I happen to know for a fact that you can squeeze a lifted 80 onto a Uhaul auto transport. You may have to air down and buy some larger ratchet straps to go over the front tires (walmart, etc), but it will do you job and get you home. You'll have to find a buddy witih something to haul the...
Sell your wheels and buy some that fit. I have to agree that I wouldn't go and modify the OEM brake system to make your new wheels work....do you have a FJ80 or FZJ? What year is your cruiser? FJ80's shoudl fit 15's....
emr88, the PIAA horns are significantly louder than stock. Safety was my biggest concern and I was not trying to find the coolest horn, but rather one with a strong tone that could be heard when needed. I was able to test a display at a local auto parts place and liked the quality and sound...
I use a pair of PIAA sports horns. Sound more like a train over the stock Tercel-sounding OEM ones. The price (roughly 50 bucks) is well worth it and they have saved my cruiser from some cell phone idiots "merging." Here's what they look like: http://www.autobarn.net/piaasportshorn.html
Noticed this on a website and did a quick search- no matches. Has anyone looked at this product or have it installed in thier 80? I'm looking at a dual batt system. How much have others spent on doing thier installations? Looks promising, but kind of pricey. :o
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It's called a Land Anchor and one manufacturer is Pull-Pal. There are others manufactured in Brazil and other places. The pull-pal is covered extensively here: https://www.expeditionexchange.com/pullpal/
Colin,
This site has a great deal of information on lifts and tire sizes with and without lifts. You may want to try using the 'search' button, but I believe they may work if memory serves me correctly. I did run 32" Yokohama Mud Diggers on my first 80-series with no rubbing but it depends...
Very nice. I love the roof rack...what part of Costa Rica? I have family in Turrialba. A snorkel could be useful in Costa Rica if you plan to do some expedition type driving...
Those look like 285's to me. That's my truck in the background of post 3 & 4 (black speck) at Surf N' Turf...here's a link to my truck with the 285's....2.5" OME Heavies and MTR's. I love the 285's for now but may go slightly larger next time...
One of the main reasons I went with the neoprene is their ability to stay relatively cool in the heat (SoCal). Another added benefit is the added cushion and overall comfort. These babies fit like a glove on the seats and the company will replace any torn or damaged panel at $12 bucks a pop...
Seat Covers
You might try Wet Okole seat covers. They are made of neoprene wetsuit material and are very durable, waterproof and stain-resistant. Kind of pricey (about $250 a set), but worth the investment. Look under their 'gallery' section for some pics of some previously installed covers...