I bought this 96 FJZ80 last weekend with the intention of parting it out. Now I'm not so sure.
The bad:
The engine is knocking a bit, sounds like maybe the main bearings and it smokes after it has warmed up. It does not sound like rod knock to me. It is a re-manufactured engine with about 10K miles on it supposedly. It feels strong but it definitely needs some work. The rear axle housing is bent and the drive axle/shaft on that side has the flange broken off. Looks like the clutch on the AC compressor needs a new bearing. It needs tires too. The seats are pretty worn out along with the rest of the interior
The good:
It has front and rear e-lockers as well as the center diff lock. It has an OME 2.5" lift springs with shocks, A replacement set of Nitro Rear axles, A roof rack and a Snorkel. I did get the rear axle back on it this morning and drove it slowly around the shop in Front wheel drive Low-range. The tranny seems to shift fine and the center and front locker work. The rear driveshaft and differential were out of the truck. I took the rear diff apart because it was full of dust and grit from sitting in a barn. I cleaned it all up and put in a new crush sleeve and pinion seal. The locker actuator works well.
My question is: Should I put it back in service or continue on with the part out? Thanks!
The bad:
The engine is knocking a bit, sounds like maybe the main bearings and it smokes after it has warmed up. It does not sound like rod knock to me. It is a re-manufactured engine with about 10K miles on it supposedly. It feels strong but it definitely needs some work. The rear axle housing is bent and the drive axle/shaft on that side has the flange broken off. Looks like the clutch on the AC compressor needs a new bearing. It needs tires too. The seats are pretty worn out along with the rest of the interior
The good:
It has front and rear e-lockers as well as the center diff lock. It has an OME 2.5" lift springs with shocks, A replacement set of Nitro Rear axles, A roof rack and a Snorkel. I did get the rear axle back on it this morning and drove it slowly around the shop in Front wheel drive Low-range. The tranny seems to shift fine and the center and front locker work. The rear driveshaft and differential were out of the truck. I took the rear diff apart because it was full of dust and grit from sitting in a barn. I cleaned it all up and put in a new crush sleeve and pinion seal. The locker actuator works well.
My question is: Should I put it back in service or continue on with the part out? Thanks!