My Black Aussie 80 (8 Viewers)

[Gorilla]

Yeah Cima lights, unfortunatley no good for my seires 2, suits series 1.

Fitted a Tough Dog Steering Damper today, what a world of difference, should have done that ages ago.

I also Headed to Lithgow (Blue Mountains in NSW) today with a few friends! I need lockers lol. Also took a little chunk out of my wheel and hit the rear quarter panel

Friends Rok, 6" Lift, actually goes alright!

Little Suzuki did ok, but got stuck alot with wheels in the air etc

Friends Pajero walks everything! What a beast, good driver too. Locked up front

And this looks like where I hit the rear, you can see the dirt flying off

Friends Wrangler, very cool! And 1HZ Turbo 6" Lifted 80 Series

 

[Gorilla]

Hit the the tracks yesterday, a place called Baal Bone Gap, only 1.5 hours from Sydney. Not an overly extreme track, but still great drive and great views.

Gotta get that TINEA fixed, next week it goes in for a respray

Quick Video, VDJ79r sounds aweesome, straight pipe! Little bog hole I attempted..everyone else chickened out.
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In car
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Great views

Little Jimny did alright...until he put it on its side

 

[Gorilla]

Found a local place locally that was offering re-sprays really cheap. "Off the Gun from $1000".

Snapped that up! They were going to Mask everything up, but I decided it would be a better job and easier for them if I strip it.

Turned out great!

 

[Gorilla]

I notice alot of free play in the wheel, and the steering wheel off center

Driving her yesterday I noticed when i change gear it pulls pretty hard to the left...then I realised up that it was when I let off the accelerator is when it drives to the left...

Front left tyre on the inside looks like it has some oil on it too...
Well think I found my problem!

Some guys on FB suggested too tighten the 4 17mm bolts, and right, 2 were loose..one tighten up...the other..well fell out.

 

[Gorilla]

Poor Baboon has been sitting on the road unloved the past two weeks. Managed to collect all the parts needed to do the front and rear hub seal.
Here is the rear kit, genuine Toyota

The front kit, which is Koyo (Alot cheaper, just as good!)

Also got the gearboot!

Must have been sitting around for a bit, as there are some blemishes

 

[Gorilla]

Also Fitted genuine console on (Only come in 97+ models).

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Awesome rig my friend!! love how it turned out.. Is that a Waeco fridge??? How do you like. Been thinking in doing the same thing.

 

[Gorilla]

Thanks mate! Yeah its one of those Waeco coolers, its more like an Esky. If something is cold, it will keep it cold. But if you put something in that is warm, it wont make it cold if you know what I mean. Its good to have for drinks and Choclate which I love haha.

Ordered some new rear panel stickers (Originals were sanded off before respray)..Love the 90's decals in Japanese cars...Valves lol

 

[Stu80]

your 80 looks sweet in black.

can i ask how the fridge is mounted as i have the same one and looking for some suggestions?

cheers stu

 

[den]

Hey Gorilla..i put 100 series rear panel stickers on my last cruiser .they look pretty cool
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOYOTA-L...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f2af00b7f

 

[Gorilla]

Hey Gorilla..i put 100 series rear panel stickers on my last cruiser .they look pretty cool
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOYOTA-L...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f2af00b7f

yeah thats for the 100 Series, I didnt want to change the originality

your 80 looks sweet in black.

can i ask how the fridge is mounted as i have the same one and looking for some suggestions?

cheers stu

Thanks Stu! I just made real quick a frame from ply. Works well! Ill try and update the thread with a pic.

Finally fitted the leather boot onto the new console..updates the int just that little bit..and the little Waeco fits perfectly behind it!

No flares...Mexican Offset lol...

Went to Menai (Local Play ground) today with a friend. He just bought a lifted turbo diesel 80 series...this guy has no fear..alot of hairy moments..but baboon performed really well, but I finally had to use the winch and wow, its amazing how good it works!!!

Flexing it up...its scarier going down than up

Jason bent his steering arm..hitting the rocks a little too hard..we bent it back using the winch

 

[Gorilla]

Been a while since I updated.
Installed Some cool retro 90's Recaros

Added a rear work/reverse light from Frank @yodaTEQ

Added these XXi Castor plates. These are to help castor adjustments when you have an aftermarket lift. The car drives alot nicer.

Been out to play a little, took a friend who bought a new JK Wrangler (They are really capable for a standard 4x4!)

Recent work trip to Bathurst, I got stuck in a heavy storm, with Hail, thankfully she survived!

 

[Gorilla]

Well..I did a silly thing and Sold my 80 . Within a week I was having withdrawls....so now Im picking up a 96 Model Multivalve (1HDFT) this weekend.

 

[Qball]

Those castor plates are awesome looking, you got a link for them?

 

[ALX4X4]

Welcome back to the fold. You should come down to Mexico and we'll do the high country.

 

[Gorilla]

Those castor plates are awesome looking, you got a link for them?

Yep! Here they are Adjustable Caster Plates

Welcome back to the fold. You should come down to Mexico and we'll do the high country.

Would love to!!



Made a trek yesterday to a town called Barooga. About 1.5 hours from Albury (Border of NSW and Vic).

Was alone, so had to fly to albury then bus to Barooga.

She's a 1996 Multivalve GXL! That Diesel torque!!! She sat on 110km the whole way home without once downshifting to 4th. I was expecting it to do more kms on the one tank, but only got 600km..not sure if thats good or not..but I was expecting 700, considering its on road tyres and no bar work. She only has 418k kms..but the thing is squeaky clean...no rattles no strange noises, just purred blissfully!!!!

Specs:
1996 GXL 1HDFT
GT Turbo
3" Red Back Exhaust
Front Mount

2" Old Man Emu Lift (Feels awesome too!)

Old mate did a simpson trip last year (6000kms) and before that put a new clutch in, replaced all hoses belts (Timing belt too) so its very well maintained.
Front and Rear ARB Lockers

Engine driven Air Compressor

Little outlet I can plug in an airline with

Loving it so far!!

 

[Asqrd]

Do you have the part number for the 4500i stickers?

 

[ALX4X4]

That's a nice clean rig for sure. I've got a weekend trip on for some of our local tracks per below, 10 cars LOL (you should join up to this group too) next month, but if you could make it down say, after New Years, I'd gladly lead 2-3 cars through the high country for 3-4 days if your able.

 

[ALX4X4]

We can compare driveabilty side by side too.....