Builds Dad's Montana 80 (2 Viewers)

[COYS]

Dump the so called caster correction bushings as they don’t correct anything. Plates or much better, aftermarket control arms for a return to Toyota 80 caster in spec.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[cbmontgo]

Dump the so called caster correction bushings as they don’t correct anything. Plates or much better, aftermarket control arms for a return to Toyota 80 caster in spec.

Thanks for sharing!

Interesting.

I pressed in those bushings when I did the OME kit a couple of years back. I haven't had any caster/vibration issues with this lift, so I'll probably leave it alone.

I will say that it was a PITA getting those in.

 

[COYS]

Interesting.

I pressed in those bushings when I did the OME kit a couple of years back. I haven't had any caster/vibration issues with this lift, so I'll probably leave it alone.

I will say that it was a PITA getting those in.

What’s your caster spec?

 

[cbmontgo]

What’s your caster spec?

No clue. Just ordered the bushings that they recommended.

 

[SNLC]

Thanks for sharing!

I have made many friends, many adventures and irreplaceable memories over the years via Land Cruisers (and Nissan Patrols). I have had a few customers as well who wouldn’t sell their Cruiser for a million dollars due to the history/family with the Cruiser.

I spent my 36th bday camping on Fraser Island in Australia out of a Hilux, a trip I will never forget. It is due to these trucks I went. Just one of many memories I have from Japanese 4wds.

That’s one of if not the greatest things about these trucks.

Cheers

 

[cbmontgo]

We've finally had enough heat the last week or two to melt the snow on some of the local national forest trails. Went for a drive after lunch with the heat on and window down. Exercised the diff locks and just idled through the woods.

Happy Friday.

 

[sogafarm]

Great way to keep your father's legacy alive and inspire the next generation to enjoy the great outdoors in the Landcruiser. My father passed away last year and he was always asking about my 1994 Landcruiser and what I was going to do to it next. It gave us another way of bonding in those last few years when his health was deteriorating. I like to think he is riding shotgun with me everyday even after his passing.

 

[cbmontgo]

I like to think he is riding shotgun with me everyday even after his passing.

That's how I feel as well. And your story sounds a lot like mine.

Every time I take this 80 on a trip or make a modification, I ask myself whether he'd approve.

I know he'd want me to drive it and make as many memories as possible.

As @SNLC alluded to...these are more than cars to many of us.

 

[77mustard40]

Great thread, I'm rolling in my old Man's 80 as well. Similar story as he bought it new and drove it until he couldn't anymore, lots of great memories. Mom was going to have it towed away and I sent a truck for it. I've got about 4 years with it now and will never sell it, she-it we both have Mustard 40's as well.

Carry on!

 

[cbmontgo]

Great thread, I'm rolling in my old Man's 80 as well. Similar story as he bought it new and drove it until he couldn't anymore, lots of great memories. Mom was going to have it towed away and I sent a truck for it. I've got about 4 years with it now and will never sell it, she-it we both have Mustard 40's as well.

Carry on!

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Fantastic!

 

[cbmontgo]

Got back late yesterday from another weekend in Southeast Utah.

Great friends and great times exploring far into the backcountry, despite rain and 60 MPH winds at the end of the trip.

 

[suzuguru]

Got back late yesterday from another weekend in Southeast Utah.

Great friends and great times exploring far into the backcountry, despite rain and 60 MPH winds at the end of the trip.

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Looks like an awesome place to do some exploring.

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

This is a lovely thread. It reminds me how much I miss my pops as well. He always referred to my LC as an "Impressive Machine". Which I still laugh about. I enjoy your trip photos immensely, because thats the point.

 

[bj70_guy]

Sorry for your loss, but cool that your dad's truck is exactly where it should be and getting used and cared for as it should. Nice thread.

When my dad passed away in 2016 I inherited his 2 year old Hyundai Elantra. I can assure you I am not out making memories in that thing, nor do I have plans to keep it alive in his memory forever

 

[cbmontgo]

@bj70_guy, that's awesome. You get an "A" for effort with the Elantra. I commend you.

But thanks, I do think the ole 80 is continuing to live its best life.

 

[cbmontgo]

I spend a decent amount of time in Utah, and always try to explore new areas each time I sneak over there from Colorado. I like to trawl Google Earth and look for interesting spots.

This is an amazing land where man and nature intermingle.

 

[cbmontgo]

We also decided to venture into the edge of Canyonlands NP via an area called Bobby's Hole. I last ran this trail in 2013 with an unlocked 80 and had no issues. Since then, the trail is much more difficult. I don't think we could have made it back out without lockers on the 80 and the Rubicon.

Lots of fun though. The rig did not miss a beat.

 

[cbmontgo]

Heck of a trip. Capped it off with a wild night in Breckenridge and we all went our separate directions the next morning into whiteout conditions on the Continental Divide.

The 80 averaged 14.7 MPG.

Land Cruisers are such amazing backdrops to bring people together for some really great adventures.

 

[cbmontgo]

Back to Utah, this time with my son and the dog. We took a fantastic route through Southern Colorado via South Fork and Durango.

Temperatures are high in the desert this time of year, so we spent the first Utah night in the Abajo Mountains at 8,900'. The weather was cool and damp, wildly different from the desert floor within sight just a few miles away. We grilled steaks over the campfire and saw an abundance of wildlife. I've been really busy with work lately, so it was a great chance for us to catch up.

 

[cbmontgo]

The remainder of the trip was spent down in the desert, checking out Dead Horse Point and exploring back roads.

Great time, and the 80 didn't miss a beat. Got back home to Colorado by 4PM on Sunday. Love being so close to the magic of Utah.