Builds New 80 In Virginia (4 Viewers)

[UnderDawg]

Will do, I have another set that were made by https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fzj80-pocket-flares-93-97-now-available.605978/
I picked up from someone who purchased and never installed..and I believe are higher quality... so I will have and extra set once I figured out which flares I'm going to install

Cool hit me with a PM if would my good man when you decide and what amount of persuasion you'd need to part with said flare.

EDIT** mouse grey gets my vote... great color for the cruiser

 

[Luke111]

Installed new upgraded LED dome lights.. Surprisingly the new light has one small LED and produces as much light as the one with 4. Softer not blinding and still produces great light

 

[yoter100]

Luke where did you find those leds?

Thanks!

 

[Luke111]

Luke where did you find those leds?

Thanks!

The new ones I got from Supercarrera on Mud... I would send him a PM I think he had just a few remaining
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/new-dome-lights-based-on-george’s-leds-gauging-interest.736909/

 

[vapilotda]

For what it's worth, those are great. I'm very happy with those over the cheap Chinese ones you can get elsewhere. Much better light. I don't like the blue hue of most led kits.

 

[walleyefisher]

I haven't prowled the IH8MUD forum in quite some time and I have to say, this build thread is incredible. Couple questions;
1. How are you liking the 2UZ power and performance?
2. Do you still get 12mpg like with the 6cyl?
3. Did Slee run you the 20k you were estimating? more/less?

Thanks and love your ride
Walleyefisher

 

[Luke111]

I haven't prowled the IH8MUD forum in quite some time and I have to say, this build thread is incredible. Couple questions;
1. How are you liking the 2UZ power and performance?
2. Do you still get 12mpg like with the 6cyl?
3. Did Slee run you the 20k you were estimating? more/less?

Thanks and love your ride
Walleyefisher

Thanks, I love the engine and performance....I have not checked my mileage since returning but I was getting 12MPG pulling my trailer back from AZ...and the conversion was over $20 with a new Land Cruiser trans

 

[Luke111]

Side Storage boxes are back from the Line-x shop and getting a coat of clear semi-gloss outdoor spray urethane to the interior space

 

[walleyefisher]

You need more toys...one of the coolest things I put in my cruiser is a Valentine 1 radar detector w/bluetooth. Then I run the YaV1 app on my galaxy 5. Its a pretty sweet setup as it learns radar by location and then it doesn't false on crap like automatic doors and stuff.

http://www.rdforum.org/content/yav1-valentine-app/

Anyways, what size are those visors? They look great and I'm going to have to try em out.

Thanks

 

[mikedamageinc]

Radar detection is a no go in Va unfortunately.

 

[Luke111]

Anyways, what size are those visors? They look great and I'm going to have to try em out.

Thanks

Info on the Rosen's can be found here
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rosen-aircraft-sunvisor-to-replace-sagging-visor.606798/

 

[Luke111]

My dual swing arms were getting harder to open and close so I called IPOR and they replaced the bushings and also installed a zerk fitting and pump them full of grease.. big change in how easy they are to open and close but not so easy that they'd swing close if the truck was on an angle.
I installed the side storage box ... Really happy with how it turned out

 

[Razorbackcruiser]

Will do, I have another set that were made by https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fzj80-pocket-flares-93-97-now-available.605978/
I picked up from someone who purchased and never installed..and I believe are higher quality... so I will have and extra set once I figured out which flares I'm going to install

Been interested in a set of these for awhile now but thought the price was rather high from the guy that was selling these on here. I'd be interested in a comparison on the quality between the two. If they are comparable ordering from the overseas company could save me a couple hundred bucks! Also put me in line to buy the set your not going to use. Great build BTW.

Thanks.

 

[Luke111]

All of the speakers in my truck are CDT Audio recommend by RichElliot on Mud ... Without a doubt superb sound quality .. My sub is JL audio and the rear roof speakers are 3.5 infinity's.. . Well the 3.5 are coming out and will be replaced with A CDT Audio 4 inch speaker that is only 1 1/2 inches deep along with a dome tweeter and really small crossovers. ( could work as a direct replacement for the factory rear door speakers if anyone is interested)

Option 1 is to build speakers pod into the rear pillar in fiberglass .. In doing this I can angle them more towards the middle .. With the idea that I'd have quality music out the back of the truck. Or mount both right to the pillar cutting small circles in the pillar for clearance ..I mockup the pods using art board and a hot glue gun..

 

[UnderDawg]

Truck is looking great Luke!!

 

[Luke111]

The fender flares from China arrived today ....7days after my first contact with the company. I'm not only impressed with the company and the fast service but the product is also first class. The ABS.finish is a bit shinier than my Safari snorkel.. Basically can be mounted without painting or bedliner and they match the factory size flares ...They have the tabs for mud flaps which I'll cut off and mod the end so it's closed. Came with new welting and stainless screws. I had already purchased stainless Nutserts and bolts to use vs just drilling new holes and using stainless screws.

 

[sxwatson]

Anyone in Phoenix area want to go in on these to save on shipping?

 

[Luke111]

Day three of the rear pillar speaker pods and tomorrow they'll be ready for bondo and sanding.. I will say that making MDF speaker rings is a PITA and really messy but the finished product is worth it

 

[Luke111]

Waiting for the resin to dry I thought I'd tackle one of my new pockets fender flares. I will say the flares sold here on MUD are a better fit then the ones I just got from China but I really like the way the ABS ones look.. so after removing one of my factory flares and trimming the ends of the flares so they would fit I got one on..
I ended up using stainless rivnuts and hardware

 

[ZA80]

Needs a more beefy looking screw head like a m14 Allen cap screw.
Else it looks real good.