by "SWITAWI" (switawi)
Published 03/16/2017 at 16:44
by "SWITAWI" (switawi)
Published 03/16/2017 at 16:44
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At least a sticker is shockingly easy to install. No cardboard creeper. and no suspension of disbelief in your mechanical skills is necessary...
After years of daily driving my still-stock ‘08 FJC I figured 150,000mi on the OE suspension is finally close enough to ‘broke’ for me to ‘fix’ something. Have most of the relevant pieces together already, will take some actual pieces/parts pictures this weekend and make up some before/after install words in a week or two.
1) Bilstein
46-227287
6112 Series Kit w/Eibach 600lb Springs (Front)
2) KYB SM5640 Strut Top Mount (Front)
2) Bilstein 25-227611 Shocks (Rear)
2) Bilstein 11176015 Reservoir Mounting Kit (Rear)
2) Toytec RCC2.0 Superflex 2.0" Springs (Rear)
1) Skyjacker SBE702 Sway Bar Extended End Links, Pair (Rear)
Should be an easy and straightforward swap with the OE parts. Planning to get this done before the upcoming three-day Easter Weekend drinking fishing chilling test run down PINS.
St Patrick’s Day EDIT: I did pull one item out of the box for a quick peek...
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
03/16/2017 at 17:32, STARS: 0
Any thoughts on the AluBox?
"SWITAWI" (switawi)
03/16/2017 at 18:02, STARS: 0
Actually it is the ‘Medium’ material case ( Alu-Box/Zarges knock-off, I guess ) sold by Deutsche Optik. The medium sized ( 27.17”L x 19.29”W x 13”H Exterior, Volume 24.5 gal, Weight 12.32 lbs) - http://deutscheoptik.com/aluminum-material-cases.html
On this box when pressing straight down in the center the single-sheet lid panel feels more flimsy than the structured-plastic lid of the Rubbermaid ActionPacker this is replacing, but it’s an overall improvement in quality and usable inside space. I’m sure it will be heavily dented in the years to come but since it will be heavily stuffed I don’t it to get crushed by any means.
A friend of mine has a much smaller Alu-Box that feels like it’s better made. Not sure if that is simply because the relatively smaller size/sides just make it inherently stiffer.