bj70_guy

Refreshed the suspension on the BJ74 over the last couple days, Terrain Tamer parabolic leafs (thanks George and Roarke!), 5.8” shackles and U-bolt flip kits from MAF, & cheap and longer BDS shocks for now. I was able to clean up and reuse the...

Saw this today in our parking lot. Have yet to find the owner. Looks freshly restored.

Held the roller pins in place with grease, and lubricated the synchro generously with gear oil - apparently these can get stuck easily. I read that it's listed as a step in the latest 70 Series FSM, but it's not in the 80 Series FSM. Used the...

That's @Glenn-BJ74 @Greg_B @gofast and I forget John Voo and Ruwi's mud handles. I should have been there too but the timing just didn't quite work. I hope you made fun of their tiny little tires :lol:

Sounds a lot like driving an unladen BJ70 :lol:

In terms of actual performance... Weight: Intercooler itself: 5.5kg Titanium piping: 2.35kg 4 Couplers : 70g each 8 hose clamps: 47g each Total weight – 8.5KG/ 18.7 LBS For comparison – the PDI intercooler total weight is listed as 15-16KG/...

Window Rockets are in stock. This Window Rocket fits LHD and RHD 80 series made with ABS brakes. Final assembly has been streamlined. Trimmed some labor here and there. Lowered some of the parts costs with higher volumes. The new price is $265...

Then since I was in the mood to keep on cutting I moved to the fender. The template that came with the Radius snorkel was pretty good. I cut on the small side at first and then shaved off a little at a time as I fitted the snorkel. I'm 95%...

one of the tires had no wheel weights on them and the other 4 were static balanced. dynamically balanced the 315/75/16 nitto MTs impressed with how little weight they needed only about 1.5oz per side. why run a map sensor when you can run a...

And here we are in 2025. This truck lives outside and the soft top has taken a beating from the Texas sun. The vinyl windows have clouded and I’ve got a tear in the passenger side flap. It’s still my favorite thing I’ve ever done to a cruiser.

I posted earlier in the”what did you do this weekend” but have gotten several PMs wanting more info & pics, so here’s more. In the mid-90s, Toyota paired with Seiko to release a series of LC inspired watches. They pop-up occasionally on eBay...

Picked the troopy up from Terrain Tamer. @orangefj45 did the final check and wheel alignment. Replaced the H151 with a H152. I drove it home. First long (100 miles) trip. Love the way it handles. IP needs a bit more tuning. The turbo lags...

Quick update on where things are at- There will be 3 Window Rocket versions covering most 80 series variations- All 80 series with ABS brakes including LHD and RHD gas and diesel. LHD 80 series without ABS RHD 80 series without ABS If you...

I saw that and thought "that seems a little early....", then looked in my 74's maintenance log and saw mine was ready for replacement at 144,000km :lol:

s'more pics

@bj70_guy, that's awesome. You get an "A" for effort with the Elantra. I commend you. But thanks, I do think the ole 80 is continuing to live its best life.

Had a pretty good turnout, lots of new faces too 😎 Huge thanks to Rob for all the work these take! 👍🏻👍🏻 @speycaster picked up the Iron Butt award this year Best of Show This 70 was factory Diesel V8…man it sounded good 😍

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. 2 fridges in the raffle. Steve had better win one!

Younger dude us club guys had never met. Said he built it in 3 weekends. Hopefully he'll bring it out to Cruiser Day in a couple of weeks.

Yep, we did! No raffle prizes for anyone though! A good time out with Greg, Andrew, Dennis, Ben(white 4Runner), Norm, Kirsten, Franz, Drew, Jake, Leigh and his Dad whose name escapes me!, Darryl, anyone else I missed?

That Benz-powered T100 was the most interesting rig there, really cool. I hear Rob S and Georgia won best in show?! Congrats Rob!

Still a work in progress. Pending some vinyl upholstery, speaker grills, etc. and a whole lot more interior work, but here’s the product of many weekends of effort. Behind all this is 3-4 layers various types of sound and thermal insulation...

60's looking good, Deny!