Looking great Bryce!
Build DUKE - 1993 HDJ80 / 1HD-T / 5-Speed / 3x Locked / LHD *A slow DIY build / resto*
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Hello from France Bryce !
Nice build
I’m currently rebuilding my turbo like you and I was asking myself which paint did you use to respray your exhaust manifold cover ?
Have a nice day
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Hello there! I think i used a generic silver exhaust paint i found at the local auto parts store. nothing too fancyHello from France Bryce !
Nice build
I’m currently rebuilding my turbo like you and I was asking myself which paint did you use to respray your exhaust manifold cover ?
Have a nice day
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Work i did this past summer:
- 1fz Airbox lid for better airflow. Larger silicon pipes to the turbo as well.
- Rewired all accessories. Simplified so that there is only one lug going to each battery. Much simpler to remove battery, disconnect the charger for the camper, and source issues.
- 1fz Airbox lid for better airflow. Larger silicon pipes to the turbo as well.
- Rewired all accessories. Simplified so that there is only one lug going to each battery. Much simpler to remove battery, disconnect the charger for the camper, and source issues.
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More summer 2025 work:
- Removed the boosted style of clutch assembly and retrofitted a non boosted setup from a later model 80. Much simpler. I had to make a plat to adapt t0 the firewall.
- I also upgraded the brake booster to the PDI booster (Which left me stranded later that summer) and made custom hard lines for both the brakes and clutch.
- NOTE: The clutch pedal assembly is completely different for the boostest vs non-boosted. I sources from a fellow mudder who had one from the middle east.
- Removed the boosted style of clutch assembly and retrofitted a non boosted setup from a later model 80. Much simpler. I had to make a plat to adapt t0 the firewall.
- I also upgraded the brake booster to the PDI booster (Which left me stranded later that summer) and made custom hard lines for both the brakes and clutch.
- NOTE: The clutch pedal assembly is completely different for the boostest vs non-boosted. I sources from a fellow mudder who had one from the middle east.
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While fitting the pro-wing gull wing, i uncovered a little rust (I knew it was there, I had just been avoiding). I patched it up knowing that when i paint the truck ill proper weld it in the future.
Pro-wing gulls look and work amazing! Proper automotive glass. Looks right at home!
Pro-wing gulls look and work amazing! Proper automotive glass. Looks right at home!
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HUGE LIFE UPDATE!
Finally have a garage I can work in. 8 foot door and all. The cruiser fits beautifully. Anyone have some sweet Toyota memorabilia i can put on the walls?
Finally have a garage I can work in. 8 foot door and all. The cruiser fits beautifully. Anyone have some sweet Toyota memorabilia i can put on the walls?
Trail Rated
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Beautiful!
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Thanks, buddy!
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Thank you! The PDI failed after an emergency stop. Some interval valving failed so that it would not release pressure and return the brake pedal. Once you depress the pedal, it would lock the brakes ON. Luckily we broke down next to an awesome campground and an amazing stranger delivered us an OEM brake booster from Bend, which was a few hours away. OEM one worked great. Imagine that. haha
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New shoes!
NOMAD 504 Feild in 16x7 +13 - Finally a perfect size for the old school / flareless 80s out there. No poke please!
Falken At4w in 255/85r16 Load Range C - These are the best ATs I've ever had.
NOMAD 504 Feild in 16x7 +13 - Finally a perfect size for the old school / flareless 80s out there. No poke please!
Falken At4w in 255/85r16 Load Range C - These are the best ATs I've ever had.
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Beauty shots campin with the fam
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FINALLY FINALIZED THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND LINES:
- Got a new OEM (bendix) booster installed and remade the hard lines for (hopefully) the last time to fit the smaller (than PDI) booster. Looks and feels great!
I also cut up my fenders and added euro style side markers because I cant help myself. Oh so very euro.
(dont judge the photo of the hole. it looks rough because I left some extra PPF wrap for the edges)
- Got a new OEM (bendix) booster installed and remade the hard lines for (hopefully) the last time to fit the smaller (than PDI) booster. Looks and feels great!
I also cut up my fenders and added euro style side markers because I cant help myself. Oh so very euro.
(dont judge the photo of the hole. it looks rough because I left some extra PPF wrap for the edges)
Sucks! Man I just installed a PDI booster. haha. I'll have to carry a spare
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Could have been a fluke! It was a pretty odd failure Ive never heard of so who knows.
You should replace your wheel studs with longer ones ASAP. You don't have full engagement with these. This is not safe.
What a great thread update. Those Falken tires are great just got a set myself a few months ago. Great traction especially given how quiet they are. And Japanese too!
On the wheel studs, I bought some ARPs and they fit great. No problems gong on 6 years.
The garage is great man. Really like that you have shop tables and a vice! Congrats!
On the wheel studs, I bought some ARPs and they fit great. No problems gong on 6 years.
The garage is great man. Really like that you have shop tables and a vice! Congrats!
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Have you noticed an improved ride quality with the C load tires?
JohnnyUtah2
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Looking great Bryce. Sorry if I missed it but are you still running the Nimbus shocks? How are you liking them?
Congrats on the garage!
Congrats on the garage!