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    Gauges/Engine monitoring - Auber Instruments

    Great thread guys. Only two complaints I had were 1) I wish I had used red or green display instead and, 2) the depth of the guage is so significant placement is extremely limited. Otherwise very happy. Excellent value/product.
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    Comment by 'Clbeaty' in media 'Fj80 mountaintop'

    @trowand Thanks for the complements. I worked hard to think this build through and it feels awesome to hear others dig it too. To answer your questions: bumper is a modified version of a steal bumper by viper 4x4 I had it cut and excessive holes filled. That was cheaper than building from...
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    Diesel smoke questions? Read this first!

    I have turned down fuel pressure slightly, do have inter cooler, slightly larger 7m Toyota turbo, currently fab/installing 3in stainless exhaust which Andrew at XXII in Brisbane, Australia recommended (btw for anyone local there they seam like a great tuning shop and I really appreciate the...
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    '96 TO '93 Grill Swap Results

    That light bar is the same size as the Toyota grill center bar and provides plenty of airflow. You can always vent your hood either cowl or ram air too to help with cooling and/or intercool the SC... Only trick is fab of the brackets to mount it on. I love having light off the front end...
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    To build or buy a diesel 80?

    Auto correct but thx for pointing out the spelling mistake. Looks like you've got one so I'm sure you get the love the motor, struggle with the swap thing. I did a lot of homework and sought out swapped vehicles before sinking the kind of $'s I did into mine. I wanted a cummins 6bt so bad for...
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    To build or buy a diesel 80?

    You'll spend as much as $30-35k (duisers vehicle cost) on a diesel swap for your rig when it's all said and done. Don't go into it thinking you have any real control of price either because...you don't. It's such a major modification you'll find yourself saying "well, if I'm gonna do that then I...
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    Sub tank replacement

    I had a sub tank built to maximize the fuel capacity. It ended up costing a fortune but, guys say they could now do again easily since the sizing and install issues have all been ironed out...excellent shop in FL Stoney's Automotive. They might be able to help you out. Got 25 gal and no...
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    '96 TO '93 Grill Swap Results

    Taken one step further on a 97 LX
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    Newbie here, please help with recent LX 450 purchase

    Spent about the same Buying mine w/ out rust but higher mileage. Interior skin replacements w/ door panels and carpet. Ran about $1300 I'd replace the motor and gears for both power seats while you've got them out and apart too. Listen to the advice about doing the easy stuff yourself and a...
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    Diesel smoke questions? Read this first!

    I've got a 1hdt transplant w/ auto tranny. I'm struggling to reduce black smoke. Turbo lag is definately part of the issue at low rpm but It still seems excessive although in Florida there aren't any other 1hdt's around to compare it to I've seen. We did timing belt, valves, fuel pump, rebuilt...
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    TRD Pro wheels on an 80?

    It's called raptor liner. It can be mixed in virtually any paint color.
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    Looking for replacement leather options for my 96 LX450

    I replaced mine with kits from Classic Kits in factory color. Looked great. Was like $1100 with inserts for door panels and center console
  13. Before spacers or caps

    Before spacers or caps

  14. Trd wheel application

    Trd wheel application

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    TRD Pro wheels on an 80?

    Trd wheel application by Clbeaty posted Jul 13, 2015 at 4:53 PMBefore spacers or caps by Clbeaty posted Jul 13, 2015 at 4:54 PMPretty sure you'll run into the same issues I did with the FJ TRD wheels I used for mine. You'll need to accommodate the larger hub on the 80 axel and you'll need to...
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