Got the coilovers in now for the 3 link.Another weekend to align and do some more trimming, then I can wheel it again. This has been a long journey and I can already tell I’m going to have to relearn how to drive it
What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (49 Viewers)
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Did Cruiser Outfitters have OEM regulators and motors ($$$) or some decent aftermarket ($) ?
They've got excellent aftermarket assembled motors/regulators from Aisin.
Awesome! Thanks for the tip!
Tested max pitch angle the hard way; 37 degrees was unpleasant As the passenger front tried to climb the small rock in front of it the truck was pretty determined to break the shiny side up rule. Winch line to the roll bar saved the day.
Had a small reversing adventure that could have been avoided if I had a camera, so fabbed up a mount out of aluminium angle and hung it off the tyre swing out arm. Works fine, and should be protected enough.
Last weekend my battery got loose. Was snugging it up today to prepare for camping next weekend and I realized I lost my oil cap 
I only drove 30 miles highway with no cap. Hope I didn't hurt anything..... the local Napa said they can get me a new one tomorrow. Sorry Mr T but this time I'm not going oem.
I only drove 30 miles highway with no cap. Hope I didn't hurt anything..... the local Napa said they can get me a new one tomorrow. Sorry Mr T but this time I'm not going oem.
I would think by now they would make them specifically for the 80 so there's no hassle. Thanks
It doesn't say why it was a total loss? Just could be at that time they thought fixing whatever it was wasn't worth it...parts could be expensive. I found the same thing out about my CE but I don't care at all. I can't figure out why they would have done it in my case either...there's absolutely no evidence that I can see why it was labeled that.
Hey, thanks for the response. I think you are exactly right. I think this was an insurance play. They called it very minor damage and on the same day they labeled total loss. I was under the rig today and inspected throughly and cannot find any trace of damage to the frame, inside of the fenders, all parts look as aged as all other parts. The only suspect is the rear bumper, it does look newer and the center does not have the 4 bolt holds for a pintle hook. But that is it. I had been under it numerous times but never bothered to look out for any signs of damage. Now I have with spare tire out and looks clean. Also, what makes me think it was an insurance play is because my title does not list as salvaged so not deemed totaled by DMV is my thought. So I am happy about that.
Again, thanks for sharing.
I thought the same. I'm sure now that I've modded this set, they'll make an 80 series specific set next week
Fj80oregon
GOLD Star
Gauges installed, still need to wire them the wiring I got is to short so will extend them and turbo dump pipe welded up. Also got a couple oil pans back from the welder.
BadReligion
SILVER Star
Moab Prep. Installed some pneumatic inner beadlocks. Even with external beadlocks, I was still having issues burping air or full on blowing the inner bead on these bias ply Maxxis Trepadors. They have a really stiff sidewall so you have to air them down to 8-10 psi to get some flex, which caused the inner bead issues (17x9.5 wheel).
Not fun to mount, but looks like they should work. Got rid of the dynabeads, I will never run those again. Apparently the local discount tire will balance beadlock wheels so going to go that route instead.
Who says hi lift jacks are uneccessary
Dynabeads got into the inner bead. Probably causing some of the burping issues.
Worst part is rounding out the shape edge on the inside of both beads. Messy.
Not fun to mount, but looks like they should work. Got rid of the dynabeads, I will never run those again. Apparently the local discount tire will balance beadlock wheels so going to go that route instead.
Who says hi lift jacks are uneccessary
Dynabeads got into the inner bead. Probably causing some of the burping issues.
Worst part is rounding out the shape edge on the inside of both beads. Messy.
On second thought now that I think about it....your rig is basically junk so I want to be charitable and offer you $200 for it
. You should keep it forever...that's what I am going to do. 
I'm about to add some Coyotes how bad was the install?Moab Prep. Installed some pneumatic inner beadlocks. Even with external beadlocks, I was still having issues burping air or full on blowing the inner bead on these bias ply Maxxis Trepadors. They have a really stiff sidewall so you have to air them down to 8-10 psi to get some flex, which caused the inner bead issues (17x9.5 wheel).
Not fun to mount, but looks like they should work. Got rid of the dynabeads, I will never run those again. Apparently the local discount tire will balance beadlock wheels so going to go that route instead.
Who says hi lift jacks are uneccessary
Dynabeads got into the inner bead. Probably causing some of the burping issues.
Worst part is rounding out the shape edge on the inside of both beads. Messy.
BadReligion
SILVER Star
Not terrible. It just takes a lot of time and beats up your hands. The first wheel took me like 3 hours, then maybe 1.5 hours each for the other 4. Definitely a full day project. Get a proper set of tire irons to make life easier. Coyote has a real good install video online.
Fj80oregon
GOLD Star
@Ballsie hey the back two holes closer to the windshield how did you secure those to the roof? Is there existing holes there? Thanks
thatcabledude
GOLD Star
There are holes under the headliner.
