Builds A 1994 FZJ80 rejuvinated

[OGBeno]

I love it that Bill has the old tool sets from the dealerships.... Most of those have been thrown out years ago. Most dealership technicians don't even know how to use those tool sets.

Great work Johnny and Bill.

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

I love it that Bill has the old tool sets from the dealerships.... Most of those have been thrown out years ago. Most dealership technicians don't even know how to use those tool sets.

Great work Johnny and Bill.

Thanks Onur!!

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

The original owner had Lojack, an alarm, and some other bits wired in, poorly. Time to correct some wiring

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Time to replace all the hoses!

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

So cool that we can get OE mirrors again!! Two new ones added

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Yucky!!

 

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[Killdozer1776]

Great work

 

[IdahoDoug]

Amazing. A strong kinship happens across the miles when you see someone else going deep into the 80 series. I've had my 93 since new in 92 and was just bragging to someone that in 240k miles it has never been worked on by anyone but myself except for an A/C recharge and windshield replacements. Just a couple weeks ago, I flew to MI to do heavy maintenance on the 97 so it would be ready for our daughter to take from college where she's had it for 4 years, to Texas for a job. It was exciting to have a pile of new parts the size of a recliner from Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters waiting for me, there and churn through that to have sparkling clean knuckles, etc when I left her. Your pile would dwarf mine. Anyhow, thanks for the trip down memory lane with the pictures on the various and sundry items you guys replaced. So worth the care. So worth the enjoyable ride. I came home from that experience and fell in love with my 93 all over again. In fact it's been in the driveway with a sprinkler under it to clean so I can get a good look at what's going to need attention this summer. Bravo!

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Amazing. A strong kinship happens across the miles when you see someone else going deep into the 80 series. I've had my 93 since new in 92 and was just bragging to someone that in 240k miles it has never been worked on by anyone but myself except for an A/C recharge and windshield replacements. Just a couple weeks ago, I flew to MI to do heavy maintenance on the 97 so it would be ready for our daughter to take from college where she's had it for 4 years, to Texas for a job. It was exciting to have a pile of new parts the size of a recliner from Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters waiting for me, there and churn through that to have sparkling clean knuckles, etc when I left her. Your pile would dwarf mine. Anyhow, thanks for the trip down memory lane with the pictures on the various and sundry items you guys replaced. So worth the care. So worth the enjoyable ride. I came home from that experience and fell in love with my 93 all over again. In fact it's been in the driveway with a sprinkler under it to clean so I can get a good look at what's going to need attention this summer. Bravo!

Very cool!! So jealous that you've had your '93 since new! Hope the '97 didn't have to do too much winter duty in Michigan, good thing it is moving to Texas. Your daughter is lucky to have a mobile mechanic Dad!

 

[bryce0225]

This is awesome. My first cruise was a 1993 80 exactly like this, but not in as good of shape obviously. Love seeing a respectful rebuild!

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

More wiring cleaned up

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

We decided to go with a "non-standard" Old Man Emu suspension: 860 front springs, 865 rear springs, caster correction bushing and OME sport shocks. The 865s aren't normally an 80 series application but they work really well in an 80 that isn't going to be carrying a ton of weight. The rig sits pretty close to level and handles great. If someone decides to turn it into an overland expedition vehicle down the road a different set of rear springs is super easy to install.

 

[Ribz0]

Its awesome to see the mighty 80 getting a new lease of life... amazing work!!

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Almost ready for field testing....cue maniacal laughter

 

[Box Rocket]

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Is the box under the guage cluster lens the box it came in? More importantly, is that the correct part number for it on the box? I need to order one.

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Is the box under the guage cluster lens the box it came in? More importantly, is that the correct part number for it on the box? I need to order one.

Yup on both

 

[Box Rocket]

Gracias muchacho!

 

[rdcnj]

Awesome thread, thanks for sharing.