Psst... Get a 60 series.
I love Jeep (but I want an FJ80 on the side)
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Yup, crazy is a good word to describe it. 360-420km per tank is already better than my M5's 340km per tank average! Plus, my car needs Super Supreme.
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Figured the Waggy would out tow the 80. I'd baselined that engine over the years and had it running like a top just before the accident. Missing every feature you mentioned but I agree that I think the 80 would be better in the daily driver capacity I'm looking for.
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Was waiting for someone to catch that 
. Flame away fockers, I can take it 
. (thanks for the info, too)
. Flame away fockers, I can take it . (thanks for the info, too)Not to bust your balls but you already have a cruiser right there..... the Peg Peregos were modeled after FJ40's land cruisers not jeeps.
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ctrj and maybe a 80... thanks for info.
ctrj - I already read Slee's newbie guide but wanted some real world numbers from different owners for comparison.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/member.php?u=23697
ctrj - I already read Slee's newbie guide but wanted some real world numbers from different owners for comparison.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/member.php?u=23697
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I like those 60's but my heart is set on getting another Waggy eventually. The 80 is to become our new roadtrip (possibly daily driver) for now.
Come over Bob......leave the darkside.
You know the 80 has 2 back seats. The third row seats might solve the kiddie seating issues, then it will be "he pulled my hair
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Lots of Cruisers in the LML.....but I am guessing you already know that.
You know the 80 has 2 back seats. The third row seats might solve the kiddie seating issues, then it will be "he pulled my hair
.Lots of Cruisers in the LML.....but I am guessing you already know that.
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First off, thanks for all the replies. Keep them coming.
Second, I was taught that, if I requested assistance, I should always respond or say 'thanks' so that's why you see me replying to so many of you (not trying to pad my post).
The more I think about it the more I like the idea of the 80 as not just a road-trip vehicle but also a daily driver. Don't know if I can actually sell my E39 M5 (it was my dream car) but I guess that's a whole different topic. I will be actively looking for another Wagoneer that I can build or find restored - the 80 is to fill the months/years I anticipate this may take, keeping our family safe and able to explore the less beaten path.
As for towing, I'm only curious about that for taking stuff to the dump/recycling yards. We have made a decision to never tow a travel trailer again. The idea is too uncomfortable for my wife and, freak accident or not, I'm not willing to put my family at risk. Some of you may disagree and say the chances are slim but to each their own.
Thanks again for the replies. I'm learning something new with each one so keep them coming.
Second, I was taught that, if I requested assistance, I should always respond or say 'thanks' so that's why you see me replying to so many of you (not trying to pad my post).
The more I think about it the more I like the idea of the 80 as not just a road-trip vehicle but also a daily driver. Don't know if I can actually sell my E39 M5 (it was my dream car) but I guess that's a whole different topic. I will be actively looking for another Wagoneer that I can build or find restored - the 80 is to fill the months/years I anticipate this may take, keeping our family safe and able to explore the less beaten path.
As for towing, I'm only curious about that for taking stuff to the dump/recycling yards. We have made a decision to never tow a travel trailer again. The idea is too uncomfortable for my wife and, freak accident or not, I'm not willing to put my family at risk. Some of you may disagree and say the chances are slim but to each their own.
Thanks again for the replies. I'm learning something new with each one so keep them coming.
Towed plenty with my '94. Years of doing it with my scout troop trailer. 4000 lbs loaded trailer. Do have electric brakes on it and controller in the cruiser. Used weight distribution hitch initially, although the owners manual does say not to use one (many threads on Mud about that one). I switched to Airlift airbags in the coils and have Old Man Emu heavy coils front and rear for all the 'stuff' in my sig line on the truck. Love the airbags.
While I set no land speed records going uphill with that trailer and the cruiser, I always got there! Towing my little M101CDN now is a breeze.
While I set no land speed records going uphill with that trailer and the cruiser, I always got there! Towing my little M101CDN now is a breeze.
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Is anyone local have time to meet and help push me over the edge on buying an 80? If you're running 33s with/without a lift even better. Thanks.
the 93-94 FZJ were the ones with the A442F that is the more favored transmission verses the 95+ which uses the A343 found in a 4runner. and i think the HDJ81 uses the A442F
Here you go Bob
https://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/
I am sure you would be welcomed to meet one of these guys, and go for a scrape in an 80......stock or slightly lifted they still have about the same road manners.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/
I am sure you would be welcomed to meet one of these guys, and go for a scrape in an 80......stock or slightly lifted they still have about the same road manners.
The 80 will easily handle 4 cars seats.
We have triplet boys (3 years old) and an 8 year old daughter. The 80 IS the only 4x4 out there that can handle a large family. The seats are set 3 across the middle and one in the back. The extra rear seat is removed for storage space.
I don't think 80s came with LATCH. At least my '94 does not. We use Radian car seats with the standard belts and no issues.
The 1FZ is a dog. FWIW, I bought my locked 80, did an engine swap to a vortec 5.3l and now have a highly capable v8 powered, solid axle equipped rig that will outwheel any jeep product currently made, and this is coming from a guy who sold his '85 CJ7 crawler that was on 42 in tires.
We have triplet boys (3 years old) and an 8 year old daughter. The 80 IS the only 4x4 out there that can handle a large family. The seats are set 3 across the middle and one in the back. The extra rear seat is removed for storage space.
I don't think 80s came with LATCH. At least my '94 does not. We use Radian car seats with the standard belts and no issues.
The 1FZ is a dog. FWIW, I bought my locked 80, did an engine swap to a vortec 5.3l and now have a highly capable v8 powered, solid axle equipped rig that will outwheel any jeep product currently made, and this is coming from a guy who sold his '85 CJ7 crawler that was on 42 in tires.
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Coastal Cruisers meets Thursday 11 October... Lots of 80/81 series there...
My '97 does NOT have latches in the back seat for car seats. Wish it did.
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If you don't mind saving me the search and hours reading posts, why is the A442F the better transmission?
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We were looking at those for my wife's JKU since we regularly have our two kids plus one of their friends or our niece. Currently using two Britax on the sides and one seat booster in the middle but I worry about the kid on the booster hitting their head against the other two seats in an accident. From what I've read and you've written, having three full protection seats fit across the second row is ideal.
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Already had a work engagement this evening otherwise this would've been ideal. What time do these typically end? Reading the post for the meet it looks like this one is scheduled to end early.
