Chapter 1:
In October of 2021, I was due for my 60k service and an oil change. Turns out, the AHC should be serviced at this time. I called the Lexus dealership to schedule, and just so happened to have the head of the service department on the phone. I asked him point blank "Are you...
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I've got a new in box TRD supercharger sitting in my studio at home. I bought the kit last November, and if I recall correctly there were only about 10 of them remaining at that time. I'm not sure if or when they're making more, but I'm thinking that I want to go with a turbo setup down...
I've got a 99 4runner limited that I need some bumper parts for. I need the drivers side rear wing I guess I would call it, that meets up with the center rear piece. I also need the plastic piece that sits on top of the main rear bumper. Hoping that someone with a 4runner has one sitting in...
I'm getting started on my cage tomorrow morning with MikeSmith from bumpitoffroad.com, and although I believe I've decided on what design I want, I would still like to see other members cages. In this thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/252005-fj40-roll-cage-thread.html
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97 80 series, gasser. 114k. Original HG. Did the phh and full coolant flush with new oem thermostat and gasket 9 months ago. The truck has been running great since, and I've noticed no problems with the UN-modded temp guage, which I plan to mod when I have the time. After driving 25 minutes...
I have recently changed out the phh and and done a flush of the cooling system on my 97 cruiser. After finishing, I started the truck, and it began puking coolant out of the rear heater tubes, right above the front catalytic converter. I am going to bypass those heater pipes altogether, and...
So I'm driving up to Avon with my old man as we're doing some guided fishing this weekend, and sure enough coming down Vail pass my exhaust decided to say smell ya later. That's the bad news. The good news is that with my new throaty exhaust, I can compete with every dropped civic in town :D...
Guys,
Just like the title says, I'm trying to source some silicon heater hose and a couple breeze clamps in order to do that pesky heater hose on my new to me 80. I hit a couple of Napa's last sunday to no avail. I also tried a checker. Has anybody had any luck sourcing these parts...
I finally bought my locked 80 I've been trying to find for what seems like forever...
I bought the truck out of state. I currently reside here in Chicago but I've got a house in Colorado that I'm moving back into in 8 weeks when my current employment contract ends. I currently have a NJ...
As the title reads, I bought an 80 a few days ago :beer: It's a 97 with 99.5k on the clock. I do not have maintenance records, but it is very clean and appears to have been loved by the previous owner(s), although I know I have some PM to do...
I really like the truck so far. I drove it...
Have been searching for a while... had two bought out from underneath me recently. Just like the title says, I'm looking for a locked 80 or lx450. I'm not into the green 80's or the champagne lx's. Needs to be 95+ for the LC, lx doesn't matter. I would prefer something with nice leather that...
factory power steering upgrade?
I've been searching and have found a lot of good info, in posts and in the FAQ, but I'm not entirely sure I have my answer yet. I've got an 81 fj40 that came with factory power steering. I'm SOA and running 35's, lockrite in front. I have noticed while...
I work in Chicago but play here in CO. I just scored a new job and managed to push the start date back to the 13th of November so I could have a little bit of play time and guilt free sleeping in :D Anyway, my girlfriend is in town as well, and she has never been wheelin'. I am wondering if...
My old man got an fj cruiser and mom is looking to get him some sliders for his birthday. His fj did not come with factory sliders, but he's considering getting those. I have no idea how stout the factory sliders are... anybody wailed on them yet? I saw the demello sliders as well that look...
Hey guys. So, I'm at the point where I just really need a vehicle. Taking the el is cold and isn't much fun, and I'm not saving any money really over having a car here. I have to walk a long way from the closest el stop to my office, thus my need for a vehicle.
I could buy a complete...
Check out this 40: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=62759
It's de-smogged, which I don't really care about, BUT... I'm not sure if I could pass emissions here. Anybody know what the emissions laws are like around here and if I'd have any trouble passing and registering a truck like...
This is my first post in the 80-series forum, although I've been reading all I can about the 80's trying to learn from the wealth of knowledge on this board. I've got an 81 fj40 that I love, and can't sell, but I'm writing b/c I'm ready to get a new DD. I've pretty well decided that I want an...
Greetings fellow cruiserheads. I'm relocating to Chicago in one week, leaving Boulder, CO. I've got an 81 fj40, SO, SR, 35" MTR's, lockrite lockers, and a bunch of other stuff I can't think of right now. I'm trying to decide if it's worth it for me to bring my cruiser out to Chicago or if...
3 way switch, 1 lead to each relay (one for each speed). I'm not wiring this to the ignition so the fan will work when the key is not turned. I have 4 connectors to the relay, and I'm not using any thermostat right now. I've got a ground, hot lead from the battery, lead from the switch, and...