We'll be in Oklahoma City Saturday evening, about a 12 hour drive from there to Ouray on Sunday. Headed west we'll be gaining time, so I'm hoping to be there around 6-7pm, but you never know. Hoping for an easy drive like the last trip out west.
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We'll be in Oklahoma City Saturday evening, about a 12 hour drive from there to Ouray on Sunday. Headed west we'll be gaining time, so I'm hoping to be there around 6-7pm, but you never know. Hoping for an easy drive like the last trip out west.
I'd love to, but we can't leave GA until Saturday morning so no way to make it unless you've invented a transporter.
Dilspec
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Someone say Convoy?
thatcabledude
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What the heck! I thought your truck had a turbo on it?
GA turbo racin the FL V8 across the country, sounds like fun.
Back in May when the fam was in Houston, I strategically labelled the plethora of wires and accessories to get access and remove the intake manifold of the 5.7 vortec motor in my FJ40 to replace the lower intake manifold gasket ,(Fell- pro gasket upgrade !) that can be a problem in these motors. Coolant was leaking slowly outside and inside the motor(only a few drops were found at oil change) good synthetic oil was my savior there, I am using Amsoil XL ,the best if you ask me. Vortec is running great now!
Then last month I upgraded the rear leaf springs with new Old Man Emu heavy duty springs and bushings, gaining 3" of lift for those big loads. Our trip to Death valley in the "Forty for four" back in Feb. killed the stock springs, 2nd to the bottom leaf was broken on both sides! Everyone will be able to read all about it in the next (Sept/ Oct. ) issue of Toyota Trails.
Going through the preventative maintenance list now, Packing is next! So excited!
Then last month I upgraded the rear leaf springs with new Old Man Emu heavy duty springs and bushings, gaining 3" of lift for those big loads. Our trip to Death valley in the "Forty for four" back in Feb. killed the stock springs, 2nd to the bottom leaf was broken on both sides! Everyone will be able to read all about it in the next (Sept/ Oct. ) issue of Toyota Trails.
Going through the preventative maintenance list now, Packing is next! So excited!
thatcabledude
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BRING IT!
4Cruisers
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Ah, good ole' I-25 in Algodones! Other scenes were filmed just east of there (Cerrillos and Madrid) a few miles from @mesa man's and @Mesa Woman's house.
4Cruisers
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Can't wait to read the article! And I can personally attest to the leaf spring issues (from one of my earlier posts):
"Did nothing to either of mine, went to the Grand Canyon instead. But the trip gave me a chance to do something to someone else's Land Cruiser - overtake it westbound on I-40! @mesa man @Mesa Woman"
Ya, that's us loaded down with 4 people in the 40 back in feb.Can't wait to read the article! And I can personally attest to the leaf spring issues (from one of my earlier posts):
"Did nothing to either of mine, went to the Grand Canyon instead. But the trip gave me a chance to do something to someone else's Land Cruiser - overtake it westbound on I-40! @mesa man @Mesa Woman"
That's what we do right, go on adventures then fix stuff. and repeat!
Ahem.
POTATO LAUNCHER
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That's just too easy CD. Like replacing a fuse.
Yea a BFF
.I am usually in the work harder camp. Took the work smarter route for a change. @Tools R Us gave the original factory unit its last rights. As a padawan me listened.
POTATO LAUNCHER
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Good job my friend. Nice to occasionally get an easy repair. Did you fill the new one with Cinnamon also?
That post inspired me to see if the movie “Duel” is on YouTube. It is, in its entirety. It’s dated, but is still a great movie.
Dilspec
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Watch who you're talking to on the CB going down the highway...
Joy Ride!
Edit - Does anyone have Brake Line 90947-02933? One of the rear axle lines. Talked to my local dealer they said 1 week, Cruiser Outfitters doesn't have it in stock either... or can someone confirm if 96940-34705 replaces 90947-02933?
Any leads possibly? @POTATO LAUNCHER @dogfishlake
Joy Ride!
Edit - Does anyone have Brake Line 90947-02933? One of the rear axle lines. Talked to my local dealer they said 1 week, Cruiser Outfitters doesn't have it in stock either... or can someone confirm if 96940-34705 replaces 90947-02933?
Any leads possibly? @POTATO LAUNCHER @dogfishlake
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4Cruisers
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Year and model? NAPA has good quality brake lines specific for Land Cruisers.
POTATO LAUNCHER
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If it's on your 80 the ends are 10mm x1.0 pitch. If you find a parts guy and not a button pusher you can get one that works.
Cutting it close... Still plenty left to do, but it's looking like the 40 will make it out.
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