My 1994 FZJ80 and me
First off I want to thank Woody for putting this board together. CDAN for all his help with the super deals on parts and most of all the advice regarding the parts, most recently saving me $300! Finally, Slee Off Road, whose customer service and technological assistance is top notch, and to whom I will remain a dedicated customer. Specifically Ben, whom I have called again, and again, and always, had the time to answer my stupid questions.
I have owned primarily Toyotas and VWs. The decision to go with an 80 is very similar to many of the reasons that have been expressed here time and time again. Most of our trips are solo, and I wanted something reliable, comfortable, and capable to get us there and back. My research led me to Landcruisers and Land Rovers. I liked the design of Land Rovers, but their apparent lack of reliability drew me away. I knew of the aftermarket support for the 80s from looking at the Aussie 4WD magazines. One day I stumbled upon this forum, and as they say the rest is history. I found an 80 here in San Diego with lockers. It was clean, paint wasn’t the best, but I was going to scratch it, so who cared. A deal was struck and in March 2004 I had my very own 80!
The 80 had 126k miles on it when purchased, now has 156k miles.
My mods are done primarily for vehicle dependent expedition type travel. I want to be self-sufficient, and be able travel for long distances. I travel a lot with friends on these forums:
www.4wdtrips.net
www.expeditionportal.com
The most recent trip was a 16-day trip to Cabo and back.
Anyway, here is what I have done thus far:
MECHANICAL:
Tune-up
Front axle service
Rear axle service
Replaced rotors with DBA Slotted/Drilled
Extended Diff Breathers
Slee S/S extended brake lines
CDL switch
MODS:
OME 850/864 with Mr. Gasket up front
BFG a/t's with about 20k on them
ARB with Warn 8000i, Blue Amsteel Synth Line
Kaymar Bumper with tire carrier
IPF fog lights-OEM switch (courtesy Slee)
Lightforce 240’s-OEM switch (courtesy Slee)
Slee step sliders (first version) currently without extra step-Thanks Navid!!!
Slee T-Case skid
Slee A/C dryer skid-still awaiting install
Slee Wiring Harness upgrade
Slee Auxiliary light harness x2
Stern lighting upgrade (low/high, rears)
Long Ranger 170L auxiliary tank (44 gallons)
George S. control box
OEM Switch (courtesy Slee)
Windows double tinted, for sleeping in the back
Husky liners front only
Second & Third row seats removed for camping/dog
XM radio
FUTURE:
PHH (very soon)
Currently researching dual battery set-up
Slee 4” lift???
Drawer system
Helton Hot Water System
2M Radio
More Slee Stuff
First off I want to thank Woody for putting this board together. CDAN for all his help with the super deals on parts and most of all the advice regarding the parts, most recently saving me $300! Finally, Slee Off Road, whose customer service and technological assistance is top notch, and to whom I will remain a dedicated customer. Specifically Ben, whom I have called again, and again, and always, had the time to answer my stupid questions.
I have owned primarily Toyotas and VWs. The decision to go with an 80 is very similar to many of the reasons that have been expressed here time and time again. Most of our trips are solo, and I wanted something reliable, comfortable, and capable to get us there and back. My research led me to Landcruisers and Land Rovers. I liked the design of Land Rovers, but their apparent lack of reliability drew me away. I knew of the aftermarket support for the 80s from looking at the Aussie 4WD magazines. One day I stumbled upon this forum, and as they say the rest is history. I found an 80 here in San Diego with lockers. It was clean, paint wasn’t the best, but I was going to scratch it, so who cared. A deal was struck and in March 2004 I had my very own 80!
The 80 had 126k miles on it when purchased, now has 156k miles.
My mods are done primarily for vehicle dependent expedition type travel. I want to be self-sufficient, and be able travel for long distances. I travel a lot with friends on these forums:
www.4wdtrips.net
www.expeditionportal.com
The most recent trip was a 16-day trip to Cabo and back.
Anyway, here is what I have done thus far:
MECHANICAL:
Tune-up
Front axle service
Rear axle service
Replaced rotors with DBA Slotted/Drilled
Extended Diff Breathers
Slee S/S extended brake lines
CDL switch
MODS:
OME 850/864 with Mr. Gasket up front
BFG a/t's with about 20k on them
ARB with Warn 8000i, Blue Amsteel Synth Line
Kaymar Bumper with tire carrier
IPF fog lights-OEM switch (courtesy Slee)
Lightforce 240’s-OEM switch (courtesy Slee)
Slee step sliders (first version) currently without extra step-Thanks Navid!!!
Slee T-Case skid
Slee A/C dryer skid-still awaiting install
Slee Wiring Harness upgrade
Slee Auxiliary light harness x2
Stern lighting upgrade (low/high, rears)
Long Ranger 170L auxiliary tank (44 gallons)
George S. control box
OEM Switch (courtesy Slee)
Windows double tinted, for sleeping in the back
Husky liners front only
Second & Third row seats removed for camping/dog
XM radio
FUTURE:
PHH (very soon)
Currently researching dual battery set-up
Slee 4” lift???
Drawer system
Helton Hot Water System
2M Radio
More Slee Stuff
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