Meet "Pearl" - I've joined the 80s Club!! - 1997 FJZ80

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doc_random said:
Many parts are still available through dealerships.
Myself and many others have had good experiences with Partsouq. Hard to fathom that shipping from the middle East would work, but it does. Fast shipping, good packaging. OEM Toyota and Lexus (and others). Land Cruisers were/are very popular in Saudi Arabia.
The website takes aa bit to get used to searching. It is a good place to find part numbers and then search for them.


The manuals are availble under the Resources tab aat the top of the window.
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Thank you!
 
Partsouq is definitely a great resource for parts, even if not buying from them, their parts catalogue/diagrams are much better than any other that I see here in the US and they often include an actual photograph of the part once you click on it which is incredibly helpful for those of us who aren't parts gurus.
 
Kurt @cruiseroutfit (cruiseroutfitters.com) is a great place to get parts and you can also look up Dave Steadman (japan4x4.com) here on mud for parts that are hard to find (he ships from Japan).
 
cahill said:
Kurt @cruiseroutfit (cruiseroutfitters.com) is a great place to get parts and you can also look up Dave Steadman (japan4x4.com) here on mud for parts that are hard to find (he ships from Japan).
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Yeah, Ive orderd a good bit of stuff for my 40 from cruiser outfitters. A+ service from those guys!!!

I need to get some OEM interior trim pieces. So, I am going shop around and see what I can find.
 
DirtDauberGarage said:
Yeah, Ive orderd a good bit of stuff for my 40 from cruiser outfitters. A+ service from those guys!!!

I need to get some OEM interior trim pieces. So, I am going shop around and see what I can find.
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Congrats on the new 80! I’ve been working as well have bought several interior OEM replacements from Partsouq. That’s been the number one for me. Ordered some stuff from Amayama but took longer to ship.
 
Rick Hendrick Toyota Sandy Springs Is my local parts counter. Order online and go pickup. I've dealt with the others mentioned as well with good luck. Also get good experience with @landtank. Have also found oem parts on rockauto and at Napa but you gotta be looking hard at the pictures to see them.
 
clx16 said:
Rick Hendrick Toyota Sandy Springs Is my local parts counter. Order online and go pickup. I've dealt with the others mentioned as well with good luck. Also get good experience with @landtank. Have also found oem parts on rockauto and at Napa but you gotta be looking hard at the pictures to see them.
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Thank you!
 
Also I get my used parts from @slow95z . And I use myairbags in Burford for seatbelt repair work.
 
Moved the Scangauge screen from the ashtray to the steering column. Mounted it with some Velcro. I like this better.

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Does anyone know what "IA" on the scanguage is? Intake air temp?

I'm going to see if I can switch that to Transmission Temp
 
I had the inspiration to build a sleeping platform today, so I decided to put my extra sheet of plywood to good use and get started. My plan is to camp on it for a few nights to see how it feels and make any needed adjustments. To finish things off, I’ll cover the platform with some "stone beige" Traffic Master carpet from Home Depot.

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I also moved the spare tire out of the back and put it underneath. It really hangs low. I want to get a swing-out rear bumper. I guess I will start saving my money!

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DirtDauberGarage said:
Does anyone know what "IA" on the scanguage is? Intake air temp?

I'm going to see if I can switch that to Transmission Temp
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AIT is your intake air temp. And we don't have transmission temp readings. You will have to buy a sensor and install it in the return trans hose before radiator.
 
manofthewoods said:
Regarding the low spare tire...
Have you tried the hanger modification?
It helps quite a bit
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Yes, It is already as high as it will go. That did help some, but I'll need to get a swing out at some point. I just can't believe how expensive they are :rolleyes:
 
I will probably just build my own. Something like this.
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You will want to check out @Outsane page
solvefunction.com

Solvefunction

Functional parts for the Toyota Enthusiast, specializing in Landcruiser FJ80 solutions.
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He has a better option for the Scangauge mount.
solvefunction.com

Scan Gauge II mount for the Landcruiser FJ80 LX450

A cleaner mount for the ScanGauge II. Still allows full tilt of the steering wheel, includes 3m double sided tape for mounting and Alcohol prep pad for cleaning.
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I was curious to see how the 80 Series would drive with a less aggressive tire setup, so I decided to swap Rusty’s (red FJ40) rims and tires onto Pearl (FZJ80) for a comparison. Rusty’s 40 steel wheels are fitted with 33x9.50R15 Kenda Klever ATs, while Pearl has FJ Cruiser 17-inch steelies with 285/75R17 Yokohama Geolandar MTs. Belle (blue FJ40) has a set of classic 15-inch white spoke wheels with 31x10.50R15 tires.

Once I got started, I experimented with several different wheel and tire setups across the trucks. By the end of the day, Pearl was running on 15-inch Kendas and drove much smoother and significantly quieter. Rusty had the classic white spoke 31-inch tires, and I tried the 17-inch Geolandars on Belle as well. It was interesting to see how each combination changed the look and feel of the vehicles.

Here are my thoughts...

The 17-inch FJ Cruiser steel wheels appear oversized on the 40 Series, throwing off the proportions. I think a set of Tacoma 16-inch steelies paired with 33-inch tires would create a much more balanced look. On the other hand, the 15-inch 40 Series steelies look undersized on the 80, making the vehicle seem out of scale. A set of 16-inch old-style steel wheels would likely be a better fit for the 80, visually and functionally.

I’ll most likely put the 17-inch Geolandars back on the 80 Series for now, but I plan to eventually swap out the mud-terrain tires for a set of all-terrains. The current Geolandars are just too aggressive, loud, and bumpy for daily driving comfort. I’ve also grown fond of the white spoke wheels on Rusty and am considering moving the grey steelies and Kenda tires over to Belle. Once I finalize these changes, I’ll be sure to snap more photos and share the updates.
Feel free to give your opinion and comments. I would love to know what you guys think.

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Out with the old... in with the new. Went with the new pink stuff after three flushes with distilled water.

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