Builds 1997 FZJ80 to HDJ80 1HD-FTE + H152F (2 Viewers)

[ofer bruhis]

No if you use 1HDT/FT mounts.

The trans mounts we did move because in an 80 an auto has the mounts farther back on the frame. So we moved them forward to suit the manual trans.

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Ian, did you put threads in the front holes on the frame for the H15x? They are threadless.

 

[SNLC]

Ian, did you put threads in the front holes on the frame for the H15x? They are threadless.

We cut the original 343 auto mounts off the frame, modified trans crossmember (because it gets narrower moving forward) and than welded them on. IIRC they only move 1.5” or there abouts, auto to manual. We have since just gone to biying the mounts new since they are fairly cheap, still available and it saves a lot of labor not having to cut the originals off the frame carefully.

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[ofer bruhis]

We cut the original 343 auto mounts off the frame, modified trans crossmember (because it gets narrower moving forward) and than welded them on. IIRC they only move 1.5” or there abouts, auto to manual. We have since just gone to biying the mounts new since they are fairly cheap, still available and it saves a lot of labor not having to cut the originals off the frame carefully.

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I kept the crossmember in the same place. I took a stainless 15-5 PH plate 8mm thick with 4 holes. It’s attached to the crossmember pointing forward on the holes where the insulator sats. The two other holes support the insulator. I found one that is a few mm thinner so the transmission sits at the right attitude. Did not require any mods on the car.

 

[SNLC]

This one is back at the shop!

A fairly big list for it!

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[ofer bruhis]

This one is back at the shop!

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A fairly big list for it!

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Ian, again????
I thought you were busy with other projects?

 

[SNLC]

Ian, again????
I thought you were busy with other projects?

We are!

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[ohsix]

I'm surprised it made it into the shop so quickly!

I'm excited for this project. @jomelo and @SNLC did a great job with this build the first time around. We're just going to hit the items that didn't get replaced or rebuilt the last time around.

 

[SNLC]

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[wardharris]

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[bottombracket]

Wait WHAT

 

[ofer bruhis]

Pulling the dash on an 80. SO MUCH FUN!!! Ian, if you need help, 3 red flares. Love to come and help.

 

[alia176]

It's back at the spa! What's on the hit list for this go around?

 

[SNLC]

It's back at the spa! What's on the hit list for this go around?

Body off, glass out paint.
Paint chassis.
LRA subtank.
Diff re-gear.
Some interior work.
Changing some accessories around.

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[bottombracket]

Dude, that’s not a spa trip. That’s a trip to the operating room with an ICU stay afterwards.

Can’t wait to see what happens next.

 

[SNLC]

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[thatcabledude]

Dayum! Did someone drop a penny down one of the AC vents or something?

 

[suzuguru]

I just know I'm too stupid to do the wiring on that. Were the stock engine mounts used 'as is' or did they have to be modified?

 

[SNLC]

I just know I'm too stupid to do the wiring on that. Were the stock engine mounts used 'as is' or did they have to be modified?

Yes stock mounts.

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[SNLC]

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[SNLC]

Snorkel is no more on this Cruiser.

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