FJBen
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Just a great sunrise and relaxing drive to work so far.
What did you do on your 70 series today? (35 Viewers)
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No pictures but I ended up removing the RTT from my HZJ77 for a little while. I kinda understand why people don't really keep these things now because I can't remove or install it by myself and they take up a lot of room.
I will also be doing some work on the fender flares. One flare needs to be replaced and all four need new rubber gaskets. Reading @Blomdala's thread inspired me to get this done. Will post that stuff up when I get to it.
I will also be doing some work on the fender flares. One flare needs to be replaced and all four need new rubber gaskets. Reading @Blomdala's thread inspired me to get this done. Will post that stuff up when I get to it.
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2fpower
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been waiting for this..
EBAY has their deal going if you spend 400 on tires, you get 100 off.
So, on tires over $200, get two of them, then do another transaction. You can use it two times.
PWintertire is the code if you don't get an alert.
Just got these for $200 plus tax each.
EBAY has their deal going if you spend 400 on tires, you get 100 off.
So, on tires over $200, get two of them, then do another transaction. You can use it two times.
PWintertire is the code if you don't get an alert.
Just got these for $200 plus tax each.
I considered giving the BJ a wash & clean. But it had to be worth the effort...
So I had to get it dirty first
Took it to some forestry roads.
Nice sun and lovely fall colors in the woods (not as great colors as you have it in the US, but still)
Affirmatively due for a wash now.
And it got its wash.
Have fun!
Cheers Ralf
So I had to get it dirty first
Took it to some forestry roads.
Nice sun and lovely fall colors in the woods (not as great colors as you have it in the US, but still)
Affirmatively due for a wash now.
And it got its wash.
Have fun!
Cheers Ralf
Sad week for my beloved '89 BJ73... A senior citizen failed to yield at a stop sign and pulled out right in front of me as I was cruising along at ~40 mph. My brakes locked up, car rotated sideways, and my back right corner slammed into her front left. No one was injured, but her Ford Escape was totaled and despite significantly less damage to my BJ73, the truck is left with the following bruises;
I'm posting this here in hopes of finding any viable approach to repairs. Does anyone know where a rear RH quarter panel can be sourced for these vehicles? I know, I know, this thread is not in the right place for that question, but hoping to get the best visibility here and any suggestions from the 70 series crowd. It doesn't look like this panel is available new-old stock anywhere (checked popular online brokers already, but would be delighted if I am wrong). Seems like salvage parts, anywhere in the world, is my best bet.
Anyone know where I could find one?
I'm posting this here in hopes of finding any viable approach to repairs. Does anyone know where a rear RH quarter panel can be sourced for these vehicles? I know, I know, this thread is not in the right place for that question, but hoping to get the best visibility here and any suggestions from the 70 series crowd. It doesn't look like this panel is available new-old stock anywhere (checked popular online brokers already, but would be delighted if I am wrong). Seems like salvage parts, anywhere in the world, is my best bet.
Anyone know where I could find one?
Ouch! That is certainly a bummer. You could try @David*BJ70, he makes rear quarter panels: For Sale - [CAN-QC] BJ70 rear quarter panel (HZJ / LJ - 71/73/74) - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/can-qc-bj70-rear-quarter-panel-hzj-lj-71-73-74.808281/
Also @joekatana brings in reproduction body panels from Europe: For Sale - 7X series new body panels - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/7x-series-new-body-panels.965006/
I have some replacement quarter panels for sale , these do not come up all the way but to halfway the air vent which should be enough to repair your damage .
Thanks Joe, my first swing at this is to find a full panel replacement. If not successful, good to know you have some that could replace the critically damaged area. I will keep you posted!
73 body panel will be the same as the current iteration 71 series. 71 series rear quarter assembly is still available off shore. Shipping will be double the cost of the part.
I have still only one done, its just so much fun
I need to atleast get the other side in the rear done to match!
“upon further review….” 
@cruiserdan be right. @OGBeno be wrong.
Panel won’t work.
@LevinBR disregard my statement.
@cruiserdan be right. @OGBeno be wrong.
Panel won’t work.
@LevinBR disregard my statement.
New bumpers done ; )
If you are not in any hurry I can get full oem replacement panels for the 73 but they come at a high cost and the earliest I can get them in the US would be February March 2022 . Shipping from Texas to you will be completely your responsibility also
If you are not in any hurry I can get full oem replacement panels for the 73 but they come at a high cost and the earliest I can get them in the US would be February March 2022 . Shipping from Texas to you will be completely your responsibility also
The only currently available panels will have OEM flare mounting holes, correct Joe? Those holes can be filled to suit 74s and early 73s as required.
Not sure Dan , I know a place in Europe where they have some possible nos sitting , was going to buy some 73/74 doors from them also but having a hard time writing the check
Further snooping I have been able to do suggests all of the 73/74 quarter panel variants have been discontinued. NOS will be the only shot and that will be very tall dollars.
Alternatively it may b
e possible to cut a patch panel out of a 71 quarter to scab into the rear lower corner of a 73/4. It would do no good above the side vent location or past the front edge of the wheel opening however.
Alternatively it may b
I thought the 74 panel 73 panel was still available but it comes with holes already in it for the factory flares? @cruiserpilot went this route for his 73 but patched up the holes but again this was a few years ago so maybe it is NLA now. That is all documented here: BJ74 rear quarter replacement - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/bj74-rear-quarter-replacement.936780/
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