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"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 01/07/2014 at 11:26 • Filed to: red tuesday

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HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:28

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Lets count the money away shall we?

80's are an expensive hobby.

I count about $7400 in add ons, or about a grand more than I spent on the vehicle.

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:28

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Sliders - $800

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:28

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Rear bumper - $1000

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:28

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Tire carrier $700

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:29

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Front bumper - ARB $1000

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:29

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Winch - $900

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:29

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OME medium lift $900

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:29

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Rack - $800

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:29

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Tent - $1000

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:30

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Tires $1200

Nothing > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:31

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I really like those. In fact, I was looking in the window of a '97 anniversary edition as it cruised alongside the bus on the way to work this morning. Same color. They remain on my "will buy someday" list. I just wish the guy driving wouldn't have been fiddling with the phone in his hand.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 11:57

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cool rig. Upgrades to LC's are a lot cheaper if you make them yourself. The only piece I bought was my front bumper, which I bought before I got seriously into welding. Seen here are my aluminum roof and custom rear bumper.

HammerheadFistpunch > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 01/07/2014 at 13:40

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Is that ladder swing away?

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 13:48

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the ladder and tire are all on the same swing arm. I also connected the ladder into the roof rack for added strength. It attaches to the roof rack via a drop pin (otherwise known as a re-purposed bolt).

HammerheadFistpunch > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 01/07/2014 at 13:51

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interesting, and you weld aluminum? I've got a 110 wire welder I don't know how to use (inherited) and I want to learn but obviously aluminum is out of my reach.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 13:58

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I do indeed weld aluminum. I very much consider myself a hobbyist welder, however, aluminum is not that hard. Its all about prep- clean surfaces, compatible alloys, and a decent welder. Quite honestly 110s aren't good for much that goes on an FJ80 with the exception of maybe the roof rack. Welding is a great hobby that is easy enough to learn. Youtube helps a lot and classes are affordable. The 110 would be prefect for learning and getting your feet wet though. You should get it out!

HammerheadFistpunch > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 01/07/2014 at 14:00

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I was told steel up to 3/16 is okay with 110, no?

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > HammerheadFistpunch 01/07/2014 at 17:21

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I wouldn't weld anything thicker than 1/4" and even with that you need more prep such as beveling the edges to make a nice channel for the weld. Sure you could probably weld some small pieces of 3/16 but the heat soak on big pieces of metal (like a bumper) would make it difficult. Moral of the story is welding on the limits of a welder is much more difficult than welding in the happy zone of a welder.