Tech session (1 Viewer)

[Off Duty]

Oh, I just noticed that the tires I have now are labeled as Goodyear's! Funny when I bought them they had the same name (Fierce Attitude) but were "made" by Dunlop.

Not that unusual.
When I was a kid, I bout some tires for my Camaro.
I worked at an auto repair/tire and accessory shop, so I bought the tires that we sold (sorry,, can't recall the name 40 years later) because I received a decent discount on them, and liked the look, tread design, and compound.


When I checked the DOT number and did a little digging, it turned out that the "corporate" brand was a division of Kelly Springfield, which was manufactured by Goodyear.


Speaking of which, what about the Goodyear Kevlar MT's?

 

[CruiseOrlando]

You can always go to the dogs .............PITBULL ROCKERS !!

Yeah I thought about that, but I had two problems with them. One, they're just too damn wide for most 80's. You have to do a lot of cutting on the fenders to tuck them.

Two, they're not the best for rollin' down the highway at 75MPH.

I also considered some of the many surplus military tires - but that's a crap shoot. You don't know what kind of quality you're going to get. And I'd have to swap to a 16.5 rim... blah blah blah.

It really isn't easy!

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Speaking of which, what about the Goodyear Kevlar MT's?

That's got a little better tread pattern than the Duratrack's, but I'm still looking at a 17" rim. If I go 17" rim, my choices open up and I don't have to settle so much. But I'm spending at least another $400-500 on rims.

 

[FL cruiser]

Carter, That's some great info on tires you dug up.

For me if I destroy a tire on the trail and it gets replaced with a new 17" wheel and tire, running mismatched wheels/tires doesn't detract from my ugly truck.
Now it's either Swampers or replace with 17's one at a time.

It's probably not a situation you want to be in.

There's many tires with a better tread pattern than GY MTR's, but they do have good road manners and excellent tread life.

 

[Bret]

That sucks about the 15's. I have stauns for beadlocks so I add another $600 to the cost of the rims...

 

[cruisermatt]

Anyone who's going on Sunday any good with radio (CB specifically) that could lend 10 minutes to help me with my tuning? I have a feeling it's not peak....

Also where is the place in Apopka?

 

[Bret]

Do you need a swr meter?

 

[cruisermatt]

There's one built in on the radio

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Also where is the place in Apopka?

I'll PM you Luis' address.

 

[FJCRAWLER]

So you have Luis's dress ....

 

[wheelin62]

Greetings. Cruisermatt informed me about your tech session and would like to participate.

A little about me so you're not wondering who the hell this is:
Name is Eric. Have an 1989 FJ62, H55F, Marks 2.88/.92 transfer case, locked F/R, OME lift and FJ60 front end. Have had it for 13 years personally, it's been in the family since new. Been in Jacksonville for 3 years with Navy. Was president of Rain Country Cruisers in Washington before here. One of two 60 guys who maintain thewagonway.com.

Putting in a full float rear presently, if I get it done by the weekend I'd love to come down and help/hang out.

-Eric

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Eric, glad to have you if you can make it!

 

[cruisermatt]

man oh man I want a full float.

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Well, I put the KM2's on backorder. 345/75/16's.

We'll see how long it takes... hopefully sometime before May I'll be able to get them on the truck.

 

[FJCRAWLER]

Well, I put the KM2's on backorder. 345/75/16's.

We'll see how long it takes... hopefully sometime before May I'll be able to get them on the truck.

Who did you order them from Carter ?

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Discount Tire. They beat everyone's price - and they actually worked for my business too, calling all over the place trying to get me those tires.

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Well, now I've done it. I just spent too much money with Slee, and now have a 4" lift kit and the part-time kit on the way.

The list of s*** I've got to do before May is daunting:

- Replace winch (9k dead, new 12k waiting)
- change to synthetic line after I figure out how much I can get on the spool
- Slee 4" kit, which consists of:
- Front Coil Springs
- Rear Coil Springs
- New Shocks
- New Steering Damper
- New Front Caster Plate Kit
- Which means I have to remove my control arms, and get the old bushings out (and replace with new OEM)
- Front Sway-bar Drop Kit
- Rear Sway-bar Drop Kit
- Front 2" Bump Stop Drop Blocks
- Rear 2" Bump Stop Drop Blocks
- Extended Brake Lines (not Slee, OEM from various trucks)
- Front Panhard Rod Adjuster, which needs to be welded on
- Rear Panhard Rod Adjuster, which needs to be welded on
- Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms, which needs to be welded on
- Breather Extensions
- Emergency Brake Cable drop bracket

I also have a large box of stuff from Toyota with various parts in it...

And oh yeah, those 5.29's to put in, and the Marlin low range transfer case gear!

Wow. That's a lot of crap.

 

[FJCRAWLER]

I think you're going to need more BEER .

Yea it's hard to beat Discount Tire's service . I have bought many sets of tires from them and have never had a problem . Plus the no questions asked warranty is great .

Good Luck on your truck hope all goes well .

 

[Bret]

You have your work cut out that is for sure!

 

[FL cruiser]

And don't forget to throw in a pre GSMTR wheeling trip to test everything out.

You are an ambitious young lad. I have no doubt it will get done.

Speaking of GSMTR, are you driving there or trailering?