I guess that makes sense. Thanks!
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I guess that makes sense. Thanks!
Really, all I did was replace the bulb with the new bulb.
COYS
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Nothing was wrong per se. I have this odd too much coolant in tank issue and though I'd kill at a min one bird with one stone. I was also missing the breather hose which bugged me. Side by side, I could easily tell the rubber was hard and cracking a bit where the two little clamps clamped down for 23 years. The hose inside the tank was also showing its age compared to new.
Is your radiator overflow tank level dynamic?
Did I order the wrong cap? 16401-15210 http://absolute-wits-end.com/oem-radiator-cap/
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I find it oddly satisfying to own a car with parts that are still made in the country of origin (i.e. not China). Plastic tank is marked Denso just like the yellowed original. Makes me wonder if, in fact, anything in the 80 series was made in China.
Thanks for asking.
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Nothing was wrong per se. I have this odd too much coolant in tank issue and though I'd kill at a min one bird with one stone. I was also missing the breather hose which bugged me. Side by side, I could easily tell the rubber was hard and cracking a bit where the two little clamps clamped down for 23 years. The hose inside the tank was also showing its age compared to new.
Is your radiator overflow tank level dynamic?
Did I order the wrong cap? 16401-15210 http://absolute-wits-end.com/oem-radiator-cap/
I find it oddly satisfying to own a car with parts that are still made in the country of origin (i.e. not China). Plastic tank is marked Denso just like the yellowed original. Makes me wonder if, in fact, anything in the 80 series was made in China.
Thanks for asking.
Thanks for the explanation. I figure it came across as snarky and perhaps in my mind it was, only a tiny bit.
Mostly I was just curious what would cause that part to go bad. Between yourself and CruiserDan I def understand better. So thanks!
Pretty much everything made from petroleum products will age over time. That is why they recommend you replace your tires after 7 years even if they have a lot of tread left. Things that age plastic and rubber: UV Rays, high heat, extreme cold, chemicals, heavy impacts, road salt. friction. I used to sell industrial strength RFID tags into the oil and gas industry. Tags would come back from off-shore rigs after 5 years that were barely recognizable. In that case it was UV, heat, chemicals and salt that wore them out so quickly.
prepping for a Big bend trip around new years - added a flashlight and Element fire Ext. to the back side of the center console, had to drill thru the dual walled rear to bolt the clips on. the rear seats fold forward without hitting.
I am prepping the WW (white whale) for a 7 hour drive for Christmas family gathering. going to do an oil change and check some other things. it will be a fun time. the weekend after Christmas I will be hopefully installing some BFgoodrich all terrain 33x10.50 15 tires on the cruiser!
LC4LIFE
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Spent some time working on a clock replacement. Right now, the prototype is ABS plastic, but I should have an aluminum version available after the first of the year. It works very well with light accessories, but I need to figure out how to brace it a bit better in the back for heavier things like tablets, etc.
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Nice 400.
Removed the bat wing today..! Didn’t care for it at all.
Added a new safety feature.
Outsane
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Bought and installed a ham off ebay
Icom 2350h
I may move the mount, but this works so far, other then the microphone.
Icom 2350h
I may move the mount, but this works so far, other then the microphone.
What kind of snow chains are those?
Gremlin chasing. The brake lights had been coming on by themselves several minutes after I left the truck, so I adjusted the pedal switch and we’ll see if that fixes the issue. Also narrowed down the flickering interior light problem to the front passenger door switch, jiggled it a bunch and crossing fingers.
For now I’ve removed the rear tire carrier and ladder from the rear bumper to improve visibility and parking, they were built with bolted connections so it’s an easy swap. I’m also 3D modeling a rear camera mount which I’ll have printed soon.
For now I’ve removed the rear tire carrier and ladder from the rear bumper to improve visibility and parking, they were built with bolted connections so it’s an easy swap. I’m also 3D modeling a rear camera mount which I’ll have printed soon.
For the brake lights, check unprotected green wire that runs underneath the carpet at the rear of the truck. Also check trailer control box on rear passenger side wheel well (accessed by going through rear quarter panel). The little green wire will short out on the sharp sheet metal.
Konig XB-16 size 267, I got mine on sale from ETrailer:
Konig Standard Snow Tire Chains for Commercial Vehicles, Motor Homes, Off-Road - XB16 - Size 267 Kon
Your typical tire chain, but better. The heavy duty XB16 offers color coded attachment points and an inside cable to make installation easier while ex
www.etrailer.com
Installation took about 5 minutes per wheel. I'm running 265-75 R16 tires.
(I'm not affiliated with Konig or ETrailer, this is not an endorsement)
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
Tested out RCV axles and my Marlin Crawler gear. In the Ozarks in the pouring rain.
Redgrrr
I have a problem with 40s
Last few weekends of playing in the snow.
Installed the ironman 2" lift with 30mm spacers in the front. Really easy install in your garage. Only issue I had was one of the bolts for the rear shock was rounded off so it had to be torched. Now I have to decide whats next. The exhaust has a few leaks but I don't have to get emissions tests here. Or start working on the rust/spray can repair on the drivers side.
