Recent content by vanilla_gorilla

Hate for you to hear this from an LC newbie, but somebody put your steering wheel on the wrong side. :hillbilly:

If I can ever find one to buy, I'll let you know. My commute is 6 miles round trip, so the typical 80 mileage doesn't bother me too much.

How difficult is it to install such a switch? I would definitely need that, even before locking diffs. Since you are also a self admitted parts geek, is there anywhere I can locate a grey dash cover that looks stock? That woodgrain gives me a headache. Makes me think I'm driving a logflume at...

Thanks, I just want to make sure that I'm not buying something that won't serve my needs. Since you seem so knowledgeable about 80's (the full-time 4WD partially eludes me), let me ask you, am I correct in assuming that the center diff functions as an open diff (power to the wheels that slip)...

How important are the lockers? I mean, I understand what a locker does and how it works, but is the 80 a capable vehicle without them? I am looking to buy, and 83K appears to be a low miler, but no diff locks. I would probably wind up installing as $$$ allows, but I'm going to be running at...

Ultra Compact isn't really THAT nice, but I love my Pro Carry (four inch barrell and full size grip)

Great, that means that if I can procure an 80, my Kimber will fit well.

I'll jump in on this one. What are the common problems with the 80's? Other than the Birf's(see, I DID search!). Is there something with the tranny I should look for? Are the head gaskets a big problem on all 80's or ealier ones or later ones or what? I'm not looking for something to wrench on...

Hmmm 12-14mpg? I was kinda hoping for more from something with only 6 cylinders. I can pull all day long with my Dodge, and it has great torque, but on a good day I get 13 with it. I'm looking to IMPROVE mileage, not keep what I have. Edit: Nevermind Ace, now I read with both eyes open...

Howdy folks. First post on this forum. I'm looking at a 97 FJ80 with about 83K miles, asking price is 15,900, but I think I'll get away with 14,500 or so if I wave some cash. Does this sound like a good deal? I drove it for half a day today and it seems good, no leaks anywhere underneath or on...