Builds Build: Snowball, the 91 FJ80 (1 Viewer)

[CarcaineProblems]

I'm hoping it settles a little bit!

 

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Next up I grounded the intake cooling fan (it sits behind the drivers headlight). When the truck is shut off, regardless of temp, the fan runs for about 30-35 minutes. I circled where the wire was and where it is now in the firewall.

 

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I need to keep these seats in good condition:

I picked up the Equipt seat covers from South Africa. This is my 3rd set I've put on a cruiser and I really like them!

Viola!

 

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The headrest is a no-go. Not even close.

Anyone have any tips on how to cram it in???

 

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Finally got rid of the janky block off plate I made from some tin and gasket maker. Proper aluminum fabricated piece!!

 

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I had a bit of stumble at idle and an occasional "lazy start" when the truck was warm. During the desmog I removed a VSV needed by the FPR. You can see in the above picture how I re-mounted the VSV off the throttle cable bracket.

Post #6 in this thread was really helpful solving those issues!

FJ62 de-smog question...

Quick question - Can all the vacuum solenoids on the drivers fender be removed after a de-smog? Backstory: Bought an already de-smogged 62 with engine issues, and I'm swapping in a new(er) 3FE...and cleaning up under the hood at the same time. I was hoping to eliminate the extra solenoids and...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

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The last big piece of the puzzle came yesterday - a Bowfin rack. I had an order placed for a Prinsu rack but they weren't sure when they could fulfill it. Also there were some posts about the mounting points interfering with the doors opening. So I went back to Bowfin which I had on my prior 80.

 

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New charcoal canister (VC120), hoses and stainless hardware!

 

[Marco Lau]

Finally got rid of the janky block off plate I made from some tin and gasket maker. Proper aluminum fabricated piece!!
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get a OEM grommet for the battery box, it should help with the tension on the fusible link wiring...looking good!

 

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@Marco Lau - good advice! I will look into it- much appreciated

 

[leonard_nemoy]

Looking good, I love white 80's!!!! Hopefully you can get some more good years out of that 3fe

 

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I'm itching to buy that white diesel 80 for sale in the classifieds. I really like this one, but how bad ass would a diesel be?!?

 

[Marco Lau]

I'm itching to buy that white diesel 80 for sale in the classifieds. I really like this one, but how bad ass would a diesel be?!?

Pretty badass, but the 3FE is perfectly fine and just as capable on dirt. Besides, there is a whole new level of satisfaction from building your own rig from the ground up!

 

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New air filter!

 

[ethingnow]

Front window is probably 10% , but its tinted. Definitely re-gear if you are on 35s or larger tires.

I was told you don’t have to regear on 35’s if u don’t off road. We’re they wrong saying that?

 

[CarcaineProblems]

Its been a while!

After working with a few vendors on an engine swap, I had a deal fall into my lap that couldn't refuse. Snowball hooked a ride to Colorado for major surgery in November of 2022

 

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At price I couldn't refuse (but an experience that was very meh) I got an LS1 and 4l60e installed

 

[CarcaineProblems]

Low miles and rust free on a great FJ80. Now a drivetrain that can to 80 mph on the highway - all that is left is to address the axles.

Best shop around for this is Valley Hybrids and Cruiser Brothers in Stockton CA. @orangefj45 worked with me to source a full float rear end. Then he let me deliver my LS80 sight unseen where he installed Eaton lockers front and rear, along with a factory switch.

 

[CarcaineProblems]

I can't speak highly enough about Georg, Jocelyn and Roark at Valley Hybrids. Fantastic experience. Super fair and incredibly helpful. Their reputation is well deserved!

 

[88CruiserGirl]

We are so happy we were able to help you with your build, it was our absolute pleasure! Let us know if you need anything else!
Enjoy