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    1969 FJ55 Build Thread

    Thanks guys. No ones more disappointed than me. I just bit off more than i could chew. As a consolation, my daily driver is a 1990 HDJ81, so i'm still driving a landcruiser :)
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    1969 FJ55 Build Thread

    Sadly, not much. I simply lack the skill and time to complete this project so it looks like i'm going to have to put her up for sale. I just have to get a chance to take some pics and then i'll post it. She'll be a good project for someone who has the time to finish her up!
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    Am I Crazy? FZJ80 to HDJ81

    I have a 1990 hdj81. I bought from a mud member who had put a lot of time into it, and it was turn key. I daily drive mine and wheel it hard. The money I have put into has either been elective (steel bumper and sliders), or as a result of me abusing it (4 ft deep mud pits are hell on...
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    My new 1990 HDJ81

    Congrats. Would love for you report back with what difference it makes. I have s straight through muffler and a resonator and am very happy. Nice rumble but not too loud
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    My new 1990 HDJ81

    The biggest thing this week was finally getting a 3" turbo back mandrel bent exhaust tucked inside the frame. The difference it made was remarkable. 90% of the cab vibrations went away. Exhaust drone completely gone Engine and exhaust sounds are quiter but sound "beefier". Its a low rumble now...
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    My new 1990 HDJ81

    I was able to do a little more work this past week Thankfully, I had plenty help I installed the white knuckle rock sliders which Im VERY happy with. Easy to install with a floor jack and two jack stands. Only issue was get the sliders in the right position to slip the ubolts through. You...
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    SOLD !SOLD! HDJ81 oem bumper, tire carrier and window visors !SOLD!

    All 3 items are still available and i'm glad to entertain offers. A couple of people have asked for a shipping quote. If you'll send me your zip, I can box them up and get shipping quotes monday with a little luck
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    A/C system - how to remove the cooling unit, evaporator, expansion valve

    Tag. I'll be doing this this weekend! Definitely FAQ worth Thanks!
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    SOLD  !SOLD! HDJ81 oem bumper, tire carrier and window visors !SOLD!

    SOLD OEM window visors. $150 plus shipping Oem rear bumper and tire carrier with hardware. Nothing wrong with it. Just installed 4x4labs bumper No idea what they're worth. Feel free to make offers
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    My new 1990 HDJ81

    Ok, after completing the 12v conversion I swapped back to the stock airbox. BIG difference! Egts went up close to 200 degrees and throttle became less responsive. I will put the new back on but need to have the outlet enlarged from 2.5" to 3". I don't have any jis bolts locally so I ordered...
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    Need help on SOA conversion!

    I'll take a look. Thanks!
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    Need help on SOA conversion!

    The bodies on, engine, transfer case and transmission are in it. I'll try to get a decent pic posted up
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    Need help on SOA conversion!

    The Soa was a bit of a rough road, but in the end seemed to turn out ok. I say seemed because the pigs been on the back burner for a while, so its not yet drivable for me to be able to test it on the road. . It was taking both too much time and too much money and I don't want to take too many...
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