That steering wheel cover work well for those without power steering?
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (56 Viewers)
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MatthewMcD
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It works great, the grip and comfort make a huge difference.
I did that a few years ago as well. The OEM one is total bent-up junk.
I went to install my new CCOT one over the weekend and realized I mounted the seats with the release handles pointing towards the center so I won't fit until I swap seat sides.
I don’t have powers steering on my ‘75 and it works great!
I have 1 finger power steering on my ‘75 and the cover adds a level of “grip” which I really like. I don’t like how easily the steering turns
nabbasi
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The new year hit me like a freight train.
Before the new year, I had finished installing the lift. I need to check torque again on everything. I haven’t had it on the road since I finished installing the Dakota Digital cluster, and since then I’ve rebuilt the center arm, installed all new TRE’s, springs, shocks, shackles and pins. The steering stabilizer is giving my some problems, but the Dremel should take care of that. You can see the old one hanging down in this picture. And a lack of cotter pins on everything.
Before the new year, I had finished installing the lift. I need to check torque again on everything. I haven’t had it on the road since I finished installing the Dakota Digital cluster, and since then I’ve rebuilt the center arm, installed all new TRE’s, springs, shocks, shackles and pins. The steering stabilizer is giving my some problems, but the Dremel should take care of that. You can see the old one hanging down in this picture. And a lack of cotter pins on everything.
while i do have mini truck power steering i can say without a doubt that this wrap will not move once in place. it’ll work fine with no power steering. it’s tight! i love it.
RevISK
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You definitely have an assigned parking spot.
Can anyone recommend a vehicle shipping company from Denver to New England?
Tech side, got a pile of used parts and a couple old vehicles. Working on getting the green one running as it is mostly original. Tub is shot, but drivetrain, cowl, hood, and fenders look good. Used my trusty '76 and 8274 to haul the vehicles onto a trailer.
Tech side, got a pile of used parts and a couple old vehicles. Working on getting the green one running as it is mostly original. Tub is shot, but drivetrain, cowl, hood, and fenders look good. Used my trusty '76 and 8274 to haul the vehicles onto a trailer.
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OlYellr
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Sweet find - On the MUDSHIP thread, someone likes Summit Auto Transport - And there is a request to RI - Somebody answered, can't get it there but can get to East Coast - just a thought.
@Riverrunner (Summit Auto Transport) hauled my 40 from Seattle to Columbus. He's a broker so he won't be doing any of the actual shipping, but he's helped a lot of people on Mud move Land Cruisers.
I get to that garage around 6:30 A.M. usually the same spot....
Land Shark
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Lowered the tire pressure from 35 to 30. Didn't really expect a huge difference. Took it for a drive along the river.
When I got BFG 33x10.50 ATs the shop inflated them to 35... After I drove home, I found that only 4-5" of the tire's width was in contact with the road. The 40 was also super sketchy on the highway. Using the chalk test I found that 25 psi was still somewhat overinflated, but that's what I've settled on.
Before someone concludes that it's because it is a light vehicle... 2200 lbs on the front axle, and 2700 lbs on the rear. Some of the sketchiness on the highway may have been related to worn steering and suspension components. Now at 25 psi with castor shims, a different (now P/S box), new TREs, and a rebuilt front axle, it is a whole different beast.
The pressures may be slightly different for MTs, however, I suspect at 30 there may still be room to lower the pressure.
OlYellr
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Some MUD threads with KO2 say 25 psi is good handling for road driving - I run about 27 in my KO2
With everything rebuilt and castor shims it's almost civilized. To be honest, 35 psi was scary enough that I was ready to return the new tires and get my worn tires back. I quickly found that too high pressure was the issue. With tires significantly below 20, I have found that the ride improves at the cost of handling.
There are always trade offs. 25 psi seems to be a good pressure for street. On the trail, 12 psi is where it's at. At 10 psi, I dinged a rim when I bounced to hard.
CondeCruiser
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I run my 33x10.5 BFG MT at 15psi . Rides and handles great.
wow sounds like I gotta majorly air down haha. I am running my kenda kevlar at like 30 psi I think.
