ROTW - cruiserdan, 1993 FZJ80

cruiserdan · 06-05-05, 04:53 PM

Purchased new in 1993 and has slowly evolved over the past 12 years.

OME 850J/864
TRD supercharger w/methanol injection
Pillar mount boost gauge
Retro-fitted OEM difflocks
Extended diff breathers
Borla exhaust w/custom tail pipe to accomodate Slee bumper
Hanna Sliders
Slee rear bumper/tyre carrier
Personal design receiver hitch incorporated in Slee bumper
Slee skid
Slee headlamp harness
Slee sway drops
Slee rear adjustable panhard rod
One-off Stout Equipment front bumper with hidden Warn winch (one of one built)
Safari Snorkle
OEM steel wheels (5) with 305/70 GY Wrangler M/T mil-spec tyres
OEM OZ sub fuel tank with switchable fuel level feeds
Personal design drawer system w/kitchen box and trail spares box
Onboard Co2 for tyre inflation and air tools
JDM overhead console with altimeter and compass
JDM tool case in LH quarter panel pocket
JDM side turn lamps
JDM clear marker lamps w/turn indicators added
40th anniversary bodyside mouldings
JDM cargo area interior lamp (with a George LED in it)
JDM aux electric cooling fan
JDM hand throttle
JDM rear license plate bracket assembly
CDL switch with c-dan pin 7 mod... (a personal favorite)
In-cabin winch controls in addition to the remote handle.
Custom modified Garvin roof rack
Cobra CB with weather bands/Wilson glass antenna
Scion TC auto-dimming rearview mirror with three channel Homelink
George's LED's in the domes.
'01 Tacoma horns

LX_TREME · 06-05-05, 05:00 PM

Damn, I like Dan JDM overhead console with altimeter and compass c'mon post'em up the pic will ya...

cruiserdan · 06-05-05, 05:00 PM

A few more detail shots:

cruiserdan · 06-05-05, 05:13 PM

A few more:

Jenny Cruiser · 06-05-05, 05:26 PM

Lovely. Where can I get a JDM upper console w/the compass and all? What's the fuel switch you have next to the rear heater swith?

Romer · 06-05-05, 05:37 PM

Here is another one Dan. Moab in Background mini-cruiser Dan in foreground

Mike S · 06-05-05, 05:52 PM

Nice ride, Dan. I like your goodies.

M

Jerome3 · 06-05-05, 05:57 PM

i never knew half of those things were available i love this rotw idea and your rig dan

cruiserdan · 06-05-05, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny Cruiser

Lovely. Where can I get a JDM upper console w/the compass and all? What's the fuel switch you have next to the rear heater swith?

You don't want an upper console, they are too much money and are really more of a decoration than anything else.

The switch activates the fuel transfer system that pumps fuel from the sub into the main.

Landpimp · 06-05-05, 06:53 PM

what is ROTW ?

and damn nice 80 ya got there

alaskacruiser · 06-05-05, 06:59 PM

Hey CDan- can you tell us more about the "JDM aux electric cooling fan"?

MaddBaggins · 06-05-05, 07:03 PM

Nice rig Dan. Looks like we had the same idea for the Co2. Passenger side, used the 3rd row mountig bracket holes to mount a bracket for my Co2. Can reach all 4 tires from there.

Fly Rod · 06-05-05, 07:07 PM

[quote=Landpimp]what is ROTW ?

See the post on LOL.

Nice rig dan. If I ever get mine here I will have an idea of what to add to it. Did you miss anything or are you planning further upgrades?

Were Those pics taken this week?

Fly Rod

Junk · 06-05-05, 07:26 PM

Cbizkit - thanks for taking this week.

Looks great. Figures you'd have a darn TRD boost guage

I am a bit concerned though - that engine bay looks rather dirty compared to the way I figured you kept it clean enough to eat off of - maybe it's clean enough for B to eat off of and just not you

FWIW, that latch would get you a ticket in my town for obscuring the plate.

<- this I know from personal experience.

Looks great.

Pimp - go back to sleep

ROTW - Rig Of The Week - see the stickies.

Romer · 06-05-05, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junk

Looks great. Figures you'd have a darn TRD boost guage

I am a bit concerned though - that engine bay looks rather dirty compared to the way I figured you kept it clean enough to eat off of - maybe it's clean enough for B to eat off of and just not you

.

Junk - When I saw it at Moab before wheeling, you could have eaten off it. He must be buzy since he got back.

Beowulf · 06-05-05, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CruiserDan

JDM tool case in LH quarter panel pocket

Pics please.

-B-

cruiserdan · 06-05-05, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alaskacruiser

Hey CDan- can you tell us more about the "JDM aux electric cooling fan"?

It is difficult to photograph without removing the grille but it is used on vehicles with dual A/C and a cool box and it mounts to existing points on the condensor and center lock brace. I have it set up to come on manually with a switch on the instrument panel. That way I can bring it on line when ever I want. I like to be able to run it when the vehicle is being worked hard on low-speed trails.

e9999 · 06-05-05, 09:29 PM

Does VX stand for "Vehicularly Xcitable"?

e9999 · 06-05-05, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserdan

It is difficult to photograph without removing the grille but it is used on vehicles with dual A/C and a cool box and it mounts to existing points on the condensor and center lock brace. I have it set up to come on manually with a switch on the instrument panel. That way I can bring it on line when ever I want. I like to be able to run it when the vehicle is being worked hard on low-speed trails.

and I can see you intend to keep chickens out of there, too... what's with the chicken wire?

cruiserdan · 06-05-05, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beowulf

Pics please.

-B-

I stumbled onto this thing several years ago in my first issue microfiche. After that issue the reference was deleted. It also appears in my JDM fiche. Basicly it is a moulded plastic sleeve that occupies the space inside the LH quarter above the wheelhouse. The tool kit slides nicely inside it although I think it may not have been intended for that use.

cruiserdan · 06-05-05, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e9999

and I can see you intend to keep chickens out of there, too... what's with the chicken wire?

The wire mesh is part of the shroud. If anyone has seen the cooling fan used on 90-95 4Runners it is similar in appearance although it is a different size. The connector on the motor is the same one as used on the 90-95 4Runner and I obtained one of the same from a wrecked vehicle so that I would not have to butcher the wiring.

cruiserdan · 06-05-05, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e9999

Does VX stand for "Vehicularly Xcitable"?

Very Expensive, actually........

alkaline747trio · 06-05-05, 09:58 PM

Never heard of them tires there Dan, how you like them (I'm sure there has been a thread about them, so just keep it blunt)? Also, what made you decide to go with the 864s over the 863s, does that Aux fuel tank weigh that much? What have you done for caster correction, if anything, and what shocks are you using?

cruiserdan · 06-05-05, 11:32 PM

The Wrangler M/T is a discontinued tire, last made about 5 or 6 years ago. They are a directional tread and were originally made for Military Hummers. Goodyear made them in a few other sizes, one being the 305/70/16 and early on were one of the very few tires produced in that size. The M/T was discontinued in favor of the MTR.

Castor is taken care of with OME correction bushings. Shocks are OME regular length which have about 1 and 7/16 inches additional extention over stock.

The choice of 864's is covered in this thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/46773-ome-863-vs-864-finishing-perfect-80-a.html

cruiser larry · 06-06-05, 12:08 AM

nice rig cdan I like it.

LX_TREME · 06-06-05, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e9999

Does VX stand for "Vehicularly Xcitable"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserdan

Very Expensive, actually........

Very X-Rated?

turbocruiser · 06-06-05, 08:24 AM

Wow! What an amazing rig Dan. Your mod sheet simply rules man, I see so many things that I want!!!

If you dont mind me asking, I'd love to see some shots specifically of the panhard rod and the receiver hitch design you did.

Also, if i remember, sometime in the past you posted some pics that included parts of your homemade drawer setup. ( I think it was in reference to the air system actually and the drawers were in the background) If you have posted pics exclusively about the drawers, can you link it here and if not, can we see some shots???

Out of curiosity, what are you stocking that "trail spares box" with???

Thanks again man, what an awesome rig!

06-05-05, 04:53 PM	#1
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,053	ROTW - cruiserdan, 1993 FZJ80 Purchased new in 1993 and has slowly evolved over the past 12 years. OME 850J/864 TRD supercharger w/methanol injection Pillar mount boost gauge Retro-fitted OEM difflocks Extended diff breathers Borla exhaust w/custom tail pipe to accomodate Slee bumper Hanna Sliders Slee rear bumper/tyre carrier Personal design receiver hitch incorporated in Slee bumper Slee skid Slee headlamp harness Slee sway drops Slee rear adjustable panhard rod One-off Stout Equipment front bumper with hidden Warn winch (one of one built) Safari Snorkle OEM steel wheels (5) with 305/70 GY Wrangler M/T mil-spec tyres OEM OZ sub fuel tank with switchable fuel level feeds Personal design drawer system w/kitchen box and trail spares box Onboard Co2 for tyre inflation and air tools JDM overhead console with altimeter and compass JDM tool case in LH quarter panel pocket JDM side turn lamps JDM clear marker lamps w/turn indicators added 40th anniversary bodyside mouldings JDM cargo area interior lamp (with a George LED in it) JDM aux electric cooling fan JDM hand throttle JDM rear license plate bracket assembly CDL switch with c-dan pin 7 mod... (a personal favorite) In-cabin winch controls in addition to the remote handle. Custom modified Garvin roof rack Cobra CB with weather bands/Wilson glass antenna Scion TC auto-dimming rearview mirror with three channel Homelink George's LED's in the domes. '01 Tacoma horns Attached Images __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car. Last edited by cruiserdan; 06-08-05 at 01:40 AM.

06-05-05, 05:00 PM	#2
LX_TREME Unleash the Beast Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pasadena, CA TLCA# 4500 Posts: 2,525 Blog Entries: 1	Damn, I like Dan JDM overhead console with altimeter and compass c'mon post'em up the pic will ya... __________________ '97 LX 450 KRD Racing 80 owner's club.com

06-05-05, 05:00 PM	#3
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,053	A few more detail shots: Attached Images __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

06-05-05, 05:13 PM	#4
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,053	A few more: Attached Images __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

06-05-05, 05:26 PM	#5
Jenny Cruiser IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 728	JDM Goodies Lovely. Where can I get a JDM upper console w/the compass and all? What's the fuel switch you have next to the rear heater swith? __________________ Chado "No man has found 'pure space,' nor seen the outside curtains, where nothing has a place." "Who needs a home when you have a colostomy bag?" "Everyone likes to dance to a happy song with a catchy chorus and beat so they can sing along."

06-05-05, 05:37 PM	#6
Romer Kneel for the Shaman Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Englewood, Colorado TLCA# 13968 Posts: 7,556	Here is another one Dan. Moab in Background mini-cruiser Dan in foreground Attached Images __________________ Ken Romer ~ Friend of Shaman Keeper of the FAQ, Defender of Newbies, and Slayer of Tards Commander Rising Sun 4WD Club - K0ROM 97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW 96 LX450 - ROD's 06 4Runner - Wife's 99 4Runner - daughterofromer's 03 BMW Z4 Roadster

06-05-05, 05:52 PM	#7
Mike S IH8MUD Lifer - No Appeal Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,499	Nice ride, Dan. I like your goodies. M __________________ '96 FZJ80, locked, Hanna sliders, ARB bumper, Kaymar rear with spare carrier, 45 gallon Longranger aux fuel tank, OBA, Hella 4000's, OME lift, 285/75/R16 Revos & AutoHome Maggiolina rooftop tent, etc. Custom Cruiser trailer with OverLand tent www.AutoHomeUS.com TLCA Member #14874

06-05-05, 05:57 PM	#8
Jerome3 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boca Raton/University of Florida, Gainesville Posts: 186	i never knew half of those things were available i love this rotw idea and your rig dan __________________ 2002 UZJ100 (sold) 1996 FZJ80 J Sprung L Shocked, 315 BFG ATs, Rhino Lined Interior, Pioneered Speakers 1992 FJ80 (stolen) 1977 FJ40 (Papa Duke's)

06-05-05, 06:53 PM	#10
Landpimp IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gig Harbor WA TLCA# 5506 Posts: 11,542	what is ROTW ? and damn nice 80 ya got there

06-05-05, 06:59 PM	#11
alaskacruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: LA, CA Posts: 1,291	Hey CDan- can you tell us more about the "JDM aux electric cooling fan"? __________________ Ex-'93 LC Owner; Now w/ '97 LX, no lockers. Bought 7/02 stock w/35k mi. Now at 101k mi w/ARB bar, OME 850/860, Revo 285s, SS brake lines, Silicone PHH, Breather Ext, PCV Catchcan, CDL, ScanGauge2, Alpine GPS/VehicleHub, Aux Fan, landtank-fanclutch-mod, Slee Speedo, Mobil 1. Soon: sliders, TJM locker

06-05-05, 07:03 PM	#12
MaddBaggins Where's your head at? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milking the teets of the Funk. TLCA# 14528 Posts: 2,130	Nice rig Dan. Looks like we had the same idea for the Co2. Passenger side, used the 3rd row mountig bracket holes to mount a bracket for my Co2. Can reach all 4 tires from there. __________________ Alvin 00 XTerra "Rocksie" slightly modded-Wifey's 94 FZJ80 "Tortuga" +4", 315's, 4:88's, locked, armored and scratched to hell-Mine Copper State Cruisers 13 You're like a breadstick, you got no rhythm Santa aint the only one with a big red sack full of goodies

06-05-05, 07:07 PM	#13
Fly Rod IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ashland, OR Posts: 1,210	[quote=Landpimp]what is ROTW ? See the post on LOL. Nice rig dan. If I ever get mine here I will have an idea of what to add to it. Did you miss anything or are you planning further upgrades? Were Those pics taken this week? Fly Rod

06-05-05, 07:26 PM	#14
Junk IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: buggerville nj Posts: 5,903 Blog Entries: 1	Cbizkit - thanks for taking this week. Looks great. Figures you'd have a darn TRD boost guage I am a bit concerned though - that engine bay looks rather dirty compared to the way I figured you kept it clean enough to eat off of - maybe it's clean enough for B to eat off of and just not you FWIW, that latch would get you a ticket in my town for obscuring the plate. <- this I know from personal experience. Looks great. Pimp - go back to sleep ROTW - Rig Of The Week - see the stickies.

06-05-05, 09:29 PM	#18
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,339	Does VX stand for "Vehicularly Xcitable"? __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650

06-05-05, 09:58 PM	#23
alkaline747trio ......what? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Blacksburg VA or Albemarle NC Posts: 3,956	Never heard of them tires there Dan, how you like them (I'm sure there has been a thread about them, so just keep it blunt)? Also, what made you decide to go with the 864s over the 863s, does that Aux fuel tank weigh that much? What have you done for caster correction, if anything, and what shocks are you using?

06-05-05, 11:32 PM	#24
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,053	The Wrangler M/T is a discontinued tire, last made about 5 or 6 years ago. They are a directional tread and were originally made for Military Hummers. Goodyear made them in a few other sizes, one being the 305/70/16 and early on were one of the very few tires produced in that size. The M/T was discontinued in favor of the MTR. Castor is taken care of with OME correction bushings. Shocks are OME regular length which have about 1 and 7/16 inches additional extention over stock. The choice of 864's is covered in this thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/46773-ome-863-vs-864-finishing-perfect-80-a.html __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

06-06-05, 12:08 AM	#25
cruiser larry IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana TLCA# 14109 Posts: 364	nice rig cdan I like it.

06-06-05, 08:24 AM	#27
turbocruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,085	Wow! What an amazing rig Dan. Your mod sheet simply rules man, I see so many things that I want!!! If you dont mind me asking, I'd love to see some shots specifically of the panhard rod and the receiver hitch design you did. Also, if i remember, sometime in the past you posted some pics that included parts of your homemade drawer setup. ( I think it was in reference to the air system actually and the drawers were in the background) If you have posted pics exclusively about the drawers, can you link it here and if not, can we see some shots??? Out of curiosity, what are you stocking that "trail spares box" with??? Thanks again man, what an awesome rig! __________________ 97 FZJ80, Locked & Loaded, Safari Turbo, Safari Intercooler, LandTank MAF, 3" Ceramic Coated Custom Exhaust, Ron Davis Racing Radiator, OME HD 2.5" Suspension, DBA Slotted Rotors, New Toyota Calipers All Around, Toyota Pads, 33" Revos, ARB Front Bumper, Center Diff Switch, Slee Stuff: Roof Rack, Step Sliders, Skid Plates, SS Brake Lines, DC Drive Shaft. HG PM'd, 8.5psi and climbing, My Rocky Mountain Mojo Mobile!