Good for you. Only do a build thread if you want it for yourself own use. I gave up on mine. Weeks would pass and I’d do so many little things that I just gave up. Good luck. Where did you get a speedo cable. I thought they were NLA but must be mistaken.
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Yes on the build thread. They're useful for documentation, especially if you're "just replacing the head gasket" like me. 
+1 for the build. I’m always interested in what people do to their rigs when they are the same color as mine
Yea I am in the same boat. I do a ton of work and don't really document it too well. I was thinking it'd be good to record high level stuff. I'll give it a shot and see what happens.
Regarding the cable - it's aftermarket from eBay from Australia - should get here today. We'll see how she fits after work if it's arrived. I searched "FJ80 speedo cable." It looks similar to what I took out. Worth a shot for 30 bucks shipped.
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I've tried searching but I'm on a bit of a time crunch, does anybody know the size of these hoses off the top of their head?
I think its 5/8" but take that for what its worth. Heres a thread that may help if you go the OEM route 1992 FJ80 3FE Heater Hose OEM Part Codes
I found that thread but it only had a part number for the shorter hose. I found others mention 5/8 heater hose also so I'll. Give that a try
5/8 is what I used.
Roastchestnuts
TLCA #28675 Salt wagon Fj40
what size tire do you have on your 80? lift? also Its an old post... do you still have it?I bought my first 3fe about 2 month ago. I love it. I have always loved the 80 series, just could never justify having one as my daily driver. I "settled" for a 100 series (see pic), but after 3 years of suffering through 14mpg daily; I had to sell her (still regret it).
So, I sell the 100 and buy a prius as my daily driver. You can laugh, but the difference in my gas bill was enough to put back $150 per month on my daughters college fund.
But what do you know, for my 30th birthday present, my wife let's me buy my dream car as my weekend rig, an old 80 (3FE).
1992, approx. 180k, mostly stock.
Fixes so far:
just fixed a major leak in my windshield wiper reservoir
took out old factory cd player (darn theft lock) and replaced with Clarion single DIN
New Battery
Changed all drive belts (started to squeal on my way out to a camping trip last week)
I love these things.
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Roastchestnuts
TLCA #28675 Salt wagon Fj40
I have factory no flair and no sunroof too. Mine has the same rims. I am pretty sure my serial number is close to yours too
Here is my "Transformation" photo of my 91 FJ80, let's see more 3FE love on here.
I will start.
I will start.
That's a tough act to follow ML. Im in the process of removing a welded on bull bar, so I'm sort of going backwards. I want your ARB.Here is my "Transformation" photo of my 91 FJ80, let's see more 3FE love on here.
I will start.
Welded??
Yeah no kidding. PO had someone build it in Miami. Welded to the frame. Cant take the bumper off so it's something I have been putting off. Damn thing will collapse my whole front end if I hit something.Welded??
Yikes, gotta wonder what the fabricator was thinking.
Anyway - Nothing a sawzall can't handle. Good luck
lol. Well he was in Miami, soooo. Whatever. PO also put that light bar on top. That's going. One thing I do like from the PO is my swingout. I have yet to see another done in this manner. So that stays.Yikes, gotta wonder what the fabricator was thinking.
Anyway - Nothing a sawzall can't handle. Good luck
that is how the non-US factory rear tire carriers are attached. I personally perfer the tire carrier to hinge on the rear bumper so in case you hit the rear tire on a steep drop off, or rear ended by someone, it won't rip off your rear quarter....very neat nonetheless.
Havent heard that explanation. So that is a factory, but non domestic carrier?
xlx
SILVER Star
I had a 1991 4Runner with the same factory set up. They only did it on the 4Runners in 1991. I was only running 31 10.50 15’ on factory aluminum wheels.
here is a link of a non-us factory rear tire carrier. I believe yours is custom now i am seeing both.
forum.ih8mud.com
SOLD - 80-series Factory Tire Carrier - Sold
I have this 80-series factory tire carrier from a JDM HDJ81 for sale. All hardware is included that is required for the tail gate, every single part, including the internal reinforcement brackets for the pillar support. Here is a recent thread on how to install one of these: JDM Wheel...
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