Took it out for a nice Fall drive since we had a perfect day for exploring.
What did you do on your 70 series today? (38 Viewers)
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the 70 gets you to the mountains and clouds.......
Did some de-chrome'n over the weekend.
Before/After -
Front ARB ordered.
Guess I should update my little thread too.
Before/After -
Front ARB ordered.
Guess I should update my little thread too.
I had clear ceramic tint added to my HZJ77 front windshield this past weekend. After seeing how well it performs on my Tacoma blocking the heat, I had to do the same to the HZJ77.
It is supposed to block 99% of UV and the same for heat. It certainly feels like it too on my Tacoma.
It is supposed to block 99% of UV and the same for heat. It certainly feels like it too on my Tacoma.
More importantly, it gets you back home.....the 70 gets you to the mountains and clouds.......
They put it on the outside? Huh
Haha no. They used the outside as template. It was still installed inside.
Yes it is a flared fitting, thanks for the advice about seating it correctly I've given it a go. It is a reconditioned power steering box and I suspect that the thread may be damaged. I have been told to try Threadtape on the fitting to stop the leaking thru the thread, but I've come to discover that when the thread tape makes contact with the hydraulic fluid it becomes very weak and seems to disintegrate a bit. I haven't managed to get the threadtape to go on the fitting successfully yet but I will continue to try, it's just in a very difficult position.
@FJ73Texas - what percentage of tint blocking did you get? I've heard that 70% is reccomended for the sides and back, not sure about the windshield.
jblueridge
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Loosen or even remove the bolts holding the steering box to the truck. This gives you some play or slack to get the hydraulic pipe lined up better.
Front windshield is 70% and the rest is 40%. I didn't want to run a dark tint on the land cruiser.
I run 5% (yes, illegal) on my Tacoma doors and back window now and while it looks good I regret it. I plan to have it removed and replaced with a lighter tint.
I rode in the backseat of a new Tundra last week that had really dark tint on the rear windows, I felt like I was in a cave. I kept taking my glasses off, thinking I had on sunglasses...
As a cyclist/bike commuter, I don't like that I can't make eye contact with drivers that have dark tinted windows. I want to know that they see me, but more often than not it's a leap of faith as a lot of people have black-out tint nowadays.
As a cyclist/bike commuter, I don't like that I can't make eye contact with drivers that have dark tinted windows. I want to know that they see me, but more often than not it's a leap of faith as a lot of people have black-out tint nowadays.
I am having trouble driving the Tacoma at night but during the daytime it is ok. Also the eye contact is an issue at 4 way stop signs when the other person can't see me at all and doesn't want to proceed if we happen to stop at the same time.
After a 1000 mile trip to the mountains and back to see family and meet up with @theglobb, I needed to get some sand on the tires and between my toes. Took the troopy to visit the GA Kohler shipwreck. 10 days of big surf and onshore wind have made this the most exposed she has been in a very long time.
thats how i feel in the back seat of an FJCruiser
as a motorcyclist i make eye contact with drivers and sometimes they still dont see me.
Met up w/some other cruiserheads for some beverages and bs-ing.
I still can't believe that shovel doesn't catch your front tire.
Love those welcoming old urban spaces. They feel human and lived in.
Love those welcoming old urban spaces. They feel human and lived in.
