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I was able to make a great deal with a fellow member in the classifieds and picked up a set of rear 4-Plus Mohave springs with the u-bolt flip kit, shackles, and new bump stops. My u-bolts, bump stops, and shackles needed replaced anyways and why not upgrade when the opportunity presents itself! I am hoping these rear springs are the ticket for a good 4" SUA setup. Some of the parts made it today:
I also picked up a speedi sleeve for my old parking brake drum as the one I was going to rob from my spare tcase was full of rust!
I found a set of 76 axles in Colorado Springs I was thinking about heading down to pickup to rob the rear third member and front disc brakes but I am second guessing that decision as I fear I will get down there and find them in the same condition as what I have now. I have been watching for other third members to pop up on craigslist but nothing yet.
I also picked up a speedi sleeve for my old parking brake drum as the one I was going to rob from my spare tcase was full of rust!
I found a set of 76 axles in Colorado Springs I was thinking about heading down to pickup to rob the rear third member and front disc brakes but I am second guessing that decision as I fear I will get down there and find them in the same condition as what I have now. I have been watching for other third members to pop up on craigslist but nothing yet.
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I finally feel like I am making some progress! Finished up the speedo housing reseal and got one of the Mohave springs installed. Also did some trading with FJ40zen and picked up some 78 hard top sides with the vent windows, thanks again Bob!
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Whoo-hoo, I have some cold beer! The u-bolt flip kit is also the only way to run SUA IMHO.
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Got the rear suspension on and boy do I have a stinkbug problem as well as some cruiser lean. Need to go flex it out a bit and see how much it settles. The pics show it with 150lbs of sand in the back.
I also fabbed up a brace for my driver side seat mount as I was about to punch through the floor. Nice and solid now!
I also fabbed up a brace for my driver side seat mount as I was about to punch through the floor. Nice and solid now!
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I have been driving it on short trips to work and school and decided to pull the top since it has been so nice out.
The rust under the top was not as bad as it could have been. I also need to come up with a plan for the rear quarters as they are rough.
The rust under the top was not as bad as it could have been. I also need to come up with a plan for the rear quarters as they are rough.
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Made some more progress.....
Found cracked wheel spacers up front causing some wheel wobble, replaced those to discover that the old school AR Gambler wheels use goofy shank style lug nuts that required some careful fitting with the wheel spacers as to not cause problems, or crack the spacer like the last person who installed the wheels. Bottom line is I need to find some different wheels eventually.
Also installed some Bestop doors and a SOR Extreme Summer top that I just didn't like installed how it was supposed to be so I attached it to work more like a bikini top. The gas fumes rolling into the cab were killing me though so I did a quick fab job on a tailgate. Seems to help.
The last thing I accomplished was installed a Pertronix ignition and vacuum module that works in my distributor. I was hoping with the working vacuum module it would run a little nicer but improvements were minimal at best.
Found cracked wheel spacers up front causing some wheel wobble, replaced those to discover that the old school AR Gambler wheels use goofy shank style lug nuts that required some careful fitting with the wheel spacers as to not cause problems, or crack the spacer like the last person who installed the wheels. Bottom line is I need to find some different wheels eventually.
Also installed some Bestop doors and a SOR Extreme Summer top that I just didn't like installed how it was supposed to be so I attached it to work more like a bikini top. The gas fumes rolling into the cab were killing me though so I did a quick fab job on a tailgate. Seems to help.
The last thing I accomplished was installed a Pertronix ignition and vacuum module that works in my distributor. I was hoping with the working vacuum module it would run a little nicer but improvements were minimal at best.
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Cruiserdrew
On the way there
One of my friends had those wheels, and the lug nuts require a thin wall socket to remove. Naturally, he didn't have the appropriate socket when he had a side wall gash on the Rubicon. Looks good, but I can see there is still some work ahead of you!
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I got lucky and happened to have a special socket that fit these wheels, not sure what the chances of that were. Definitely a pain but at least they will work for the time being. I tried to find some 15x8's with 2.5" backspacing but couldn't source anything off the shelf. The closest I could find is a 15x8 with 3.75" but I think they will rub the the tie rods from what I have read.
That Rubicon story reminds of the time I came across a stock Wrangler that some folks borrowed from a friend and took wheeling. They got a flat on the trail and discovered there was no wheel lock key to be found in the truck. I guess the owner thought it was smart to keep it in the house for anti-theft purposes.
That Rubicon story reminds of the time I came across a stock Wrangler that some folks borrowed from a friend and took wheeling. They got a flat on the trail and discovered there was no wheel lock key to be found in the truck. I guess the owner thought it was smart to keep it in the house for anti-theft purposes.
justbecause
perpetually lost.
+1 for keeping the current front bumper.
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Gotta start'em young, he is trying to shift just like Dad. I am pretty sure he knows this truck will be his some day.
Also, turns out you can polish a turd!
Also, turns out you can polish a turd!
It's amazing how polishing compound, an old dishrag and elbow grease brings out the color. Whenever I remove a part I compound and wax the area around it just to see it shine again.
Looks awesome! Who needs a paint job!? Just a little elbow grease!
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Finished up the polish job and adjusted the valves today. Slowly but surely it is coming along.
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
The log is my favorite part! I had a VW Type2 back in the day with an oak log as the rear bumper.
What's going on with your fuel lines though?
What's going on with your fuel lines though?
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I think the log will be staying for now, it's amazing how many conversations it has started.
The fuel lines were mangled by the PO, I don't know why or how but you should have seen the rubber sections when I picked up the truck, very old and cracked. I just cleaned up the steel sections and replaced the hoses for the time being since it all kind of "fit". When I replace the engine down the line I will address those.
The fuel lines were mangled by the PO, I don't know why or how but you should have seen the rubber sections when I picked up the truck, very old and cracked. I just cleaned up the steel sections and replaced the hoses for the time being since it all kind of "fit". When I replace the engine down the line I will address those.
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For $2.99 I had Lowe's mix me up some paint that matched a windshield hinge I brought in with me. Figured I would see how it matches and maybe use it on the tail gate. Well the match was pretty good so I went ahead and covered up the primer/bondo bib too, turned out pretty awesome for $2.99 and very little effort.
Up next is getting the replacement windshield frame installed, installing a hitch I picked up from FJ40zen yesterday, and more suspension work to get her leveled out.
Up next is getting the replacement windshield frame installed, installing a hitch I picked up from FJ40zen yesterday, and more suspension work to get her leveled out.
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Added some flair, thanks 777Gage!
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Today I have an appointment to get my glass swapped to a new-used windshield frame I had picked up a while back from a fellow mudder. I knew my current frame was a bondo mess, but the bondo was literally all that was holding the bottom together. The windshield motor actually ripped out when I went to loosen the bolts the holding it on!
I am wondering what the best plan of action is for addressing the rust under the windshield frame hinges to keep the rust from getting worse? The cowl is in great shape aside from those spots so I definitely need to keep it under control as I have the perfect candidate for a tub swap down the road. I was expecting much worse under the windshield frame.
I am wondering what the best plan of action is for addressing the rust under the windshield frame hinges to keep the rust from getting worse? The cowl is in great shape aside from those spots so I definitely need to keep it under control as I have the perfect candidate for a tub swap down the road. I was expecting much worse under the windshield frame.
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