mo better (and $$) ^^ than OME?
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mo better (and $$) ^^ than OME?
Foxes seem to get mixed reviews, at least on the 4Runner forum I'm active on. I know it's a different platform, but people seem to have more issues with them than OME; however, the report is also that they ride better and are a bit more plush. You could look into Dobinsons too, they're a competitor to OME down in Oz and have recently started distributing stateside.
I'm currently mulling over upgrading my 4Runner or possibly swapping it for something else, but the stock shocks need to go one way or another. Would love to find a 2012-2015 LC with low mileage that within my budget, but I'm not holding my breath.
Yeah, I actually don't know if they have them for the hundred, but I put a set on my old 80, and they were a little bit more than the ome, not stiff around town, and great off road. Would buy again.
My 80 has ome shocks and lift springs, rides fairly well except the shock bushings are toast on the rear end which which makes the ride harsh and clunky.
Rev, why no locker? Are you not taking this seriously? :D
For the hundos, most if not all have the traction control system that works like a limited slip (electronically controlled brake application) and I have seen it in action, and it is very effective. But yeah, if you aren't triple locked you ain't shit. 😁
Sometimes I doubt your commitment to sparkle motion!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by basinbeater
(The 2000s don't have ATRAC though, right?)
Running OMEs on mine and like the stiffer ride. I also really load my 80 down for raft shuttles sometimes so I'm running 418 springs in the front and 864s (super heavies) in the rear.
The slee site has breakdown.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...304cba53bf.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier
Oh, and I have a lunch box locker will probably toss into the 80 I have right now. I put kyb shocks on it. No lift. Maybe put a 30 mm spring pad lift. Shopping for used tires now.
The lx470 rides so smooth compared to my 80...
Dig it but seems really expensive, no? Half the fun for most of us is building these things up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idyllwild
Yah, seems way over priced.
Also looks like some hard miles if the odometer is accurate.
Someone buy this now or I’ll be buying my fourth vehicle this week.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/l...466567563.html
Damn that thing is sweet!
Now you're talking. Supercharger? Tits ahoy.
The supercharger makes that thing siiiiiick.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Reverend Floater
Ordered a set of these for the Super Duty. Anything is better than the Ranchos.Quote:
Originally Posted by basinbeater
I have never wanted a LC as much
factory turbo diesel inline six
factory lockers front and rear
factory electric winch (never heard of this option)
clean in and out
but that price
https://chattanooga.craigslist.org/c...467510381.html
Just spent a couple days stripping my body trim, bumpers and doing some light bondo work to repair 21 years of dirt collection and rust and then had it Line-X'd. Pretty stoked on the way it turned out. The color is matched but the texture makes it look different colors at different angles.
[emoji106] I had a 76 FJ40 with a 350 that I rebuilt and line-x’d the interior. Love the durability/ forgettability of Line-x
Whats something like linex ing that cost if you don't mind my asking. Would like to do this to my tundra. Does it handle trail branch scratches like I want it to?Quote:
Originally Posted by Conundrum
Thanks..looks awesome btw.
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Depends. Mine was about $12/sqft color matched on flat surfaces. $300/bumper or pair of sliders.
Haven’t tried pinstriping it yet but I’m guessing it will be good. The stuff is burley. If you’re a DIY type, check out Monstaliner. I paid Line X to do it because I don’t have a good place to prep and paint. I’ve heard your prep has to be really good or it doesn’t stick well.
The color matched looks real good on your rig!
I just want plain old black. Easy peazy. Whole damn truck... price doesn't sound too bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Conundrum
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Any suggestions about a good cross-country car shipper? Considering moving a 100 series from Florida to CO. Thanks.
I've used DAS dependable auto shippers multiple times. Never a problem. Good luckQuote:
Originally Posted by ski-wpk
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I don't know if I could handle rhd but that thing is sweet and would be worth finding out for. Surprisingly I don't think the price is that out of line for what you're getting and the condition but my perspective is based on NY Metro area prices and the typical rusty northeast vehicles.Quote:
Originally Posted by papapoopski
I wasn't surprised by the price. I wonder if the mileage is km and not miles.
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Little 80 series tr. We went west from slc to Delle and took a 4x4 trail north up towards a radio tower to watch the sunset over the west desert. Rugged and desolate and beautiful. I think next exploration trip is to those dunes to the west of the tower and north of 80. The green one missing fender flares is mine, and the black one is one I built and sold to a buddy. Both made it through with zero drama.
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I hope you realise that you live in a fucking awesome place?
Serious envy here, on the border of being in the "I-wanna-chew-my-face-off" level.
Just spent a few hours with an angle grinder, PB Blaster, lots of socket angles, cheater bars and going in knowing there was some rusted shock studs. The Japanese don't engineer for a guy with my ham fists and inferior flexibility. I was really due for some upgrades and I looked at Icons, Kings and Slees but just can't swing a few grand in shocks so I went with the tried and true. Took the dogs up to place in the snow for a quick test run. It rides much better. Just put new batteries, some wiring, new starter, new rear U-joints, new shocks, new tie rods, new plugs, wire, distributor, Line-X'd rockers, sliders, roof, and bumpers, flushed all fluids, and new rear brakes on. Ordered a Black Bay Customs tailgate storage panel and will put that on next week. I beat on this thing so it was due. Really digging liking my 80 again and not looking at other 80 and 100s. Need to get an exhaust hanger replaced and I should be good for a year or two. They run forever if you take care of them. I'm at 215k and hoping to hit 300k before I start looking at a heart transplant.
Those tailgate storage dealios are sweet. The ones for the hundies are stupid expensive though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Conundrum
Gotta say, the Slees are rad offroad....like jiz your shorts. But not super stoked on road ...too soft.
I’ll get Slees or Kings someday. Just had a lot of other things needing attention on the 80 this go ‘round. Who even makes a 100 tailgate hatch?
No 80 or 100 here... 2000 4Runner “Highlander Edition w/ locker “. I have the OME springs with Bilstein shocks. Like the simplicity. Would benefit having airbags in back when pulling trailer though. Envy the ride of the LC series
http://wagongear.com/shop/100-series-tailgate-lids/Quote:
Originally Posted by Conundrum
I miss the OMEs on road. If I ever have the time, I might try to get the slees revalved a bit stiffer. Wondering if stiffer rear springs would help the body roll. Ive added a bunch of weight since installing the mediums.
I had to get new rear coils when I started shuttling folks. Don’t hold your breath on Wagongear. I’ve waited and checked his site for four years. He never restocked and won’t take names for a waiting list. So, found Back Bay but they’re only doing 80s right now. Trail Tailor might make one though.
Did the coils effect body roll?Quote:
Originally Posted by Conundrum