DoubleNickels
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Bahahaa. I love that clip. Thank you Dan for making my Friday.
Builds Owyhee J.A. BJ75 Troopy Journal
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Bahahaa. I love that clip. Thank you Dan for making my Friday.
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Replaced my shocks with some slightly used Terrain Tamers. Big difference in size compared to stock.
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Also noticed the 'new' spring bushings I installed two years ago on the front springs are shot already...not sure why.
FJBen
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A few weeks ago one of my low-beams burned out. I took the opportunity to upgrade my headlight wiring with a Toyota kit from Beno.
Old housings were a bit crusty, should have ordered new screws that hold the beauty rings in as I was lucky to get the old ones out without stripping.
Replaced the 12v bulbs that came in the kit with these from Amazon.
Don't have a 'before' photo, but they seem brighter, wish I could quantify the results.
Old housings were a bit crusty, should have ordered new screws that hold the beauty rings in as I was lucky to get the old ones out without stripping.
Replaced the 12v bulbs that came in the kit with these from Amazon.
Don't have a 'before' photo, but they seem brighter, wish I could quantify the results.
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Well the 'light upgrade' lasted about a month and the low-beam relay burned out. I ordered a couple new relays as when I pulled the old one, it looked like it had a crack in the case, so I thought maybe it was damaged in shipment or on installation somehow. New relay went in and lasted about a month again. So, back to the stock wiring set-up, not sure if I want to bother sourcing a different relay or just yank the whole thing out and stick it in one of my 12V vehicles. The spec sheet for the Omron relay that is in the harness looks like it should work on a 24V vehicle, but I think the continuous carry-current may not be up to snuff.
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I bought non-oem leaf spring bushings from a reputable cruiser parts shop two years ago...the bushings split and cracked already. So, this time around I bought OEM spring bushings that cost about 5 times as much as the knock-offs. Hopefully, they'll last 5 times longer. The durometer difference between the two bushings is noticeable, the OEM bushings are much firmer.
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Acquired a slightly used steering stabilizer a while back, figured I'd install it while I did the bushings, it's only two nuts...4 hours later.
Ended up having to take a cut-off wheel to the nuts on the old one, bought a pitman arm puller, which worked on one end, but not the other. Had to use a pickle fork on the smaller end, which I don't like using as they tent to destroy the grease boots.
Then, the slightly used stabilizer had some damaged threads on one end from some aggressive hammering to remove it. It took me a bit to figure out the threads size and pitch (M12x1.25 is really close to a 1/2-20) and determine I didn't have a die to clean them up. luckily the local NAPA called me back after they said they didn't have one, the guy actually went in the back found one on the shelf and called me back about ten minutes after I spoke to him. So, after two trips to the parts store and fours hours of messing with it, got the new stabilizer installed.
Ended up having to take a cut-off wheel to the nuts on the old one, bought a pitman arm puller, which worked on one end, but not the other. Had to use a pickle fork on the smaller end, which I don't like using as they tent to destroy the grease boots.
Then, the slightly used stabilizer had some damaged threads on one end from some aggressive hammering to remove it. It took me a bit to figure out the threads size and pitch (M12x1.25 is really close to a 1/2-20) and determine I didn't have a die to clean them up. luckily the local NAPA called me back after they said they didn't have one, the guy actually went in the back found one on the shelf and called me back about ten minutes after I spoke to him. So, after two trips to the parts store and fours hours of messing with it, got the new stabilizer installed.
FJBen
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Yeah thats usually when I get into trouble as well. It's only 2 bolts, this won't take long at all...hours later.
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FYI Dan, Industrial Hardware here in GC has just about every tap and die in metric. Tons of metric hardware as well. They also carry things like shrink wrap by the foot.
Cheers
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Thanks Ian. I did go there to get the top-lock nuts for those shocks I got from you, they ended up giving them to me at no-cost too.
I didn't check to see if they were open Saturday, just assumed they wouldn't be. I need to come check out that 'new' troopy you have now.
I didn't check to see if they were open Saturday, just assumed they wouldn't be. I need to come check out that 'new' troopy you have now.
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Ya that’s the only thing, they are only open 8-5 mon-fri.
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My stereo had been cutting out upon start up lately. Seemed to get worse with the cold weather. It would eventually stabilize and stay on. At first I thought it was a bad connection, but it was cyclic. I put a multi-meter on the 12V converter and voltage in was steady, voltage out was all over the place. If I pulled the stereo fuse, it would steady out at 12+volts, put the stereo load back on and it dropped to 7, 8, 9 up to 12 (stereo comes on) then drop back down.
I contacted the company that makes the converter and described the issue, they hadn't heard of this issue, but asked for the serial number and purchase invoice and then replaced the unit after I sent them my old one.
New one showed up, installed it and no more issues. I had the original unit in for 2 years. Hope this one lasts longer.
It's a Samlex SDC-30. Company was very responsive and replaced it promptly.
I contacted the company that makes the converter and described the issue, they hadn't heard of this issue, but asked for the serial number and purchase invoice and then replaced the unit after I sent them my old one.
New one showed up, installed it and no more issues. I had the original unit in for 2 years. Hope this one lasts longer.
It's a Samlex SDC-30. Company was very responsive and replaced it promptly.
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Also had a leaking clutch master cylinder. Though I had one on the shelf that would work, but the mounting points were different. Did some research and discovered a mid eighties 60 series has the same mounting flange.
As you can see, I was losing fluid down the firewall...
Here's my nasty old one, next to the new 60 unit.
And with the stud and clutch pedal attachment swapped.
The rod is slightly longer on the new one, and I thought about swapping it over too, but there's enough adjustment in it, that I didn't think it was necessary, I just put it at the same distance as the old one.
As you can see, I was losing fluid down the firewall...
Here's my nasty old one, next to the new 60 unit.
And with the stud and clutch pedal attachment swapped.
The rod is slightly longer on the new one, and I thought about swapping it over too, but there's enough adjustment in it, that I didn't think it was necessary, I just put it at the same distance as the old one.
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Just want to document my travels...
Used the troopy to tow our trailer out to TITO, Thanksgiving in the Owyhees. First two TITOs we were in our 1973 FJ55 and a tent, kids were little, two and six, and I remember my wife asking me "why is it snowing on the kids" as we went down the highway. Needed new door seals, and the 55 was a bit tired. Got an 80 series and spent the next 15 years using it for everything. Last year, the troopy got to join in the tradition. Kids are grown and were busy this year, so just my wife and I. We also acquired a little camper-trailer a few years ago, no more tenting it if the site is trailer accessible.
This year's campsite was fairly close to town, only had to drive on the freeway for 40 miles or so, then highway for another 50 miles, then an improved dirt road for 10 and double-track for 8 miles. I was able to do about 100-110 kph (62-68 mph), down the freeway pulling the trailer, not too bad. Now the the speed limit is 80 mph, and a lot of people are doing 90, it feels pretty slow. Wife asked if I should have the hazards on...
Loaded up, Weber on the roof for smoking the turkey, groover and charcoal ammo cans next to it, 50 gallon trashcan full of wood in the back for the outdoor fire-pan, 3-dutch ovens for mashed potatoes, stuffing and green beans.
Wife had to work 'till five Wed., so we got to camp about eight-thirty. Our friends got out there early and set up their wall tent.
Nice clear night, you can see a few stars in the background.
Took a short hike the next morning, shot of our camp with the canyon in the background. Camp was the end of the road/ start of a pack trail into the canyon.
Used the troopy to tow our trailer out to TITO, Thanksgiving in the Owyhees. First two TITOs we were in our 1973 FJ55 and a tent, kids were little, two and six, and I remember my wife asking me "why is it snowing on the kids" as we went down the highway. Needed new door seals, and the 55 was a bit tired. Got an 80 series and spent the next 15 years using it for everything. Last year, the troopy got to join in the tradition. Kids are grown and were busy this year, so just my wife and I. We also acquired a little camper-trailer a few years ago, no more tenting it if the site is trailer accessible.
This year's campsite was fairly close to town, only had to drive on the freeway for 40 miles or so, then highway for another 50 miles, then an improved dirt road for 10 and double-track for 8 miles. I was able to do about 100-110 kph (62-68 mph), down the freeway pulling the trailer, not too bad. Now the the speed limit is 80 mph, and a lot of people are doing 90, it feels pretty slow. Wife asked if I should have the hazards on...
Loaded up, Weber on the roof for smoking the turkey, groover and charcoal ammo cans next to it, 50 gallon trashcan full of wood in the back for the outdoor fire-pan, 3-dutch ovens for mashed potatoes, stuffing and green beans.
Wife had to work 'till five Wed., so we got to camp about eight-thirty. Our friends got out there early and set up their wall tent.
Nice clear night, you can see a few stars in the background.
Took a short hike the next morning, shot of our camp with the canyon in the background. Camp was the end of the road/ start of a pack trail into the canyon.
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Nice weather for smoking a turkey on Thursday.
Pippa is enjoying the sunshine.
Turkey in the brine-bucket, ready for the coals.
A few hours later.
Pippa is enjoying the sunshine.
Turkey in the brine-bucket, ready for the coals.
A few hours later.
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Dinner. Somehow I ended up with 3 beers and a cocktail at my plate...
After dinner fire.
Woke up to about 3-inches of snow on Friday morning.
Good time for a hot breakfast strata.
After dinner fire.
Woke up to about 3-inches of snow on Friday morning.
Good time for a hot breakfast strata.
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Friday hike into the canyon.
West side of the trail in the distance, thought we may ford the river and hike out the other side, but it was a bit chilly and I left my river sandals at home.
Down at the river, more water than I expected. Looks floatable, just around the bend below here is the start of a rapid called Five-mile rapid which is about two miles of class IV-V rapids. This trail serves as a put-in for the adrenaline junkies who just want to run the last two rapids on the river and not have to do the two-day float to get here. It is also the take-out for those who just want to see the scenic canyon and not risk the s***ty swim of Five-mile. It's a slog to carry all your gear up the trail, but worth it for some.
West side of the trail in the distance, thought we may ford the river and hike out the other side, but it was a bit chilly and I left my river sandals at home.
Down at the river, more water than I expected. Looks floatable, just around the bend below here is the start of a rapid called Five-mile rapid which is about two miles of class IV-V rapids. This trail serves as a put-in for the adrenaline junkies who just want to run the last two rapids on the river and not have to do the two-day float to get here. It is also the take-out for those who just want to see the scenic canyon and not risk the s***ty swim of Five-mile. It's a slog to carry all your gear up the trail, but worth it for some.
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Saturday morning the temp. dropped considerably. 16 deg. F (-9C) at sun-up. Had to crawl through the back to start the troopy as my door was frozen shut and I didn't want to risk tearing the door seal forcing it open. Hit the glow plugs twice and cranked up the hand throttle.
Broke camp and drove out around 1030, made a detour to the canyon over-look. Shot looking into the canyon towards our camp. You can see the snow covered boulders in the river that make up the beginnings of Five-mile rapid at higher flows.
We were camped about here:
Overall a successful trip, hope to keep this tradition going for years to come.
Broke camp and drove out around 1030, made a detour to the canyon over-look. Shot looking into the canyon towards our camp. You can see the snow covered boulders in the river that make up the beginnings of Five-mile rapid at higher flows.
We were camped about here:
Overall a successful trip, hope to keep this tradition going for years to come.
