Chim's 99
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warriorwagner
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Great looking rig, what did you use to paint your grill? I like the blacked out look.
Thanks
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Chim
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The grill isn't painted, you can get them black on ebay or other places probably.
coopakaskip
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Looks good on the new wheels
Son-Uva-Driller
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Great looking start. Can't wait to see it with the ARB front bumper on. I'm seriously considering getting one.
Chim
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Got a couple new parts:
Sonoran Steel adjustable panhard bar:
And a used front diff from a 98. From what I was told on here is that the 98 is the same as my 99. My plan is to use this one to get gears and locker installed so its ready to drop in and reduce downtime. I am probably going to go 4:88. My gearing is fine right now even with the 285's. But when I start adding weight I think the 4:88 will be better. I don't know my official gearing right now. Body tag code would indicate 3:90 but it doesnt feel that way... So we will see when I pull them out!
Sonoran Steel adjustable panhard bar:
And a used front diff from a 98. From what I was told on here is that the 98 is the same as my 99. My plan is to use this one to get gears and locker installed so its ready to drop in and reduce downtime. I am probably going to go 4:88. My gearing is fine right now even with the 285's. But when I start adding weight I think the 4:88 will be better. I don't know my official gearing right now. Body tag code would indicate 3:90 but it doesnt feel that way... So we will see when I pull them out!
Chim
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Im about 75% committed to an ARB up front.. There is just that small part of me that doesn't want to drop the money.. but now would be the time. I am hoping I can find a sale on one somewhere soon!
I haven't flexed out the rear yet. I wanted to get the panhard taken care of and I also wanted to get extended brake lines as well before I start flexing. So I am not really sure about the bump stops yet. The toytech ones are super nice but if they hadn't come in my kit I don't think I would have dropped $60-$70 for the pair :/
Chim
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ARB Bumper install time:
Cut the ends of the frame off.
Got the brackets mounted.
backside of bumper.
And mounted.
The install went better than I thought it would. I was going to just cut the flange off of the frame head and leave the end closed but it was so much easier to just cut the whole end off. I will plate it later when I take bumper back off to install winch.
As a note... the ARB instructions are horrible!!!! They are actually pointless and didnt even get used. I have a bag full of unused hardware with no clue what they go to but the bumper is mounted completely and solid. I love the look of the bumper. My brother helped out which is a must for final mounting of the bumper.. just went so much easier. After it was installed he ordered one for his FJ60.. such a cool product
Cut the ends of the frame off.
Got the brackets mounted.
backside of bumper.
And mounted.
The install went better than I thought it would. I was going to just cut the flange off of the frame head and leave the end closed but it was so much easier to just cut the whole end off. I will plate it later when I take bumper back off to install winch.
As a note... the ARB instructions are horrible!!!! They are actually pointless and didnt even get used. I have a bag full of unused hardware with no clue what they go to but the bumper is mounted completely and solid. I love the look of the bumper. My brother helped out which is a must for final mounting of the bumper.. just went so much easier. After it was installed he ordered one for his FJ60.. such a cool product
Chim
New member
Got my axle seals, rear wheel bearings and brakes all replaced this weekend.
Tire tracks!
Original bearing on leaking side.
Passenger side had already been replaced at some time but I already bought the parts and didnt know when it was replaced so just did them both for peace of mind.
Brakes were gear oil soaked.
Back from the machine shop all clean and ready to go. Using autozone brake shoes and if they start squeaking I will get some toyota shoes.
All back together and so fresh and so clean
Pretty easy and straight forward job
Tire tracks!
Original bearing on leaking side.
Passenger side had already been replaced at some time but I already bought the parts and didnt know when it was replaced so just did them both for peace of mind.
Brakes were gear oil soaked.
Back from the machine shop all clean and ready to go. Using autozone brake shoes and if they start squeaking I will get some toyota shoes.
All back together and so fresh and so clean
Pretty easy and straight forward job
Chim
New member
Wired in my PIAA fog lights this weekend.
Used an open bank on fuse panel...
Where I mounted relay using a factory tapped hole..
The cut off the PIAA switch and went with a factory toyota switch instead. Looks bare over here but soon there will be ARB locker switches and winch control switch to fill in all the holes.
Then added a grab handle...
AND.... my savage offroad sliders arrived
Used an open bank on fuse panel...
Where I mounted relay using a factory tapped hole..
The cut off the PIAA switch and went with a factory toyota switch instead. Looks bare over here but soon there will be ARB locker switches and winch control switch to fill in all the holes.
Then added a grab handle...
AND.... my savage offroad sliders arrived
infamousRNR
Senior Member
love your steady progress!!!
Chim
New member
I put the rear axles off as long as I could... you knows its bad when you park after driving in 95 degree weather and see gear oil drips coming off rear tire!
