Builds 94 FZJ80 - Let the Adventure Ensue

[PNWTreeOctopus]

Yes! All these things are true. Which slinky lift did you do?

 

[FMC80]

Yes! All these things are true. Which slinky lift did you do?

Stage 1. Stage 4 wasn’t available but I’m not sure I would’ve dropped another $2.5K into it. I know the reasons to go either way. I can always upgrade in the future.

 

[baldilocks]

I am I do. The end

 

[FMC80]

Check out my plugs; I think they look good based on my research of how a plug should look in a decent running vehicle.

The process to flush and exchange the power steering reservoir was incredibly easy using the methods outlined on this forum. I forget his name, raventai? I turned the wheel lock to lock several times to bleed the system and there was no drama at all.

Here is the aftermath of the work done thus far.

I’m in the process now of bleeding the brakes after replacing with extended OEM brake lines. I went through 2ish quarts of brake fluid and I ran out. Started with the MC, then USPS aft, LSPV, USDS aft, PS then DS. Did it twice and I’m still seeing milky crap coming out so figured I’ll do another two quarts tomorrow and she should be gtg.
Finally waiting on my suspension bushings from Mill Creek Overland. My kit was missing one so they sent me another. Hoping it gets in tomorrow so I can wrap up this page of maintenance and actually drive her!

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

I like that last photo, the castoff old parts like is huge! Did you mess with the LSPV when you did brakes? I neglected to move the “sensing arm thingy” when I blead. Mine looks kinda tired. I may replace it. Any drama there?

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

One more thing: is that a Toyota starter you pulled? I hear they are rebuildable and worth saving.

 

[FMC80]

I like that last photo, the castoff old parts like is huge! Did you mess with the LSPV when you did brakes? I neglected to move the “sensing arm thingy” when I blead. Mine looks kinda tired. I may replace it. Any drama there?

One more thing: is that a Toyota starter you pulled? I hear they are rebuildable and worth saving.

I bled the LSPV along with the calipers. I didn't remove any sensor either....FSM doesn't call for it unless I missed it. Otherwise no real drama except a metric crap ton of air. I'm on my third bleed and having issues tonight...taking a break for now to eat some diner and reattack afterward.

The starter was a made in Mexico rebuild....it's going on the shelf for emergency use only....I almost threw it in the trash, I still might!

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

Keep up the good work Pell! The bleeding process was looong for me too. you’ve probably read about getting the antilock system to work gets a bunch of air out? There are a bunch of threads about bleeding 80 series, lots of “discussion”.

Mrs. PNWTreeOctopus got pretty tired of mashing the brakes for me when I changed the lines and calipers. I’m certain that I didnt bleed the Lspv completely...and I have little confidence that it is properly adjusted. Attending to mine is on my list of continuing projects on the cruiser.

 

[FMC80]

Keep up the good work Pell! The bleeding process was looong for me too. you’ve probably read about getting the antilock system to work gets a bunch of air out? There are a bunch of threads about bleeding 80 series, lots of “discussion”.

Mrs. PNWTreeOctopus got pretty tired of mashing the brakes for me when I changed the lines and calipers. I’m certain that I didnt bleed the Lspv completely...and I have little confidence that it is properly adjusted. Attending to mine is on my list of continuing projects on the cruiser.

Thanks for the positive words Greg, means a lot. I’ve read a little about engaging the antilock brakes to squeeze the air out. I’ll give that a try tomorrow. Good news is after 4.5 quarts of brake fluid the brakes are tight and functional. I flushed the system as clean as I could using soooo much brake fluid. A lot of sediment came out and there were a few messes, especially when bleeding the MC. I understand what the Mrs. endured but luckily for me I have a power bleeder which was great since I’m a bachelor right now.

All done for the night and she is finally on her own legs without the support of jack stands. Now I need to get the caster reading a so Dave at delta can send me my radius arms.
Drove Schtalin Babbity around the neighborhood for the initial operational checkout. So far I know I need to adjust my throttle cable because I jacked up the position when I removed it despite my attempts to mark the location of nuts.
That’s it for tonight. I’m spent. Here is a crappy pic.

Oh yeah, I need bigger tires now ASAP.

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

I hope you cracked a cold one or the equivalent after getting it all back together! Take that baselining.

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

Thanks for the positive words Greg, means a lot. I’ve read a little about engaging the antilock brakes to squeeze the air out. I’ll give that a try tomorrow. Good news is after 4.5 quarts of brake fluid the brakes are tight and functional. I flushed the system as clean as I could using soooo much brake fluid. A lot of sediment came out and there were a few messes, especially when bleeding the MC. I understand what the Mrs. endured but luckily for me I have a power bleeder which was great since I’m a bachelor right now.

All done for the night and she is finally on her own legs without the support of jack stands. Now I need to get the caster reading a so Dave at delta can send me my radius arms.
Drove Schtalin Babbity around the neighborhood for the initial operational checkout. So far I know I need to adjust my throttle cable because I jacked up the position when I removed it despite my attempts to mark the location of nuts.
That’s it for tonight. I’m spent. Here is a crappy pic. View attachment 2684885Oh yeah, I need bigger tires now ASAP.

How much bigger?

 

[FMC80]

I hope you cracked a cold one or the equivalent after getting it all back together! Take that baselining.

How much bigger?

Who knows. I’m thinking I need to wait until I leave HI. I feel like 35s are easy and look decent but something about 37s call to me. I’m not sure if I have it in me to go through the drama to fit them. But then again, I don’t know what I don’t know.

 

[Feldrian]

Who knows. I’m thinking I need to wait until I leave HI. I feel like 35s are easy and look decent but something about 37s call to me. I’m not sure if I have it in me to go through the drama to fit them. But then again, I don’t know what I don’t know.

That sounds familiar =)

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

I hear 37’s are the new 35...Pell you’re a mad man. From all of us here on the internet: 37’s because we love drama!

It will be a fun decision to make. Isn’t your journey to the mainland is getting closer?

 

[FMC80]

That sounds familiar =)

I hear 37’s are the new 35...Pell you’re a mad man. From all of us here on the internet: 37’s because we love drama!

It will be a fun decision to make. Isn’t your journey to the mainland is getting closer?

Yes! I agree, let’s spend my money!! 37s just look right. Sometimes I see a rig with 35s and I think, “man that looks dope!”...then other times, I think, “man those 35s look kinda small...wtf?”
I’ll be leaving this island btwn April-June of 2022. It’ll go by quickly so gives me time to contemplate. Though, we can just fast forward through the “should I, could I?” and arrive at buying 37s

 

[FMC80]

Here are the measurements from the center hub to the bottom of the flare.

	STOCK		Slinky Heavy Duty Stage 1	75mm/3"
	L	R	L	R
Front	21	21	25.5	25
Rear	20.5	20.25	25.25	25

Spoke to Dave @Delta VS and he is sending me some 4" arms....Btw, he is a phenomenal dude who goes above and beyond the call of duty, and everyone should send him tons of money for his goods or for no reason at all.

Installed the inlet hose despite the one previously installed being in great shape. Cant find where that smaller hose goes....I'll figure it out.

These guys are going into my stash until I figure out whether I'm painting her or not. If not, my daughters can play with some really expensive but super dope stickers.

 

[baldilocks]

What will you do about the castor angle? 4” delta arms would put you back in Toyota spec.

 

[FMC80]

What will you do about the castor angle? 4” delta arms would put you back in Toyota spec.

i have arms headed my way. I have to wait and see about a DC shaft afterwards. Shopping around for a Tom Woods or Landtank. Might even go local. Who knows? I may not have my vibes but with those numbers, I’m preparing for it.

 

[Feldrian]

i have arms headed my way. I have to wait and see about a DC shaft afterwards. Shopping around for a Tom Woods or Landtank. Might even go local. Who knows? I may not have my vibes but with those numbers, I’m preparing for it.

Slee is selling DC front shafts for our rigs again, too. It's what I snagged.

 

[FMC80]

Slee is selling DC front shafts for our rigs again, too. It's what I snagged.

You have over 3” in lift height right? No vibes? Baldilocks mentioned a part-time kit and so did Dave from Delta. I don’t have the means or knowledge for a cut and turn so I’ll likely go DC shaft or part time. We will see once I drive her, I don’t want any chance of vibes from anywhere unless it’s from my bed when I drop $.50 into it.