What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (49 Viewers)

[thegogglesdonothing]

How do you like the Orvis dog hammock? I got a different brand and one of the straps broke in under a week. Looking for a good sturdy replacement.

They're great. We've got two of them, one which is more of a fake suede / microfiber, and one which is a bit more like canvas. Our dogs are frequently coming out of a river or a snowbank, so I prefer the canvas one (which is the one in my Cruiser). You can use the rear seat belts to loop through the handles on the backside of the hammock, so it won't shift left or right. Highly recommend.

 

[93yotasr5]

Did some cleaning and sealed the holes underneath the rear window trim. They were slightly leaking and the old paper gaskets were toasted! Super easy to do if you’re careful. Drivers side was missing both retainer clips. I’ll have to try and source those now. Used RTV since it was all I had. It will work just fine.

 

[cruiserdan]

Did some cleaning and sealed the holes underneath the rear window trim. They were slightly leaking and the old paper gaskets were toasted! Super easy to do if you’re careful. Drivers side was missing both retainer clips. I’ll have to try and source those now. Used RTV since it was all I had. It will work just fine.

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The clips are not serviced. You buy a moulding to get them.

 

[HardyDanger]

Passed Kali-smog. Always the the most white knuckle, hold my beer, scary a$$ moment of the season.

 

[93yotasr5]

I was hoping you wouldn’t say that, but I knew you’d chime in and know right off the bat. Thank you!

 

[93yotasr5]

THe clips are not serviced. You buy a moulding to get them.

I was hoping you wouldn’t say that, but I knew you’d chime in and know right off the bat. Thank you!

 

[OffRoadScott]

Did some cleaning and sealed the holes underneath the rear window trim. They were slightly leaking and the old paper gaskets were toasted! Super easy to do if you’re careful. Drivers side was missing both retainer clips. I’ll have to try and source those now. Used RTV since it was all I had. It will work just fine.

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Noveske, my favorite rifle manufacture

 

[HardyDanger]

Just did the same thing as @93yotasr5
Diff approach.
Found 1mm x 5mm Eva sealing tape
And a 2mm x 3mm punch
Made new gaskets.

Just sprayed with a hose for 5 mins. And no leaks.

 

[HardyDanger]

Also installed some wood flooring cargo flooring. Or rather $5 with of vinyl flooring over the carpet….
The 3/4 shelf was last fall. I have bins that fit in the slots. It folds flat when I take it out.

Why? See second pic. New puppy!!!

 

[hachimaru]

Anyone else in the northeast USA having fun?

 

[Godwin]

Went hunting, saw nothing.

 

[SucioP]

Goodies from Dubai.....

Gotta hide it from Momma.

 

[roflbox]

If I was to have my A/C system evacuated, what else would one do while they were in there?
I found a good guide on the condenser box.

A/C system - how to remove the cooling unit, evaporator, expansion valve

It's summer and some of us are experiencing A/C troubles so I think it's time to do a writeup on how to remove the cooling unit, evaporator and expansion valve out of a '97 80 series. Removal of the cooling unit is very straight forward, plan on about half hour and minimal cursing :D You...

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anything else?

 

[bonestock]

Went hunting, saw nothing.

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I’ve got some lights for that ARB bumper if you’re interested.

SOLD - Chattanooga, TN: 80 Series ARB Bumper Indicator Lights w/ LED Bulbs

These were working great when removed. I swapped in LEDs because the bulbs that come with the ARB kit are junk. I used dielectric grease in the bulb socket. Pretty robust as recently tested on a weekend of wet trails. Upgrade your old, tired and intermittent lights in your ARB bumper. Edit...

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[93yotasr5]

Just did the same thing as @93yotasr5
Diff approach.
Found 1mm x 5mm Eva sealing tape
And a 2mm x 3mm punch
Made new gaskets.

Just sprayed with a hose for 5 mins. And no leaks.
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Nice work man! Wish I would’ve done it a long time ago!

 

[Rdeschain]

Decided to change the front diff oil since I have had the truck for almost a year, and it hasn't been checked since the pre-purchase inspection. Couldn't budge the drain plug, so will be borrowing an impact wrench next weekend. But glad I checked the fluid, as it seemed almost empty. Ended up putting in 1.75 qts. Will drain and fill again next weekend, along with the rear.

As recommended by Mudders, ordered the Allen wrench replacement plugs, from Wit's End. While under the truck, I noticed that the sway bar bushings were cracked and split, so ordered those while I was at it.

Oh yeah, and I also designed a sticker! Thinking about throwing them on Etsy. Thoughts? Special deal for Mudders, of course! Coming to vender thread soon!

 

[TexasJack]

Decided to change the front diff oil since I have had the truck for almost a year, and it hasn't been checked since the pre-purchase inspection. Couldn't budge the drain plug, so will be borrowing an impact wrench next weekend. But glad I checked the fluid, as it seemed almost empty. Ended up putting in 1.75 qts. Will drain and fill again next weekend, along with the rear.

As recommended by Mudders, ordered the Allen wrench replacement plugs, from Wit's End. While under the truck, I noticed that the sway bar bushings were cracked and split, so ordered those while I was at it.

Oh yeah, and I also designed a sticker! Thinking about throwing them on Etsy. Thoughts? Special deal for Mudders, of course! Coming to vender thread soon!
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Interested and I am right here in DFW. Do you attend the LSLC meetings in Allen?

 

[OffRoadScott]

Decided to change the front diff oil since I have had the truck for almost a year, and it hasn't been checked since the pre-purchase inspection. Couldn't budge the drain plug, so will be borrowing an impact wrench next weekend. But glad I checked the fluid, as it seemed almost empty. Ended up putting in 1.75 qts. Will drain and fill again next weekend, along with the rear.

As recommended by Mudders, ordered the Allen wrench replacement plugs, from Wit's End. While under the truck, I noticed that the sway bar bushings were cracked and split, so ordered those while I was at it.

Oh yeah, and I also designed a sticker! Thinking about throwing them on Etsy. Thoughts? Special deal for Mudders, of course! Coming to vender thread soon!
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Love it and 100% the truth.

 

[Azca]

Decided to change the front diff oil since I have had the truck for almost a year, and it hasn't been checked since the pre-purchase inspection. Couldn't budge the drain plug, so will be borrowing an impact wrench next weekend. But glad I checked the fluid, as it seemed almost empty. Ended up putting in 1.75 qts. Will drain and fill again next weekend, along with the rear.

As recommended by Mudders, ordered the Allen wrench replacement plugs, from Wit's End. While under the truck, I noticed that the sway bar bushings were cracked and split, so ordered those while I was at it.

Oh yeah, and I also designed a sticker! Thinking about throwing them on Etsy. Thoughts? Special deal for Mudders, of course! Coming to vender thread soon!
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They should have put 35s on that thing....

 

[Dirt Ferguson]

Replaced my battery cables with a fresh set from @Fourrunner .