Builds Drift Monkey's Wheelin' Build (2 Viewers)

[Drift Monkey]

Another run last Friday since I was off work - way muddier this time and I wasn’t amused.

Also got rid of the meep meep stock horns in favor of some PIAA “Super Bass!” horns. I probably should shorten those negative leads but the horn adapter socket thingys I found on Amazon made it super simple.

Sounds way better! Really suits the 80 imo.

 

[family80]

Great looking rig

 

[Drift Monkey]

This came at the end of of last week and I slapped it in!

It actually ended up saving me some space somehow over my previous ghetto ratchet strap setup. Now I won’t have to worry about the spare bouncing off my rear window on trails.

Pretty happy with this setup!

 

[Drift Monkey]

Nothing really new here, haven't had time to wheel lately. Just doing little maintenance items here and there.

Definitely had to have this to re-set my wheel bearing preload.

A brass drift was necessary to pop the cone washers off. It was my first time getting into these axles, but it wasn't too bad. Practice for my later knuckles rebuild. The right snap ring pliers helped here for sure too.

Maybe I'm just anal but I was sick of looking at my oblong bent intake tube. These seem to get perma-bent from people just bending/twisting them off the lazy way instead of popping the intake lid/MAF assembly off. I found a used tube, which, after further inspection, seems to be an OBD1 variant.

It's MUCH stiffer/thicker than the newer style and consequently was harder to slip on the MAF side. It does fit, however and seems much smoother. Whether or not it will make a difference? Unlikely, but it was still worth messing with for me.

....and finally the smallest of stuff. A new oil cap since mine original one is very tired - the o-ring is scratched up and letting a little bit of oil vapor through and the lettering is mostly faded. I'm impressed with the "teq" one - the gasket on this guy is WAY bigger/thicker. Oh, and the bellhousing inspection cover since I've never had one since owning her.

 

[OffRoadScott]

Great looking rig.

 

[Drift Monkey]

Great looking rig.

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Also realized, I never posted up my SuperPro rear sway/end links install. Don't see a ton of photos/info about the end links on mud, but they've been good for me so far.

Quite a bit beefier/longer.

These were fun to lube up and squish into the new bar ends.

A little bar/end link comparo. Much beef!

I used Dobinsons drop brackets in conjunction with the aforementioned SuperPro extended links - this gave me just about the perfect extension and my bar is positioned beautifully.

The other side, and another angle.

Impressions: Reduced the sway quite a bit, I was surprised actually! I've been running no front bar ever since my suspension install and never found it to be unruly (the radius arms are pretty decent at roll control if you ask me), but road manners are even better now. I don't think this setup has reduced my maximum rear articulation, but it has added a bit more resistance compared to before. While wheeling, it feels like the front is having to work/flex harder than before, balancing the articulation bias a bit more forward, which frankly, is a great thing!

I grabbed it all here, if interested:

SuperPro HD Extended Rear Sway Bar Link Set | LC80 & LC100 | Apache Offroad

apacheoffroad.com

SuperPro 30mm HD Fixed Rear Sway Bar Kit | 80 Series Land Cruiser | Apache Offroad

apacheoffroad.com

 

[06reg4x4]

About 1-1.5” longer then stick on the links?

 

[OffRoadScott]

I have always wondered why more people do not use the Super Pro bushings. I would be interested in seeing how long they last, but I am sure their time line depends on driving habits.

 

[Drift Monkey]

About 1-1.5” longer then stick on the links?

I dug out an old photo for you that shows it a little better. Somewhere 1.5-2" longer seems about right - I personally had to use the drop spacer as well.

I have always wondered why more people do not use the Super Pro bushings. I would be interested in seeing how long they last, but I am sure their time line depends on driving habits.

They're quality stuff! I've used them in my past vehicle to great effect, it just depends on which/where the specific bushing is being used. The interesting thing with SuperPro is, they make several different durometer polys for different applications, flex type joints (good for links, etc) as well as what they call "Hybrid High Articulation Bushings." Flexibility and NVH can def be a concern in some locations, but pick the right spots and they can work better than OEM in my personal experience. The sway bar bits (end link pieces, bar ends, bar mounting points) are an excellent place to utilize them, they'll resist flexing a bit more, don't really add any noticeable NVH, and should last a really long time.

 

[06reg4x4]

I dug out an old photo for you that shows it a little better. Somewhere 1.5-2" longer seems about right - I personally had to use the drop spacer as well.

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They're quality stuff! I've used them in my past vehicle to great effect, it just depends on which/where the specific bushing is being used. The interesting thing with SuperPro is, they make several different durometer polys for different applications, flex type joints (good for links, etc) as well as what they call "Hybrid High Articulation Bushings." Flexibility and NVH can def be a concern in some locations, but pick the right spots and they can work better than OEM in my personal experience. The sway bar bits (end link pieces, bar ends, bar mounting points) are an excellent place to utilize them, they'll resist flexing a bit more, don't really add any noticeable NVH, and should last a really long time.

Seems like an affordable option too. I’ve been watching them. But don’t see anyone using them. My bushings are worn so rather do links to get the drop since i need the bushings anyway. Thanks for posting up.