Builds Desert Moon 🌵🌙 1997 FZJ80 Turbo Build Thread - Land Cruiser Society

[ohsix]

One of my main requests was to have independent volume and sub controls available next to the shifter. I hate on modern head units pressing the up and down buttons and on a lower mounted spot like the 80 it’s a terrible driving experience.

The center console was a prime location for this (along with the usb port) these were custom fabricated out of billet and should be able to have these made again for others

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Would your stereo shop have any interest in building a couple more of these volume control knobs? Also, did they do the USB-A and USB-C plug in your other coin slot? I have 2 80s that I would like to add the volume controls and USB chargers to if they're available for purchase.

 

[FitzyPDX]

Would your stereo shop have any interest in building a couple more of these volume control knobs? Also, did they do the USB-A and USB-C plug in your other coin slot? I have 2 80s that I would like to add the volume controls and USB chargers to if they're available for purchase.

Send me a DM and I can ask about fabricating some more for you.

 

[FitzyPDX]

OEM 105 Series steering box with the pitman arm. Been working on cleaning up the engine bay as well!

 

[FitzyPDX]

Decided to rebuild the transmission and have it upgraded for the turbo. Cleaned up the transfer case as well!

 

[FitzyPDX]

Parts are also now coated. Excited to get these installed over the coming day!

 

[FitzyPDX]

Overkill for some but couldn’t help also doing some of the major engine components.

 

[FitzyPDX]

Some updates! Getting close and the Cerakote details look awesome up close.

 

[FitzyPDX]

Engine and transmission ready to get installed. Super close

 

[FIDO96]

Unreal. So jealous.

Well done so far

 

[FitzyPDX]

She’s up and running. A couple more days of finish details and will be back on the road

 

[FIDO96]

Thou shall not covet my neighbors toys. Thou shall not covet….

 

[FitzyPDX]

Next up is a 2.5 inch custom exhaust from the downpipe back - working with a local shop to see if we can do a full stainless system.

 

[FIDO96]

What did you do on your wheel wells? It appears the PO sprayed some sort of rubber coating on mine and I’m trying to decide if I want to touch it up or try and remove it and do something else

 

[bicycleagent003]

Please stop posting photos of this build - I'm working from home today and you're killing me with this project.
In all seriousness, that is a just a true beauty. That's my favorite factory color for the 80, and your restoration of that truck is inspiring. What a gem. I hope you get to enjoy and drive the heck out of it. Cheers.

 

[405]

Loving the OEM++ look of your build.
Can you share some more info on what Dobinson shocks/springs you used? Your 80 has a nice stance with the 295's, looking to do something similar to my 80.

 

[FitzyPDX]

Loving the OEM++ look of your build.
Can you share some more info on what Dobinson shocks/springs you used? Your 80 has a nice stance with the 295's, looking to do something similar to my 80.

C59-234 Comfort Springs Front
C59-269V - 1.75″ Comfort ride spring with only stock weight (variable rate) Rear

I used the normal IMS shocks 0-3inch lift.

 

[J2P]

One small detail that I also obsessed over was the key for the truck. I’ve done some crazy keys for other projects (air cooled 911’s have the best toys) and felt the truck needed something special. I decided to match the and do a two tone key in factory colors with the LC logo.

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Where did you get this?

 

[FitzyPDX]

2.5 inch Custom Exhaust is in and it sounds great. We weren’t able to fit a resonator but I’m doing some research to see if I can find a very small one to put in near the tail pipe. This one took a couple of weeks to get installed and I had an opportunity to drive the turbo without it for a couple of weeks. EGT’s are now 150f lower in most situations and seems to be a little more powerful as well!

For the install I ended up going with a different local shop due to communication challenges with the first - it’s a big deal for me and I haven’t had any issues when I’ve worked with receptive folks who over communicate.

We have emissions in Portland so went with a new catalytic converter and new O2 sensor. Clean stainless steel angled exhaust tip and it looks very OEM+

 

[FitzyPDX]

Turbo decals on order from Australia but as I wait I wanted to find an emblem for the front grill and rear lift-gate. Needed some jewelry!

Emblems courtesy of BH3D printing - will 3d print a bracket to attach one to the US spec grill.

 

[FitzyPDX]

Fabricated a bracket to allow mounting of the front turbo logo on the OEM us spec grille. Also cleaned up the wiring for the Lutzauto gauge inside the engine bay! Much cleaner in there now