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Looking at installing 17x9 wheels on my 80 series with either 285/70R17 or 305/70R17 tires. What is the offset I should look for in order to have the wheels and tires flushed with the fenders? Any specific brands recommended? Thanks

Seeking the members advice on required upgrades after either an LSA conversion or an LT4* conversion running on an 6L80E with 33's or 35's. I've read that the all time toyota transfer case can handle the power but is there a a kit to beef it up? What about the differentials, axels and the...

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I Not many local mechanics have done conversions on the LC 80. The majority are on Nissan Patrols with engines taken out from GM cars. Lots of trial and error. I have checked with Marks4x4 and they recommend installing the part time 4wd conversion kit for daily driving. No intentions of...

Thanks @NeverFinis. I’ve read about t-case regearing and saw this post as well https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/transfer-case-re-gearing.994296/ Haven’t looked for any kits yet. Any recommendations since the car is triple locked? Keep the same t-case or an Atlas transfer case?

Intended use, daily plus occasional offroad driving (sand dunes etc). No rock climbing/crawling, no towing. The gear ratios of the transmission: 4.03, 2.36, 1.53, 1.15, .85 and . 67. Motor specs: LSA 6.2L (376 cu in) supercharged 556 hp @ 6,100 rpm 551 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm 9.1:1 compression...

Seeking the forum members suggestion for a diff ratio for an LSA swapped triple locked 80 series with a 6L80E transmission. Tire size would be either 33” or 35”.

Hope all is well. Can some please provide me with more information on this fuse/distribution box and what types of fuses are used. Any information would be appreciated Thanks, Zaid