Removing the footrest does make it (legroom) feel a whole lot roomier. That's the way I had it before I got the Husky mats. But the Husky mats has those preformed footrests there, so I just put them back in.
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Removing the footrest does make it (legroom) feel a whole lot roomier. That's the way I had it before I got the Husky mats. But the Husky mats has those preformed footrests there, so I just put them back in.
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Maybe I should take the foot rest out. A little extra room sounds good. Though as is the 80 is one of the largest headroom vehicles I've driven and the rear view mirror is still above my eye line at 6'5".
That damn cup holder still irks me though
I like this thread of new 80 converts
That damn cup holder still irks me though
I like this thread of new 80 converts
29K, you are going to loose your shirt at that price, and someone is getting a hell of a deal.
No, that's accurate. The 80 is a breeze to work on compared to the 120 platform IFS. That is not a slam on the FJC, it's the nature of IFS. The Toyota IFS is long travel and well made though.
Everything on the 80 is like, 20-30% larger than anything on a new truck. Everything is pretty easy to get to and rebuildable. All that durability costs weight and gas but I still get great range.
Consider a V8 4Runner? Same platform as the FJC, except the 100 Series V8 and 5spd tranny. It's got 4 real doors and all the latest safety doodads.
I like the FJC, it's got a cool look to it. If you really like it, don't know if kids complaining would make me change it... then again, I don't have kids so...
Also, the FJC won't be made much longer so it might be worth holding on to.
Congrats! Good luck on your search for an 80... No Cotton Candy!
I have 2 candy machines, one you might be interested in. Did i mention they come with a big box that says "TRD" on it.
My schedule is pretty flexible this weekend, just let me know when you want to come by.
My schedule is pretty flexible this weekend, just let me know when you want to come by.
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good luck, I think you will love your 80, as others have mentioned they are slow but reliable, my daughter loves the fact that she can see everything from the back seat. The even walks up and gives "tank" a kiss every so often. gotta love that.
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I took my time and looked at a lot of these and finally got my own. Originally I was going to go stock and build it up but with what people are selling already built it's not a financially good decision (even factoring in full engine replacements, axles etc).
I drove it home this weekend and I love it. Wife and kids like it more than the FLC too so now I need to do a few things and get out someplace.
I drove it home this weekend and I love it. Wife and kids like it more than the FLC too so now I need to do a few things and get out someplace.
Congrats on the new ride! Hope to see it soon.
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Congrats!
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I bought it from another Mud member. Here is the sale thread:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-t...6-locked-97-lx-450-turn-key-expo-machine.html
There are more pictures from the PO and a .pdf with a list of mods. He actually left a bunch of stuff off of the list so it's even better than it looks!
It has a few issues which I need to figure out (no surprises so far) and I want to update or change some things about it.
Smart move in my opinion going with one that was already PM'ed and built.
Look at you with the blinging chrome wheels. I have since switched to some scuffed up not chromes but if you have the clamp on wheel weights you will throw those quite often.
So what year? Is she locked? How many miles? What bumper is that on the back? What are the immediate plans? I could proably come up with 5 more questions but I will cut you some slack.
OH and WELC
ME to the 80 Series.
Look at you with the blinging chrome wheels. I have since switched to some scuffed up not chromes but if you have the clamp on wheel weights you will throw those quite often.
So what year? Is she locked? How many miles? What bumper is that on the back? What are the immediate plans? I could proably come up with 5 more questions but I will cut you some slack.
OH and WELC
ME to the 80 Series.
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Yea, chrome... not high on the list of priorities. It has tape weights so no problem there.
It's a 1997, factory locked with 144,000 on the odo. The bumper is a home brew by the PO, it's very nice.
My imediate plans are to leave it alone, live with it, get to know it and then figure out what I need to do to suit my needs.
It's a 1997, factory locked with 144,000 on the odo. The bumper is a home brew by the PO, it's very nice.
My imediate plans are to leave it alone, live with it, get to know it and then figure out what I need to do to suit my needs.
Smart move in my opinion going with one that was already PM'ed and built.
Look at you with the blinging chrome wheels. I have since switched to some scuffed up not chromes but if you have the clamp on wheel weights you will throw those quite often.
So what year? Is she locked? How many miles? What bumper is that on the back? What are the immediate plans? I could proably come up with 5 more questions but I will cut you some slack.
OH and WELC
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You got a really nice truck and Ken is a good dude who took great care of it. Congrats.
