ok thanks for the tip, i'll make sure to check that out, right now the garage is wet and so is the car, maybe later today or early tomorrow I'll have time
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ok thanks for the tip, i'll make sure to check that out, right now the garage is wet and so is the car, maybe later today or early tomorrow I'll have time
Here's a thread showing all my changes to date (front and rear)
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/186608-brake-pad-wear-normal.html
Put on some new fan belts. Should have been a half hour job, wound up taking over three hours. 
Fortunately Beno got me hooked up with new alternator bolts
and that at least kept the truck on the road, I'd have been royally stuffed without 'em. Two out of the three broke due to the 
rust...
Getting the alternator out to remove the broken bolt was a special thrill
, but thanks to the threads here I was forewarned and knew how to go at it.
So, all back together and if it don't rain tomorrow maybe I can get her dirty.
Right now I think it's
time!
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Fortunately Beno got me hooked up with new alternator bolts
and that at least kept the truck on the road, I'd have been royally stuffed without 'em. Two out of the three broke due to the rust...Getting the alternator out to remove the broken bolt was a special thrill
, but thanks to the threads here I was forewarned and knew how to go at it. So, all back together and if it don't rain tomorrow maybe I can get her dirty.
Right now I think it's
time!>
Finished wiring for subtank install. Waiting on one fitting and I should have it in.
My Cruiser has a dingleberry now...
LOLLOL..... Looks like a fun little rig.
It is pretty fun and easy to work on. It is such a contrast driving one over the other and in many ways. One is the reactions I get. Tons of comments and thumbs up's for the Cruiser and ridicule and snickers for the Sammy. I kinda pull my hat low when driving the Samurai, sad to say. But, better gas mileage for getting to work and running around. It is my redneck smart car!
So you got the sami to commute in?? Take off the bigger meats and bet your mileage goes up even more.
No I didn't get it for that. The stable has evolved to that though. It was a 4th vehicle but we have whittled down to 3. It is a blast to drive in the summer with doors and top off. And I only "commute" 2 miles. Not far enough for the Cruiser to warm up. I purchased the Sammy several years ago for the heck of it and to improve my wrenching skills. A practice rig. For example, changing the dizzy o-ring on the Sammy before doing the Cruiser's. Plus, I also envisioned pulling it behind the Cruiser on certain outings. Adds a lot of versatility and choices.
Oh man! I've always wanted to get a Sammy, build it and pull it behind one of my cruisers. It would be for the kids of course.
Way cooler than a razor.
Hauled my new boat out to the lake
you're WAY better at Lego than I am!!
That's very impressive, I'm not big on RC stuff, but the attention to detail is amazing.
That's very impressive, I'm not big on RC stuff, but the attention to detail is amazing.
I guess the reason we never got a Sammy is because grandma gave that infidel son of mine her LX450.
you're WAY better at Lego than I am!!
That's very impressive, I'm not big on RC stuff, but the attention to detail is amazing.
I can't take any credit for the build
It's my latest score on CL
$300 bucks and it had never been wet
The box it came in is worth that alone lol
Here's what they usually sell for
http://rcscalemodelstore.com/ships-and-boats/rc-140-scale-anchor-handling-tug-boat-ready-to-run/
Gotta love Craigslist in a bad economy
Just trying to enjoy the high country before the snow sets in for winter.
sounds like you really needed a 40 ;p
oh, and the LX got new brake pads today
man i miss my samurai. they're such fun little trucks. that being said, i do not regret selling it, because that eventually led to the purchase of the 80
So very true! With the money I have spent on that Zuk....couldahad a decent 40.
