Warm (50's) and sunny here over the weekend so I pulled the old hood off my LJ81 and did a test fit of the CITROA hood. A couple of notes: 1. The CITROA hood is noticeably heavier. I expect they used a heavier gauge steel than the OEM hood. I'm tempted to weigh the two to see just how much heavier i...

I did take some measurements, and the LJ80 hood will bolt right up. Hinges are in the same spot so no issues there at all. Between travelling and the holidays, I haven't worked on my LJ's at all in a couple of months. Now I am at the time of year when work gets busier, but hopefully I can get some w...

Sorry been out of contact for a few weeks. I'll try to take some measurements in the next couple of days.

Just got an update from FedEx, the other parts will be delivered today. I'll try to get some pics of them packed (so people can see how well they are packed), and again after I unwrap them. May not be until after the holiday though; I have a lot going on this week and next.

FedEx dropped off the fender this morning, but not the hood or bib. Very well packed!

FedEx still shows "delivery by 11/16", but that the shipment is n Seattle, so hopefully the rest shows up in the next day or so.

Checked this morning and FedEx says I should receive them by 11/14.

Ok the topic has been split.

I received an update this afternoon, saying the panels would be shipped next Wednesday, Nov. 7. (I ordered and paid for them last Tuesday, so about a week to process the order.) So far, so good...

Comments in other threads got me thinking about this again, so I thought I would update this thread. I'm planning to repaint my LJ81 soon, after I repair some rust. The passenger fender is rusted, and I found where a PO repaired rust in the past, so I decided to just order a new fender. While I was ...

Great writeup! I'll have to get down there one of these years...

Pretty sure it'll fit, but I'd have to measure to be sure.

Thanks for posting this Tom!

Yes, that is correct.

I think that's a little short. I measured one this morning and it is about 113mm from center to center, or 4.45".

I should be home this evening; I'll check tomorrow.

I really need to get down there for one of these; I've been wanting to go for years but am always booked for that weekend.

Couple of videos from the trip. These got posted to FB, but I just realized I never linked them here. The start of Hell's Revenge (no it isn't Baby Loins Back, that is actually much smaller!): https://www.facebook.com/steve.illman.1/videos/10156281665484376/ Obstacle on Porcupine Rim: https://www.fa...

They are no longer available from my local Suzuki dealer, but I was able to order one from Japan last year for my mom's LJ80.

The LJ50/80 transfer case mounts will not work; the base is longer than the LJ20 mount.

I'm not sure if a Samurai boot will fit for that lower boot. I can still order the boot new though. It runs about $15.

Good info Tom, thanks! I bet that is a lot brighter than the stock light too!

For those who want all original, the stock interior light assy. is still available (or at least it was last year.)

From your description it sounds like you have the same setup, except the pink wire may be a different color. Can you post pics of your set up?

Great story and a beautiful picture! Looks like a good area for an LJ get together... :wink: Watch out for mountain lions - we had a fatal attack here a couple of weeks ago. First one in nearly 100 years, but the cougar attacked two guys on mountain bikes, they fought him off, and after they were ri...

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Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:42 pm

Why did you go to Asia? What Part?

Who was it that lived in Japan? I called him and talked to him on the phone back then. Russ?

That was Fab (Scott).

Yes we did. Mid 70's to low 80's every day. Saw some thunderheads the day we were in Arches, but the rain was evaporating before it hit the ground. We got a few drops that night but that was all.

Well I've been back a week and am ready to go back! Here's a few pictures from the trip...
Arches: Porcupine Rim: The viewpoint on Hell's Revenge: