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Ouray 2023
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:36 am
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**2023 FSJ Ouray Invasion Dates**
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Thanks yall, the road rash is all healed up but the cuts and deep gouge are still healing. I will definitely have some gnarly scars on my left arm,...
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Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:27 pm
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Stuka »
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:36 pm
Topics that do not fall under this area as described will be moved or deleted. Which ever is more appropriate.
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Last post by Stuka
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:36 pm
SOA Steering
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WT91 »
Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:16 pm
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I'm writing this up because I've found myself trying to help lost souls on Facebook groups and elsewhere with their SOA/SF dreams/fears. Lots of guys...
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I don't have the answer to that question for you Nikkormat, I'm afraid my knowledge on rigs of that vintage is quite limited.
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Last post by WT91
Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:51 am
Just got a 79 Ford HP D60.....
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wag4x6 »
Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:05 am
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Hey guys,
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AFAIK there were no modifications to bolt it up to the springs. They snofighter and FSJ share the same spring width. I am sitting on top of the stock...
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Last post by will e
Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:57 pm
Gladiator suspension lifts
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:03 am
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Those of you with the 60's era Gladiators, what have you done for a suspension lift? SOA is out of the question, because it's factory...LOL
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Thanks for the info!
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Last post by Grand_Wag_85
Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:02 pm
Running 57" rear leafs up front
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SYRacing »
Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:33 am
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What are you guys doing to ditch the wimpy 47 springs?
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Often when its DONE--it gets sold :D
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Last post by rocklaurence
Tue Feb 21, 2017 7:47 am
AMC 360 rebuild advice
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SYRacing »
Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:13 am
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I have obtained several core engines with anticipation of rebuilding one.
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Still kinda torn...I hate cast pistons but lots of guys have had good luck with them. I just worry about detonation on a wheeling rig due to engine...
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Last post by SYRacing
Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:18 pm
Rusty Rockers
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Jonnyworld »
Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:00 pm
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Has anyone looked at the 4 dr Rubicon rocker guards. I was thinking of cutting out wagoneer rockers and modifying rubicon guard as a replacement. I...
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Tad, did you beef up the floor supports between the slider and body mounts at all?
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Last post by Tad
Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:16 pm
CB antenna mount idea
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TUDrewser »
Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:04 am
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Working on an antenna mount for a CB in the GW. Will be putting a 4' Firestix antenna on it, and will be able to screw it on and off. Will stick...
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thanks for the feedback. again, great idea.
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Last post by waggy
Wed Feb 08, 2017 8:27 pm
Ford kingpin dana 60 modern brake conversion
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JeepsAndGuns »
Mon Dec 29, 2014 6:12 am
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Figured I would post up the brake conversionI did to my 79 ford front dana 60.
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PM Sent!
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Last post by Tigman
Fri Feb 03, 2017 1:10 pm
Inboard rear springs ?
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Cheapthrills »
Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:08 pm
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Has anyone here ever tried or thought about inboarding the rear springs to exact width of the frame on wagoneer with a shackle flip ( obviously boxed...
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Yeah build/wheel the first one. That second one is pretty!
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Last post by Lumpskie
Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:43 am
Overland DREAMING fun
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Cheapthrills »
Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:45 am
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I'm looking to build overland rigs some day so I'll be looking to do mods for power, reliability, fuel economy in a pair of waggies. Estimating...
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On the subject of RTTs. I'll be the odd man out. I really liked the setup. It was really comfortable to sleep in, big enough for two adults and a...
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Last post by Lumpskie
Wed Jan 04, 2017 5:05 am
Full coilover suspension
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:19 pm
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Buddy of mine has a ZJ lifted and on long arms. It rides great and flexes like a mofo to say the least.
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Coil overs are not real easy to go on an FSJ due to them not being linked from the factory. So the frames are not as setup for it (lot less room as...
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Last post by orangecherokee
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:45 am
Anybody running the dutchman or RCV axles?
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Thu Sep 29, 2016 6:37 pm
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Anybody running the Dutchman or RCV axle shafts that BJ's sells?
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That's good to hear!
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Last post by Grand_Wag_85
Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:36 am
Bad lands winch
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comet the dog »
Fri Jul 01, 2016 2:52 am
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So the wife bought me a 12000 hf badlands winch, I've decide to mount it on a reciever so I can share it between my rigs. My question is, can or will...
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The minute (or month) after you say you don't need a winch...
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Last post by comet the dog
Mon Oct 17, 2016 3:36 pm
Retaining front and rear track bars with SPOA and shackle flip.
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Nikkormat »
Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:27 pm
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Has anyone done a shackle flip and SPOA retaining the track bars? I understand they'll hurt my flex a little but if I'm in a situation where I need...
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I see it in the TSM, section 12-5 but only for the 8000lb GVWR trucks.
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Last post by Tad
Sat Oct 15, 2016 2:50 pm
Fender Flares
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IdahoGW »
Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:43 pm
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Please let me know what you think. I'm not a huge fan of Bushwackers and was thinking about these. I'd like to run 35's but not to crazy about 8 of...
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Fixed your pics for you.
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Last post by ClovisMan
Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:01 am
Shock suggestions
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srobertsfsj »
Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:55 am
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Hopefully early next year I will be replacing my flat springs so I would like to replace the shocks as well, I dont need a high end setup with an...
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Thx guys! I have been reading up on how to determine shocks length and its pretty straight forward.
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Last post by srobertsfsj
Fri Sep 02, 2016 11:21 am
Airbagged '90 wag - going back to springs BUT... HOW MUCH LIFT DO I HAVE?
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janssen »
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:04 am
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I need to know how High my truck is right now - I like my lift height but don't know what size leafs to order to replicate bagged lift.
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the bags sat between the frame and top of axle pretty much just a SOA with the main spring left in to hold axle in place
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Last post by RamJetFSJ
Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:40 am
SOA front. Now what for the back.
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nblehm »
Tue Aug 02, 2016 10:20 pm
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Just bought a 82 J10. It is sitting on j20 axles front is SOA and rear is sitting on 4-5 blocks. I am concerned with axle wrap. What are some options...
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Blake I believe I sold you a 360 engine a few years ago. (probably more like 3-5 years ago)
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Last post by AwesomeJ10
Thu Aug 11, 2016 9:13 am
External tire carriers for Wagoneers
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Wed Feb 03, 2016 1:35 am
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Looking to see who all has built what as far as external rear tire carriers go on Wagoneers.
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Love the Stokes basket! Always thought a wag would look cool with one.
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Last post by Grand_Wag_85
Wed Aug 10, 2016 3:00 pm
Tire Brands, who likes what?
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Renodemona »
Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:14 pm
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With the engine swap wrapping up soon it is on to new rubber. Going with 33s. Now...who likes their tires? Who hates them? What do you have? What...
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Expensive, but so far my Goodyear Duratracs are really nice. Acceptable road noise and good traction. And they are rated as snow tire too.
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Last post by FSJ Guy
Tue Aug 09, 2016 5:31 pm
FSJ Camper
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BigJ200 »
Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:39 pm
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I finally got my custom canvas camper top finished. Turned out very nice. Getting it set up now for lots of back country expeditions. Thought you...
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I LOVE IT!!!!! That is absolutely perfect.
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Last post by racerx12003r1
Tue Aug 09, 2016 1:29 pm
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Last post by Nikkormat
Wed Aug 03, 2016 11:30 am
Water Crossings in a FSJ
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Lumpskie »
Sun Apr 05, 2015 1:00 pm
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Hey Guys,
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Check your hoses like recommended above. Even though bearings are sealed it is always wise to change out fluids once deep fording has been done. If...
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Last post by ghcoe
Fri Jun 03, 2016 12:58 pm
Rear tire carrier with factory 3 piece bumper
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Cataldo »
Thu Jun 02, 2016 9:30 am
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What re the options for a rear swing tire carrier that do not replace the factory chrome 3 piece bumper and do not interfere with using one's tow...
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Good to know. I think that the Valley Tire mount is the best bet, a quick ebay search says that it does not exist.. So I'll have to keep a vigilant...
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Last post by Cataldo
Fri Jun 03, 2016 5:39 am
Winch roller fairlead mount on the cheap
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:31 pm
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Putting a Harborfreight 12ooo LB winch on my car trailer's winch plate and I need an inexpensive roller fairlead mount to go between the trailer and...
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Damn.... now I see the argument about the differences on manufacturers.
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Last post by Gumby
Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:09 am
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