1988 FJ62

[Chris]

Not really a build thread but thought I'd post anyway. I've been getting to my unfinished projects lately. Mostly stuff I asked about like shortening my winch cable, doing my dual battery install, cleaning up other wiring, etc.

I'm anxiously awaiting UPS to show up today with a new rear OME spring for the rear. I have what 60 series owners know as 'cruiser lean' and it's irritated me for a long time. The new spring should level the truck which will be nice. I'll install the spring tomorrow and have it level for the Cottonwood/Tin Cup Fall Run this weekend.

[Chris]

Here's my 'before' pic, hopefully tomorrow's will show the almost 2" droop on the driver's side gone.

[Chris]

Added another project - damned eBay, can't help going for a good deal :lol:

[Chris]

$127.50 for the set

No seller response isn't encouraging though

[Chris]

Tomorrow Kiel, Saturday the 27th. Be there!

[Chris]

Chris previously posted:

[Chris]

Before leaving for BV I modified my rear bumper to remove the spare mount. I had the bumper of to grease the bearings and liked the visibility. Cut off everything relating to the spare and will add a jerry can to the left side.

[Patrolman]

Where will the spare now be located?

[Chris]

Thanks Tye. The spare sits strapped in the back Jeff. said "If we want to sleep back there we'll toss it on the ground." Too simple a solution for me to disagree with.

Next up, the front bumper. I'm just going to remove the 'wings' on each side and see how I like it. The only thing holding the cracked side on is the hi-lift mount Jim put on for me a bit ago. No, he did not make my front bumper.

[Funrover]

I wouldn't totally get rid of all side protection. I would make it angle up at a 45 degree angle or so. for a few reasons

1. You will still have protection under your fender
2. with the angle you will still have a great approach but it will help you "slide" off the rock instead of getting hung up
3. You can keep your a-bar/hi-lift mount
4.cosmetics, it'll just look more complete

I can try to find a pic of what I mean if you want!

[Chris]

Thanks, I'll whack them off for now. I know I'll need some protection there and will deal with it in a timely matter before doing any damage (I hope) but as a temporary thing I don't think it's particularly safe right now either.

BTW, I think I told you I did Grizzly before. I hadn't :o

[Funrover]

Chris previously posted:

[4Runninfun]

Funrover previously posted:

[Chris]

Thanks for the offer Jon, still thinking about what i want to do.

[Chris]

5280Hawk previously posted:

[Chris]

Aussie Sliding Windows arrived