Thanks, was hoping I had some supper rare TRD model 80..
great looking 80 you put together..
I tried removing my sticker and the adhesive was not kind to the paint.. might be ordering custom stickers too..
I see the TRD off road badge on the rear side.. my LC had a similar sticker on the side. was that a factory sticker for an avalible option package or just a sticker?
those are pretty impresive results for just a radiator swap. mine never ran hot but I am only using the factory gauge. I would not be changing it had the mech not put a hole in it. I will try and get some data from mine. so for $1,000 everything OEM Toyota, I got all new hoses, oem clamps...
my 80 has the 4.5l and will be going off pavment in remote areas every trip. Not sure what everyone is saying about OEM not avalible? I ordered one from my toyota dealer today.. hopefully there is no problem getting it.
my 1st choice was OEM, but had to ask here if the RD was 3 times better since it cost $1,500 plus shipping with tax probally close to 2k. I have the OEM on the way now $520 inc tax. will save the RD for when I swap in the LS.. if ever. being in CA the smart guys in control dont want me to have...
no one has said anything neg about the stock rad.. as much as I like the RD hard to not go back with oem. I have the blue fan clutch mod. so I ordered the oem.. going to spend the extra grand on something else
PO's can be a head ache for sure, I am also dealing with a mech that is probally the...
I have a 93 FZJ80 223k stock no motor mods, 35"tires re geared to 4.88, dont tow anything.. have not noticed any cooling problems so far. wondering at 3 times the cost of OEM is the Ron Davis worth the extra money and is there any better cooling with it over stock?
not a daily driver used...
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for what its worth I was the guy who started the thread and ended up with arms from superior. I dont have the caster numbers but can say with a 2.5" it drives proper.
the arms are really well made could hold the truck up. they clear slee rods with no clearence problems, bushings dont squeak...
Nice looking 80 and good info thanks, I am going to run 3 of their mounts on each side to spread the load. probally over kill but I run down some really bumpy roads at speed in baja. I noticed those antena mounts on the rear who did you get those from?
PS I wish they would have rotated the...
Nemesis, can you post any pics of your TJM flairs. their site does not have any that I can find.
Did you install them and if so did they line up with factory mounts and holes?
I currently have the RRT on my 5th gen works great, wanting to move it to my 93/80. looking for opinions form owners of this GFC RTT mounted with GFC 80 mounts. was there a noticible difference with the wieght added to the roof. I.E. top heavy, noise, lost mpg. I understand CG and areo dynamics...
I have a new GFCV2RTT currently on my 5th gen and it works great, interested in moving it to my 93 80. wondering if anyone can give me their experience with one installed on their 80 with factory GFC 80 mounts. ? is the wieght added to the roof noticible in a negitive way. did it effect MPG...
55"x 49" Yakama alum base platform.. never used been in my garage for over a year so it has a few scratches from moving it around. was going to use it on my 5th gen and FJ80 eneded up using a GFC RTT with mounts. $400 located in OC ca.