"Raphael Orlove" (orlove)
10/16/2014 at 22:41 • Filed to: CMRBB

This thing is itching for more dirt. Now I just have to figure out how to replace a pushrod tube and get this thing a skidplate. And maybe change the suspension bushings and rebuild the shift linkage. Nothing serious.

DISCUSSION (29)

PatBateman > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 22:44

Might be easier to just go buy a 4x4 truck. I'll sell you mine. $20k firm.

Raphael Orlove > PatBateman
10/16/2014 at 22:46

don't make me go look at this

http://scranton.craigslist.org/cto/4701165456…

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 22:48

http://www.vw-resource.com/pushrod.html

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 22:54

Kinja'd!!!

For Sweden > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 23:00

Top Gear reignited the itch, eh?

You should have no problems finding a skid plate.

Dusty Ventures > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 23:05

Have you pushed the Lexus off a pier and into the river yet?

dogisbadob > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 23:06

Oh look, it's right side up :p

CRider > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 23:16

Whoa, whoa whoa Raph. Slow down. Make sure your roll cage is up to spec before you go trying anything too crazy.

JGrabowMSt > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 23:18

Kinja'd!!!

Saw this and thought of you right away Raph!

Maybe you could find a set of sand tires that fit for some beach fun too!

Raphael Orlove > For Sweden
10/16/2014 at 23:21

still haven't seen that episode yet

but there's a rallycross course upstate that has the Baja's name on it

Raphael Orlove > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
10/16/2014 at 23:21

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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 23:24

You should still check out that LUV

because

Kinja'd!!!

PatBateman > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 23:27

I'm thinking something more like this:

Kinja'd!!!

http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars-for-…

For Sweden > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 23:35

But seriously, skid plates for Type Is are everywhere, including here

http://www.pacificcustoms.com/mm5/merchant.m…

Raphael Orlove > For Sweden
10/16/2014 at 23:37

yeah I buy this pronto

Vicente Esteve > Raphael Orlove
10/16/2014 at 23:45

Your Baja looks like Igor form Winnie the Pooh!

Philbert/Phartnagle > Raphael Orlove
10/17/2014 at 00:37

Go ahead and fix up the bug of course, but buy that LUV right away too. Then you will have a LUV & a BUG. ;)

Tohru > Raphael Orlove
10/17/2014 at 00:38

Man, for that money I'd sell you my truck. It's got style for days.

Kinja'd!!!

Frank Grimes > Raphael Orlove
10/17/2014 at 04:48

if I rember right that head needs to come of to replace the pushrod tube. but I think there are some that expand into the block and head and you just need to remove the rocker arm and valve cover and pull ou the rod and put the tube in.

Brian Silvestro > Raphael Orlove
10/17/2014 at 07:06

There are 3 rallycrosses left in the season.

PSCC: November 9th - dat course

NER: November 2nd and December 6th

Pixel > Raphael Orlove
10/17/2014 at 08:42

I'd be nervous that that one doesn't mention the gauge of the metal. A thin gauge skid plate is largely useless as it'll jsut bend and deform on impact rather than supporting the vehicle.

Raphael Orlove > Tohru
10/17/2014 at 09:27

u kno I love Ram 50s

Tohru > Raphael Orlove
10/17/2014 at 11:15

Everything's for sale, man. It's got a 4G63B with a 5-speed and 91k miles.

Kinja'd!!!