Erick's FZJ80 Build Thread (1 Viewer)

[HungryMedic]

Updated 01.24.15

Alrighty so I acquired a new rig! I've been looking for a while for the best vehicle that suited my family for a reliable utilitarian type vehicle.

I decided to go with an 80 for the fact that I could put plenty of gear in and on it while still having the room for my family. Even more so since we decided to grow the family with baby number 2(ITS A GIRL!) due In August 2015.

Haley was pissed at first but... Easton is in love with it and Haley has up and taken it out for drives at least once weekly now so... No more dog house!

I was trying to get it ready to show and introduce at the EHEO meet and greet but since I wasn't able to attend, here it is.

Without further adieu...

My new to me 1993 Toyota FZJ80

Acquired 10.20.14
-217k miles
-factory front, rear, w/CDL mod

List of parts (via PO)
Odo- 217,023

Suspension and tires:
-OME 2.5” Suspension lift
(heavy/heavy) shocks, springs, steering stabilizer
-Metal Tech 1.5” front coil spacer
-Metal Tech 2” front swaybar link drop brackets (aluminum)
-315/75/16 Cordovan Mud Claw tires

Audio:
-Pioneer Bluetooth digital media receiver
-front and rear 5 ¼” door speakers

Misc:
-rear lift gate shocks
-CDL switch mod
-4 factory Toyota center caps
-speed sensor o-ring replaced
-a/c idler pulley, a/c charge
-A/C converted to R134

Body:
-removed fender flares
-removed mud flaps
-removed running boards
-removed pin-stripe

Interior:
-refinished driver and passenger seat bottoms and sides

Recovery and armor:
-Metal Tech front tube bumper
-Badlands 12k with wireless remote

Power train:
-Valve cover gasket @216,323
-Spark plug wire gaskets
-Spark plugs
-Oil & filter change
-partial EGR delete
-catalytic converter delete
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Mostly tinkering for now...

First day of work!

10.28.14
Odo-217,345

-optima yellow top main batt
-greased driveshaft and u joints
-all new fuses
-fuel treatment #1
-no more wood grain!
-front twin cup holders from Brad's 3D

11.5.14
-replaced passenger mirror with depo
-new Fram fuel filter
-installed RAM mount and iPad mini
-new front windshield wipers
-greased driver and pass knuckles
-clean clean clean clean

11.16.14
-led bulbs in every spot imaginable
(Map, glove box, all three domes, side markers, front marker, reverse, license plate, and tail lights)
-found out my dome lights have electrical gremlins(fixed)
-aluminum tailgate handle

11.19.14
-new door jamb switches installed x4
-carbon fiber interior accent
-new wired winch control

11.20.14
-replaced gauge back lighting bulbs (194LL)
-replaced rear wiper
-cleaning and de-greasing
-installed license plate

12.05.14
-fixed fast blinker(wrong bulbs...I'm dumb)
-installed emergency multi-tools x3
-mounted fire extinguisher
-re-spooled winch line
-steering wheel cover
-gummi Pflege'd all door seals

12.15.14
Current Odo- 218,032
-installed YodaTEQ pass side antenna mount
-snorkel install

01.21.15
-Fixed dome light issue
-Pulled winch cable to prep for winch rebuild

02.22.15
ODO-219,318
-replaced cap, gasket, rotor, & wires
-vent hoses
-coolant hoses
-heater hoses
-replaced both temp senders
-replaced thermostat
-coolant and heater flush
-filled with toyota red
-topped her off on all fluids

03.10.15
O2 sensors
Cleaned throttle body

03.18.15
Intake hoses
PCV valve
Grommet

06/15
Badlands 12k W/all goodies
VAFM

08.20.15
Greasing and TLC
Adjusted throttle
Filled fluids

Pending:
AJIK PHH kit #2
Ignition switch solenoid
Front Locker position switch
front and rear end rebuild
Transfer case flush
Tranny flush
Oil change
New front pass fender
Battery wires/clamps


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What I want/should/need to do next!
(In NO order what-so-ever...)

Interior:
-dash and rear speakers
-subwoofer and amp
-replace window tint
-power door locks don’t work
-shampoo carpet and headliner
-new rear seat leather covers
-floor mats for middle seat and rear deck
-sliding drawers
-shifter knobs w/ OD button(obtained)
-Car seat anchors for the munchkin

Suspension and axles:
-ALIGNMENT
-bump-stops
-grease zerks
-re-route diff breathers
-Dusier axle and knuckle rebuild
-front and rear diff fluid change
-brake pads and maybe rotors
-SS extended brake lines
-re-gear 4.88's
-long fields

Recovery:
-snatch block
-snatch straps
-tow straps
-shackles
-2 four ft sections of 3/8 cable
-synthetic winch rope

Power train and transfer case
-power steering hose and pump leaks
-oil change and filter
-transfer and tranny flush and drain
-new fan clutch
-seal air box
-Pesky Heater hose(I'm lazy)
-new belts
-K&N air filter
-marlin crawler gear reduction
-new injectors

Exterior and body protection:
-sand and patch flare holes
-pull dents
-Monstaliner (still picking a color)
-sliders & rear duel swing out bumper
-window trim
-window seals and weather stripping
-door seals and weather stripping
-sun roof seal and weather stripping
-beef Skids
-install hood Vents

Lighting and switches:
-Sylvania zXe headlight bulbs
-led rock lights
-led roof bar
-led fogs
-OTWATTW switches
-Slee headlight harness

Battery and equipment power:
-duel batteries
-replace clamps
-heavy duty alternator
-new battery cables
-blue sea fuse block
-solar trickle charger


Storage and Misc.
-on board air
-trasharoo
-drop in roof rack
-Rear slide out w/ equipment rack and boot cubby
-spare tire and rim with mount


Ill post tons of useless info and pictures and I promise I'll edit this main post as I do things!

Affectionately called Hulk the Fun Truck by Easton.

 

[HungryMedic]

Oh you know... Just some suburban off-roading and random pictures.

 

[HungryMedic]

As of 12.15.14

 

[HungryMedic]

Reserved for more shenanigans.

 

[HungryMedic]

Reserved for EVEN more shenanigans.

 

[Southern01Taco]

Looks like an awesome start man. Can't wait to see you back out on the trail.

 

[HungryMedic]

Looks like an awesome start man. Can't wait to see you back out on the trail.

I need to get out and about soon. This truck will call for a totally different type of Krawlin' than I'm accustomed to.

Can't wait!

 

[Bang Bang]

You couldn't wait another week for the unavailing?? Impatient younguns'........

 

[DSRTRDR]

I didn't see it mentioned, but greasing the knuckles should be on your list

 

[HungryMedic]

You couldn't wait another week for the unavailing?? Impatient younguns'........

Nope!

 

[HungryMedic]

I didn't see it mentioned, but greasing the knuckles should be on your list

That was one of the first things I got too. It seems to have helped but only prolonging the inevitable...

I ended up putting almost a tube in each side. Probably could have taken more.

 

[DSRTRDR]

That was one of the first things I got too. It seems to have helped but only prolonging the inevitable...

I ended up putting almost a tube in each side. Probably could have taken more.

 

[HungryMedic]

For 217,xxx and never having the front axle really gone through I imagine the birfs are a wee bit worn.

 

[Bang Bang]

I need name suggestions too.

Obviously it should be the GREEN LANTERN. Put some green rock lights under it for effect.......

I think I have been watching the Big Bang Theory for too long.......

 

[HungryMedic]

Great taste in tv show. I actually thought about that name. Also the obvious "Hulk", and one of the TMNT.

 

[LouisianaFJ]

my vote would be for something turtle related, but your personnel style of driving would probably lend more towards the hulk
get a personalized plate with "smash" on it

 

[Bang Bang]

get a personalized plate with "smash" on it

/\ /\ /\ THIS!! It fits perfectly because you will probably smash it and when you do, Haley will smash you!

 

[HungryMedic]

Well now... I kinda like it!

 

[elephantsCBR]

Dude, Isn't the 80's Just grate. I personally vote for Hulk with Smash. That would be a pretty cool name. Clean truck to start out with. We Almost have Sibling trucks.

 

[LouisianaFJ]

Well now... I kinda like it!

your welcome, now save me some cookie cake