My 80 Evolved

[RockJock82]

Time for a v8 in that beast to complete it!

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Time for a v8 in that beast to complete it!

Yes i know. Lol. Thanks for planting the bug. Wifey will not be too happy. Lol

 

[OTEP]

I think I have the dorkiest rig on this thread.

285/75R16's
Old Man Emu Shocks and Springs

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Been a while since I updated this thread!! After having my rig practically sold to a MUD member, back in January and the deal falling through, I have decided to continue my build with my 80. Have a lot of pictures and mods that I have done lately, just need to upload them.

Updates:
Added a kill switch to my internal electrical system upgrade.



Added some Hella Map lights to the front and rear







Plasti-dipped my Mickey Thompson Wheels

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Had front axle inner seal gave and had some nasty birf soup. So I completely rebuilt my front axle. Have the rear axle rebuilt kit as well, just havent done it yet. It was a messy job, first time doing this job, but I learned alot and thanks to the FAQ I was able to complete this with no issues.

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Added a pair of 8" subs to my sound system, sounds awesome. Soon this box will be included in my drawer build. so it will look very flush.



More updates to come!

 

[ForealBoreal]

this truck is SICK!
is the LED bar spot or flood.
Care to show some shots of the light set up at night?
I have a set of XGTs I plan on converting to HID and I want a 20" led bar.

 

[FloridaFJ80]

The LED bar is Flood. I dont have any pics at night, but will be taking some.

Poser Shot!!

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Plastidipped my front grille

Before

 

[Trapper50cal]

Always loved this rig...looking good!

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Always loved this rig...looking good!

Thanks Trapper!!

 

[FloridaFJ80]

So today i added some LED lighting per NLXTACY thread. Turned out pretty awesome.
Added a switch on the battery box to turn on the lights whenever.

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[FloridaFJ80]

Also did the rear hatch. Bright as heck best mod ever....

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[OG 91 LC]

Evolving fantastically!!!

 

[NLXTACY]

Added a kill switch to my internal electrical system upgrade. http://s947.photobucket.com/user/akaflex69/media/DSC_0131_zps1d3afbcb.jpg.html

Hell yeah, the right way to do it

 

[NLXTACY]

So today i added some LED lighting per NLXTACY thread. Turned out pretty awesome. Added a switch on the battery box to turn on the lights whenever.

Nice. You are further along with it than I got

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Hell yeah, the right way to do it

So true, when I was working on adding outlets or working on my sounds system, I had to unplug my system from the battery, this makes things so much easier. Sorry if it seems I am copying your ideas. But I like your mods, very well thought of.

Nice. You are further along with it than I got

I thought this was the best route, can turn it on when need be and the switch is easily accessible. No need to add a switch to when you open the hood.

 

[NLXTACY]

So true, when I was working on adding outlets or working on my sounds system, I had to unplug my system from the battery, this makes things so much easier. Sorry if it seems I am copying your ideas. But I like your mods, very well thought of.

Are you kidding? By all means. Glad it worked out

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Long overdue updates!!!

So I purchased an RTT (roof top tent), went with a Venezuelan made RTT (CarpasAnaconda.com) I like this particular tent setup mainly because it is quality made, has internal led lights to see at night, a 12v outlet inside the tent for charging a cell phone etc, its lightweight not as thick (when folded up) as the other RTT's in the market and most awesomely it has a window for adding an A/C.

So in order to add this awesome tent, I needed to buy or build a roof rack. I decided to build one, and followed a cheap alternative using atv ramps. I followed WildYoats thread on his infamous J-Moose rack. I liked this setup as its an aluminum rack, its not heavy whatsover when compared to a steel ARB roof rack. http://wildyoats.com/the_j-rack.htm

Here are pictures of the roof rack build!!

 

[FloridaFJ80]

One of the issues I came across as to what type of gutter mounts to use for the rack. I didnt have to worry about clearing the factory rack as my LX didnt come with it from factory. So I opted for a more of low profile rack, similar to the baja racks. So I purchased a set of Smittybilt (8) Heavy duty gutter mounts. These are similar if not the same as the confers ones.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Exterior-Parts-Car-Care/Heavy-Duty-Rain-Gutter-Clamps-for-Defender-Roof-Rack.aspx?t_c=3&t_s=82&t_pt=8875&t_pn=S/BHDS-8

Roof rack turned out great on the rig.