Can I Overland with 39s ?
And what gears should I run ?
And what gears should I run ?
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I took my eyes off the road and drifted into the ditch. Around here there is quite often zero shoulder along the rural roads. You see people in the ditch, all types of people, it just happens. So once you get the right side tires over the white line you as good as in the ditch which can be rather deep and steep. When looked back at the road I was already started down into the ditch and my reaction was to try and steer up and out, which it did, but it flopped over on the passenger side and skid over into the opposite ditch and came back up on the wheels. The windshield fell out on the road. Luckily I was able to make the 30 minute drive home. So now I have decisions to make and work to do.
One day I say I’ll keep both 80’s and the next I think not. There is a lot of money tied up in OEM parts I replaced while baselining the 93 a few years ago that I could use on the 96. I’m just not motivated to strip the 93 down and move everything I can over to the 96.
Maybe I will sell all my Land Cruiser junk and do a different hobby, who knows.
mudgudgeon
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Oooof!
that sucks man!
Sucks to lose a rig to such a simple thing.
Sounds like you got lucky too though. Glad you're OK.
that sucks man!
Sucks to lose a rig to such a simple thing.
Sounds like you got lucky too though. Glad you're OK.
I meant for overland use, 4.88 would be more useful assuming 33” or 35” tires are run.The thing is, if you’re keeping the 1FZ, going with 4.88 and a 2.5” lift, for heavy hauling run 33” tires. If you got a road trip with lots of highway miles lightly loaded, a second set of 35” tires might be more desirable for lower revs and possible better mpg. (IMHO, 4.88 beats out 5.29 for overall versatility. My only regret for going with 5.29’s is that now I’m limited to run 35” minimum for reasonable highway revs. For most overlanding with an 80, 33” tires are totally adequate.) With the way fuel prices are staying high, mpg is becoming more of a priority
Yep, but kinda tight with a 2.5” lift5.29s run 40s pretty well as well.
35’s are about as large as I want to run with my build. IMHO, running 37”s and larger would add unnecessary expense and clearance for most overlanding. Can’t fault anyone that runs these larger sizes while overlanding, just think extra driveline stress and poor mpg might be negatives for longer distance travel.
MOAR SAWSALL!I meant for overland use, 4.88 would be more useful assuming 33” or 35” tires are run.
Yep, but kinda tight with a 2.5” lift
Land Cruiser parts vulture #497 checking in.
In all seriousness though, glad to hear you're OK.
West of the Cascades in OR, like you see near you, many rural highways are like that. Moving to Seaside, OR from WY back in 1992, I had a field service job, lots of windshield time, it was tough to get used to. I can sympathize! The worst part is sharing the road with bicycles in heavy traffic. Roads/highways without room for a bike lane should be off limits to bicycles, IMHO. Eastern OR usually has better shoulders, more like the Intermountain West. Also glad you’re ok!
Déjà vu
rebuilding the rebuilt champ
rebuilding the rebuilt champ
FMC80
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#thingspeopledoforattention
Sorry about the cruiser brother, but I am glad you’re okay. We need to catch up my friend.
Sorry about the cruiser brother, but I am glad you’re okay. We need to catch up my friend.
This same thing happened to me in my Ram last winter. I hugged the inside of a corner on an icy day... turns out there was a 4 foot ditch hidden in the snow. It sucked me in and spun the truck 90 degrees. I was lucky that there was no damage and a passer by helped tug me out. This stuff happens... glad you are ok. Let us know once you decide to keep both Cruisers and decide you want 2 build threads for different use cases... and want to double your OEM parts stash. We all know where this is going. We'll wait for you to get there.
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I’m not so sure. I don’t have a place inside to park and store a second rig but I do feel compelled to make an attempt at getting a windshield and passenger doors to fit “good enough”. I’ve been so involved with 80’s over the last nine years I’m feeling a bit burned out.
Man. I totally get it. (That's why I'm not on here much anymore... too busy with life) I also know what it feels like to let go of a rig I put so much thought and effort into. The parking situation makes things more complex. Got any friends with garage space so you can give yourself a short break, before making any "1 way door" decisions? I I was closer to you. I'd be happy to keep your rig with me.
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I need to build a shop but I’m not of the mind to accumulate debt at this point so I’ll deal with this situation accordingly. They can take turns sitting outside or the 93 can live under a temporary type of shelter if I decide to keep it. Thanks for the gesture of generosity.
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The power train removal is coming along. @Fj80oregon has claimed the engine and @Broski wants the trans. And some other stuff I won’t be needing for the newer 96.
Nice Glock.... i am not a fan of Glock in general, but you have a nice custom piece there!
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Nice 3FE…i am not a fan of 3FE in general, but you have a nice custom piece there!
Nice 3FE…i am not a fan of 3FE in general, but you have a nice custom piece there!
its 3F-E you ****... get it right or shut the F up! l
mudgudgeon
Resident galah
We all get frustrated when the 10mm socket disappears, but a 9mm isn't usually the answer . . .
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Vice Grips
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The 11 and 14 year old brothers from next door helped my get this package out and on the floor.
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