As we all do, I was lurking on Facebook/Craigslist/OfferUp while on vacation and I found what looked to be a solid, single locked 80 series in Missouri with 300,000 miles. The previous owner was preparing for a move the next day so I high tailed it over there to take a look. I decided it was good enough to make an offer based on a quick test drive and look around. I could hear the knuckles in need of attention while engaged in 4WD and saw a few outstanding issues straight in common areas, but no rust. I have no records to work from, so I'm flying blind with maintenance. The plan is to tackle basic maintenance, some while-you're-in-there items, and anything glaring we find along the way. I also noticed the radiator was leaking water once the truck shut off, so I'll likely be replacing the cooling system because who knows when that was touched. I did send off an oil sample to Blackstone and everything came back with a clear bill of health which is encouraging. The plan is to use OEM parts on everything I can get my hands on. As for the truck, I'd like to remove the flares, install some factory steel wheels, and find a cloth interior to build a simple truck for camping and wheeling. I've been using @PNWTreeOctopus 's thread as inspiration for a Pre-OBD 80 as well. Here's the list so far.
Engine
- Cooling system refresh: radiator, hoses, Toyota red, thermostat, water pump
- Replace knock sensors: Code 55 being thrown
- Oil change
- Diff fluid change
- Trans fluid flush
- Adjust throttle cable and kickdown cable
- Inspect vacuum lines
- PHH job
- Replace belts
- Replace cracked air intake hose
- Inspect charcoal canister
- Tune up: plugs, wires, distributor
- Replace heater control valve and hoses: take a look at what I have now
- Inspect EGR
- Inspect oil pump
- Valve adjustment
- Replace fuel filter
Interior
- Remove 3rd row
- Full clean
- Fix faulty window regulator(s)
- Inspect sunroof weather stripping and rear window weather stripping
Body
- Remove factory roof rack
- Remove fender flares: seal by welding or bondo
- Replace hood and truck struts
- Replace wipers
- Replace blown rear shocks
- Replace stock springs with 100 series: my brother happens to have an extra set that can be put to good use here
- Replace cracked passenger headlight
- Front knuckle rebuild
- Inspect rear axle
- Brake overhaul: rotors, calipers, fluid, and 100 series pads
This truck will join my 1988 FJ62 once finished. I've always liked the 80 series platform and I'm excited to dig in. Tires will be the first upgrade, but not much else is in the budget. Now for some photos. If I missed anything, please feel free to let me know. I've been spending more time in the 80 tech section trying to figure out what I need to do.
Engine
- Cooling system refresh: radiator, hoses, Toyota red, thermostat, water pump
- Replace knock sensors: Code 55 being thrown
- Oil change
- Diff fluid change
- Trans fluid flush
- Adjust throttle cable and kickdown cable
- Inspect vacuum lines
- PHH job
- Replace belts
- Replace cracked air intake hose
- Inspect charcoal canister
- Tune up: plugs, wires, distributor
- Replace heater control valve and hoses: take a look at what I have now
- Inspect EGR
- Inspect oil pump
- Valve adjustment
- Replace fuel filter
Interior
- Remove 3rd row
- Full clean
- Fix faulty window regulator(s)
- Inspect sunroof weather stripping and rear window weather stripping
Body
- Remove factory roof rack
- Remove fender flares: seal by welding or bondo
- Replace hood and truck struts
- Replace wipers
- Replace blown rear shocks
- Replace stock springs with 100 series: my brother happens to have an extra set that can be put to good use here
- Replace cracked passenger headlight
- Front knuckle rebuild
- Inspect rear axle
- Brake overhaul: rotors, calipers, fluid, and 100 series pads
This truck will join my 1988 FJ62 once finished. I've always liked the 80 series platform and I'm excited to dig in. Tires will be the first upgrade, but not much else is in the budget. Now for some photos. If I missed anything, please feel free to let me know. I've been spending more time in the 80 tech section trying to figure out what I need to do.