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Gifted an 80
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Realistically, it will be a daily neighborhood kid hauler. We have 7 girls on the block that all go to the same school. The LC is going to be the new school bus. I plan on using it on moderate trails 1 weekend monthly, and off road trips a few times a year.
I’m also trying to keep costs low. I’m already $4,200 into a vehicle I wasn’t planning on. With realistically another 4K earmarked. It’s a 30+ year old LC from the North. I don’t want to sink tons of money into it. Just enough to make it fun and reliable for trips.
I’m also trying to keep costs low. I’m already $4,200 into a vehicle I wasn’t planning on. With realistically another 4K earmarked. It’s a 30+ year old LC from the North. I don’t want to sink tons of money into it. Just enough to make it fun and reliable for trips.
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Watch for a used suspension that someone else is pulling out because it's not high enough, not stretchy enough, or whatever.
Decide exactly what you want before you start watching. That's what I did and it took 4 years to get it, but there are people cycling through this stuff much faster now because there are more options.
You don't need anything more than a 2.5" lift (so the kids can still climb in) and probably heavy in the front of you have a winch, and medium in the rear with air bags.
jfz80
Cruisin’
Agreed. Keep an eye out in local clubhouse and/or FB groups. Someone should have a pair shortly for cheap to get running while your determine buid/renovation plans.
I’ve got a rear pair of OME J taking up space here but in NC
I’ve got a rear pair of OME J taking up space here but in NC
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Thank you guys. That’s a great idea!! I’ll start scrolling the classifieds. Ideally, I would like to get it back to a solid driver in 4-8 weeks.
I just pressure washed 20 years of oil and grime away. Took 3 separate washings to come clean. Now I can get the PB Blaster so start soaking.
*edit - 4 pressure washes.
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Will FJZ exhaust/cats bolt up to an FJ80? I need new exhaust from the down pipes back. Saw some local on craigslist.
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After cleaning the underside, and engine bay I can actually get it in the garage and get some work done.
Pretty sure, no.
93-94 exhaust is on the opposite side of the truck. Still side by side, but pipes are different orientation.
mudgudgeon
Resident galah
Is the exhaust leaking? Or just ugly?
If not leaking, hold off.
If you have OCD tendencies,
#1 you're in the right place to feed the OCD (Mud OCD is a legit disease)
#B, this truck will bleed you dry
#iii, my list will let you know how deep the OCD runs
If not leaking, hold off.
If you have OCD tendencies,
#1 you're in the right place to feed the OCD (Mud OCD is a legit disease)
#B, this truck will bleed you dry
#iii, my list will let you know how deep the OCD runs
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The exhaust is shot. Rusted out. Broken 02 sensors, rounded, frozen nuts, rotted hangers. I’m no stranger to modding. I’ve been known to go overboard on vehicles. Although, the plan here is to keep it as cheap as possible.Is the exhaust leaking? Or just ugly?
If not leaking, hold off.
If you have OCD tendencies,
#1 you're in the right place to feed the OCD (Mud OCD is a legit disease)
#B, this truck will bleed you dry
#iii, my list will let you know how deep the OCD runs
First frozen, sheared bolt. Just trying to get the ski rack off.
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Thank you.
Nope, won't fit. 3FE exhaust is on the left side of the engine, 1FZFE on the right.
@JonChimpo Nice rig man. I have an identical 91. (Red with grey cloth). Check your PM.
mudgudgeon
Resident galah
Good that is not your first rodeo. Easy to go overboard for sure. Lots get in over their head.
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I may be beginning to solve the mystery of the non-working rear air locker..
That'll do it!
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Front and rear differential oil replacement. That stuff was nasty! Milky in the rear, metallic in the front. One decent shaving came out of the front diff. Could that shaving be part of the arb air locker tubing set up?
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Passing smog should be a priority
I would look at magnaflow they have bolt in cats for the later 80 series, but check the website they might have some for the earlier ones. Since it is a CA rig you have to get CA compliant cats, but with the tags still out of state you might get away with ordering Federal compliant cats and save you tons. The only way you can get the non California compliant ones is to have them shipped to family outside of CA and they forward them to you. IN NO WAY AM I TELLING YOU TO DO THIS.
