I drive my 80 all the time, it’s never shown any signs of a failing starter. I started yesterday, drove 10 miles and stopped for a coffee. Come out 3-4 minutes later and my LC wouldnt start. Tried tapping on the starter with no success. The starter spins when you turn the key but doesn’t seem to...
I drive my 80 quite often, say 500-600 miles a month. It’s think it’s the perfect vehicle other than mpg. Everyone’s always saying how slow their 80s are which I don’t really agree with. They’re obviously not fast but how fast are y’all trying to go?? I’ve desired passing power and maybe some...
I drive my cruiser every day but rarely use the handbrake/parking brake. I’ll engage the brake 3-4 times a month just to keep from seizing. Sometimes after I’m parked overnight without the handbrake engaged the brake light will be on in dash upon starting and stay on for a couple miles of...
Aside from the Classifieds section on here, how/where are people sourcing used oem parts for their cruisers? I'm talking larger mechanical and drivetrain parts, like axle assemblies. I've been looking at full part outs but theres only so many of them. I'm either been beat to the part, part was...
My 80 has seen better days, I’m looking for front and rear axle assemblies. Preferably disc to disc. Rear shock perches are ready to break off rear axle due to rust, fronts aren’t far from the same demise. Interested in everyone’s opinions on the issue and task. Truck has 170k miles, runs great...
I know there’s already discussions on this topic but now that it’s 2022 and our trucks are getting older and more valuable; how many miles are too many? In 2010-2015 and earlier you could get a clean “low mileage” 80series for a decent price. That’s no longer the case. With that being said is...