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ROTW - concretejungle
My rig has been a great learning experience for me as far as wrenching goes. I’ve had it for about three years. I have tried to do most of the work on it myself. I purchased it with 110,000 miles and it currently has 167,000. It’s a 1995 FZJ80, no factory lockers  , green, 1FZFE. All fluids have been baselined with Mobil1 synthetic, with Amsoil moly grease in the knuckles and driveshaft zirks. 99% of my parts have been purchased through Cdan, thanks again. 
Mechanical Repairs:
• New front rotors/pads
• Front axle overhaul, twice (didn’t replace the inner oil seal the first time, VERY stupid; not so stupid second time around)
• Front pinion seal (mechanic fixed, not me)
• PHH
• Sunroof jumped off track once
Modifications:
• Slee provided me with an OME 2.5 medium lift
• Stainless steel extended brake lines
• Caster plates with new OEM bushings
• Extended front and rear diff breathers
• ARB ¾ roof rack
• Dynamat in the front floorboards and under center console
• Custom george’s design sliders
• Sawzalled front bumper (thanks to a couple of perfect kisses at Uwharrie at each corner)
• Center diff lock button
Future Modifications in order of future purchase:
• Front ARB bull bar with Warn 12,000 or 8274
• Front/rear ARB lockers
• Rear 4x4labs or slee rear bumper
• Snorkle
• Sell my 2inch lift and install Slee’s 6 inch lift
• MAF turbo kit or TRD supercharger with MAF upgrade kit.
I do wheel this rig. It has been a great daily driver and weekend warrior. I hope to soon have another vehicle so I can really start playing with the 80.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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Couple of shots showing the castor plate install:
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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07-31-05, 09:14 PM
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Couple of pics of the sliders. I plan on adding an outter hoop some time soon to the slider.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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07-31-05, 09:16 PM
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4x4... sticker 
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07-31-05, 09:17 PM
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couple poser shots.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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07-31-05, 09:18 PM
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I almost totally forgot about that damn thing......first and last 4x4mistake.com i made.
Here, i balanced the bad out with good.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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07-31-05, 10:07 PM
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Nice rig. What made you decide to do the Castor plates with only a 2.5" lift?
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Commander Rising Sun 4WD Club - K0ROM
97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW
96 LX450 - ROD's
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07-31-05, 10:28 PM
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how do you like having installed the dynamat? do you have a pretty noticable improvement over road/engine noise?
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08-01-05, 12:59 AM
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Hey your medium OME lift springs are yellow, did you painted them or do they come from the manufacturer in yellow? I thought springs are painted black. Nice looking rig though.
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97 LX450 unlock, IH8MUD decals, CDL/Pin7, HIRs, Cup Holder, 100 pads, GS LEDs, OEM grab bar, sidemarkers, ARB bar/XD9000, PIAA 520, 295/75R16 NTG, Kaymar Deluxe/tire carrier, OME850J/863, Slee speedo gear/SS brakelines/caster plates, ARB fridge, silicone PHH/FHH, Xantrex 1750 inverter, auto up and H2O temp mods. Need install: OEM subtank, BIC 95300B dual batt, blue fan clutch, OEM rear locker...
94 4Runner, OEM 4.88 gear, V6 3VZE
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08-01-05, 01:06 AM
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NIce Truck,
Did you paint the spring yellow, or did they come that way?
HOw about a few pics of the roof rack.
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96' FZJ80 convertable
4x4 Labs Rear end, Bengels Offroad front bumper, roll cage, etc.
other goodies, but you get the idea.
Call Sign KI6KNB
"Team Pull-OUT"
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08-01-05, 04:24 AM
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Arn't everybody's OME springs yellow?????
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08-01-05, 08:56 AM
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Nice rig. What made you decide to do the Castor plates with only a 2.5" lift?
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Because the CC bushings (and they were installed properly  ) brought my caster to zero degrees according to the dealer's alignment machine. She was wandering all over the road.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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08-01-05, 08:57 AM
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I painted the springs yellow to go with the OME theme. I guess i had a little extra time on my hands.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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08-01-05, 08:59 AM
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how do you like having installed the dynamat? do you have a pretty noticable improvement over road/engine noise?
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I have enjoyed the dynamat. Especially over the wheel wells where road noise is at it's most. When i put new speakers in the doors i will also dynamat them as well. I have noticed around the center console that the dynamat seems to keep the heat down a little also. I think there is some cheaper stuff out there that gets the job done at a little less coin.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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HOw about a few pics of the roof rack.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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08-01-05, 09:32 AM
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Nice rig. I hope I can afford to buy your lift when you upgrade.
Any wind noise from that rack?
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08-01-05, 09:44 AM
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Only with the sunroof open. Honestly, the rack basically makes the sunroof non-usable because the wind noise is so loud. That's why during the warm months, if i know i'm not going to be using it any time soon, i'll take it off so i can enjoy the sunroof.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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Mine were plain old black. yellow would be cool though.
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08-01-05, 01:03 PM
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I almost forgot, i anti-blinged my front grill using hammer silver spray paint.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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What are your castor measurements now after the Slee plates? I had the same situation with my OME bushings (brought castor to .1 and 0). I am thinking about going this route.
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What are your castor measurements now after the Slee plates? I had the same situation with my OME bushings (brought castor to .1 and 0). I am thinking about going this route.
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I haven't measured yet. I was wondering the same thing. The truck tracks much better now, and under braking tracks straight as opposed to wandering left to right before the plates. The steering is also much heavier feeling now. If i gave an estimate it would just be a guess.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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I almost forgot, i anti-blinged my front grill using hammer silver spray paint.
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Hey, what kind of lights are those on your front bumper. i have been looking for a shallow light to put up there.
Thanks
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Roof Rack
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livelarg, they are hella's, can't remember the part # but they are the cheapy ones.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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Arent they hella 500's
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so you used hammer silver paint? Does the finish not rub off like the metalic paints?
If you have a NTB near by they will for FREE measure your front end alignment.
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08-01-05, 04:19 PM
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so you used hammer silver paint? Does the finish not rub off like the metalic paints?
If you have a NTB near by they will for FREE measure your front end alignment.
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I didn't know about NTB offering free alignments. I'll check into that.
For the grill i first used a 3m pad and ruffed it up a little, cleaned it, sprayed it with bond aid, and then the hammered paint pictured below.
I do believe the lights are Hella 500s.
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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That "hammered" paint is cool. I used it on the springs of my Jetta.
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Very nice rig!
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Jungle,
Where is Deep in NC?
I'm by way of Boone, where the FD calls your next door neighbor to find out where you keep the shine so they know which way to attach the fire.
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Jungle,
Where is Deep in NC?
I'm by way of Boone, where the FD calls your next door neighbor to find out where you keep the shine so they know which way to attach the fire. |
High Point
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95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 35" truxus, Aussie locker-rear, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . .
Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
Go 80, or go unsatisfied
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1997 Lexus LX450
