crushing and shredding an fj80

mikelypp · 08-12-09, 06:46 PM

I have a heads-up on a '91 FJ80 with 220k miles that's been turned in on a cash-for-clunkers deal

. If anyone needs small bits or pieces let me know ASAP I might be able to snatch something for you. obviously no engine or drivetrain parts, but vsv's switches, regultors, relays, etc. Let me know. Descriptions and pictures help me find your part.

Mike

FineWynsFJ40 · 08-12-09, 07:18 PM

does it have an e-locker?

Arjun Kumar · 08-12-09, 07:19 PM

passenger front door panel! does it have a grey interior? and the headlights if possible! Where are you? i might make the trip just to have a go at it

Arjun Kumar · 08-12-09, 07:20 PM

do you think you could get the front passenger door check off? even if you cut the holding bracket i just need the check it self...

Arjun Kumar · 08-12-09, 07:52 PM

oh, something simple, sorry i'm asking a lot... Its just that i dont get this chance very much!

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET THE CENTER CAPS OFF THE WHEELS??

Gumby · 08-12-09, 07:56 PM

I don't think the center caps will fit from a 15 inch rim on a 91.

It would not have lockers. They were not offered in 91.

The big money VSV, the one for the EGR system does not exist on a 3FE either.

Michael Hanson · 08-12-09, 08:05 PM

Front dr. seat belt. Mike

Arjun Kumar · 08-12-09, 08:10 PM

how about the door panel?

Arjun Kumar · 08-12-09, 08:17 PM

didnt think about the diff size rims. newbie!

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FineWynsFJ40

does it have an e-locker?

That was my 1st thought, unfortunately it does not, just the center dif lock.

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Arjun Kumar

passenger front door panel! does it have a grey interior? and the headlights if possible! Where are you? i might make the trip just to have a go at it

We're here in Indianapolis. The interior is a very pale blue. I don't think it would be considered Grey. I'll have another look though. this time I've got my camera.

I'll snatch the headlights for you though, those are clear. Muhhhaha

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 05:29 AM

I'll have a look at the door check Arjun, I'm not sure how those come apart. I'll see what I can do.

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Hanson

Front dr. seat belt. Mike

I'll get that, are you concerned about the color? I think it's a blue-ish. I'll double check today though.

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Arjun Kumar

how about the door panel?

Ahh yes, I'll at least take the drivers panel since someone kindly removed it already. I think there is a problem with the door latch since the driver's side door won't open. I'm sure I could get it opened if I tried hard enough though. We'll have a look.

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Arjun Kumar

didnt think about the diff size rims. newbie!

Arj, I think that someone with a 4-runner (2nd gen) already swapped the L/C rims off of this one. I don't recall ever seeing these rims on an FJ80, but I could be wrong. Chances are that it's a no-go on the center caps, but I'll shoot a picture for you.

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Arjun Kumar

oh, something simple, sorry i'm asking a lot... Its just that i dont get this chance very much!

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET THE CENTER CAPS OFF THE WHEELS??

Jeeze don't worry, they're going to shred this thing! It's terrible! If someone can use the parts then the more the better! Even if It's just a dashboard switch, or an armrest pad, rear folding seats, anything to save a buck, and an OEM part from being destroyed. \
I worked at a Toyota Dealer for several years as a mechanic and I KNOW how expensive this stuff is new. $200+ for a power window regulator and motor! Pshyeah right! Pick-a-part is going to want $50, if you can even find an FJ80 there. If I had a bigger shed, I strip this thing down to a shell and just store these things for the right time, unfortunately my girl would probably make me sleep with the parts, in the shed. It would almost be worth it though.

Arjun Kumar · 08-13-09, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mikelypp

Ahh yes, I'll at least take the drivers panel since someone kindly removed it already. I think there is a problem with the door latch since the driver's side door won't open. I'm sure I could get it opened if I tried hard enough though. We'll have a look.

Its actually the front passenger side I REALLY need. My wonderful sister did a fantastic job snapping the door check, which in turn destroyed my interior panel!

Thanks a whole lot! Though it is a terrible wast of an LC...

One last thing, I had my head lights taken apart yesterday, do you think its possible to get the driver side housing also? I took mine apart because it wont adjust

I'm going to try and work on it today, but i dont know how much i'll be able to do for it...

redcorn · 08-13-09, 08:19 AM

axles?

Gumby · 08-13-09, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by redcorn

axles?

Has to be able to drive to the dealership.

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by redcorn

axles?

Sorry Charlie, it's a no-go on the axles. It really just needs to be able to get back up on the wrecker when they come. It's already at the dealership.

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Arjun Kumar

Its actually the front passenger side I REALLY need. My wonderful sister did a fantastic job snapping the door check, which in turn destroyed my interior panel!

Thanks a whole lot! Though it is a terrible wast of an LC...

One last thing, I had my head lights taken apart yesterday, do you think its possible to get the driver side housing also? I took mine apart because it wont adjust

I'm going to try and work on it today, but i dont know how much i'll be able to do for it...

I'll see what I can do. I don't see why not though.

4rnr · 08-13-09, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mikelypp

Arj, I think that someone with a 4-runner (2nd gen) already swapped the L/C rims off of this one. I don't recall ever seeing these rims on an FJ80, but I could be wrong. Chances are that it's a no-go on the center caps, but I'll shoot a picture for you.

Fj80 (91-93 IIRC) shared the same 4 spoke 15" alloys as the sr5 4runners.

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 4rnr

Fj80 (91-93 IIRC) shared the same 4 spoke 15" alloys as the sr5 4runners.

Rad, Good to know. Then they're the original wheels. I'll have a look at the center caps for sure.

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Arjun Kumar

passenger front door panel! does it have a grey interior? and the headlights if possible! Where are you? i might make the trip just to have a go at it

I got both door panels, center caps, and door check. My memory must have faded to a pale blue, because this stuff does look grey. I didn't bring the special fancy cable for my pocket camera, but I do have pictures. When I get home I'll upload them.

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Hanson

Front dr. seat belt. Mike

Mike, the driver's seatbelt is badly shredded where the upper B-Pillar mount is. Are you still interested? It's pretty bad. Let me know.

Arjun Kumar · 08-13-09, 10:36 AM

Thanks a lot! Its really difficult to find "scrapped" cruisers up here. i've been looking for the last 2 months at different salvage yards... not one! which in another sense is a good thing.

Did you by chance take a whack at the headlight housing? *crosses fingers*

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Arjun Kumar

Thanks a lot! Its really difficult to find "scrapped" cruisers up here. i've been looking for the last 2 months at different salvage yards... not one! which in another sense is a good thing.

Did you by chance take a whack at the headlight housing? *crosses fingers*

It looks like the powers that be put the kaibash on the whole spare parts program, but I was able to get a pair of door panels, the door check, and the center caps, which probably won't work for you, but they're neat looking anyway.

It is what it is, and it looks like Arjun is the big winner here. Sorry folks, it's over. Arj, PM me, and we'll figure out a way to get you the pieces. Where are you in N/W Indiana?

mikelypp · 08-13-09, 02:18 PM

apparently one of the local Indianapolis yards is going to pick these up and they'll have them on their lot for a period of time. I'll keep track of the FJ80 and let everyone know where it ends up if I can. If nothing else it'll be a good one to find at the junkyard.