Coming back to the 80 fold... (1 Viewer)

[Josh83]

I almost opened this post by saying selling my 40th was the worst mistake of my life, but I can't say that. I sold my 80 and my 100 back in December, got in a much better financial situation, got a new job with a $22K+ a year raise, just to start and I'm back. I am going tomorrow to pick up a 91 80. I am very excited and have big plans. My 97 had 36" bias ply swampers and nothing else will do for me...that is where the tech of this post comes in.

I am planning to run 36's on this truck also. Here is the kicker. On the 97 I had j springs and 20mm of trim packers. On this truck I am gonna run a 1" body lift. I plan to cut whatever needs to be cut to make this work and will be posting a writeup on it. Is anyone else doing anything similar to this since I have been away? It would be nice to see something to go by.

Thanks for letting me ramble, it's good to be back.

 

[G-Cat]

Metaltech posted a great thread on the fender trimming of their 80 series

 

[jfz80]

welcome back... .bjowett has a great write up on rear fender trimming as well.

 

[alkaline747trio]

I would propose a medium/heavy OME spring combo mixed with some nice Bilstein or other 12" eye/eye shocks w/ appropriate adapters. Stock springs are too soft, stock shocks too short and soft, and a little extra belly clearance helps a ton.

 

[charleston]

Just remember that the 91 has the old engine with less power, you may want the 93 or newer to turn those big tires.

 

[4x4CPOSEADOG]

Welcome back to the 80 Cruiser madness