New triple locked 80 owner, new to the forum! (3 Viewers)

[Wisco80]

Hey y'all! I wanted to introduce myself and my new to me '93 fzj80 that I plan to do a full restoration on, and possibly a 5.3 LS swap.

Been learning about 80s for a little bit, and fell in love with them. I originally thought a 5th gen 4Runner was going to be my dream overland/ off road/ family daily driver, but the more I learned about the 80 series the more I wanted one.
Found this 80 near me in Wisconsin, but the truck lived in Utah for it's entire life until a year ago, so no rust to speak of!

Current build details: Factory triple locked, 274k miles, no rust, 2.5 OME lift, 35s, ARB front bumper, Badlands 9k winch, KC daylighters, Bump It Off-road rear dual swing bumper, White Knuckle Off-road sliders.

Future plans: full interior and exterior frame off restoration, probably 5.3LS and 6L80 swap, part time kit, switch to 33in KO3s, Prinsu roof rack, and vinyl wrap it gloss dark gray.

Hit me up with with any recommendations for for build, or things to consider!

 

[Rusty Marlin]

Good looking rig. Welcome to the family.
Are you going to be doing the work yourself?
Why the part time mod? It's been pretty well proven by others here that it doesn't save fuel.

 

[Wisco80]

Good looking rig. Welcome to the family.
Are you going to be doing the work yourself?
Why the part time mod? It's been pretty well proven by others here that it doesn't save fuel.

Thanks Rusty! Yes I'm going to do everything myself, I'll probably have some help with the swap from a friend and his certified mechanic brother. They even have a shop and lift I might be able to use for that.
The 80 drives great as full time, but I may do the mod anyways because I'm 23 and want to go sideways on the gravel and snow

 

[Nframe]

Nice.
Where are you in Wisconsin?

 

[Wisco80]

Nice.
Where are you in Wisconsin?

Hour north of Madison