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DirkDigler · 08-03-2005, 09:06 AM

Well.....I am on track to having my FJ80, FJ60 and FJ40 by the end of the year. I picked up my FJ80 last night. If you have a FJ40 that you're looking to sell, let me know. It has to be white by the way.

bustedcrawler · 08-03-2005, 09:11 AM

Comee awn man, get them all! You still need a FJ55, and if you look hard enough maybe you can find a FJ45!!! Gotta have a truck to pull the horses around with.

So when are we havin a sawzall party and slapping some bigger meats on them two? Which one is gonna be the real crawler?

DirkDigler · 08-03-2005, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bustedcrawler

Comee awn man, get them all! You still need a FJ55, and if you look hard enough maybe you can find a FJ45!!! Gotta have a truck to pull the horses around with.

So when are we havin a sawzall party and slapping some bigger meats on them two? Which one is gonna be the real crawler?

I know! There are a bunch. There are the FJ50's as well, that were never sold in the US etc, etc, etc.
I just want an 80, 60 and 40.
Both of these rigs will end up on 35's. The 80 can handle 35's with no mods to the body. I will be taking my sawzall to the 60 to make room for the Good Years!

JamisonWorkshop · 08-03-2005, 09:17 AM

Nice. Does the FJ80 have the electric lockers in it?
I dont have a 40 for you, but I do have a top and doors.

Good luck on the hunt.

bustedcrawler · 08-03-2005, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by WannaBeDigler

I know! There are a bunch. There are the FJ50's as well, that were never sold in the US etc, etc, etc.
I just want an 80, 60 and 40.
Both of these rigs will end up on 35's. The 80 can handle 35's with no mods to the body. I will be taking my sawzall to the 60 to make room for the Good Years!

Goodyears?!?! Come awn, put some 35" Krawlers or swampers, or at least a BFG AT or MT on there. Not the MTurds!!!

DirkDigler · 08-03-2005, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JamisonWorkshop

Nice. Does the FJ80 have the electric lockers in it?
I dont have a 40 for you, but I do have a top and doors.

Good luck on the hunt.

No lockers. I'll do ARB's.

DirkDigler · 08-03-2005, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bustedcrawler

Goodyears?!?! Come awn, put some 35" Krawlers or swampers, or at least a BFG AT or MT on there. Not the MTurds!!!

I may do Krawlers on the 60 cause it will be a trail rig only.

JamisonWorkshop · 08-03-2005, 09:48 AM

They only Krawlers they sell in 35's are the blue labels which suck in my opinion.
I ran a buddies Jeep in Neuroc comp with them and would have been better off with my old 36 swampers. They just did not bite at all.

I would stick with Interco. IMO.

rckjeep · 08-03-2005, 09:48 AM

Digs, if you need advice on stuff let me know. I've got two words for your 60, SPRING OVER. I saw a 60 SOA on 35's aand that thing was pretty amazing. If you pay me I'll drive out there do the SOA for you. I can build the brackets, traction bar, shock towers, bumpers whatever you want.

Jamison you are nuts! The Krawlers are an awesome tire in any size. They are equal to 2.2 moabs IMO.

here's some of my work

Got Rocks? · 08-03-2005, 09:55 AM

a snorkel would look cool they are about $230 though

JamisonWorkshop · 08-03-2005, 10:09 AM

37 and 39 comp compound red label Krawlers now that is a different story. They are the best tire out to date. But from my experience 35 blue label just dont compare. You cannot expect the same results from them. Apples and oranges.

DirkDigler · 08-03-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rckjeep

Digs, if you need advice on stuff let me know. I've got two words for your 60, SPRING OVER. I saw a 60 SOA on 35's aand that thing was pretty amazing. If you pay me I'll drive out there do the SOA for you. I can build the brackets, traction bar, shock towers, bumpers whatever you want.

Jamison you are nuts! The Krawlers are an awesome tire in any size. They are equal to 2.2 moabs IMO.

here's some of my work

Haha. Thanks but I doubt I need any advice. I've been wheelin and buildin prolly longer than most of any of you guys have been alive. Have had 14 different Jeeps, built from mild to super modified. '48 Willys and Cheros to new TJ's. I've had Toyotas and Rovers and other stuff. I've built just about any type of part, all the way to building my own Danas and Ford axles. did my own spring over on a Willys and a YJ....and by the looks of it, the 60 will be an even easier job. Heck....the spring pads are already on the top of the axles! Limited welding and limited parts! Thanks anyway RCKjeep!

DirkDigler · 08-03-2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JamisonWorkshop

37 and 39 comp compound red label Krawlers now that is a different story. They are the best tire out to date. But from my experience 35 blue label just dont compare. You cannot expect the same results from them. Apples and oranges.

Well....I'm glad these won't be comp rigs.

JamisonWorkshop · 08-03-2005, 11:04 AM

Trail beater stick with Swampers.

DirkDigler · 08-03-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JamisonWorkshop

Trail beater stick with Swampers.

I'll never buy Swampers again.

rckjeep · 08-03-2005, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WannaBeDigler

I'll never buy Swampers again.

amen! I've been really impressed with my MTR's, but I drive mine on the street around town and 200 miles to the trail. Swampers just don't cut it. On the highway.

DirkDigler · 08-03-2005, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rckjeep

amen! I've been really impressed with my MTR's, but I drive mine on the street around town and 200 miles to the trail. Swampers just don't cut it. On the highway.

NOt to mention that a 35 Swamper weighs nearly 1 million pounds.

mulchman · 08-03-2005, 11:26 AM

Hey Digler, I just purchased a 1993 Fj80 for $4,000. Been wanting one for about 10 years. The perfect vehicle to haul to family in. It has the full locker package as well. The reason I am Typing this is to ask a Question since you seem to be a 'cruiser guru. Both rear sliders leak into the back seat area. Is there an easy fix or do I need to get new seals. Already cleaned the tracks and it still leaks. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

DirkDigler · 08-03-2005, 11:32 AM

this is my real first venture into FJdome. I love them. They are one of the toughest and most well built rigs in the world. What other gas engine on earth can you get well over 300,000 miles out of with only regular maintenance? You can easily get 500,000 before a rebuild!!!! That is just plain cool!
I'm not a Toyo guru just yet but I'm getting there.
From what I understand....and have heard...and looking at my rear sliders, they all seem to leak a bit, even when almost new. You could try some new seals....let me know if it works!
A 93 for $4000!!! That is a great deal. DOHC is nice to have on the old 3F. Is the rig pretty rough for that low of a price?

mulchman · 08-03-2005, 11:47 AM

The rig is in real good shape. Has 180,000 miles on it. As you said they are the toughest vehicles made. Where else can you get axles bigger than a 1 ton and still carry the whole family. Also, the cruisers had factory lockers way before that Jeep vehilcle. What was it's name, "foolicon" or something. I have been looking at this cruiser for 3 years. The owner had a heart attack and had to quit driving. His loss, my gain. Anyhow thanks for the quick reply. As soon as I figure out how to put pics up on the site I will.

08-03-2005, 09:06 AM	#1
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	My FJ's: Pics Well.....I am on track to having my FJ80, FJ60 and FJ40 by the end of the year. I picked up my FJ80 last night. If you have a FJ40 that you're looking to sell, let me know. It has to be white by the way.

08-03-2005, 09:48 AM	#9
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	Digs, if you need advice on stuff let me know. I've got two words for your 60, SPRING OVER. I saw a 60 SOA on 35's aand that thing was pretty amazing. If you pay me I'll drive out there do the SOA for you. I can build the brackets, traction bar, shock towers, bumpers whatever you want. Jamison you are nuts! The Krawlers are an awesome tire in any size. They are equal to 2.2 moabs IMO. here's some of my work Last edited by rckjeep; 08-03-2005 at 10:02 AM.

08-03-2005, 11:26 AM	#18
mulchman Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seymour, Tn Posts: 392	New Fj80 owner Hey Digler, I just purchased a 1993 Fj80 for $4,000. Been wanting one for about 10 years. The perfect vehicle to haul to family in. It has the full locker package as well. The reason I am Typing this is to ask a Question since you seem to be a 'cruiser guru. Both rear sliders leak into the back seat area. Is there an easy fix or do I need to get new seals. Already cleaned the tracks and it still leaks. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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08-03-2005, 09:11 AM	#2
bustedcrawler RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5280 Posts: 999	Comee awn man, get them all! You still need a FJ55, and if you look hard enough maybe you can find a FJ45!!! Gotta have a truck to pull the horses around with. So when are we havin a sawzall party and slapping some bigger meats on them two? Which one is gonna be the real crawler?

08-03-2005, 09:17 AM	#4
JamisonWorkshop Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 319	Nice. Does the FJ80 have the electric lockers in it? I dont have a 40 for you, but I do have a top and doors. Good luck on the hunt.

08-03-2005, 09:55 AM	#10
Got Rocks? RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Provo Posts: 1,868	a snorkel would look cool they are about $230 though

08-03-2005, 10:09 AM	#11
JamisonWorkshop Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 319	37 and 39 comp compound red label Krawlers now that is a different story. They are the best tire out to date. But from my experience 35 blue label just dont compare. You cannot expect the same results from them. Apples and oranges.

08-03-2005, 11:04 AM	#14
JamisonWorkshop Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 319	Trail beater stick with Swampers.

08-03-2005, 11:32 AM	#19
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	this is my real first venture into FJdome. I love them. They are one of the toughest and most well built rigs in the world. What other gas engine on earth can you get well over 300,000 miles out of with only regular maintenance? You can easily get 500,000 before a rebuild!!!! That is just plain cool! I'm not a Toyo guru just yet but I'm getting there. From what I understand....and have heard...and looking at my rear sliders, they all seem to leak a bit, even when almost new. You could try some new seals....let me know if it works! A 93 for $4000!!! That is a great deal. DOHC is nice to have on the old 3F. Is the rig pretty rough for that low of a price?

08-03-2005, 11:47 AM	#20
mulchman Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seymour, Tn Posts: 392	The rig is in real good shape. Has 180,000 miles on it. As you said they are the toughest vehicles made. Where else can you get axles bigger than a 1 ton and still carry the whole family. Also, the cruisers had factory lockers way before that Jeep vehilcle. What was it's name, "foolicon" or something. I have been looking at this cruiser for 3 years. The owner had a heart attack and had to quit driving. His loss, my gain. Anyhow thanks for the quick reply. As soon as I figure out how to put pics up on the site I will.

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