Recent content by mikaelrules

I have an 80 with a 1HDT and 315 tires. On sagging 2" springs it would rub on the rear flares when wheeling but was OK on the street. Performance is a bit sluggish on stock gears but I plan on changing to 4.88s soon.

I DD mine in severe traffic in Manila (a 6 mile commute can take more than an hour) and its been extremely reliable. Our roads here are also in pretty bad shape and easily take a toll on smaller vehicles so pickups and SUVs are very popular. When I got mine around two years ago I did have to put...

Philippine market 80s did NOT come with ABS.

FJ cruiser rims will fit

Nice! If you're from Manila and still can't find the source of the clUnk, let me know. I know a few mechanics who know the 80 inside and out who could have a look at it. Btw, is that rust or mud on your steering knuckle?

OT: You drive a manual, part time 4WD HDJ80? Where are you from? :) Like others have said, check the bushings on the control arms by the frame. I had the exact same clunk as yours (speed bumps and driveways). Took apart the control arm and found this. (new bushing on the left)

Yes it does, and jump seats in the rear. :)

Here are some pics of mine. Will post pics of the rear A/C when I get the chance.

You should come to the Philippines. Every single 80 Toyota sold here were manual Hdj80s with rear aircon, part time 4wd and swing out back doors.

@DylanICON What are those rear lower control arms on the truck in the photos? Are those ICON pieces too?

Hi guys, I noticed that my 80 makes a rubbing round from the rear whenever the suspension is flexed. (enough to raise a tire) At first I thought it was the the tire rubbing against the flare but I don't see any rub marks on the flare. What do you guys think it could be? I'm running 33 inch...

Hi Guys, My HDJ80's airconditioning isn't blowing any warm air (the temperature adjuster doesn't do anything). Based on the FSM, I suspect either a stuck heater valve or air mix servomotor. Anyone have access to the part numbers for these? Thanks! Mikael

FWIW, the PS pumps of the FZJ80 and FJ80 are not interchangeable with the diesel cruisers.

Finally received the LEDs here in the Philippines and they are amazing! The light is super white and bright. Thanks man! Comparison pics (left side is the LED while the right is a regular blub)

Had the same problem and did the following to solve it, in order: Ruled out tires since they were brand new and my truck had already been pulling to the left prior. 1. Replaced tie-rods ends--didn't seem to make much of a difference, my old tie rods were probably still in decent shape 2...