What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (137 Viewers)

[TYM4FUN]

Finally installed my new ARB bumper. Need to take it back off and install the M12000 when I finish rebuilding it. Next up is sliders and a rear bumper.

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Be aware the front eyes are not strong enough for recovery...

 

[TYM4FUN]

Took advantage of the long weekend to do a few maintenance related items. I had 17 things on my list and knocked out 15 of them. Mostly very small items. While she was sitting in the garage I noticed 2 small drips. One from the front and one from the rear. The rear leak was the LSPV. The inner O rings had basically died. I did the mod suggested by @excessive . Leak has stopped so hopefully all Is good now.
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The front leak was the power steering..
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There is an O ring where the hard line mates with the power steering pump. I swapped the O ring with a replacement and all is good.

On the good side of things I upgraded my @NLXTACY air coupler to a new version with the Anderson SB 50 electrical connector. My portable solar panel and battery charger now have the anderson connectors so this makes thing real simple.

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One weird thing I did notice was with one of my tires. These are Cooper ST Pro Discoverers. Notice how the tread is somewhat scalloped, Any idea what causes this?

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Also out of balance can cause this as well.

 

[Irish Reiver]

Also out of balance can cause this as well.

The tire was on the back passenger side. Would balance be a big issue on a rear wheel?

 

[slow95z]

did some cleaning up around the shop and got all my ducks, i meant cruisers, in a row finally.

 

[Railwelder93]

Took advantage of the long weekend to do a few maintenance related items. I had 17 things on my list and knocked out 15 of them. Mostly very small items. While she was sitting in the garage I noticed 2 small drips. One from the front and one from the rear. The rear leak was the LSPV. The inner O rings had basically died. I did the mod suggested by @excessive . Leak has stopped so hopefully all Is good now.
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The front leak was the power steering..
View attachment 2146947

There is an O ring where the hard line mates with the power steering pump. I swapped the O ring with a replacement and all is good.

On the good side of things I upgraded my @NLXTACY air coupler to a new version with the Anderson SB 50 electrical connector. My portable solar panel and battery charger now have the anderson connectors so this makes thing real simple.

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One weird thing I did notice was with one of my tires. These are Cooper ST Pro Discoverers. Notice how the tread is somewhat scalloped, Any idea what causes this?

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Had that happen to just one wheel on my f250 and it was bc the shock had gone bad. Not saying that’s for sure what it is, could be any of the suggestions. But that’s what happened to me.

 

[malteserunner]

Met @azngarage yesterday in Fish Camp. He stopped to chat when I was airing up the tires. Today, we met up for a little snow wheeling. It was a great time, and always nice to meet other Landcruiser enthusiasts.

It was nasty, wet snow, but fun nonetheless.

Had to winch the front end around, then we took turns yanking on the recovery strap.

He almost got it turned around, unassisted.

It was a great time!

 

[ToyotaDon]

The tire was on the back passenger side. Would balance be a big issue on a rear wheel?

Yes, all the replies about this have been accurate. A worn shock or an out of balance tire & wheel will allow the tire to "tramp" going down the road. Basically, it's wearing more in some spots because it doesn't hit the road evenly.

 

[Irish Reiver]

Yes, all the replies about this have been accurate. A worn shock or an out of balance tire & wheel will allow the tire to "tramp" going down the road. Basically, it's wearing more in some spots because it doesn't hit the road evenly.

Thanks for all the replies. Is this tire now scrap or will it be ok once I rebalance?

 

[Railwelder93]

Thanks for all the replies. Is this tire now scrap or will it be ok once I rebalance?

It dosnt look too bad to me at all. If you run it the opposite direction (other side of the truck), it should flatten back out.

 

[Railwelder93]

Thanks for all the replies. Is this tire now scrap or will it be ok once I rebalance?

If it’s happening to all 4 then they just need to be rotated more often, if it’s just one then it’s likely out of balance, or the shock is bad, or something specific to that corner.

 

[Broski]

Was invited to be in the Arroyo Grande Christmas parade with some friends from The SLO county Crawlers

and that sweet Ultra 4 car

 

[BamaCruzer]

Both front corner marker lights were out since I bought her jn August. Replaced with LEDs.

 

[Box Rocket]

Took advantage of the long weekend to do a few maintenance related items. I had 17 things on my list and knocked out 15 of them. Mostly very small items. While she was sitting in the garage I noticed 2 small drips. One from the front and one from the rear. The rear leak was the LSPV. The inner O rings had basically died. I did the mod suggested by @excessive . Leak has stopped so hopefully all Is good now.
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The front leak was the power steering..
View attachment 2146947

There is an O ring where the hard line mates with the power steering pump. I swapped the O ring with a replacement and all is good.

On the good side of things I upgraded my @NLXTACY air coupler to a new version with the Anderson SB 50 electrical connector. My portable solar panel and battery charger now have the anderson connectors so this makes thing real simple.

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One weird thing I did notice was with one of my tires. These are Cooper ST Pro Discoverers. Notice how the tread is somewhat scalloped, Any idea what causes this?

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The STT Pros had horrible wear characteristics on my truck. I had alignment checked a few times, played with different tire pressures but they were horrible. They were well balanced, and shocks were in good condition. Won't ever buy those tires again. They're a good looking tire but the wear characteristics make them incredibly loud and rough long before you would normally replace them. Then if you try to sell them, you can't get a decent price because of how they have worn. Waste of money IMO.

I've had my Toyo MT's for more miles than I did the STT Pro and the wear has been very even without any change to alignment, tire pressure habits etc. Confirmed to me that the STT Pro just doesn't wear well.

 

[ZackR]

- Pre trip safety checks
- Road trip to the Oregon coast
- Came home and it snowed for Thanksgiving
- Went and found a Christmas tree in the woods

All and all a very nice holiday week.

 

[Irish Reiver]

The STT Pros had horrible wear characteristics on my truck. I had alignment checked a few times, played with different tire pressures but they were horrible. They were well balanced, and shocks were in good condition. Won't ever buy those tires again. They're a good looking tire but the wear characteristics make them incredibly loud and rough long before you would normally replace them. Then if you try to sell them, you can't get a decent price because of how they have worn. Waste of money IMO.

I've had my Toyo MT's for more miles than I did the STT Pro and the wear has been very even without any change to alignment, tire pressure habits etc. Confirmed to me that the STT Pro just doesn't wear well.

I think I am leaning this way also. I have unlimited balance and alignment and have had both checked 2 or 3 times this year. My shocks are 2 years old. I might be looking at replacing the STT's before long.

 

[Box Rocket]

Spent the holiday weekend with family in Idaho. Instead of driving myself to suicide by shopping on Black Friday, we drove ourselves to the hills to cut a Christmas tree. Much better! We've done this a few times now when we've been in Idaho for Thanksgiving. We've found that shrink wrapping the tree keeps it in the best condition for the 3.5 hr drive back to Utah. It's up in the house now, just need to decorate.
Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

 

[BILT4ME]

Spent the holiday weekend with family in Idaho. Instead of driving myself to suicide by shopping on Black Friday, we drove ourselves to the hills to cut a Christmas tree. Much better! We've done this a few times now when we've been in Idaho for Thanksgiving. We've found that shrink wrapping the tree keeps it in the best condition for the 3.5 hr drive back to Utah. It's up in the house now, just need to decorate.
Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Thanksgiving tree cutting by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

She's a beaut' Clark!

 

[Tanner H]

Looks good
little full
lot of sap

 

[ZackR]

Looks good
little full
lot of sap

I know the feeling.... biggest tree to date to take advantage of the vaulted ceiling. Might go bigger next year since there's a few feet to spare...

 

[JK47]

Took the Cruiser out for a run. View attachment 2146478View attachment 2146479View attachment 2146480View attachment 2146478View attachment 2146479View attachment 2146480

Hahaha your sitting on the wrong side of the rig