the tree of hell we pulled out with the Blazer flew right over the truck 
(some years ago)
(some years ago)
What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (63 Viewers)
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LFD2037
TEXAS LEXUS!
That's in/near Austin?
I wish. Vacationing in Colorado Springs at the moment. Enjoying the cool temps before we head back to the heat in a few days.
Not sure, it was on it in its past form when I bought it and I modded it like it is one (in my build thread)
LFD2037
TEXAS LEXUS!
Thought it looked a lot more like Colo. than Austin!
Upgraded my navigation system and mount
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Went exploring up north to get out of the 100°+ temps
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Went exploring up north to get out of the 100°+ temps
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Finally got the speedo working (2 VSS's and 3 Speedo's later.) Now every single thing in the dash works, that's a nice feeling and a first since I bought it 6mos ago.
Installed a new Hayden fan clutch. Its a little better on the temps but still overheats pulling a hard hill on a hot day w/AC on. 20k CST is ordered and a stock fan clutch rebuild is in my future. Also contemplating hood vents.
Installed a new Hayden fan clutch. Its a little better on the temps but still overheats pulling a hard hill on a hot day w/AC on. 20k CST is ordered and a stock fan clutch rebuild is in my future. Also contemplating hood vents.
Explored some trails and enjoyed a Saturday with no expectations or timelines.AkA no wife or kids
...via IH8MUD app
...via IH8MUD app
Finally got my outside air temp wired up. Neat photocell inside dims the LED based on the ambient light.
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Worked on restoring the rear end: Abrasive blasted and painted the hitch, painted the rear bumper and side bumpers. Also repacked rear bearings and fixed the e-break.
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Phil -
Any info on the new mount or some pics of how you did the base? This is on my list -
Thanks,
John
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Decided since my 8 and 10 year old girls don't smoke
I'd take this:
And Since their idea of a day in the Land Cruiser is an Ipad
and other devices I'd Make this:
I'd take this:
And Since their idea of a day in the Land Cruiser is an Ipad
and other devices I'd Make this:
Where did you buy that? Outside temp has been on my list for awhile.
It started as a Jotto mount for my netbook.
I welded a small flange on the bottom stem and modified the inside of the stem to accept a long bolt. The flange (~2.5" dia.)sets on top of the sheet metal cross beam and is bolted from the top of the stem through the floor. The mount ends up being stealth with no visual on how it mounts. It been super solid with zero vibs on any road for the last couple years.
I can post more pics if you want later. LMK
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Phil,
Thanks and yes - I'm a visual guy so any pics of the mount at the floor would be very helpful.
Best,
J
I was teaching my 14 yr old son how to attach straps / chains and how to pull so that doesn't happen! (Plus,the tree of hell we pulled out with the Blazer flew right over the truck
was watching, so we couldn't get too carried away.....
^^^^ nothing like pulling a tree with the LC rather than spending a half hour digging, I've done several that way too.
Took the 80 to the nearly finished rails to trails that goes by the neighborhood I live in, short ride with the kiddo along.
Took the 80 to the nearly finished rails to trails that goes by the neighborhood I live in, short ride with the kiddo along.
Did the diff/tcase fluids this weekend with no drama. Thankfully, those infamous plugs gave me no trouble. Just used a box end wrench. Makes me think that people just tend to over torque these things...
I kept both differential drain plugs because there is a hell of a lot more magnet on those than the new hex plugs I used everywhere else. The little gear oil pump that screws onto the bottle is a real life saver too.
I kept both differential drain plugs because there is a hell of a lot more magnet on those than the new hex plugs I used everywhere else. The little gear oil pump that screws onto the bottle is a real life saver too.
