I want to introduce myself I picked up my 80 (96, 90K S/R, Lockers, RR, all records….., paid $13.7k). BTW, I live in Portland Or and would love to get together with other FJ for some easy/moderate wheeling (I’m a newbie).
I’m going through the maint just so I have done most things myself. I changed the oil w/ M1 10/30, I’m going to change the diffs and transfer case also with synthetic not sure which brand. So here is my first question, do to the higher temps that the synthetic can take is it possible to go with a lighter wt? I’m also looking at replacing the transmission fluid, as I understand I’m better off having the fluid exchanged rather than flushed is this correct? I bought the Toyota pads F&R and the FSM walked out about $200 lighter (ouch). I expect to be doing the PHH how long does this take? (I’m aware of the write up on the Slee site, and will refer to it).
If I use the fob to lock the car and un lock with the key the alarm goes off is this normal or can it be adjusted? Otherwise other than the gas mileage I love my 80 and plan on putting a lot of miles on it.
Now for what might be a slightly touchy subject with some (from the archives) I’m looking for a brush bar. The reason I want a brush bar is for traveling with fly rods and not having to break them down (between fishing sites)… The rods I use are anywhere from 13’-16’ long depending on where I’m fishing Nor Cal to BC interior. I plan on strapping one end to the bar and the other end over the cab to a single yak rack (I already have a single and have set it up).
Any direction? I’m watching ebay, paper anyone got one laying around? Anyway great site and info on the forum I’m slowly going through the old post great info.
Andre
BTW, where in the FSM does it describe replacing the antenna mast?
I’m going through the maint just so I have done most things myself. I changed the oil w/ M1 10/30, I’m going to change the diffs and transfer case also with synthetic not sure which brand. So here is my first question, do to the higher temps that the synthetic can take is it possible to go with a lighter wt? I’m also looking at replacing the transmission fluid, as I understand I’m better off having the fluid exchanged rather than flushed is this correct? I bought the Toyota pads F&R and the FSM walked out about $200 lighter (ouch). I expect to be doing the PHH how long does this take? (I’m aware of the write up on the Slee site, and will refer to it).
If I use the fob to lock the car and un lock with the key the alarm goes off is this normal or can it be adjusted? Otherwise other than the gas mileage I love my 80 and plan on putting a lot of miles on it.
Now for what might be a slightly touchy subject with some (from the archives) I’m looking for a brush bar. The reason I want a brush bar is for traveling with fly rods and not having to break them down (between fishing sites)… The rods I use are anywhere from 13’-16’ long depending on where I’m fishing Nor Cal to BC interior. I plan on strapping one end to the bar and the other end over the cab to a single yak rack (I already have a single and have set it up).
Any direction? I’m watching ebay, paper anyone got one laying around? Anyway great site and info on the forum I’m slowly going through the old post great info.
Andre
BTW, where in the FSM does it describe replacing the antenna mast?