My '92 Landcruiser: Safariwagon-II

[Yotaonly]

Full float rear became optional in 1993. It was part of the ABS/disc brake or diff-lock options. Full float became standard, along with ABS, in the 1995 model year.

Thanks for the clarification Dan.

 

[TheLoyale]

My Kit from Slee came today! YEAH! Awesome boxes of goodness, quick shipping too, I placed the order Tuesday and got it on friday.

 

[TheLoyale]

Part numbers and components of the Medium Load 2.5"

One happy customer!

 

[TheLoyale]

Stock Vs. OME Steering Damper:

 

[TheLoyale]

Future reference for my self:

Ironman 4x4 - FJ80 Land Cruiser/Lexus LX450 Airforce Snorkel - Metal Tech 4x4

Happy 2012 everyone! First New years being 21

 

[TheLoyale]

Wow! What a difference a better steering damper makes! No more wandering. Can't wait to get the rest of my kit on...!

 

[TheLoyale]

I found this pretty cool; I was watching the 1985 Paris-Dakar on VHS. And noticed the two 60-Series in the race. They did rather well (Mitsubishi Pajero placed 1st) athough if Rothmans could have kept their 959s in the race, I think they could have taken the lead.

Anyway, onto the 60. Here is a picture of one of them which ran the rally. Does anyone have an info on this?

 

[94SRUNNER]

Post up the 60 Series Dakar rig in Chat and the 60's forum and you may find some information.


As far as you build....very impressive! I see the dampener is in, when does the rest get installed?

BTW, the wheel and tire combo looks fantastic!

 

[TheLoyale]

I think I might just do that. Might be an interesting topic

Thanks! Yeah its coming. I'm hoping I can install the rest of the kit either later this month or first thing Feb. The guy my buddy knows with the vehicle lift, is going to be using it next weekend to lob off the rear 1/4 of a 1960 Buick (Wasn't given indepth details) So, basically, I'm working around this guys schedule. But all is fair once I get in there.

Thanks to all for checking out my truck, ih8mud is what made me buy my FJ80 in the first place!

-Tom

 

[TheLoyale]

I noticed today, that the idler for the main V-belt has some play in it (Little more then average) Are these like some of the Subaru pulleys where a new bearing can be pressed in? Or do I just need to get an entire new idler assy?

If so, does anyone have one with little play they want to sell? I'm not in dyer need of one atm, but wouldn't mind having one for a backup.

-Tom

 

[TheLoyale]

Well, I laid in the snow for 3 hours today and got the springs and shocks in (Wow much better!) Funny how the OME springs are shorter then the Stock springs, but I guess they have a stiffer spring rate to make up for it.

Tomorrow I hope to do the rear, unless the trucks buried in 3 ft. of snow

 

[justbecause]

very nice build, it takes a lot for me to like a red vehicle and yours is certainly a nice one!

 

[Wheelingnoob]

You may want to take that picture down that shows you're home address, you never know who is lurking on here.

 

[julstirn]

So you decided not to wait for the lift to put on your lift??? Looking forward to seeing it!

 

[TheLoyale]

Yeah, you never know. Someone might just feel the need to send me a check for $500!

You may want to take that picture down that shows you're home address, you never know who is lurking on here.

Yeah, I was getting tired of waiting for my buddy. He thought I was crazy to lay outside today LMAO!

So you decided not to wait for the lift to put on your lift??? Looking forward to seeing it!

 

[TheLoyale]

Some advice for others who plan to swap springs/shocks. In order to lower the axle enough to remove the stock springs, you will need to remove the 6 12mm bolts which retain the Brake line to the axle to gain more slack in the soft line that runs to the frame. Other wise you will over stress it and possibly rip it. You will also want to drop the Swaybar mounts enough so the Drive shaft doesn't get hung up while lowering the Axle.

Also, if you plan to do this without using a vehicle lift, you will need two 3-ton Jacks to raise and lower the axle evenly, and a pair of 12-ton Jackstands (Or at least a jackstand that has a total length 30" inches) to place under the front frame rails (Where the toe hooks are)

This went a lot easier then I had in mind, but once you unbolt the stocks and start to lower the axle, its all a cake walk after that!

Tools I used so Far:
Pair of 3-Ton Standard Jacks
Pair of 12-ton Jackstands (HF)
HF Electric Impact Wrench
1/2 drive Ratchet and Extensions
1/4 drive Ratchet
10mm 12mm 17mm 19mm 21mm Sockets


Few pictures of the front install.

 

[lt1fire]

Any chance of getting a copy of that VHS?

 

[TheLoyale]

I burned the VHS to a DVD a few years ago. I would make you one as well, but I don't have a DVD player with a burn function anymore

Any chance of getting a copy of that VHS?

 

[94SRUNNER]

Looks great! Nice pictures of the process. Did you get the rear completed as well during this event?

 

[TheLoyale]

No, I will be doing the rear today.