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Oil Can Betty…

September 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · How To Info

One of our friends, Beau Jaramillo, from Amsoil, sent us a care package that included:

Ea Oil Filters
Signature Series 0W-30 100% Synthetic Motor Oil
Ea Air Filters
Engine Flush
Severe Gear 75W-90
Series 2000 Synthetic Racing Grease

With the Rubicon off road adventure coming up, this was the perfect time to change the oil.  Engine oil has the primary functions [...]

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Big Breath, Hold It… Hold It…

July 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · How To Info

Ok, Let it out…  and breath.
When your rig can’t draw in the fresh air it needs, your engine runs less efficiently, gas mileage plummets and horse power evaporates.
The easiest way keep your engine running at peak performance is to regularly check the air filter and change it when it becomes filled with dirt and debris.

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How To Install Rear Lower Control Arms

April 2nd, 2009 · 2 Comments · How To Info

Sooner or later anyone who spends a little time on the trail will hear a story from someone they know who bent their rear lower control arm (LCA).  On FJ Cruisers the stock rear LCAs are not the strongest in the world and the first time they get dragged over a rock or log, they’ll [...]

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The Return of Scuba Steve

March 28th, 2009 · 4 Comments · How To Info

When we last left our hero, Scuba Steve had just saved the orphans from the waters of the 100 year flood and was riding off into the sunset to wheel another day.   Scuba Steve’s rig had barely dried off when a cry for help came over the CB.  Dastard Dobbs, Scuba Steve’s arch enemy, had [...]

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IFS Axle Disassembly (Old School)

February 4th, 2009 · 1 Comment · How To Info

It does not happen often, but when you need to rebuild your font axle, its good to know how it all comes apart. Recently Metal Tech upgraded our front end, which involved rebuilding the front axles with longer shafts. While we where there, Mark demonstrated how to disassemble the front axles. [...]

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