4 years in the making new 80 Series Owner

[96FZJ80]

Are they the only game in town for Bolt On Sliders? Yeah I'd prefer bolt on.

I don't need sliders but I've had these bookmarked for over a year now just in case I lose the "need vs want" argument with myself.

Step Sliders For 80 Series Toyota Land Cruiser

Step Sliders For 80 Series Toyota Land Cruiser - Bump It Off Road - Windsor Colorado.

www.bumpitoffroad.com

 

[DSRTRDR]

Look at White Knuckle Off Road sliders. They are bolt on and you can get a flatter version to use as a running board. They are about $1K by the time you get done, but they are 100% bolt-on and do not cause any irreversible work to your truck to install.

/this\ - we have White knuckle sliders on our 80

 

[DSRTRDR]

Got new tires and wheels today

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[mudgudgeon]

I have not tested the Lockers yet, the indicators come on but I need to find a gravel area that I can actually test them on.

If you want to satisfy your curiosity, you don't needed gravel to test these.

Take a trip to the mall early in the AM, so there's a big open space.

Turn the magic dial, and drive in a slow circle.

The lockers should engage fairly quickly as wheels will turn at different rates.

After they have locked, you'll feel it in the way the car drives. It will want to push straight ahead.

Once you've engaged then, turn the dial back to off, and drive straight. You may need to reverse a little too unload the drive train.

There's no harm in doing this if it's done slowly. Certainly no harder on it than using lockers in anger in the rocks.

 

[TheRealDeal124]

If you want to satisfy your curiosity, you don't needed gravel to test these.

Take a trip to the mall early in the AM, so there's a big open space.

Turn the magic dial, and drive in a slow circle.

The lockers should engage fairly quickly as wheels will turn at different rates.

After they have locked, you'll feel it in the way the car drives. It will want to push straight ahead.

Once you've engaged then, turn the dial back to off, and drive straight. You may need to reverse a little too unload the drive train.

There's no harm in doing this if it's done slowly. Certainly no harder on it than using lockers in anger in the rocks.

I'm gonna do this today. Thank you very much, I'd imagine driving slowly on concrete is much like driving on rock. I've driven a vehicle with lockers before so I'm not too unfamiliar with that "locked" feeling.

 

[clx16]

You mentioned window motors. I think most people get these in place of window rubbers when that is needed most. When i bought mine the guy gave me an extra motor for the windows. I never figured out which one needed replacing in his mind as I put in new rubber runners and they have worked great since. It's nice when they go up and down in winter and at a normal speed. I recommend that first then move to motors if you don't get what you want.

 

[rolliges]

^^^^2x on the window runners (and belt moldings).

You can also clean and then lube the sunroof tracks for improved speed. If the motor works (windows, sunroof, etc.) then it's easily friction on the sliding surfaces that's making things slow.

 

[TheRealDeal124]

You mentioned window motors. I think most people get these in place of window rubbers when that is needed most. When i bought mine the guy gave me an extra motor for the windows. I never figured out which one needed replacing in his mind as I put in new rubber runners and they have worked great since. It's nice when they go up and down in winter and at a normal speed. I recommend that first then move to motors if you don't get what you want.

Window rubbers? Can I get these at a part store or Cruiserparts.com? Thank you guys! This is why I joined Mud.

 

[clx16]

Yep and you can search other vendors here on mud who likely carry them.
Also there are other threads that address window issues like this one:Got Slow Windows? Here's the Fix.
Everyone's issue is different but the rubber is usually the cause

Windows & Rubbers : CruiserParts.net, Toyota Landcruiser Parts

CruiserParts.net : Windows & Rubbers - 40 Series 60-84 60 Series 81-90 55 Series 69-80 80 Series & LX450 90-07 100 Series & LX470 98-07 FJ Cruiser 07-current Diesel & Non USA Sections Vehicles For Sale Hardware and Misc. Parts 200 Series & LX570 2008-Current 70 Series Tools, Fluids, And Cleaning...

shop.cruiserparts.net

 

[TheRealDeal124]

Yep and you can search other vendors here on mud who likely carry them.
Also there are other threads that address window issues like this one:Got Slow Windows? Here's the Fix.
Everyone's issue is different but the rubber is usually the cause

Windows & Rubbers : CruiserParts.net, Toyota Landcruiser Parts

CruiserParts.net : Windows & Rubbers - 40 Series 60-84 60 Series 81-90 55 Series 69-80 80 Series & LX450 90-07 100 Series & LX470 98-07 FJ Cruiser 07-current Diesel & Non USA Sections Vehicles For Sale Hardware and Misc. Parts 200 Series & LX570 2008-Current 70 Series Tools, Fluids, And Cleaning...

shop.cruiserparts.net

So I'm guessing these motors rarely go out

 

[clx16]

I've seen more switches need cleaning and motors need cleaning than going out but there has been at least one member here have a motor go out. I even saw a few with bad grounds that got motor swaps and didn't fix the issue

 

[rolliges]

The motors can fail but mainly due to the internal grease aging, they can be rebuilt with patience.

 

[TheRealDeal124]

Great to know, I already ordered the motors but I will keep them for a rainy day and order some rubbers.

 

[bcomnes]

Is cruiser parts reliable these days? Got a weird vibe from the site and saw some horror story reports in the search.

Ty for the insights in the runners! Was thinking the motors were worn on mine, but the symptom is slow up, I guess that might be a cheaper place to start.

 

[Railwelder93]

Cruiser outfitters

Wits end

Toyota parts deal

Delta Vehicle Systems

 

[Grouseman]

Congratulations to your entry into THE Club. I have owned my 80 for 18+ years.. Damn great SUV !

 

[TheRealDeal124]

Congratulations to your entry into THE Club. I have owned my 80 for 18+ years.. Damn great SUV !

Yes sir!! Thank you very much

 

[TheRealDeal124]

Tested my Differential lockers today. My front definitely works. The rear does not work or so it seems.

 

[bcomnes]

Noob question, when you have a front and rear locker, do you also have the center diff locker with the accompanying button?

 

[TheRealDeal124]

Noob question, when you have a front and rear locker, do you also have the center diff locker with the accompanying button?

On my 1995 I do not. When I pull the lever into 4wd Low the Locker light comes on, so I believe the center locker locks automatically when I pull the lever back.