Atwalz 1994 Land Cruiser Build.

[Atwalz]

ACdelco 215-153 vapor canister installed. Only used top strap, enlarged the strap holes and run a M8 long bolt. Don’t over tighten strap.

 

[Atwalz]

Added a gear indicator on 80. It’s sold by zero gravity performance. I opted for an OBD2 connector for ease of plugging.

6L80E 6L90E 8L90E Lever Position Display Black 2" OD, .75" - Zero Gravity Performance

6L50E 6L80E 6L90E 8L90E billet Black Anodized gear display uses a digital alphanumeric display to show P, R, N, D, S, 2, 1. It is available in either polished or black anodized finishes. This display also has automatic night-time dimming and easily connects to any of our transmission controllers...

www.zerogravityperformance.com

 

[Atwalz]

Rebuilt transfer case by Valley hybrids. Swapped high range 10% under drive with stock high range gears. Diffs were 4.56 ratio. I also opted for part time kit and AVM HD selectable hubs. I am getting rear driveshaft rebuilt by driveline service in West Sacramento. Driveshaft double cardan joint had some play which was causing some vibration and noise.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Rebuilt transfer case by Valley hybrids. Swapped high range 10% under drive with stock high range gears. Diffs were 4.56 ratio. I also opted for part time kit and AVM HD selectable hubs. I am getting rear driveshaft rebuilt by driveline service in West Sacramento. Driveshaft double cardan joint had some play which was causing some vibration and noise.

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Awesome truck and build sheet! Can you share additional pics of the exhaust routing?

 

[Atwalz]

Awesome truck and build sheet! Can you share additional pics of the exhaust routing?

Here some pics of exhaust

 

[Atwalz]

I ordered a brand new HF2A case with trail gear low range gears and part time goodies. Also, had to extend drive shaft by 4”.



Installed a JRE dipstick on 6L80E.

Swapped leaking FSR radiator with CSF brass Metal radiator and fabricated a fan shroud to fit 16” Spal fan.

 

[Atwalz]

Steering upgrades includes hellfire knuckles, GM one ton rod ends, and reconfigured track bar brackets and shorter bar. Track bar mounting is tight. I reamed knuckle plates from bottom to mount TRE and draglink from under. This method solves interference for up travel.

 

[White Sheep]

Nice. I just ordered some hellfire knuckles during Black Friday.

 

[gaspain]

I don't understand the spring on the steering stabilizer. Would it make it harder to turn one way and easier the other way?

 

[Atwalz]

Spring/shock is installed in neutral position when steering is straight. It helps aid return to center both on and off road.

 

[Atwalz]

Revised steering links to 7/8” hiem joints, 3/4” grade 8 fasteners and double shear reinforcement.

 

[Atwalz]

Revised track bar brackets and extended length of track bar.

 

[cruzinfj1]

Working on my steering now also. Do you have a pic from the front at ride height by chance?

 

[Atwalz]

Working on my steering now also. Do you have a pic from the front at ride height by chance?

 

[cruzinfj1]

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Thank you, appreciate it!

 

[Atwalz]

Some pictures from our Rubicon trip last week. Great trip and lot of memories stored.

 

[tbisaacs]

Some pictures from our Rubicon trip last week. Great trip and lot of memories stored.

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Man, the 80 series looks right at home there. Any notable issues?

 

[Atwalz]

Man, the 80 series looks right at home there. Any notable issues?

My front driveshaft rubs with the passenger side cat. I need to dent the cat to clear the driveshaft at full stuff. I also ripped the welds of the front sway bar bracket at the driver-side axle housing. I repaired it when I returned home. It's all good now.

 

[Atwalz]

My swing out spindle snapped as it was a cheap version when I initially installed it. I removed 4x4 labs rear bumper and went with Trail Tailor DIY rear bumper kit, dual swing arms with beefy spindles and custom rear cross member.

 

[Atwalz]

Modified 4x4 labs front bumper with a provision to flat tow behind motorhome. I will wire tail lights, add brake control and charging battery while in tow.