Desertdude -1997 80 series build up

[Desertdude]

I am still on Vacation in Maui - so ordering mod parts is easy

I decided because I will be loading the 80 quite a bit for Alaska but still want on road drivability I went with Slee's 4" bolt in kit Slee includes many other extra parts needed to correct the lift...

25% stiffer than OME J's kit I now have for sale :jumping:

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

I'm disappointed...















no gold plated springs?:gunt: LOL

Sounds great, your rig is going to be unstoppable!

what are you doing with your stock front control arms? hmmmm? yeah gotta be a vulture, hehe.

 

[blupaddler]

WOW!!!

Pasquale, that's really cool! I will have to take a ride in your 4" when it is complete. I have really been thinking about that route lately. So, it was the stiffer springs, huh.

Maybe we should have a "modding" weekend?



Anyway...



STOP posting, walk away from the computer. Go out to the beach and order a margarita!!! Enjoy your vacation buddy!

 

[Desertdude]

James - I will be dipping the coils in gold when they arrive - the control arms go back to slee for core charge


Robb- yeah a modding weekend wil be awesome - lets do that rear drawer system!

Yes! - just taking a break in between swimming and rum drinks... heading back to the warm water right now for a night swim... :suning:

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

Pasquale, you live the life of Riley! You are the DUDE!!
:ylsmoke:

post some pics when you guys do "mod week" :beer:

 

[Scott Brady]

Yes, I think we should change his name to just "The Dude"

It will encompass all of his dudeness qualities (DesertDude, BuilderDude, MusicDude, etc.) When we see him in person, he will be refered to as "your royal dudeness" :bowdown:

 

[blupaddler]

When addressing "the royal dudeness"...

Should we use a Spicoli accent?

 

[Desertdude]

"the Dude abides"

:bowdown:

 

[Desertdude]

We got started on the de-bling process - removed to DVD player the third and second row seats and all the seat belts - removed the front bumper and side steps ( thanks desertgirl inspecting underneath and in the engine compartment - most of my order from Sleeoffroad arrived

tearing down the front and rear axles - removed the diff's - sending the diff's up to Slee for re-gearing ( 4:88's) and ARB locker install - we will upgrade the brake rotors to australian slotted - and the pads to 100 series pads - new seals and check the birfields for wear - regrease all the parts.

We have days of work ahead of us - Slowy getting there

a few Photos

 

[Desertdude]

I did Rick's ( landtank on mud) seat bracket mod - I was able to gain almost 2 inches of extra leg room - took about two hours - well worth the time and $$

seat bracket PDF instructions


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[blupaddler]

Hey, NICE color!!!


Wow, that brings back memories.
Probably a little late now, but be careful with those screws that hold the lock nut on the rear axle. I stripped two of them.

Let me know when you have a free weekend coming up, so we can do drawers, and maybe even tank. :Wow1:

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

wow Pasquale! You are really doing it up! Desertgirl too:wavey:

man, you're going to have it all done in a few days! great work and pics- look fwd to following the progress

 

[ShottsCruisers]

We got started on the de-bling process - removed to DVD player the third and second row seats and all the seat belts - removed the front bumper and side steps ( thanks desertgirl inspecting underneath and in the engine compartment - most of my order from Sleeoffroad arrived

tearing down the front and rear axles - removed the diff's - sending the diff's up to Slee for re-gearing ( 4:88's) and ARB locker install - we will upgrade the brake rotors to australian slotted - and the pads to 100 series pads - new seals and check the birfields for wear - regrease all the parts.

We have days of work ahead of us - Slowy getting there

a few Photos

WOW...SENT THE PUMP'S TO SLEE FOR WORK? WOW!

 

[Desertdude]

WOW...SENT THE PUMP'S TO SLEE FOR WORK? WOW!

I have always had a "buy the best and cry once" philosophy

I would have driven up and spent the week in Golden but Knee surgery has thwarted that plan - doing the R&R ourselves I can get intimate with the 80 and see how it all works - if I get stuck on the trail I will know what to do

while I have it all apart -I am also going to upgrade to DBA rotors on all fours and 100 series pads on the front - (Thanks Robb)

 

[ShottsCruisers]

I have always had a "buy the best and cry once" philosophy

Why didn't you buy a 100-series then?

I would have driven up and spent the week in Golden but Knee surgery has thwarted that plan - doing the R&R ourselves I can get intimate with the 80 and see how it all works - if I get stuck on the trail I will know what to do

while I have it all apart -I am also going to upgrade to DBA rotors and 100 series on all fours -

Hey, it's good you can do a lot of your work. That saves. I'd consider the Slee pumpkin route if I could do my work. I'm praying that D/C shaft is bad. Pray for me? :smilies27