What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (100 Viewers)

[MrMikeyG]

I finally got my axle service handled. Full kit with bearings from @cruiseroutfit . I also installed new rotors, new calipers, new pads, and new soft lines at all 4 corners.
Did the 2 tie rod ends (Also a struggle; I shot a bunch of Kroil in the slot and hit the ends and the bar with a small-ish hammer to get things moving. Still burned about an hour on those though). Also changed front diff fluid and converted to the 10mm hex plugs from @NLXTACY
I didn't find anything super weird in the process, so no pictures here. I will add that after tackling all of that I am now worried that I didn't torque something, or that I will not be able to diagnose any new issues due to all of the new parts and am now scared to drive it. Ha!

 

[Desert Dino]

3 Day in south part of the Negev Desert

The Israelite wild ass

 

[Desert Dino]

The ranger and me

 

[Desert Dino]

 

[JohnnyFish]

bummed out that I missed this meet. How was it?

It was a blast! Excellent organization by friendly people. Perfect weather (except for the wind storm at 3:00am Sunday). Great food, fun terrain, helpful spotters... awesome weekend.

 

[surfpig]

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The ranger and me

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Why are those Jeeps always so angry?

 

[ItsBavid]

It was a blast! Excellent organization by friendly people. Perfect weather (except for the wind storm at 3:00am Sunday). Great food, fun terrain, helpful spotters... awesome weekend.

glad to hear! I'll make sure to make it out to the next one.

 

[6894kevin]

Over the weekend I fixed my washer fluid bottle with a new OEM grommet and found a small leak at the thermostat housing when I noticed the rad fluid overflow was empty. Just got a new gasket to replace the one I did a few months ago. I can only assume I tightened it down to snug and pinched the gasket.

 

[93yotasr5]

Added my FJ steelies with some new rubber (Firestone Destination MT2 37x12.5x17).

 

[Irish Reiver]

I will add that after tackling all of that I am now worried that I didn't torque something, or that I will not be able to diagnose any new issues due to all of the new parts and am now scared to drive it. Ha!

I know exactly what you mean. I have such a bad history of forgetting the 'finishing touches' that i now print out the torque sheet and highlight every bolt i remove so i can go back and check off when refit them. Still forget to plug in things... but at least nothing will fall off..

 

[efjayatee]

Mojave

 

[ItsBavid]

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Sick! I'm itching to get out there. So how well does the weboost work?

 

[Marco Lau]

We did Mojave Rd last year, was alot of fun too. Definitely going back

 

[efjayatee]

Sick! I'm itching to get out there. So how well does the weboost work?

Go with Verizon..my tmobile at best was spotty but you need some type of reception otherwise weboost can't help you. Deep into Mojave-no reception.
Was able to boost my reception when I had it so it was worth the $$.

 

[Reiti]

Waiting for canvas.

 

[FJ40Jim]

Get outta my truck, you worn out, cracked, gutless POS.

 

[cruisermatt]

Get outta my truck, you worn out, cracked, gutless POS.

Hopefully more cylinders going in?

 

[SNLC]

It’s 23yrs of funk is putting up a fight but we don’t give in or up easily!

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

@jmlockwood 1995 Euro spec HDJ80 donor truck showed up at the shop today!

Cheers

 

[thatcabledude]

Get outta my truck, you worn out, cracked, gutless POS.
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I felt that