Sounds good without. I might get something eventually. Also considering reconing the factory sub. There is a local speaker guy that is known to do good work; I’m going to see if he can do it and for how much. I know it won’t make financial sense (and will just give me a underwhelming sub) but when does anything make financial sense on an 80?
What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend?
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JayMo1
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Took the 80 to Beasley Knob OHV. Oh wow, this was a LOT of fun today. Trails reopened on 4/1 after their winter break. This was the first time there, and certainly made me rethink trail ratings in OnX. I believe the trails have deteriorated since originally guided. Certainly seemed to be higher drop-offs/ledges than the rating guide would match to the ratings listed. Couple of trails were completely wrong rating as well. We didn’t attempt the 10/10 Devil’s Backbone as it sounds way more advanced than I am capable of yet.
The ‘97 with 2.5” lift and 35x11.5 Toyo R/Ts handled awesomely, even in wet conditions. Rattlesnake is the harder 7/10 trail and we went down it. Only a couple of thunks from the undercarriage, but all seems well.
Have made down payment at ACC Garage in the ATL Metro area (close enough) for a ton of parts to get everything as “new” as possible.
All hoses and gaskets, front knuckles, all fluids, and various other things. They have about a month wait, so hopefully May and back in hand by Memorial Day week.
The ‘97 with 2.5” lift and 35x11.5 Toyo R/Ts handled awesomely, even in wet conditions. Rattlesnake is the harder 7/10 trail and we went down it. Only a couple of thunks from the undercarriage, but all seems well.
Have made down payment at ACC Garage in the ATL Metro area (close enough) for a ton of parts to get everything as “new” as possible.
All hoses and gaskets, front knuckles, all fluids, and various other things. They have about a month wait, so hopefully May and back in hand by Memorial Day week.
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Installed this big screen before headed overto the Sierras.
After at the camp
After at the camp
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***EDIT - short end of bracket towards the rear of the truck. At least according to @LandCruiserPhil (most of the time
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Severe Duty Rear links are on back on line
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Actually I think you both have them on backwards...
Severe Duty Rear links are on back on line
Severe Duty Rear Sway Bar Links - Land Cruiser Products - LCP
Land Cruiser Products Land Cruiser Parts
Phil says here short end to the rear
Interesting... That post I quoted was also from @LandCruiserPhil .
But I think you are right - I did some more searching and found several with them mounted both ways, but there are more posts with the short end toward the rear.
Plus this:
Some install question answered -
Text book install below
Ideally you want the sway bar parrella to the lower control arm to avoid rock contact.
I find using a 3/4 wrench along the side of the heim will keep it centered when tightening.
You can remove the lower jam nut if needed to make the link shorter
Grinding the sway bar is not needed for clearance with our links
Below is the finished product going forward all parts get a 5 tank zinc coating.
Our links will never look like this no matter how hard you wheel if they do contact for...
Text book install below
Ideally you want the sway bar parrella to the lower control arm to avoid rock contact.
I find using a 3/4 wrench along the side of the heim will keep it centered when tightening.
You can remove the lower jam nut if needed to make the link shorter
Grinding the sway bar is not needed for clearance with our links
Below is the finished product going forward all parts get a 5 tank zinc coating.
Our links will never look like this no matter how hard you wheel if they do contact for...
hisandhers80s
SILVER Star
Time to kick this thing in gear. i am past ready to get this new short block out the box and on the stand! Started by getting the old engine stripped down. Found that one of the oil cooler studs was broken inside the block. The nut would spin but the stud would not com out. I had to weld the nut on to get the stud out and the oil cooler off.
Happy Easter everyone.
I’ve marked a few more things off my checklist.
Today I’m installing a new head unit. Just trying to work my way through the mess that somebody had previously done.
I’ve marked a few more things off my checklist.
Today I’m installing a new head unit. Just trying to work my way through the mess that somebody had previously done.
COS80
SILVER Star
That’s exactly how I’m feeling right now. I’ve done plenty of stereo installs, none like this.
I’m having trouble finding power. Don’t have a multimeter handy unfortunately. Might go buy a cheapo from Walmart, or a test light.
COS80
SILVER Star
My F150 has that beat. I've been dragging my feet on swapping my head units for over two years because the cringe level is off the charts in that dash.
I'd be tempted to just bypass the stock wiring completely at this point
Damn!
Good luck!
