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Thanks for the recommendation.I almost went down the 9.5 rabbit hole. Even bought the 3rd. Then started research custom housings, custom shafts, gears, etc. The costs adds up quick so I thought at that point I might as well build a junkyard 60. Those costs also add up quick so I said hey, might as well go with a fully-built 60 from ECGS. Ready to go, just weld up some brackets. Then I slapped some sense into myself and realized none of that was justified for what I do with the truck.
What's my point? Sell your rig and buy @NCTrey133 badass build. 9.5 front, 609 rear, 3 link front, double triangulated 4 link rear, coilovers, and the first-ever NWF double on a stock 80 drivetrain. Pennies on the dollar for what it would cost to replicate For Sale - Mebane, NC: 96 Lexus LX450 "Sweet Brown" - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/mebane-nc-96-lexus-lx450-sweet-brown.1297650/#post-14686587
Thanks Pell, these vehicles are all about adventure. To bad the Landcruiser personality died at the factory. Someday 500 years from now someone will be digging a hole to crap in and find a turn signal attached to the fender attached to the body of a 1993 FZJ80. They will excavate an entire vehicle like never seen before that starts right up and drives like a vault on wheels. Testosterone levels will sore and the ladies will be digging for more LandCruisers.Great write-up Steve. Enjoying this journey, you're on. After reading this entire thread and your other thread debating different lockers, I am convinced the ARBs are the way to go. My 40th is unlocked, and if I ever do decide to lock it, its fate was determined by your real-world experiences and trials.
They'll find my remains in the front seat. I'm definitely getting buried in my cruiser.Thanks Pell, these vehicles are all about adventure. To bad the Landcruiser personality died at the factory. Someday 500 years from now someone will be digging a hole to crap in and find a turn signal attached to the fender attached to the body of a 1993 FZJ80. They will excavate an entire vehicle like never seen before that starts right up and drives like a vault on wheels. Testosterone levels will sore and the ladies will be digging for more LandCruisers.
Adventure puts it lightly. Tonight I went through my part box from West Coast differentials. The big parts are correct but the pinion preload shims are for a Dana 60/70. The pinion preload shims are 2mm wider than what I took off. More phone calls tomorrow.
Simultaneously I smoke ribs five hours and weld my nads off and all you comment on is the ribs. Thanks!!!The Ribs look good !!
Absolutely no explanation of the random meat in the middle of that story.The Ribs look good !!
I knew you would get a kick out of thatSimultaneously I smoke ribs five hours and weld my nads off and all you comment on is the ribs. Thanks!!!![]()
I’m proud of my meat….. it’s juicy and nutritious.Absolutely no explanation of the random meat in the middle of that story.![]()
I don't share pictures of my meat online. I don't want to be judged.I’m proud of my meat….. it’s juicy and nutritious.
Hey, smoking meat isn’t as hard as you think it is. These ribs are delicious. Post what you smoke, we can coach you through difficulties. Get busy.I don't share pictures of my meat online. I don't want to be judged.
Ok if you insist, The welds look a bit cold, I'm no expert but I would turn the the power up and the wire downSimultaneously I smoke ribs five hours and weld my nads off and all you comment on is the ribs. Thanks!!!![]()
I knew you would say that. I pre heated the area. I move slower than I probably should so they pile up a bit. I can say that I’ve done a lot of welds on my rig with my current machine and none have failed.Ok if you insist, The welds look a bit cold, I'm no expert but I would turn the the power up and the wire down![]()
It's only moneyI knew you would say that. I pre heated the area. I move slower than I probably should so they pile up a bit. I can say that I’ve done a lot of welds on my rig with my current machine and none have failed.
I do contemplate buying a bigger machine before starting each project then the fact that my welds have not failed comes back to me and then spending 2grand doesn’t seem so necessary. My sliders are the prime example. They get pounded heavy and stand undefeated.
Thanks for motivating me to get that new welder. Haha