Build Tenerife to Texas: a 1997 HDJ80 Tale

[bottombracket]

The single cab 79 needed her wheels and tires back so I put new S/T Maxx’s on the cave 80. 2” lift from @fl4031003 coming up next.

 

[bottombracket]

I spent this afternoon and evening putting on a stock height Bilstein lift that I got from Monroy @fl4031003.

It drives so smooth! I had no idea how worn out the suspension was. I’ve got to replace the passenger side mirror, load her up with tools, and the 80 should be ready for Solid Axle Summit #10.

 

[bottombracket]

A good friend from work was going to be in Boulder for the next two weeks… And I asked him if he would like to drive the truck up to Boulder for me….and he said yes!

I loaded the old girl with tools, tents, and an H151 for @dogfishlake and my buddy Sol hit the road.

H151 in a trash bag? Check.

No issues and EGTs never crested 900F. She’s waiting in Colorado for me.

Pic from the trip up - Trinidad.

 

[gilmorneau]

Oh, man! I wish I was home in Boulder, I'd love to see this truck, but here's where I am:

And this is where my Landcruiser is for now (very sad):

 

[bottombracket]

My 80 is sitting in South Boulder until Sunday when I arrive.....dangit.

We will meet up someday.

 

[dogfishlake]

Thank you for getting the H151 to Ouray for me! I have been trying to get to your place for at least a year now to get it.

I will see you at SAS 10. Out of the back of one white 80 series and into the back of another white 80 series!

 

[bottombracket]

Make room for your injection pump, too!

 

[dogfishlake]

Make room for your injection pump, too!

It can ride in my lap

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

It can ride in my lap

Those need frequent petting