Recent content by McFabLC

Reusing factory shims, whatever thickness they may be. If factory shims cannot be reused, then preload has to be measured to be in spec like any other knuckle using different thicknesses. IME, shims are for preload only, and there is no need to center the knuckle like one would on a standard...

Just something easy to check off, you are pre greasing the seals? So they don't burn the first time you drive them before they can get lube. Also my 2cents, my rig is full-time and I never have had any issues with marlin seals. Mileages do vary though. All the 80 knuckles that have ever come...

Bump, price dropped to $120 shipped for the drag link and steering stabilizer. I did not specify, this is for an 80 series.

For sale is the Drag link, one tie rod end is still good with a little surface rust, the other is bent. Both jam nuts included. The steering stabilizer has some rock rash but still dampens fine. I removed this off my truck to switch to a different style tire rod end. 200 OBO local pickup...

I'm familiar with the M-90, it's a great supercharger for a diy boost setup. I'm super interested for pics whenever you get the time.

Have any pictures of your turbo manifold?

Those alloys are a 7"W wheel. Shops like americas tire pull it up as a 6" in their system but it's not. Shouldn't be a problem.

I am bad at getting side profile pictures of regular ride height, but I can probably get some more after work. Note, 37s work great and fit well, but I wouldn't consider it a slap on deal.

Exactly. Imo, the benefit of a full float is rear discs, which is a marginal increase, and it's less catastrophic when you break a shaft offroading. Other than that no issues here with me yet on 37s

Who knows, maybe 10-15 years from now we will be able to buy everything as a repop for these like you can with willys jeeps and Broncos ;)

I haven't ran into anything that had failed that I couldn't find a replacement for yet. But I have some good used parts that I've had to install instead of new, and I've had to reuse parts that I would've rather replaced but they aren't made anymore.

I don't think it's unreasonable given the prices of any land cruiser nowadays. I bought mine at 180k and even though it was "low miles" I spent a solid 6 months dialing everything in. So be prepared for maintenance no matter what. Being 30+ year old trucks, some parts just go bad.

If you can find $300 ff axles let me know where please! To OP, all 80 series are 4.10 ratio from the factory so any non-locked 3rd is interchangeable. The factory ring and pinions are of very high quality so most of the time, just rebuilding with new bearings is enough, without the need to...

If we had patrols here I would not be an 80 series owner. Great looking rig.

Nice truck! I love my 3fe, once I got on top of updating everything that was worn out, it has never steered me wrong. And definitely invest in some sliders while the doors still close nicely, ask me how I know :hillbilly: