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  1. Polar Bear

    Builds  Polar Bear's GX build thread

    As a recovering 80 series addict, I've stepped over to the dark side and picked up an '06 GX 470 for my winter commuting duties. I've got a beastie 190 mile round trip across Snoqualmie Pass five days a week- and during the winter they require chains half the time- so a solid snow rig is a must...
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    Wanted  FZJ80 Tail light lens- passenger side

    I need a tall light for the passenger side of my 97 FZJ80. Pretty sure the FJ80 ones will fit just fine too.
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    Liberty trail run on Fri 7/19

    I'm going to make another attempt at running liberty on Friday July 19 now that I hear most of the trails have been cleared. If anyone is able to get off work you're more than welcome to join us! My brother and I are planning on just making a day trip, returning home in the evening. However...
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    Liberty wheeling trip for father's day weekend

    The upper trails at Liberty will be opening on Saturday, June 15th and I'm planning an overnight wheeling trip. I'm going to take a half day off work and head up there around noonish on Friday and set up camp at Haney Meadows about 10 miles east of Blewett Pass. I'll post a Google map location...
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    Line lock as an emergency brake?

    Let me kick this one out to the greater collective knowledge here- while wheeling down a super steep ridgeback descent, I had to stop to get out and spot an obstacle. Fully loaded for camping, the e-brake was not up to the job of holding rig (properly adjusted too) and I had to rely on the...
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    Tahuya Trail Run 5/4/13

    My brother and I are heading to Tahuya on Saturday May 4th to see what else we can rip off of his Rubicon. We'll be meeting in the parking lot of the Safeway in Belfair around 9 am. I'm driving a white 97 FZJ80, and my brother has the blue Jeep Rubicon. Any and all are welcome to come! I...
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    A little midweek excursion

    Does anyone have any information about conditions up around Harrison Lake right now? (snow level, etc). I'm looking to take the family on a little midweek overnighter on thursday night and haven't really explored that area yet. Anyone have any specific directions (don't know the area yet) on...
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    SST question

    Hi guys, I'm staging tools for my brake upgrade next week and I realized I don't have the SST axle nut wrench for the rear of my 97 FZJ80. Calling the local dealership about the part got me a referral to their tool supplier, which got me a referral to THEIR supplier, who won't answer the phone...
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    Been meaning to join you guys for a while...

    I used to live in Milton and planned to swing by for your monthly get together but never seemed to make it. I recently moved north to Bellevue for work, but all my family and favorite wheeling is down south. I've got a 97 with lockers that is still pretty mildly built. My sig line details it...
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    Sunroof Drain tube woes

    I've got wet carpet on the front passenger side which showed up at the end of a long dry spell (for the northwest anyways :p). Wet carpet and mold is a no-go, so I did the search and read about 25 posts on the subject. I took some line trimmer line and made sure the drains were clear and then...
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    For Sale  FZJ80 Factory Stereo and Amp $20 (Milton, WA)

    (edit)SOLD(edit) Want to add that ultra cool retro edge to your ultra-modern Scion? How about a factory Toyota double DIN stereo and amp circa 1997 from an FZJ80??? All the cool kids will have them soon....;) Factory deck and amp operate just fine, I replaced them because I needed space in my...
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    Rotational noise from the front end

    I'm scratching my head here after spending the morning searching through the depths of 'Mud. I've got a pretty loud clacking noise coming from the front end of the truck that only starts when I'm driving 25 mph and above. The noise level and speed of the clacking increases with road speed...
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    Catastrophic Failure at 70MPH

    Had a VERY close call last night on the freeway. Just picked up my 80 from the shop after having a set of Longs and FJ60 hubs installed, and was exiting the freeway in a rainstorm when the brakes completely failed, the front left tire locked and blew out instantly and pitched me sideways- at...
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    For Sale  [WA] FZJ80 Stock Rear Springs $35

    1997 FZJ80 stock rear springs. They weren't sagging at all when I lifted the truck, no rust. Get 'em out of my garage- make me an offer.:popcorn: Comes with your very own OME box to ship them in. Since I'm building a drawer system for the rear I also have some third row seatbelts for sale-...
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    Do I need a trailer brake?

    I'm taking the scout troop on a week long trip in August and a loaner 12' dump trailer has been offered to transport the kayaks, bicycles, camping gear etc. I haven't seen the trailer, but most I'm finding online seem to be about 4K empty. I'm headed into the Cascade mountain range all week...
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    HDJ81 Camper Conversion

    I was perusing the cruiser porn available north of the border and came upon this thing. Can't say as that I'd be real eager to get on anything off camber with it, but talk about your ultimate back country hunting rig! Oh, and just to keep this tech- I wonder if J's would even lift this thing a...
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    '97 FZJ80 front mud flaps- $60 shipped

    Front mud flaps off my 97, in good condition. No hardware. Shipped anywhere in the lower 48 for $60.
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    Engine ECU: What years/models are compatible?

    I've got a 1997 FZJ80 Collectors edition (if that matters) that I took swimming in the deep end of the pool. It appears my ECU took a dive, so to speak.:bang: :doh: I need to find out what models and years are compatible with my 97, as I cannot afford a brand new one at $1300 (Cdan priced-...
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    Brake pedal drops at idle

    When I come to a stop and idle for a few seconds, the pedal will noticeably drop a half inch or so and then firm back up. The pedal does not drop any further after that, but has done this fairly consistently since I got the truck 8 months ago. Im assuming this is due to the booster adjusting...
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    Daily driven 80 on Longfields?

    Being semi new to my 80 and just getting started on my build, I have an axle question. I've just aquired a set of 36" Iroks and have been eyeballing the cromoly Longfield axles. I've heard some non specific referrals against using them unless I convert to part time 4WD. Bobby's site refers to...
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