What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (56 Viewers)

[Captn Conch]

I put a new gasket in my dripping rear end. Don't you hate it when your rear end drips?


OK seriously, It took two gaskets. first time I put on the thin linoleum type that I guess is OEM. Cleaned parts good then Put some adhesive on then torqued her down and put the squeeze on it good at about 25+ lbs....leaked even better then before. Happened to be on road trip and stopped by So Atlantic Toyota to get the good deal on what I thought was real cork gaskets but turned out to be the same thin ones. I did the research but could not find definitive torque specs anywhere... Bought the Black gasket silicone and put copious amounts on both sides of the thin gasket, torqued it at a mere 15 lbs and let it set for a over 24 hours and of course it did not leak and job done. Small victories make one feel good don't they.

Lesson learned on the old diffs that idiots have hammered and screwdrivered in to separate and pry the cover off in the past...Was that me? I disremember...but you don't have to super torque the thing on. use the right tube of gasket sealer and torque easy and don't get too anxious... let it cure.

And by the way use a nice thin flexible wide putty blade with small tapping hammer not a screwdriver or thick gasket scraper to separate these surfaces.

 

[peteinjp]

Replaced my recently stolen 16x7's with these rare Japan defense force 1/3 ton truck 18x6 0 offset steelies. Perfect fit with 215/85r18's! The come out to almost 33x8 or so. Not to make choices in terms of tires but a sweet size nonetheless. Might have to try a 7.50-18…… 35x8"

More pics here:
84 bj46 long term maintenance, repair and upgrade- making it mine.


Pete

 

[Redgrrr]

Made a little cage progress this week on my wheeler. Everything above the door bars is just tacked in for fit and to hold it square. Ill get the rest of the upper cage done this week hopefully. Notching tube is so time consuming...

 

[rrv333]

Replaced the OEM spark plug wires with a new set of NGK wires.

 

[Oxblood]

Finally got the front seats finished, only took 2 years...

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Finally got the front seats finished, only took 2 years...

'bout ready to do it again, huh?

 

[Solace in Solitude]

I took this picture a couple of weeks ago, in the Spring Mountains... Sgt Gunner is on the right... Sir Chester on the left.

As I posted last, I took this picture of Sgt Gunner after our last hike on our most recent, four night trip... Gunner did great... He actually outran Chester, toward the end of our last hike.

But, Gunner has had a couple of "lost" episodes in the last couple of weeks... He would come in the house and act like he didn't know where he was. I suspected the onset of dementia, he is after all 11, so I took him to the vet two days ago.

His blood work showed low red blood cells and high bilirubin... The sign of something serious... Like hemangiosarcoma ( Golden Retrievers are susceptible to blood borne, splenic tumors).

Today, he had an ultrasound and two radiographs and his liver is completely covered in small tumors... To the point that it can't be resected. His spleen has a few tumors as well and something is bleeding into his abdomen... Could be the liver or the spleen, or both.

It's very aggressive and the vet says he probably has a month or less...

We lost a 13 year old female GR to this abdominal bleed out, years ago, and we didn't know she was sick until her abdomen became extremely distended one day... She died before daylight the next day... So, I don't think Gunner has a month left.

We'll be going bush as often as he feels up to it.

I'm not looking for pity, I've lost a lot of great best friends in my life... I've made daBoise a large part of my MUD persona and felt I needed to let everyone know what's going on.

Gunner is special though... He was born on Veterans' Day (11/11), 2005 and I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Dec 18, 2005. I had a 4-month injection of Lupron Depot, to kill my testosterone and shrink my prostate. This shot put me into full blown menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, night chills, depression, crying jags, mood swings, the whole enchilada). Gunner slept on my chest and nursed me through it all. He also nursed me through the recovery from the subsequent surgery.

I wish I could nurse him through this, but I can't... So, we will give him the best quality of life, we can, for the time he has left.

 

[David70FJ40]

I have a mutt dog, mostly Golden and some German Shepherd. She is the light that keeps me going and I understand your pain. Maple came up lame a few weeks ago and I spent over $1700 at 5 vet offices trying to find out what was wrong. Luckily she started walking 5 days after the paralysis came on.

Our dogs have been given a special life full of love and comfort and they have returned it 100 times over with their loyalty and obedience. Take good care of Gunner and when his time is up let us know and I will cry for him with you.

 

[Disasterman]

I know how it feels, god bless Gunner for what he and all great dogs do for us.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

I have a mutt dog, mostly Golden and some German Shepherd. She is the light that keeps me going and I understand your pain. Maple came up lame a few weeks ago and I spent over $1700 at 5 vet offices trying to find out what was wrong. Luckily she started walking 5 days after the paralysis came on.

Our dogs have been given a special life full of love and comfort and they have returned it 100 times over with their loyalty and obedience. Take good care of Gunner and when his time is up let us know and I will cry for him with you.

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Thanks!!

I'm so glad Maple came back!! We had a Grandbeagle that did something similar... I forget the diagnosis, but he came back too, after a couple of days.

I know how it feels, god bless Gunner for what he and all great dogs do for us.

Thanks!!

Dogs are Dan's best friends!!

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

So sorry to hear this @pngunme. Never easy to lose them. Sounds like you two have been through a lot!

 

[SW20]

pngunme

As a dog lover and current owner of 2 dogs myself, Labrador and a German Shepherd, I feel your pain. I hope nothing but the best.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

So sorry to hear this @pngunme. Never easy to lose them. Sounds like you two have been through a lot!

pngunme

As a dog lover and current owner of 2 dogs myself, Labrador and a German Shepherd, I feel your pain. I hope nothing but the best.

Thanks guys!!

It's never easy to lose a true friend.

 

[78fj40mg]

I took this picture a couple of weeks ago, in the Spring Mountains... Sgt Gunner is on the right... Sir Chester on the left.

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As I posted last, I took this picture of Sgt Gunner after our last hike on our most recent, four night trip... Gunner did great... He actually outran Chester, toward the end of our last hike.

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But, Gunner has had a couple of "lost" episodes in the last couple of weeks... He would come in the house and act like he didn't know where he was. I suspected the onset of dementia, he is after all 11, so I took him to the vet two days ago.

His blood work showed low red blood cells and high bilirubin... The sign of something serious... Like hemangiosarcoma ( Golden Retrievers are susceptible to blood borne, splenic tumors).

Today, he had an ultrasound and two radiographs and his liver is completely covered in small tumors... To the point that it can't be resected. His spleen has a few tumors as well and something is bleeding into his abdomen... Could be the liver or the spleen, or both.

It's very aggressive and the vet says he probably has a month or less...

We lost a 13 year old female GR to this abdominal bleed out, years ago, and we didn't know she was sick until her abdomen became extremely distended one day... She died before daylight the next day... So, I don't think Gunner has a month left.

We'll be going bush as often as he feels up to it.

I'm not looking for pity, I've lost a lot of great best friends in my life... I've made daBoise a large part of my MUD persona and felt I needed to let everyone know what's going on.

Gunner is special though... He was born on Veterans' Day (11/11), 2005 and I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Dec 18, 2005. I had a 4-month injection of Lupron Depot, to kill my testosterone and shrink my prostate. This shot put me into full blown menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, night chills, depression, crying jags, mood swings, the whole enchilada). Gunner slept on my chest and nursed me through it all. He also nursed me through the recovery from the subsequent surgery.

I wish I could nurse him through this, but I can't... So, we will give him the best quality of life, we can, for the time he has left.

Danny, sorry to hear about Gunner, he's a great dog and a best friend!

 

[JohnnyC]

@pngunme

I'm sorry to hear about Sgt Gunner... you really can't describe just how painful it is to see a buddy ... a friend go thru pain

The hardest choice is to let them suffer on or let them go on earlier

we too had to put down two cats (liver failures) and last was our dog ... Jake (Jake the Dog)

Jake was a pound pup we found when googling at the dogs in the pound window... the only one not barking and carring on... he was watching us with the other dogs and when we went to him he very calmly lifted his right paw as if he was lifting his hand to say "pick me" ... we went home with him that day.

Jake was a great dog... if you dont count the times he ate things that were my wifes... metal eyeglass case... shoes ( that did NOT go over well)

We wheeled and camped and he was my compainion... my first little buddy

I cried uncontrollably and was in the vets office for hrs... every time i see a dog like him ... im sad

all dog go to heaven... I have two dog poems.... one from my Uncles who passed away for his dog... called: "Rainbow Bridge" Poem



Rainbow Bridge Poem

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our pets are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; Her eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your dog, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

~Author Unknown





This next poem is a poem for my dog ... i have it hanging with his picture

From a lost chapter in the Book of Genesis: Where Dogs Come From...

Adam was walking in the garden and cried out to God, "You used to walk with me every day. Now I do not see you anymore. I am lonely here, and it is difficult for me to remember how much you love me."

And God said, "I will create a companion for you that will be with you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourself."

And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam. And it was a good animal. And God was pleased. And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and he wagged his tail.

And Adam said, "Lord, I have already named all the animals in the kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal."

And God said, "Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG."

And Dog lived with Adam and was a companion to him and loved him. And Adam was comforted. And God was pleased.

And Dog was content and wagged his tail.

After a while, it came to pass that Adam's guardian angel came to the Lord and said, "Lord, Adam has become filled with pride. He struts and preens like a peacock and he believes he is worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught him that he is loved, but perhaps too well."

And the Lord said, "I will create for him a companion who will be with him forever and who will see him as he is. The companion will remind him of his limitations, so he will know that he is not always worthy of adoration."

And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam.

And Cat would not obey Adam. And when Adam gazed into Cat's eyes, he was reminded that he was not the Supreme Being. And Adam learned humility.

And God was pleased.

And Adam was greatly improved.

And Dog was happy.

And Cat didn't give a s*** one way or the other.




i had started to type up a response to your post... but... just was getting too emotional.. too sad... I had to copy this post from another post I had many years ago ... glad I found it

RIP Jake ... I love ya buddy

I pray for God to help you and Sgt Gunner through this very difficult time ... may he lessen the hurt and fill you with the many great memories

 

[Solace in Solitude]

@78fj40mg @JohnnyC

Thanks guys!!

 

[Tin basher]

Got it stuck in back yard

 

[Helipilot]

I lost my beloved Molly, a Llewellyn Sitter in December of last year to cancer. She was my buddy for 10 years. Still think about her every day.

I am so sorry to hear about Gunner. I hope he passes peacefully and without pain. Prayers sent for you and your wife Danny.

 

[carreta]

@pngunme

I'm very sorry about gunner. I know how it feels. I've had a lot of dogs. The last one was a rodhesian ridgeback named TORQUE that I had to bury myself on rainy night. It was very sad.

 

[tls3601]

Sorry Danny, so tough to watch a best friend go thru health issues..............