What did you do on your 70 series today? (39 Viewers)

[saltycoconuts]

It certainly does, but I can’t imagine it would be more restrictive than a factory snorkel. But that lid may be a good compensation for said snorkel.

I wonder how different the factory vs safari snorkel is. I have the safari; safari + 1fz lid = upgrade lol... maybe I’ll see if I can find one in the coming weeks and see if there’s any improvements. If not then oh well, the 1fz lid looks nicer

 

[divemedic]

I wonder how different the factory vs safari snorkel is. I have the safari; safari + 1fz lid = upgrade lol... maybe I’ll see if I can find one in the coming weeks and see if there’s any improvements. If not then oh well, the 1fz lid looks nicer

I’d imagine it’s just the top hat which effects flow.

 

[coldtaco]

Noticed how different the air box lids are with the diesels and the 1fz engine. Do you think it would make a difference to swap lids in hope of more airflow?

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I did it on my 2H. Of course the power output of said motor is so little that it probably isn't noticeable

 

[saltycoconuts]

I did it on my 2H. Of course the power output of said motor is so little that it probably isn't noticeable

Maybe it’ll be a placebo effect where I feel like I’ve made some gains and feel faster haha

 

[CharlesHS]

Was about to hit the Kalahari desert for a week or two and I knew that my new fridge freezer would suck my aux battery down on anything longer than a quick one night stop over so I took the solar plunge. The switch board will be covered and trips for the panel and battery added as well as multi fuses for the " Loads", also removable and can be used in camp if necessary.
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I'll have to make proper holders for the pannels , but , it worked as is. In the eventual setup, i will still keep the panels in the roof top for the long fast tar road part of the trip, and zap them on to the roof when I get " There". The system worked so well, that my intellegent battery relay always saw the AUX battery as having a higher voltage, so it never switched on while the panels were up.
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2 by 120 watt bastards in series, and she takes no prisoners.

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Very nice....

 

[divemedic]

Maybe it’ll be a placebo effect where I feel like I’ve made some gains and feel faster haha

Butt dyno gains ftw

 

[OGBeno]

Finally installed some Cruisin Off Road sliders that I’ve had in my possession for almost 2 years.

New shackles, pins and OEM bushings all around (thanks @cruiseroutfit):

 

[OGBeno]

@lcwizard u-bolt flip kits with all new hardware as well... awesome product Dave and thanks for the great customer service:

New 555 Japanese aftermarket TRE’s (thanks @cruiseroutfit ):

 

[OGBeno]

And some new Bilstein shocks all the way around as well. Old ones were shot after almost 100k miles on them.

 

[saltycoconuts]

And some new Bilstein shocks all the way around as well. Old ones were shot after almost 100k miles on them.

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Do you have the specs/ product numbers for those shocks?

 

[OGBeno]

Do you have the specs/ product numbers for those shocks?

Bushings:

shocks:

specifications are on the Bilstein website.

 

[coldtaco]

Beno, did you get U-bolt flip kit for the front? How are the Bilsteins working out?

 

[i4c4lo]

Onur,

Is your truck lifted or are those stock leaf springs? Thank you very much!

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And some new Bilstein shocks all the way around as well. Old ones were shot after almost 100k miles on them.

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[OGBeno]

Beno, did you get U-bolt flip kit for the front? How are the Bilsteins working out?

Yes, for the front and the rear.

Bilsteins are my third set on this truck. It’s a lot of trial and error with these based on different compressed and extended lengths as well as hydraulic rates.

 

[FJ73Texas]

Finally installed some Cruisin Off Road sliders that I’ve had in my possession for almost 2 years.

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I attempted to get me some of those but he was no longer making them by the time I asked. He said he even sold the jigs that he used to make them. (I wish I knew who got them).

 

[OGBeno]

Onur,

Is your truck lifted or are those stock leaf springs? Thank you very much!

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Hey Amando! Long time no talk man!

I have a lifted truck — about 3”. I’m running 285/75/16’s on 80 series steel rims.

 

[OGBeno]

I attempted to get me some of those but he was no longer making them by the time I asked. He said he even sold the jigs that he used to make them. (I wish I knew who got them).

Yeah, that’s what I heard. These things are *very* nice. Top quality fitment and top quality manufacture.

 

[saltycoconuts]

Yes, for the front and the rear.

Bilsteins are my third set on this truck. It’s a lot of trial and error with these based on different compressed and extended lengths as well as hydraulic rates.

Thanks for the numbers I’m gonna give them a shot on my 74!

 

[saltycoconuts]

Front and rear axle leaking, looks like I know what my next project is

 

[AirheadNut]

Washed it in preparation for finishing the swap.