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BooJumMan
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I love my ultragauge! Its cheap and monitors everything you want. I have MPG, volts, trans temp, water temp, oil pressure, etc showing.
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SFandH
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Quote: Originally posted by BooJumMan  | | I love my ultragauge! Its cheap and monitors everything you want. I have MPG, volts, trans temp, water temp, oil pressure, etc showing.
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Cool, I didn't know those existed. I'm going to get one.
http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/
[Edited on 3-16-2015 by SFandH]
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Gonzo
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2008 Toyota Sienna FWD LE
Added Highlander front struts with hillbilly engineered lift blocks
to accept taller tires.
Added 3" inch taller, 20% stiffer rear coil springs with home built shock
extensions on new Monroe shocks (painted to look like Bilsteins)
Added P225/75 Hankook Dyanpro ATM's
Added offroad style front bumper/bush guard. Also gave a hard point for a tow rope where the was none before.
Now have 10.5in of clearance in the front and 14.4in in the rear.
It took a little effort to get it properly aligned but once done it drives clean. With low tire pressure and the FWD it's a pretty decent 2WD
offroader. It handled the soft sand in a couple of arroyos really well.
[Edited on 3-16-2015 by Gonzo]
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TMW
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2004 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
I bought it used in 2010 with 60,000 miles on it. It came with a spray in bed liner.
OME 881 coil springs with Bilstein 5100 shocks for a 2.5 inch lift up front.
Wheeler 5 leaf spring pack modified to 7 leafs without OL spring gives 3inch lift.
Wheeler Greasable shackles.
Bilsten 5100 rear shocks and Wheeler 4.5 inch bump stop in rear.
Positraction rear differential.
Transmission oil cooler.
Skid Row 3/16 inch steel skid plates under the engine, tranny, and transfer case.
Custom front bumper guard attached to bumper and frame with hitch receiver.
Two PIAA 6 inch driving lights mounted to the bumper guard.
LT265/75R16 tires all around.
Leer camper shell.
Power cable front and rear for portable winch that fits receiver front and rear.
In addition I carry under the rear seats, radiator and heater hoses and fan belts.
Also basic tools and a multi-meter and service manual.
A portable air compressor is in the vehicle at all times.
I have done the differential air mod.
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willardguy
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sweet! whats the differential air mod?
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Kgryfon
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| Quote: Originally posted by Tioloco | 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- Factory red with a slight fade. (Racing color)
- Factory limited slip (Similar to A Trac)
- Elevated rear differential breather into trunk (for deep water crossings)
- Spray foamed inside of trunk to use as large ice chest.
- Removed roof with torch to save weight and improve visibility on the Widowmaker. (Mission Santa Maria trail)
- Valve stem remover to aid in lowering tire pressure when accessing the incredibly remote beaches like Shell Island.
-Hood mounted spare tire. (Safari style)
-Mexican blankets to cover seat springs.
-All four tires were replaced within 5 years of each other. (Like new)
-Toyota Tacoma sticker on front fender to let everyone know just how unstoppable she really is.
She is ready for just about anything now!  |
Ha ha!!
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freediverbrian
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Rancho is a over priced and under preforming addition, go billstien for the big bucks or go cheap, monroe and replace very other trip
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David K
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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It is probably the BREATHER MOD I described, to prevent a vacuum inside the diff during cool water crossings over a foot or two deep. No vacuum, no
induction of muddy water.
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chippy
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| Quote: Originally posted by Gonzo | 2008 Toyota Sienna FWD LE
Added Highlander front struts with hillbilly engineered lift blocks
to accept taller tires.
Added 3" inch taller, 20% stiffer rear coil springs with home built shock
extensions on new Monroe shocks (painted to look like Bilsteins)
Added P225/75 Hankook Dyanpro ATM's
Added offroad style front bumper/bush guard. Also gave a hard point for a tow rope where the was none before.
Now have 10.5in of clearance in the front and 14.4in in the rear.
It took a little effort to get it properly aligned but once done it drives clean. With low tire pressure and the FWD it's a pretty decent 2WD
offroader. It handled the soft sand in a couple of arroyos really well.
Thinking outside of the box. Well done!
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Tioloco
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Looks like we have at least two pretty sweet baja rigs here-
Lifted minivan and a Cutlass.
I am liking it! Jaja
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AndyP
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I like that minivan!
For me the best way to modify a car for Baja is to make sure a kayak is somehow attached.
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