Builds My 2nd FZJ80, LX450 build thread (85badger)

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I've been trying to buy this rig for a couple of years. Finally got the PO to an agreeable price, so now I have a 95 Landcruiser and a new to me LX450.
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The PO told me that he bought it from
Andy Williams, the singer, theatre owner in Branson, MO and of "Moon River" fame. His wife mostly drove it. I really have no way to confirm that but it's kinda cool trivia. I even have the original window sticker!
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Overall, it's in good shape, low miles (158k), some regular maintenance has been performed but needs more.
First thing to show its ugly head was after a 180 mile round trip, I noticed a bunch of tranny fluid all over the bottom of the rig. I had the fluid replaced but have yet to get it out on the highway to really heat things up, so I still don't know if that was it but it handle daily trips around town just fine...
Not being someone that waits to make mods, I started looking here on mud in the classifieds. I spotted an ad placed by "Mikesta" and noticed he was only 3+ hours away and he had parts that I was looking for. So, texts were swapped and prices were agreed on, I then found myself rolling out to Humansville, Mo to pick up a Slee short bus bumper with Warn 9.5XP with in cab controls and switch. I also got his used springs, shocks, wheels and tires.
First to go on was the bumper!
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Installing with the tractor sure made it an easy job!
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The in cab winch control.
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The next thing to go on was the lift and tires/wheels.
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The used lift went on with no issues however, I'm not a fan of the stink bug look and don't have plans on carrying that much weight, so I talked to Cristo Slee and ordered some mediums for the rear. (I'll have some 863J's rear for sale soon)
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Who doesn't need 2 built FZJ80's??:flipoff2:
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Did I mention they are both Factory Locked rigs?

More to come, sliders, rear bumper...


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I love having two 80's in the driveway... the only problem is, if I do something to one, I want to do it to the other :)


Lookin good!
 
What are you going to do with the old bumper, I need one that color?
It's yours if you want it. It's got 158k miles worth of bugs and pebbles but otherwise in good shape. PS plastic piece is messed up though. I can get it as far as Toronto, Ks or Yates Center, Ks if that helps.
 
Definitely want it. I will be coming from Columbia, MO so no problem meeting you wherever. I think this weekend is out but am looking at the middle of next week, probably 11/11 if that works for you.
 
The difference between 863J springs and mediums.
Before 863J:
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After Mediums OME:
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Only a little over an inch drop so far, I assume the new springs will settle some vs the used J's.


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