New to an FJ80 and new to the Forum

[yodaTEQ]

Hello everyone

I posted an intro in the 80 Tech section and was directed to the local portion of the site. So here I am.

I'm excited about meeting fellow FJ80 owners and swapping ideas and mods along with going on some runs.

1.Frank
2. Diamond Bar, CA
3.1997 LX450 Locked (just bought it 2/11) It has an ARB Winch bumper (no winch)
Ordered the hoses for PHH and FHH
Trailer wiring is chewed up – Bought Hopkins 43405 wiring Kit

***What else should I check or replace before I go to the next phase?

Next on the list:
CDL Switch & Pin 7 Mod
4” Lift (still researching)
Bought four 315/75/16 BFGs KM2s on Land cruiser wheels from KimoSabe
Paint LC Wheels Black
Sliders
Rear bumper and tire carrier
4. My plans for the rig are family expedition (just bought a fully restored M101 CND) and to offroad
5. Love the out doors, Desert Racing, Glamis, Camping, Off-roading, Boating, hanging out with friends and meeting new people. I'm a Real Estate Broker
6. PHOTOS ------> CLICK HERE

I can use all the help I can get.
Thanks in advance!!!

 

[mattafact]

Welcome to the forum, Frank!

As far as fitting those 315s you don't need a 4" lift for that. An OME 2.5 will be more than enough and you won't get into the issues that come with the bigger lifts. You might want a trim pack spacer on the front if you're not carrying a bunch of weight in the rear and don't like the stinkbug look.

Other than that, there is a ring and pinion group buy going on over on Expo if you want some power to turn those 315s.

Whereabouts are you located?

 

[ScottyDog]

Welcome! Great platform... But I really like your trailer!

 

[VCCruzr]

Frank,
Welcome to the SoCal80s clan!

Derrick

 

[KimoSabe]

"Bought four 315/75/16 BFGs KM2s on Land cruiser wheels from KimoSabe"

What da, what, where - I didn't see that!
.

SoCalFrank picked up that extra set of KM2's from me... great 2 meet U, we'll see U up in the trails when your rig is ready...

 

[Bluetribal]

we'll see U up in the trails when your rig is ready...

When it's ready! It's BORN READY!

 

[fjc8871]

Welcome Frank. I was the one who pointed you to this great spot within Mud.

 

[SoCal_80]

Welcome !!

 

[80BajaBound]

awesome rig and trailer! Welcome!

 

[raYGunn]

Yea, another Lexus! Welcome!

 

[cruiserruf]

Welcome to the addiction!!!

 

[yodaTEQ]

Welcome to the forum, Frank!

As far as fitting those 315s you don't need a 4" lift for that. An OME 2.5 will be more than enough and you won't get into the issues that come with the bigger lifts. You might want a trim pack spacer on the front if you're not carrying a bunch of weight in the rear and don't like the stinkbug look.

Other than that, there is a ring and pinion group buy going on over on Expo if you want some power to turn those 315s.

Whereabouts are you located?

The reason I'm looking at 4in lifts in because I want the clearance for rock crawling. But I need to weigh out all the options. I PM'd the guy on Expo and got a price on the gears. I will add that to the wish list.

I live in Diamond Bar, where the 60 and the 57 fwys meet

Welcome! Great platform... But I really like your trailer!

Thanks I really like the trailer!

"Bought four 315/75/16 BFGs KM2s on Land cruiser wheels from KimoSabe"

What da, what, where - I didn't see that!

Nice 80! Good for you to get the important stuff out of the way.

Yeah I had clicked on the classifieds for the first time and noticed his post for the tires and LOCAL - He is a good guy and gave me lots of tips on these 80s

Frank,

Welcome to the SoCal80s clan!

Derrick

Thanks glad to be here - looking forward to meeting you guys

SoCalFrank picked up that extra set of KM2's from me... great 2 meet U, we'll see U up in the trails when your rig is ready...

SOOOON!

When it's ready! It's BORN READY! ************

Yes it is!!! I took it to Glamis last weekend and it did well

Welcome Frank. I was the one who pointed you to this great spot within Mud.

Thanks!!!!

Welcome !!

THANKS!!!

awesome rig and trailer! Welcome!

THANKS

Yea, another Lexus! Welcome!

Yes we are multiplying

Welcome to the addiction!!!

I AM HOOKED!!!

 

[SOCALFJ]

Welcome Frank!

 

[fzj80 locked]

congratulation on your purchase welcome