new to me 80

[cruiserjunktion]

Here are some pics of our new 80.

It is a white 96 with 141k. No wiser, no wood, no dial, no rack.

It isn't a show truck, but it has been very well kept.

I have wanted a white 80 since 1990, and I finally got one.

 

[arndog123]

Congrats. Cruiser looks pretty clean.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

The front end has been freshly overhauled with oem service parts. (by me of course)

 

[cruiserjunktion]

next up 7 pin mod and phh

 

[pinoytoys]

Looks great! Congrats!

 

[Bluetribal]

Dropped the $40 on the Factory switch huh! Hazard light and CDL sticker label worked for me.

 

[97 40th]

What did all the new replacement gaskets and rebuild kit for the front in run you?

 

[cruiserjunktion]

What did all the new replacement gaskets and rebuild kit for the front in run you?

Toyota does offer a knuckle kit, but it is NOT all inclusive and is MORE expensive than ordering the items individually. I ended up spending $200ish, at the dealer.This included all new knuckle studs and the cdl switch, but no bearings.

The dealer wanted another $260 for 2x KOYO inner, outter and 4x truion bearings.
Ended up getting all the KOYO's in a knuckle rebuild kit, from Cruiser Outfitters, for $190.

I now have some spare gaskets and seals which came in handy during the rebuild,
since I boogered one of the inner axle seals during instalation.

 

[mot]

The engine compartment is nice and clean.

The rest of the rig looks pretty clean, too!

Congrats!

 

[jditom]

Nice work! You have what it takes to be an OCD 80 owner.

And welcome

 

[cruiserjunktion]

The rest of the rig looks pretty clean, too!

Congrats!

Thanks, I am real happy with my first 80.

My sister has a 93 that she has been contemplating selling me, for years.

Everytime the subject comes up, she has a change of heart.

I understand and don't blame her for loving the Cruiser, it must be in our genes.

Now I don't have to pester her anymore.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

Nice work! You have what it takes to be an OCD 80 owner.

Thanks man........ too bad I don't have what it take$ to buy Mot's Safari kit.....

 

[allmud13]

Those pics of all the parts laid out are pretty impressive. I dont think I would have had the time or patience for that. haha

But your truck is nice. I remember when I got my 80. Best day ever.

 

[jb1dsl]

Mel,
Where in N. Florida are you located. Im in Marianna Fl about 60 miles west of Tally and looking for some others in the area.

 

[big dump]

Looks nice, congrats!

 

[retrofive]

Looks great!

-Side comment Mel Lowe any relation to the Lowe's in So. Oregon? Mel Lowe Lane?

 

[jlg32281]

welcome

 

[cruiserjunktion]

Mel,
Where in N. Florida are you located. Im in Marianna Fl about 60 miles west of Tally and looking for some others in the area.

I am in Gainesville, but there are a slew of Toyota guys across the state....

You can meet a bunch of em here:


North Florida Cruiserheads... You are now entering dark waters

 

[retrofive]

Nope, not that I'm aware of. Just man by the the name of Mel Lowe and has a street named after him.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

Nope, not that I'm aware of. Just man by the the name of Mel Lowe and has a street named after him.

so fresh and clean