I just read your build thread and enjoyed it. Nice vehicle. Thinking hard about this one. I just lost use of my 80 indefinitely. Maybe it’s time for a little luxury.
Hi there! I’m Heather Kennedy and I moved to KCMO from California in 2019 to work at the animal shelter—KC Pet Project. I bought my 1997 FZJ from a fellow mudder in 2006 and loved that vehicle. Sadly, in 2017 it started giving engine codes that kept it from passing smog inspections in...
This is a timely thread! My new 2-DIN stereo arrived today and the harness. What's the secret to getting started on the demo of the factory stereo? Pound? Pry? :hhmm:
I picked it up yesterday. :bounce: The back and the Outback drawers are full of stuff Matt threw in--I'm going to sort through the goodies later today.
I can't wait for Christo to put that new front bumper into production. That's going to be my first new mod, I think.
I haven't looked at it yet, but I'm told that the stock rear bumper is in about 6 pieces. Is it difficult to get it back together and back on? Is this something they'd cover in the FSM? :confused:
Thanks! Heather
Matt's email
Matt's email is mattheworton@earthlink.net if you're interested in buying one of the three items he's removing from the rig: the front bumper, the winch, and the rear bumper with tire carrier.
I'll feel comfortable wheeling as soon as I get a new brush guard--from Slee, hopefully. I don't have time to wheel until November anyway, so I should have it by then.
Thanks!
Here are the specs as I'm getting the vehicle:
Year: 1997 FZJ80 - Desert Dune - Leather Interior - Loaded
Mileage: 108,900
Aftermarket Equipment:
*Complete Old Man Emu 2.5inch suspension lift (Heavy front springs, medium rear springs (set of heavy rear springs included), shocks...