pulled the front axle out of the 40 to rehab it and replace the oil pan gasket. Decided to weld on some tabs and bend up some steel brake line. I really like the poly-armour lines from advance auto.
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Nice work!
Looks good. I've started using the copper-nickel alloys for brake lines. So much easier to work with and never rust.
I don’t like the copper stuff. Too soft and susceptible to abrasion from dirt coming off the road and vibration in close contact areas. The poly armour stuff is similar to what Toyota uses and I even shrink self adhesive tubing in the critical areas to further protect it. I’m replacing the copper stuff now.
Fair enough... YMMV
Broke a og long. Been running it since 2014 so shes had a good run. Didnt feel like waiting for rcvs so bought a used tg longfield birf/shaft. Well see how she goes.
Front metaltech spacers and caster plates installed. Nice and level and much better road manners.
New IFS calipers and fj60 rotors on my buddys runner this weekend. That chair hes sitting in is the original drivers seat from this truck with some casters on it. Its the best garage chair.
Ill be ordering my shortside shaft and new rvc this weekend for my truck. ite been down for over a month which is a long time for me.
Looking to do another Jericho trip on Colombus day, Oct 11 if anyone is interested.
Ill be ordering my shortside shaft and new rvc this weekend for my truck. ite been down for over a month which is a long time for me.
Looking to do another Jericho trip on Colombus day, Oct 11 if anyone is interested.
Nice. Columbus day weekend is fall gathering..
oh thats a bummer.
Maybe we could do a battlegrounds run in October??
Well be having a run up here at bobbyland on Oct 30th if that interests anybody.
yeah like a 8-10 week lead time... Slee Offroad has 80 series RCV's in stock.....but don't think they have mini / ol 4runner stuffBroke a og long. Been running it since 2014 so shes had a good run. Didnt feel like waiting for rcvs so bought a used tg longfield birf/shaft. Well see how she goes.
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So the the used TG birf started clicking on hard down hill turns after two trips out, so I bought a RCV birf, Bought on friday, had it in the truck on wednesday ( I was super surprised how fast it came) . Two weeks later I broke the other side. About to order a short shaft and birf hoping to have if for next week. Iv always had good luck ordering right from RCV.
Running out of days now, but come wheeling Thursday after work with us. Usually 5 to 8ish in Northfield. Or doing a weekend day there on oct 30th.
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i’ve gotta repair / replace my gas tank, rebuild my steering box, change front Pinion Seal and replace front inner axles by FG… Will definitely plan on the 30th though!
Sweet! Would love to wheel with ya again. Maybe lee too one day. lol.
Ordered the shaft/birf yesterday, shipped today. ETA of Thursday...
Ordered the shaft/birf yesterday, shipped today. ETA of Thursday...
Just finishing up an 80 series transfer case rebuild, with overdrive main gears and crawler low range. Lotsa work and man the gears and a rebuild kit are expensive!!!!
Gas Tank Repair
Added Some Triangles
RCV’s arrived
Fall Gathering Approaches
Added Some Triangles
RCV’s arrived
Fall Gathering Approaches
Nice job! The tank came out great!! Looking forward to seeing it!!
Josie and Josh: 1 (pitman arm came off relatively easy- puller tight, small sledge 90°persuasion)
Steering Gear: 1 (demanded a tie rod end sacrfice.... but we had a spare!)
Steering Gear: 1 (demanded a tie rod end sacrfice.... but we had a spare!)