What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (30 Viewers)

[OffRoadScott]

Do you figure you'll lose much benefit from not having the antenna above the roof line? I seriously thought about adding a WeBoost too, but I'd be in the same boat as you with fitment below the roof.

To be honest I will run tests when it is all said and done. I have yet to install the QPM and run power. Depending on signal I just might add the other extension.

I know of someone that runs his antenna on the front bumper of his rig and has great results.

 

[Feldrian]

To be honest I will run tests when it is all said and done. I have yet to install the QPM and run power. Depending on signal I just might add the other extension.

I know of someone that runs his antenna on the front bumper of his rig and has great results.

I'd thought about that too - I have the Delta bumper up front with a brush guard which would be an easy spot to mount. Not a long lived spot though in the PNW where everything is overgrown, unfortunately. Guessing that's less of an issue in AZ.

 

[OffRoadScott]

I'd thought about that too - I have the Delta bumper up front with a brush guard which would be an easy spot to mount. Not a long lived spot though in the PNW where everything is overgrown, unfortunately. Guessing that's less of an issue in AZ.

Very true. If you are on Instagram check out landcruiserphil or maybe he can chime in @LandCruiserPhil on how his is working for him.

 

[trevor philipps]

1000 dollars later (not counting the lift cost or cost of axle rebuilding) and 6weeks of work maybe just maybe I’ll finally finish my 2” lift. Which has spiraled into I must treat and paint all the rust. And even worse, I have to make the park brake work.

Anyway… getting there. Rebuilt the front axle and put In the front suspension lift with no issue. Rear of truck had more rust that anticipated. So I could not just let it be and put in the lift and finish the axle rebuild. Replacing the proposition valve assembly and every part in the parking brake including the cable ( didn’t work when I bought it). Extra 1000 at least at this point. Also needle scaling all the rust on frame and axle and painting. It’s been fun! All new bushings and brake lines too.

 

[Dirt Ferguson]

@trevor philipps sick canoe collection

 

[vsatking]

Spent a couple of hours playing in the sand and warming up on a cold WI day!

Found a great little spot that allows 4x4 access to the water on the WI River.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

80 reproduction stamped axle brackets for front and rear. Front center sections for custom axle builds.

J

 

[SeaJay]

just refueled after our trip towing the caravan, 18.2 Litres per 100km (12.92 MPG US) (15.52 MPG UK) not bad considering its like towing a 3T parachute

 

[Outsane]

Fordyce trail with snail trail 4x4 to the creek and back. Bypassed driveline hill.

I punished the @Delta VS sliders and front bumper pretty well. They took it well, and asked for more.

Helped some friends unpack a 24v turbo diesel..

Then installed a scanstrut to prepare for the new dual battery power set up.

 

[Redgrrr]

Some frame repair and progress on my 3 link. My panhard bar mount was about to peel out. I’m guessing this is from jumping it last year!

 

[Feldrian]

Some frame repair and progress on my 3 link. My panhard bar mount was about to peel out. I’m guessing this is from jumping it last year!



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Might want some armor on that Y pipe while you're in there!

 

[Box Rocket]

80 reproduction stamped axle brackets for front and rear. Front center sections for custom axle builds.

J

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Do you have a source you can share, Or are you able to sell any of those brackets? I'm specifically interested in the front upper and lower shock mounts.

 

[Dusten]

Ordered parts for the lc.
Rockauto - 11/30 delivery date
Australia- 11/29 delivery date

Wtf?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Do you have a source you can share, Or are you able to sell any of those brackets? I'm specifically interested in the front upper and lower shock mounts.

These are directly through me. I will be adding all parts and pieces soon to the website. Give me a message or text and I'll get you squared away. I have all the front pieces pictured in stock. Rear parts are about 3 weeks out on production.

Jason

 

[BILT4ME]

1000 dollars later (not counting the lift cost or cost of axle rebuilding) and 6weeks of work maybe just maybe I’ll finally finish my 2” lift. Which has spiraled into I must treat and paint all the rust. And even worse, I have to make the park brake work.

Anyway… getting there. Rebuilt the front axle and put In the front suspension lift with no issue. Rear of truck had more rust that anticipated. So I could not just let it be and put in the lift and finish the axle rebuild. Replacing the proposition valve assembly and every part in the parking brake including the cable ( didn’t work when I bought it). Extra 1000 at least at this point. Also needle scaling all the rust on frame and axle and painting. It’s been fun! All new bushings and brake lines too.

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You may want to consider placing a block of wood under each of your Interstate batteries. It is rumored to kill batteries that sit on a concrete floor.

IDK if it's really true or not with current batteries, but we have always placed a block of wood under them to prevent the possibility.

 

[Wrencher93]

You may want to consider placing a block of wood under each of your Interstate batteries. It is rumored to kill batteries that sit on a concrete floor.

IDK if it's really true or not with current batteries, but we have always placed a block of wood under them to prevent the possibility.

That sounds really weird to me...I wonder if it has to do with temperature. But that doesn't make much sense either because vehicle batteries are routinely exposed to really extreme temperatures to no ill effect if the vehicle is driven regularly.

 

[BILT4ME]

That sounds really weird to me...I wonder if it has to do with temperature. But that doesn't make much sense either because vehicle batteries are routinely exposed to really extreme temperatures to no ill effect if the vehicle is driven regularly.

No, it has to do with the battery box and micro-currents from dirty batteries (back in the day) as well as construction of the battery exterior itself being able to conduct a current, particularly when dirty.

I have seen dirty batteries go dead just because the dirt and "wetness" on them allowed electricity to flow between the poles. That's why I regularly wash off my battery when washing my truck.

Newer plastics are more resistant and it may not even be a "thing" anymore, but I'm not willing to take that chance.
Battery on Concrete floor

 

[Wrencher93]

No, it has to do with the battery box and micro-currents from dirty batteries (back in the day) as well as construction of the battery exterior itself being able to conduct a current, particularly when dirty.

I have seen dirty batteries go dead just because the dirt and "wetness" on them allowed electricity to flow between the poles. That's why I regularly wash off my battery when washing my truck.

Newer plastics are more resistant and it may not even be a "thing" anymore, but I'm not willing to take that chance.
Battery on Concrete floor

Now THAT, I can see happening. I thought you were referring to current draw directly through the battery housing which doesn't make sense. I can see where a filthy automotive battery placed on a wet cold floor would drain down.

 

[leonard_nemoy]

You may want to consider placing a block of wood under each of your Interstate batteries. It is rumored to kill batteries that sit on a concrete floor.

IDK if it's really true or not with current batteries, but we have always placed a block of wood under them to prevent the possibility.

This is an old myth. I asked the owner of the local interestate batteries about this and he said there is no reason to put a piece of wood under your battery.

Do Cement Floors Ruin Car Batteries | Northeast Battery Blog - https://northeastbattery.com/do-cement-floors-ruin-car-batteries/

 

[BILT4ME]

This is an old myth. I asked the owner of the local interestate batteries about this and he said there is no reason to put a piece of wood under your battery.

Do Cement Floors Ruin Car Batteries | Northeast Battery Blog - https://northeastbattery.com/do-cement-floors-ruin-car-batteries/

Not a "myth".

It used to be true, just not so much anymore, as I alluded to in the statement.

I will still choose to do so on mine. I'm not willing to set my battery on a concrete floor for a month if I'm working on my truck, only to find out that it's dead when I'm ready to go back together.