Builds 1997 FZJ80 to HDJ80 1HD-FTE + H152F (4 Viewers)

[SNLC]

New window runs installed. New ebrake cable installed. Used main tank cleaned.

Tearing into the front axle.

These goodies getting installed.

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[Luke111]

Consider having front door Pods made for those Morel speakers.

Pioneer Head Unit and CDT Audio Speaker install

Even though there dozens of threads on speakers thought I would share my thoughts and install of CDT Audio Speakers in my 80... Many of you have seen the install pictures in my thread I thought it would be easier to find in this format. It really doesn't matter what I'm driving I have always...

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[SNLC]

Consider having front door Pods made for those Morel speakers.

Pioneer Head Unit and CDT Audio Speaker install

Even though there dozens of threads on speakers thought I would share my thoughts and install of CDT Audio Speakers in my 80... Many of you have seen the install pictures in my thread I thought it would be easier to find in this format. It really doesn't matter what I'm driving I have always...

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Ya seen that done before and it is nice giving many more choices for speakers. However...

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[Luke111]

Super thin... wow!

 

[sogafarm]

Ya seen that done before and it is nice giving many more choices for speakers. However...


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Looking forward to the final install pics with these. Can you still use the factory grills?

 

[SNLC]

So we drilled off the 440 shifter bracket and moved it over to the 343 assembly. This is the 343 after removing it.

Then assembled our “hybrid” shifter which uses parts from both.

New gasket on the bottom.

Even tested illumination.

All done and ready to install.

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[SNLC]

Looking forward to the final install pics with these. Can you still use the factory grills?

The stock grills will not work, these are 6.5” speakers.

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[jomelo]

UPDATE

Ian keeps sending me links of stuff to order and I do it. Mostly things like new adjustable control arms and panhard rods....steering links.

@TrekboxX is finished up and I believe the drawers shipped out today.

I had been debating on changing on the suspension but I think we are just going to see how the truck performs once it is back on the road.

 

[SNLC]

Knuckles!

The before pics...

Tear down

More to come.

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[SNLC]

Lots and lots of prep, still more to do but getting close to being done with that.

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[SNLC]

More of the same.

Prep is all done now on the knuckle and hub parts.

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[GeoRoss]

More of the same.

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Prep is all done now on the knuckle and hub parts.

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Looking great, did you mention what sort of paint you used?

 

[spazzyfry123]

Small world. Going through the thread thinking it was an impressive build and notice that you're in Miccosukee. I'm about a 10 minute ride here in East Tallahassee. Been a Jeep guy since day one, but am on the hunt for an FZJ80. Shoot me a message if you know of any others around. Maybe we can meet up at Red Barn for a beer some day...

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Tyler

 

[davidp14]

Looking great, did you mention what sort of paint you used?

+1 for prep and paint details.

 

[jomelo]

Small world. Going through the thread thinking it was an impressive build and notice that you're in Miccosukee. I'm about a 10 minute ride here in East Tallahassee. Been a Jeep guy since day one, but am on the hunt for an FZJ80. Shoot me a message if you know of any others around. Maybe we can meet up at Red Barn for a beer some day...

Cheers,
Tyler

PM Sent @spazzyfry123

 

[jomelo]

@TrekboxX stuff arrived today. I really like the brown color. Should match the interior very well.

 

[SNLC]

+1 for prep and paint details.

If condition of factory paint is good, I just clean clean clean. Then, tape it all, scuff with red 3M pad and spray. I use a high quality epoxy, flat black is my choice. That is what this got.

If factory paint is not good or there is rust, I sand blast it all and paint.

With any painting, prep is important. It is a multi stage process for me which starts by de-greasing with simple green. Then washed with a light soapy water. I use an actual paint prep wax and grease remover before paint, no brake cleaner.

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[SNLC]

We also got a ton of other goodies in, I will let pics do the talking as progress happens but they are mostly chassis parts.

More to come this week.

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[SNLC]

Finished knuckle and wheel bearing rebuild, tomorrow front brakes and more.

By the way this truck has amazing knuckle balls, no grooves on them at all.

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[SNLC]

Oh ya, new OEM wheel studs deserve new OEM lug nuts.

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