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  1. Chris FJ80

    Fabbing custom bolts for 80 series PCV removal

    Lots of good threads about using vice grips and a block of wood to remove the old PCV valves from the 80 series valve cover, but I wanted a technique that was a bit more controlled and less prone to me messing up. I fabbed up these custom bolts for a bearing splitter I have (MAC Tools PB1122)...
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    Can a failed PCV valve result in oil everywhere???

    Two days ago we were descending into Death Valley, coming in from the West. The check oil light went on intermittently, but that is not abnormal for my 80. Next morning I went to check on her and found oil all over the undercarriage: covering the front axle, lower oil pan, stabilizer bar, etc...
  3. Chris FJ80

    Need for parting out a 2006 GX470?

    HI Guys I normally hang out on the 80 and 100 forums, but have a question for you all. I have a 2006 GX470 with damage to the front clip area that the insurance company is declaring a total loss. It has about 165k miles on it. I don't see many of these vehicle in the Part-Out forum, so was...
  4. Chris FJ80

    Custom Mounting Bracket for Backup Camera on Slee Rear Bumper

    For a few years now I have had my backup camera mounted inside the CB antenna bracket on my Slee rear bumper. While it has been a secure location, I've had two major issues. First, the right side of the video frame has been dominated by the bumper catch handle (not a showstopper, but it takes...
  5. Chris FJ80

    Leak in OEM radiator / CSF 2517 replacement

    I though I would create this post about a hard to detect but significant cooling system leak. About a month ago I noticed some coolant leaking from around where the lower radiator hose connects to the radiator. I replaced the hose and pressure tested the system but whenever I returned from a...
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    Emergency Troubleshooting Procedures QRCs

    I recently posted the file for a quick reference card (fluids, torques, etc.) that I made to keep in my glove compartment and to be water/grease/sweat/etc. resistant. I also made the attached card set for the Emergency Troubleshooting Procedures as found in the FAQs: Emergency Troubleshooting...
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    80 Series Quick Reference Cards

    Sick of digging through the user's manual and FSM every time I need to check on a fluid type/quantity or common torque value, I wanted a quick reference card I could laminate and keep in my glove box. I printed these in 5" x 7" format and laminated them using a 5 mil laminate pouch, so they...
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    Center console power install

    Thanks to everyone who contributed ideas to this thread: Show us your center console power outlet installs I finally completed my install, so wanted to post the completed project here. I wanted to do an OEM Style mod, with (mostly) OEM components installed to look like they belonged there...
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    How well will this Thales antenna work for my FM band?

    Hi all, I stumbled across a great deal on these military surplus Thales broadband antennas today at a garage sale. I am wondering how effective one would be at replacing my stock/OEM antenna in my FZJ80. Thales: 1600500-1, Handheld, 13-inch Broadband Whip Antenna; TNC connector; 8W maximum...
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    Show us your center console power outlet installs

    I'm getting ready to install power outlets in the rear of my center console. My current plan is to install, from left to right, Blue Sea dual USB port, Toyota OEM 110V, Blue Sea 12VDC (cig lighter style) outlet. But before I start cutting into my console plastic I wanted to see what others...
  11. Chris FJ80

    Wire Management - Cleaning Up My Mess of Mods

    Last weekend I set out to install sound deadening material on my floor. (I had done the sides and ceiling some time ago, but had been procrastinating on taking out the seats and carpet to get the floor done.) With all the carpet out, it was the ideal time to clean up the mess of wiring I have...
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    OCD: Black Powder Coating of Interior Cargo Hooks

    OK. I know this is OCD, but the finish of the OEM interior cargo hooks has always bugged me. I can't think of any other hardware in the interior that is a steel/stainless finish. Almost seems that these were an afterthought. Since I had my carpet out to install sound deadener, I pulled...
  13. Chris FJ80

    Great Terminal Pin Removal Tool for 80 Series

    I have been looking for a long time for a good terminal pin removal tool and finally found one at a decent price. The Astro Pneumatic 78445 arrived yesterday ($15.31 on Amazon Prime). Tool #1 is sized and shaped to remove the 80 Series terminals. Works well so far. The set of 5 tools comes...
  14. Chris FJ80

    Has anyone tried this floppy mirror fix?

    I am on my second driver side mirror and now it too has gotten floppy. I decided to go the route of using a "bolt" to compress the spring, but really wanted the wires (both the OEM motor wires and my aftermarket heating pad wires) to be able to route up through the center post. I looked at...
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    Heated Mirrors Finished (Just in time for summer :-)

    Well I started to install mirror heating pads back in the fall but got delayed with a bunch of other projects, so just finished the wiring today. Looks like I won't get much use out of them for the next several months, but wanted to post these pics before I forget. I followed the same basic...
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    Free 80 series seats

    I have the following seats, free to anyone in the club. First come, first serve. They are functional but with normal wear and tear. I need to get these out of my garage to free up space... so they have to go to large trash pick up in June if no takers. I can take/post more pics if you...
  17. Chris FJ80

    Pin out for fog light switch 84165-16020

    Does anyone have a pin out diagram for this OEM fog light switch, p/n 84165-16020? I pulled the switch apart and figured out (I believe) four of the pins. Ordered from top right to top left (1, 2) then bottom right to bottom left: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 2 and 8 are illumination 3 I...
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    Vote on red versus chrome Toyota tailgate emblem

    After doing some wheeling damage a while back, I have been slowly and painstakingly rebuilding my beloved 80. Attached are a few photos to show the progress. After suffering the damage (hit a couple of trees in the Arizona backcountry) I thought I would get the insurance company to take care...
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    Show your custom-built SSTs (Special Service Tools)

    Lots of threads here on MUD describe SSTs (Special Service Tools in Toyota lingo) that mudders have fab'd up for one job or another. I thought it would be nice to start consolidating these into one thread, so wanted to get it started by posting three simple SSTs I have fabricated. Suggested...
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    PHH OEM style close up pics

    I changed out my PHH today. Took a long time. I don't know how some guys get this done in a couple of hours -- took me all day. With so many great write ups out there I am not going to attempt another complete description, but grabbed some close up pics that might help the next guy. Note...
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