Project VXOverLand

[Thelgord]

Yea! The site is back up! Lots of updates.

Changed out even more engine parts with more to go this weekend. IAC, TPS, every vacuum line, FPR, Throttle Body Gasket, Instake Gaskets (there are three).

Also order and received new suspension for the VX. Old Man Emu shocks and springs. Part numbers for the VX are:

Coil Spring: 2912
Front Shocks: 60074
Rear Shocks: 60031

Coil spring 2913 can also be use and they offer a 1/2” less lift in the rear while giving a much firmer ride and increased load capacity. I chose 2912 for the softer ride as theVX has limited cargo space anyway.

I have mocked up a faux tow hitch. I need to buy two pieces (an 8” hitch extension and a 4”x2”x3/16” (36” long) piece of angle, and some grade 8 hardware) for a total of ~$50 to make a hidden receiver hitch. I have the welding the welding equipment. I just need to the time. With everything else I am doing to just to keep the VX going, this is a low priority for now, but not a back burner item just yet.

Started to mock-up a cardboard winch mount / bumper, but I really need to start over as I am not likening the look of my first design. As with the hitch, the is a low priority item for now.

Sanded and primed my plastic hood insert. Still looks like crap, but looks WAY better than it did.

Sanded and repainted my windshield wiper arms. Looks sooooo much better now.

Replaced both “map light” bulbs.

I think that’s about all for now. The down side to the site going down is my build log is here. So when the site goes down I really don’t have a backup. Oh well, moving on! LOL!

[Thelgord]

Pulled an all-nighter getting my suspension complete. The OEM shocks fell down. On each one, I unbolted the top bolts first and they literally fell down. I am not sure they are worth saving, but I will keep them for now.

Before the new shocks and springs:
Font Left - 32 1/2”
Front Right - 32 3/4”
Rear - 32 5/8”

After the lift:
Front: 34 15/16”
Rear: 35 3/4”

Adjusting the torsion bars is part science, part art. I really wanted the front to be an even 35”. But this was close enough, and after being up all night getting it done, it was good enough for me. The heights are measures along the centerline of each tire from the ground to the fender, which I am fairly certain is normal, but just in case

Got everything done, and now the driver window won’t go all the way. Sighhhhh ... it never ends ...

Anyway, I am beat. I am off to bed.