Lifted my 80

Flip Dog · 06-22-08, 09:56 AM

Here are some pictures before and after. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pictures.

My trusty helper. You could tell she was exited about this one.

Flip Dog · 06-22-08, 10:02 AM

I did the rear first

I kinda like the miniture tires on the big wagon.

The front is higher then the rear.

Flip Dog · 06-22-08, 10:07 AM

Has anyone fabbed up there own panhard bars, would it be unsafe to cut the stock bars and weld some burly tubing on to make them longer? My alignment is all messed up.

unwiredadventures · 06-22-08, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Flip Dog

Has anyone fabbed up there own panhard bars, would it be unsafe to cut the stock bars and weld some burly tubing on to make them longer? My alignment is all messed up.

For the rear, this drop bracket should do it: 4+Plus Rear Panhard Rod Drop Bracket Kit

BooKilla · 06-22-08, 12:30 PM

Looks good. What kind of lift did you go with? It looks like an ome J.

jamisobe · 06-22-08, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flip Dog

Has anyone fabbed up there own panhard bars, would it be unsafe to cut the stock bars and weld some burly tubing on to make them longer? My alignment is all messed up.

Slee - Toyota 80 Land Cruiser Series Suspension Arms

Slee - Toyota 80 Land Cruiser Series Suspension DIY Pieces

I used Slee's weld-in adjusters, but I know of someone who successfully lengthened their panhard rods by welding in their own extensions.

Flip Dog · 06-22-08, 12:50 PM

yep, its a 863J in the rear with L shocks and 420 comp coils up front.

This started as a 3-4" lift and turned into like 6" I installed the 850J coils up front first but they were way lower in front than the rear so I ordered the 5" OME comps and MAF 3" control arm drop brackets to get back some of my castor. I have some OME castor bushings too.

I also needed a longer front brake line witch I am installing today, I havent drivin it sence I put on the lift. Cant wait.

As for the panhards, I would think it would be easy to measure-cut-weld-replace, but Ill probably end up ordering some.

Next, gears and tires. Any suggestions for gear ratio with 315's and a 3fe?

jamisobe · 06-22-08, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Flip Dog

Next, gears and tires. Any suggestions for gear ratio with 315's and a 3fe?

I'd do 5.29's for sure. But some would say 4.88s. I believe that 4.88s with 315s will get your speedo close to correct. Otherwise there are other ways to correct your speedo.

Slee - Speedometer Correction

SuperLift TruSpeed Speedometer Recalibrator

jamisobe · 06-22-08, 01:07 PM

Incidentally, check this out: MIKRONITE
I will likely do this when I switch to 5.29s.

ThaiCruiser · 06-22-08, 01:16 PM

4.88 should be enough if you don't have a plan on going any bigger than 35's.

Doc · 06-22-08, 01:37 PM

I really like that color on a wagon.... oh- and ditch the rest of your flares- it looks good!

And- 5.29's. The 3FE will thank you.

06-22-08, 09:56 AM	#1
Flip Dog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 128	Lifted my 80 Here are some pictures before and after. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pictures. My trusty helper. You could tell she was exited about this one.

06-22-08, 12:30 PM	#5
BooKilla IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Portland, OR TLCA# 18193 Posts: 493	Looks good. What kind of lift did you go with? It looks like an ome J. __________________ The Boone '85 4runner (sold) '91 FJ80 (3fe powa) '94 FZJ80 (lockered) '98 4runner (sold) "Buying parts I don't need, with money I don't have, to impress people I don't know." Co-Founder of the Lake Oswego Militia

06-22-08, 01:07 PM	#9
jamisobe IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 989	Incidentally, check this out: MIKRONITE I will likely do this when I switch to 5.29s. __________________ 95 FZJ80 custom headers & 3" flowmaster exhaust, 4" OME lift (with CC bushings, x br lines, adj panhards, heavier dropped sways), ARB lockers, 35" BFG A/Ts, dual dry cell batteries, 2300 watt inverter, speedo corrected, & Kaymar w/carrier Next: 5.29 gears, winch

06-22-08, 01:16 PM	#10
ThaiCruiser IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa TLCA# 18321 Posts: 285	4.88 should be enough if you don't have a plan on going any bigger than 35's. __________________ '97 "Sage" FZJ80 40th #1885 ARB, OME "Heavy", 305/70 BFG M/Ts on Welds '91 RN90 ARB, Warn M8000 265/70 16 SSRs '85 RN65, in building mode

06-22-08, 01:37 PM	#11
Doc Still Lookin' Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,449	I really like that color on a wagon.... oh- and ditch the rest of your flares- it looks good! And- 5.29's. The 3FE will thank you. __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW

06-22-08, 10:02 AM	#2
Flip Dog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 128	I did the rear first I kinda like the miniture tires on the big wagon. The front is higher then the rear.

06-22-08, 10:07 AM	#3
Flip Dog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 128	Has anyone fabbed up there own panhard bars, would it be unsafe to cut the stock bars and weld some burly tubing on to make them longer? My alignment is all messed up.

06-22-08, 12:50 PM	#7
Flip Dog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 128	yep, its a 863J in the rear with L shocks and 420 comp coils up front. This started as a 3-4" lift and turned into like 6" I installed the 850J coils up front first but they were way lower in front than the rear so I ordered the 5" OME comps and MAF 3" control arm drop brackets to get back some of my castor. I have some OME castor bushings too. I also needed a longer front brake line witch I am installing today, I havent drivin it sence I put on the lift. Cant wait. As for the panhards, I would think it would be easy to measure-cut-weld-replace, but Ill probably end up ordering some. Next, gears and tires. Any suggestions for gear ratio with 315's and a 3fe?

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