What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (119 Viewers)
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Box Rocket
SILVER Star
I just bought one of those Universal winch mounts from HF. They're beefy 1/4" plate, powder coated and already have all the holes drilled for just about any winch. I had to cut the ends down a bit to fit inside the uprights of the bumper but it sure made it a piece of cake for under $50. I welded mine to the sleeves that fit over the frame rails.
NLXTACY
Wits' End
After partially removing the rear bumper covers on the trail, I finished the job at home and started brain storming about what to do with the rear.
I also removed the spare tire and carrier and strapped the spare down inside. I was pleasantly surprised to see an alloy wheel for the spare; I was under the impression that the spare was going to be a steelie. There sure is a ton of room under there now. The only question is what to do with it.
Finally, on a whim, I removed the sway bars. Otherwise, the suspension is still stock. Body roll around town is unchanged, and I only really notice an increase when taking an off ramp; basically, if I drive like a normal person, it's no issue. The ride on the road feels just a hair more vague than before, but still quite acceptable. Off road, though, is another story. It's so much smoother on the trail and way more willing to flex- I'd guess I gained an inch or two in up and down travel. I'll keep them handy so that I can reinstall them after the lift I'm still on the fence about, but for the time being, they're staying off.
I also removed the spare tire and carrier and strapped the spare down inside. I was pleasantly surprised to see an alloy wheel for the spare; I was under the impression that the spare was going to be a steelie. There sure is a ton of room under there now. The only question is what to do with it.
Finally, on a whim, I removed the sway bars. Otherwise, the suspension is still stock. Body roll around town is unchanged, and I only really notice an increase when taking an off ramp; basically, if I drive like a normal person, it's no issue. The ride on the road feels just a hair more vague than before, but still quite acceptable. Off road, though, is another story. It's so much smoother on the trail and way more willing to flex- I'd guess I gained an inch or two in up and down travel. I'll keep them handy so that I can reinstall them after the lift I'm still on the fence about, but for the time being, they're staying off.
Been using the LX a lot for tree work these days...easy to get into tight areas and dropping off gear right at trunk/climb 
Removing bark beatle kill ponderosa pines....
Removing bark beatle kill ponderosa pines....
Been using the LX a lot for tree work these days...easy to get into tight areas and dropping off gear right at trunk/climb
Removing bark beatle kill ponderosa pines....
You need to swing up here for some easy tree work/beer/cruiser talk!
What do you attribute to the failure? Keep us posted on this issue because transmission problems and tear downs are not something I see much of here.
LS1FJ40
SILVER Star
Been using the LX a lot for tree work these days...easy to get into tight areas and dropping off gear right at trunk/climb
Removing bark beatle kill ponderosa pines....
Thanks for the vertigo...
You need to swing up here for some easy tree work/beer/cruiser talk!
little far but sounds fun....rootbeer is as heavy as I go these days..lol
Thanks! Link to mounts: Inspired Engineering Cherokee V2 XJ 50
Bent the upper portion of mine to fit the curved bar, otherwise direct fit.
A mate and I just hooked up the reverse camera last night, pretty happy with the quality for $32 
A mate and I just hooked up the reverse camera last night, pretty happy with the quality for $32
Impressive! Which cam did you use if you dont mind me asking?
A mate and I just hooked up the reverse camera last night, pretty happy with the quality for $32
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Bu all it shows is your lawn! Not the driveway!
Installed 2x DC driveshafts, vibrations seem to be gone.
Drove Last Dollar road to Telluride. Then Ophir Pass from the Ophir side.
Not even a nice lawn at that haha @PZLCruiser this is the link to the reverse cam I bought, very happy happy with it. I think they do a square one too with LEDs; couldn't believe how small it is.
Butterfly Style CCD 4pins Connector Car Rear View Reversing Backup Camera 170
Butterfly Style CCD 4pins Connector Car Rear View Reversing Backup Camera 170
Drove the family up to www.skytoporchard.com in North Carolina for some apple picking. It was a pretty great time and nice to get out of town for a bit. While we were there we learned that Duke Power wants to shave the tops off the mountains of western North Carolina and run power lines through a few hundred miles of beautiful hiking and private residences - all in the name of progress.
We next headed to www.hubbahubbasmokehouse.com for some smoked brisket. That place is great and the owner drives an FJ Cruiser so we like supporting that. The man's appreciation for quality is reflected in his food and his choice of vehicle.
We next headed to www.hubbahubbasmokehouse.com for some smoked brisket. That place is great and the owner drives an FJ Cruiser so we like supporting that. The man's appreciation for quality is reflected in his food and his choice of vehicle.
I went castle shopping. I found a nice one that needs adoption.
Tomorrow I'm taking my wife to see it. The full time caretaker is very amenable to me making it my "project".
Tomorrow I'm taking my wife to see it. The full time caretaker is very amenable to me making it my "project".
