What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (51 Viewers)
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desmocruiser
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That looks like CRAP! Why would you do something non-OEM on this truck?
What's wrong with you?
Yep I know, I originally ordered it for my son’s 80, but I think I will put it one of mine and give him a good used one!!!
Plus he hasn’t paid me for it!!
Enjoying lunch in the boonies on my tailgate, such beautiful views everywhere I look.
Agreed, my experience with LC's is also that OEM is usually much better quality. Funny on the struts though - here is a good example why this forum is great. I bought some struts off the interwebs but quality was poor and struts not strong enough. I ordered OEM hood and hatch struts, they work a lot better (than the ones I bought). I would have loved to know which part numbers you bought, I'm sure I had to pay more for the OEM.
The cool thing is, we have this forum where others can share experience and part numbers of aftermarket things that worked well as a replacement - but we also have the experience of those that have been cruiser owners for decades and can recommend when OEM is best. I can come and read and choose to heed the advice or do my own thing - pretty silly to be offended by it.
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Man, the solitude and scenery look amazing!
I realize we've started to derail the thread a bit into Oem vs. non territory here. A lot of the hype is generated by people buying high-milage trucks and finding things that are still functional or maybe on their way out and sticking with the tried and true. I did Strong Arm lift struts and they seem fine so far (2-1/2 years old) all 4 were less than just the oem hood pair at my time of purchase. I did the Rein high pressure steering line. I experimented with the Bosch "universal" O2 sensors ($36 for the pair) for a brief time and had a lot of problems so I went back to NGK(NTK?).
@Dusten keep updating your thread man. Let your Fastenal freak flag fly. Just remember that many non-oem parts will cause head gasket failure for us gassers so there's a real fear there.
As for weekend progress for me; I've started a tentative list for an OBA system. I've been flirting with selling my York stuff, but I never gave it a ton of research before.
@Dusten keep updating your thread man. Let your Fastenal freak flag fly. Just remember that many non-oem parts will cause head gasket failure for us gassers so there's a real fear there.
As for weekend progress for me; I've started a tentative list for an OBA system. I've been flirting with selling my York stuff, but I never gave it a ton of research before.
Manta 3" exhaust install has started! Should finish up tomorrow.
Somebodyelse5
16124-75030
was around 7 weeks. not too bad.
bpenn1980
SILVER Star
Had the Hudd Expo kill switch sitting around since December and got that in. Used an OEM switch so it would blend in and disappear. No pic, but it looks good. I think I want to rig one up for the EFI as well. So it will turn over, but without fuel. Multiple layers and all that.
Put in the Engine Guardian monitor i've had also had sitting around. I only put on the block sensor, but it'll take an oil pressure switch input as well if I get bored someday. I used the rear bolt that mounts the PAIR tubes to the head. So exhaust side, maybe cylinder 4-5 area. Drove it around a bit, got to 185* city driving. In driveway I ran 2000rpm for a few minutes and got it up to 190*. Nothing to see here. After shutdown the heat soak effect was easy to see and it got up to 207*. The monitor has an audible alarm that goes off at 203*. I'll probably set it a bit higher, but all this is nice and interesting since I dont have OBD2. The alarm feature is a winner for me.
This is what 203* looks like on a modified '94 temp gauge (ie. Still right in the dead zone)
And the monitor display (need a home for it)
Put in the Engine Guardian monitor i've had also had sitting around. I only put on the block sensor, but it'll take an oil pressure switch input as well if I get bored someday. I used the rear bolt that mounts the PAIR tubes to the head. So exhaust side, maybe cylinder 4-5 area. Drove it around a bit, got to 185* city driving. In driveway I ran 2000rpm for a few minutes and got it up to 190*. Nothing to see here. After shutdown the heat soak effect was easy to see and it got up to 207*. The monitor has an audible alarm that goes off at 203*. I'll probably set it a bit higher, but all this is nice and interesting since I dont have OBD2. The alarm feature is a winner for me.
This is what 203* looks like on a modified '94 temp gauge (ie. Still right in the dead zone)
And the monitor display (need a home for it)
bpenn1980
SILVER Star
Oh yeah, installed delta rack last weekend and parked next to a very clean 60 this morning during our monthly mall cruiser run. Sorry, no better pic of delta rack, but it looks good and is strong af. On month 6 waiting for my rear bumper, so sorry my butt is naked
Edit: snagged a shot with the delta rack
Edit: snagged a shot with the delta rack
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I realize we've started to derail the thread a bit into Oem vs. non territory here. A lot of the hype is generated by people buying high-milage trucks and finding things that are still functional or maybe on their way out and sticking with the tried and true. I did Strong Arm lift struts and they seem fine so far (2-1/2 years old) all 4 were less than just the oem hood pair at my time of purchase. I did the Rein high pressure steering line. I experimented with the Bosch "universal" O2 sensors ($36 for the pair) for a brief time and had a lot of problems so I went back to NGK(NTK?).
@Dusten keep updating your thread man. Let your Fastenal freak flag fly. Just remember that many non-oem parts will cause head gasket failure for us gassers so there's a real fear there.
As for weekend progress for me; I've started a tentative list for an OBA system. I've been flirting with selling my York stuff, but I never gave it a ton of research before.
Like I said oem has it's place. But there are reputable alternatives to certain parts. There is also finding who makes the OEM and buying that
That first picture is an odd angle. I thought it was wood and leather together. Lol
I'm not going to debate being new, but just because I'm new to a forum doesn't mean I don't have mechical skills and knowledge.
I can't wait for the snow to clear so we can get to some of the cooler areas around here.
Sadly another 24" is hitting the mountains tonight.
Wait... I thought your build thread wasn't a build thread? Now I'm confused.
What did you find was the best way to get hold of them? I messaged a couple of times off their website last year with no reply.
Sounds like a good excuse to go snow wheeling. If I'd been home for more than a couple of days this week I'd have gone and messed around in that!
I'm still unlocked. I'm still winchless. I'm friendless.
That's a bad recipe for snow s***.
