Hippo80 build

[eurosonic]

Took it out for a spin. Setup up appointment for alignment.

Gotta get the shocks filled with nitrogen, they are at zero now.




also got the SCS F5 mounted

 

[eurosonic]

got the new wheels one.
Took it in for alignment, also got it smogged. Was a good day.

 

[eurosonic]

Saturday threw on an old ARB I had laying around and took the Hippo on its first shakedown run. Some mild snow wheeling with the boys. Over all did great. Would do even better if it wasn't for open diffs. Lockers dont want to engage, lights just flash on dash. Will be doing a standalone wiring to get them to power up on demand. Feels good to finally have it out on the trail.

 

[eurosonic]

Installed AVM hub lockers. Easy 15 min install.





Went out with friends 100 series for a snow run.





seen this sweet cruiser.

 

[GeorgeK]

Killing it,

 

[Arktikos]

I'm digging your new wheels. That's a sweet off roader.

 

[Nicaragüense]

Those new wheels look great. What backspace and spacer are you using?

 

[eurosonic]

I'm digging your new wheels. That's a sweet off roader.

thanks dude

Those new wheels look great. What backspace and spacer are you using?

thank you, wheels are 17x9 -38 and 1 inch spacer

 

[Adventurous]

Saw your rig on instagram the other day after the new wheels were installed and loved it. Stellar looking truck!

 

[eurosonic]

Saw your rig on instagram the other day after the new wheels were installed and loved it. Stellar looking truck!

thank you bud :sombrero:




Sunday went out wheeling with the boys.

Good times breaking trail, pushing your rigs and helping everyone out.




5 psi






My buddies 2500 cummins 6 speed. Such a beast



This is as far as we got, was getting way to deep. We called it a day and had lunch.


My buddies steves 1ton 4Runner on 40s

 

[eurosonic]

Installed new lights. Gave the Depos a personal touch.

 

[eurosonic]

I got rid of the BFG Krawlers and replaced them with 37' Nitto Mud Grapplers. Krawlers are just way too soft for the heavy FJ80.

Grapplers sit about 1/2 taller and an inch wider.

 

[eurosonic]

Update:

Here is some stuff that Ive been up to.

Pic from a 1300 mile round trip to Joshua Tree and surrounding areas.






had to do quite a few pit stops. This thing needs a V8

 

[eurosonic]

Another 1300 mile trip to Oregon Cascades



Salem




Tons of snow


Mobiba tent








whoops



firepit

two days later



Frosty morning



Cozy inside







Mt Jefferson in the backgound,



morning ice fishing

 

[eurosonic]

Some random pics

5 psi club?



maybe


photo from mid June, still bunch snow in the sierras





trampled through a washout underneath, getn tipsy