get those struts on, anyone have some I can borrow? If not I can go pickup some cheapo's at HF or CRAPs.

 

[Brindleboxer]

Oly,

Shoot me an e-mail (northwesttuttle@msn.com) with your info. I will be heading out to Spokane after work on Friday but I still do not know if I will be working Monday or not. If you are still needing assistance, let me know.

As for the spring compressor, IMO you should never buy cheap stuff. Instead rent a set from Schuck's or similar parts warehouse.

I am mechanically inclined but have never worked on a Toyota let alone an LC but hey you have to start sometime. I am so new to these that I am still waiting for my repair manual to come in the mail.

Glen

 

[OlyWaFJ]

Well thanks to Steve the ARB bumper is on!

The OME lift goes on tomorrow morning...

 

[IB14A69]

did you clean off the radiator while you had the front end apart?

 

[IB14A69]

oh, forgot. looks good bye the way. I saw a dune colored fj the other day on a delivery truck if anyone cares.

 

[OlyWaFJ]

did you clean off the radiator while you had the front end apart?

Nope, probably should have after looking at those pics... ;p

I will be taking it off to install a winch in a few weeks so I'll do then.

 

[OlyWaFJ]

The lift is ON!!!

BEFORE

AFTER

I'll take some more pics later, I need to finish my wiring and switch install as I half-a$$ed it just to get 'em on. I took some before height pics, need to take some after to see what the difference actually is. More to follow.

I can not believe the difference this suspension made in the ride quality, OME nailed it!

 

[OlyWaFJ]

Couldn't get into the shop today with the lift, no biggie we still had access to air tools!

 

[vkfzj80]

That looks real good, great job on the install.
What winch are you going with?

 

[IB14A69]

was this done at your place Brian? I like the old bronco and the crew cab in the background.

 

[OlyWaFJ]

That looks real good, great job on the install.
What winch are you going with?

Probably the Superwinch X9, Viking Synthetic winch line w/ Safety Thimble.

Superwinch? WTF? - checkout the lower amp draw comparison here http://www.superwinch.com/UserFiles/File/AMP_ComparasonEP_EPi.pdf

Why Superwinch?
http://www.superwinch.com/Why_Superwinch_.html

 

[OlyWaFJ]

was this done at your place Brian? I like the old bronco and the crew cab in the background.

Nope the owner of Affordable Auto glass here in town, we went to MS & HS together... No kids = lots of toys, he just put on 42" TSL's on the Ford

 

[richj11]

Brian, that looks GREAT! I am getting some ARB envy!

Maybe I need to get out and thrash the FJ80 some more so I can justify spending the money on my FJ!

Rich

 

[Brindleboxer]

The mods look good!!!

 

[OlympiaFJ60]

Looks good Brian. May have missed it, but what tires are you going to run?

 

[OlyWaFJ]

Looks good Brian. May have missed it, but what tires are you going to run?

I'm on Nitto Terra Grappler AT 265/70/17's right now, I would like to find some 16" wheels that will fit my over sized Tundra discs & calipers.

Once the wheels are located I will probably go with the Pro Comp Xtreme Mud Terrains.

or the new BFG M/T's due out the end of September.