Builds The Oddball 80 - Middle East GX Renovation (3 Viewers)

[wngrog]

Nolan, I am not sure if you have ever seen one of these? I have one at my home shop and at work. Holds 8 gallons, so enough to drop both diffs, tranny, t-case and engine oil. You can see through it so you know when it is getting full. It is also easy to carry and dump.

Lisle 11102 Oil Lift Drain, 8 Gallon | ToolDiscounter

11102 Oil Lift Drain, 8 Gallon. Shop Oil Drains from Lisle at ToolDiscounter

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One of these for larger things like an auto tranny....

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And one more, pad keeps the splatter down!

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Once you have used these, you will wonder why you did it any other way.

Always enjoy your builds

I went ahead and got this. I really want that big pan for coolant.

Thanks for the links.

 

[wngrog]

I had a blue tooth stereo in this thing and it proved to be kind of a crappy deal. I don’t like having to have all the music and books and podcasts tied to the phone while I am navigating off road.

Decided to get a full stereo system and put them in the sides and I took the speaker boxes out and the rear seat. This thing is my monster van now. Roof for days.

 

[80t0ylc]

Looks good, but as far as a touch screen on the head unit is concerned, you may be disappointed. IME I've got one in my 80 and one in a Ranger and they both are temperamental and aggravating. The vibration while moving causes me all kinds of errors trying to hit a little spot on the screen while trying to keep my eyes on the road. Also, they're not real durable in temperature extremes, but your climate may be milder with temps than where I live.

 

[wngrog]

Looks good, but as far as a touch screen on the head unit is concerned, you may be disappointed. IME I've got one in my 80 and one in a Ranger and they both are temperamental and aggravating. The vibration while moving causes me all kinds of errors trying to hit a little spot on the screen while trying to keep my eyes on the road. Also, they're not real durable in temperature extremes, but your climate may be milder with temps than where I live.

I have this head unit in my other Cruiser. I don’t feel I’ve had to touch the screen at all after setup. Still using my phone through CarPlay.

 

[Broski]

I have this head unit in my other Cruiser. I don’t feel I’ve had to touch the screen at all after setup. Still using my phone through CarPlay.

Can you post up a model number or link
Thanks

 

[wngrog]

Can you post up a model number or link
Thanks

Sony XAV-AX6000

 

[80t0ylc]

I have this head unit in my other Cruiser. I don’t feel I’ve had to touch the screen at all after setup. Still using my phone through CarPlay.

Another touchscreen… Aargh! Lol Touchscreens and me don’t get along very well - even my phone. Glad it works for you!

 

[wngrog]

Another touchscreen… Aargh! Lol Touchscreens and me don’t get along very well - even my phone. Glad it works for you!

Hahah. I doubt I’m using it like it is supposed to. I listen to Spotify and it pops up and I drive. I use the phone to navigate not the touch screen.

 

[wngrog]

Another, screw it. I’m not trying to keep this thing stock looking is adding a driver side Scheel Mann Vario F. These things are such game changers.

PS. I’m a dealer if you want one.

 

[Broski]

Another touchscreen… Aargh! Lol Touchscreens and me don’t get along very well - even my phone. Glad it works for you!

Love me some touchscreen, It's a addiction even at 64 years of age

 

[wngrog]

Man. This seat is amazing. I already loved driving this truck, now …..

The armrest lines up perfectly with the door armrest.

Love how it kinda blends in with the passenger bench seat.

 

[DivByZero]

Another, screw it. I’m not trying to keep this thing stock looking is adding a driver side Scheel Mann Vario F. These things are such game changers.

PS. I’m a dealer if you want one.

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Woah, the drivers seat is nice and all, but a cloth front bench seat for a LHD model? That's gotta be crazy rare.

 

[wngrog]

Woah, the drivers seat is nice and all, but a cloth front bench seat for a LHD model? That's gotta be crazy rare.

Not from Saudi it’s not. They all came that way

I put one in the 97 we imported as well.

 

[Bad Mojo]

Another, screw it. I’m not trying to keep this thing stock looking is adding a driver side Scheel Mann Vario F. These things are such game changers.

PS. I’m a dealer if you want one.

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Now that you are Scheel Mann dealer is there any way to test out the seats or be fitted before purchase? I suspect I want the XXL model, but like to double check before pulling the trigger.

 

[wngrog]

Now that you are Scheel Mann dealer is there any way to test out the seats or be fitted before purchase? I suspect I want the XXL model, but like to double check before pulling the trigger.

They base it on size. You can message me all your info and I’ll be able to tell.

It’s just longer on the top than the regular. I fit fine in both

 

[Admiral Snackbar]

The seat really does blend in, plus they just look supportive

 

[Crush 4]

Not from Saudi it’s not. They all came that way

I put one in the 97 we imported as well.

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Where did you get the plastic covering the carpet?
Thx

 

[wngrog]

Where did you get the plastic covering the carpet?
Thx

Some Saudi guy took it the day it was purchased and put it on and seat covers

 

[wngrog]

I’ve had a bent lower control arm and a wicked “clunk” under my truck.

Was hoping it was a suspension bolt loose or a bad bushing.

I got the SPC arms installed and all the bolts were to 135# spec and I still have my clunk.

Bummer.

Upper control arm bushings “look” good and I can’t force any movement but maybe that’s it.

 

[duece71]

I’ve had a bent lower control arm and a wicked “clunk” under my truck.

Was hoping it was a suspension bolt loose or a bad bushing.

I got the SPC arms installed and all the bolts were to 135# spec and I still have my clunk.

Bummer.

Upper control arm bushings “look” good and I can’t force any movement but maybe that’s it.

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When you say “clunk”, when does the clunk happen? Over terrain? Normal driving on a pavement?