My best bang for the buck has to be the cdl switch w/7 pin mod and Hi Lift jack.(each under $75) No more pinging from the birfs in low range ( didn't look too bad during repack ) and much easier to turn on hard pack. I love the Hanna sliders I have on my ride but they are a few more bucks.
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just for the record on the porsche cayenne thing There is no cayenne turbo "s" there is a cayenne turbo and then there is a cayenne "s" which is the non turbo 345 hp normally aspirated version the turbo is 450 hp twin turbo v-8 keep in mind that about $3000.00 dollars worth of computer chips takes the cayenne turbo well into the 500 hp world. I love my 80 but it doesn't have a ghost of a chance of keeping up with a cayenne turbo or even a plain old cayenne "s" for that matter. I can speak from experience as I fix the stupid things all day long, but in the same breath my 80 will go alot of places cayenne's only dream of!!
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Sorry jerseyfzj80, I disagree. The weight of the 80 will help prove it can keep up with the porsche. Just drop both off a bridge 
Hey, if someone were to drop in a say hi to you, would morning or late afternoon be better? Just figured I'd drop in some time for a few mins.
Hey, if someone were to drop in a say hi to you, would morning or late afternoon be better? Just figured I'd drop in some time for a few mins.
1991 FJ80
I've only had it for 3 days so my mods are extremely limited.
CD player and sub.
I bought it with
aluminum Ultra wheels 31 x 10.5 bridgestone duelers
93 running boards which I will probably remove
Brush guard
That ugly Purple tint
Wish list
31 x 10.5 BFGoodrich KO's
ARB Bullbar with winch
Hella lights
New tint
K&N air filter
New paint job (original color) the paint has chips but don't look to bad probably original
More power some how (I heard there isn't much to do for 91 & 92 models) as for the engine
I've only had it for 3 days so my mods are extremely limited.
CD player and sub.
I bought it with
aluminum Ultra wheels 31 x 10.5 bridgestone duelers
93 running boards which I will probably remove
Brush guard
That ugly Purple tint
Wish list
31 x 10.5 BFGoodrich KO's
ARB Bullbar with winch
Hella lights
New tint
K&N air filter
New paint job (original color) the paint has chips but don't look to bad probably original
More power some how (I heard there isn't much to do for 91 & 92 models) as for the engine
Junk,
Either one is cool, it is spring and the porschephiles are coming out of the woodwork so we are pretty much busy all the time, we are in @ 7:30 am and out @ 6:00 pm m-f no saturdays I mean we gotta play sometimes eh?
stop in I would like to meet you and we can chat cruisers and I can show you the dodge that the little ole 80 pulled out he he he!
jerseyfzj80
Either one is cool, it is spring and the porschephiles are coming out of the woodwork so we are pretty much busy all the time, we are in @ 7:30 am and out @ 6:00 pm m-f no saturdays I mean we gotta play sometimes eh?
stop in I would like to meet you and we can chat cruisers and I can show you the dodge that the little ole 80 pulled out he he he!
jerseyfzj80
Best mods 1997 LX 450
1. I would say best mod so far is the Pioneer navigation system radio.
She can't find her way out of s shoe box so this really helped!
2. Next is definatly the TRD supercharger, I feel it brought the power up to where it should have been from the factory, nothing more and nothing less.
By the way saw that some one got an intercooler for theirs, any ideas where i can pick one up at, and did it make a big differance?
1. I would say best mod so far is the Pioneer navigation system radio.
She can't find her way out of s shoe box so this really helped!
2. Next is definatly the TRD supercharger, I feel it brought the power up to where it should have been from the factory, nothing more and nothing less.
By the way saw that some one got an intercooler for theirs, any ideas where i can pick one up at, and did it make a big differance?
FZJ80 1995, all 3 rows of seats occupied
Best Mods:
1) Buying a relatively low mileage 80 from a seller in my city that was already built exactly how I wanted it and had all of the 90K preventative maintenance and more (including head gasket) already performed by Slee, and putting 100% of the purchase price into the loan. I easily saved $4K total.
2) Britax car seats that lock down tightly while still retaining a good reclining angle, so that little heads can sleep peacefully on the trail.
3) My expectations. OME & 33's locked will handle 95% of the trails out there. I don't need a 6" lift...I don't need a 6" lift...I don't need a 4" lift....I don't need 4.88 gears...I don't need 35's....I don't live in the Australia Outback...
4) Flare removal
5) Trxus MT's
6) Slee sliders
7) Garvin roof rack
Worst Mods:
1) Tow hitch
Most Needed Mods:
1) CB
2) Tube bumpers
Best Mods:
1) Buying a relatively low mileage 80 from a seller in my city that was already built exactly how I wanted it and had all of the 90K preventative maintenance and more (including head gasket) already performed by Slee, and putting 100% of the purchase price into the loan. I easily saved $4K total.
2) Britax car seats that lock down tightly while still retaining a good reclining angle, so that little heads can sleep peacefully on the trail.
3) My expectations. OME & 33's locked will handle 95% of the trails out there. I don't need a 6" lift...I don't need a 6" lift...I don't need a 4" lift....I don't need 4.88 gears...I don't need 35's....I don't live in the Australia Outback...
4) Flare removal
5) Trxus MT's
6) Slee sliders
7) Garvin roof rack
Worst Mods:
1) Tow hitch
Most Needed Mods:
1) CB
2) Tube bumpers
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If my dad's truck were mine and used the way it was designed/built, then:
'96 FZJ80 factory lockers - green, sits in the garage mostly
1) Safari Turbo w/ intercooler
a. Turbo Timer
b. Boost and Air/Fuel Mixture gauges
2) ARB front bumper (I would get a winch bumper though)
3) Sliders
a. In my dad's opinion: black painted plywood attached to underside of sliders to keep rocks from dinging/rusting paint on sliders and rockers. I don't know if I'd try that hard, but they do help and you don't even notice them.
4) CDL switch
5) Cupholder
If it were mine, I would OME lift it, rear bumper, dryer skid plate, get real tires on it, pin 7 mod, Scolaro LEDS, and DRIVE it! It sits in the garage too much...
'96 FZJ80 factory lockers - green, sits in the garage mostly
1) Safari Turbo w/ intercooler
a. Turbo Timer
b. Boost and Air/Fuel Mixture gauges
2) ARB front bumper (I would get a winch bumper though)
3) Sliders
a. In my dad's opinion: black painted plywood attached to underside of sliders to keep rocks from dinging/rusting paint on sliders and rockers. I don't know if I'd try that hard, but they do help and you don't even notice them.
4) CDL switch
5) Cupholder
If it were mine, I would OME lift it, rear bumper, dryer skid plate, get real tires on it, pin 7 mod, Scolaro LEDS, and DRIVE it! It sits in the garage too much...
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97 40th Anniversary.
Stock right now, but hope to do a few sensible mods that suits our driving needs which is mostly on-road and some backcountry adventures.
Best:
-K&N Drop-in filter
-OEM cup holder
-2 tone Wheelskin steering wheel cover
-color-matched center caps ($0, thanks for high friends in low places. Friend is a painter at a local dealer)
-repainted rear & front bumpers back to fresh O.E. color (also, $0)
-Blaupunkt dvd player w/ 7" drop down monitor to keep the little one entertained ($200)
-Birf repacked using Genuine Toyota Parts, all bearings replaced, all supplies ($350)
-PHH Silicon kit from Houston. (Will be installed tonight)
-2 100w Pro Comp 6" offroad lights ($50) (also, will be installed tonight)
Worst:
Don't have one yet, besides wanting to replace these stock oe tires, Continental Conti-trac SUV tires.
Future mods:
-Nitto Terra Grappler AT 265/75/16
-Lift & shocks
-Rear spare tire carrier
Stock right now, but hope to do a few sensible mods that suits our driving needs which is mostly on-road and some backcountry adventures.
Best:
-K&N Drop-in filter
-OEM cup holder
-2 tone Wheelskin steering wheel cover
-color-matched center caps ($0, thanks for high friends in low places. Friend is a painter at a local dealer)
-repainted rear & front bumpers back to fresh O.E. color (also, $0)
-Blaupunkt dvd player w/ 7" drop down monitor to keep the little one entertained ($200)
-Birf repacked using Genuine Toyota Parts, all bearings replaced, all supplies ($350)
-PHH Silicon kit from Houston. (Will be installed tonight)
-2 100w Pro Comp 6" offroad lights ($50) (also, will be installed tonight)
Worst:
Don't have one yet, besides wanting to replace these stock oe tires, Continental Conti-trac SUV tires.
Future mods:
-Nitto Terra Grappler AT 265/75/16
-Lift & shocks
-Rear spare tire carrier
Best
1 J sprung
2 35s
3 Stripping the POs idea of "fixing" (i.e. aftermarket parts) replace with OEM
4 Taking off the mud flaps...er.....ripping them off
Worst
would I do anyting bad to a Land Cruiser?
But I would say leaving the flares on for soo dang long.
Future Mods...
37" tires
and of course...
1 J sprung
2 35s
3 Stripping the POs idea of "fixing" (i.e. aftermarket parts) replace with OEM
4 Taking off the mud flaps...er.....ripping them off
Worst
would I do anyting bad to a Land Cruiser?
But I would say leaving the flares on for soo dang long.
Future Mods...
37" tires
and of course...
Arya Ebrahimi said:
peebles24 said:
It's amazing what happens with a little time.
1. running boards gone excellent mod
2. Remove the brush guard don't need any extra damage
3. Procomp 33x12.5 a little extra clearance and a lot more traction
4. In dash CB good for using on the trail
5. cd player, speakers and sub always nice to have good tunes
6. FIAMM horns bang for the buck nice now people actually look when I honk
7. sliders are a work in progress yes it is a pain to build but will be worth the protection
Up next hopefully tax time
1. OME heavy with trim packers in front extra height will help big time
2. ARB winch bull bar good looks and the strength has been told over and over
3. Iron pig off road rear bumper with tire carrier looks beefy and cheaper than most
4. set of 5 steel wheels in black I hate the aluminums on it
5. Mile marker 12000# winch never know when you'll need it and I wheel with samurias sometime and they couldn't budge me if they had to.
6. Remove the roof rack and repaint the truck above the side molding Line X below and the flairs
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Haven't done much to my LX yet (have a 4Runner for wheeling), but so far:
Best
Sheepskin seat covers (I spent $500 and got good ones though)
Removed running boards and cut off bottom half of rear mud flaps
Removed jump seats and passenger-side rear seat
Worst
Nothing yet...
Best
Sheepskin seat covers (I spent $500 and got good ones though)
Removed running boards and cut off bottom half of rear mud flaps
Removed jump seats and passenger-side rear seat
Worst
Nothing yet...
1993 Turbo Diesel Saharra
Best,
1. 35" MTZ's
2. Fridge (cold beer)
3. Diff breather ext.
4. 4" lift kit
5. Brake line ext.
6. UHF radio
7. Rock sliders (home made jobs)
8. Front & rear bars, winch, f&r lockers and dual battery system was on truck when purchased it
9. Drawers
10.Lights/spotties (off my 100 series)
Worst,
1. Only have the 4 35"s (replacing the 33"MTR's)
2. fridge always empty
3. 4" lift isn't a 6" lift
Best,
1. 35" MTZ's
2. Fridge (cold beer)
3. Diff breather ext.
4. 4" lift kit
5. Brake line ext.
6. UHF radio
7. Rock sliders (home made jobs)
8. Front & rear bars, winch, f&r lockers and dual battery system was on truck when purchased it
9. Drawers
10.Lights/spotties (off my 100 series)
Worst,
1. Only have the 4 35"s (replacing the 33"MTR's)
2. fridge always empty
3. 4" lift isn't a 6" lift
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1996 LX450 78k
I am a FJ80 Newbie. I have looked at several 80s and have spent countless hours researching them. I am completely obsessed with my truck and after only 5 months have made a couple mods and plan to make many more in the near future!
Current Mods:
(1) ARB Deluxe Front Bumper (Slee)
(2) Toyota OME Center Diff Lock Switch (Slee)
(3) Husky Liners Front, Mid, and Rear Cargo (Specter-Off-Road)
(4) Custom Canvas Seat Covers (GT Covers)
(5) Toyota OME Hand Throttle (Slee)
(6) Toyota OME Cup Holder (Slee)
Future Mods:
(1) Old Man Emu Heavy Load J 2.5 suspension lift
** next to buy on list shooting for Feb 07
(2) IPF 868CS
(3) 33 BFG AT
(4) Warn M12000 Self Recovery Winch
(5) Slee Rear Bumper
(6) Slee Tube Sliders
~A
1996 LX450 78k
I am a FJ80 Newbie. I have looked at several 80s and have spent countless hours researching them. I am completely obsessed with my truck and after only 5 months have made a couple mods and plan to make many more in the near future!
Current Mods:
(1) ARB Deluxe Front Bumper (Slee)
(2) Toyota OME Center Diff Lock Switch (Slee)
(3) Husky Liners Front, Mid, and Rear Cargo (Specter-Off-Road)
(4) Custom Canvas Seat Covers (GT Covers)
(5) Toyota OME Hand Throttle (Slee)
(6) Toyota OME Cup Holder (Slee)
Future Mods:
(1) Old Man Emu Heavy Load J 2.5 suspension lift
** next to buy on list shooting for Feb 07
(2) IPF 868CS
(3) 33 BFG AT
(4) Warn M12000 Self Recovery Winch
(5) Slee Rear Bumper
(6) Slee Tube Sliders
~A
Hi Angel! Welcome to the 80-section and to 80 ownership.
It is acceptable for new members to introduce themselves and their truck by starting a new thread. You will be pummeled with requests for pics so be forewarned.
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It is acceptable for new members to introduce themselves and their truck by starting a new thread. You will be pummeled with requests for pics so be forewarned.
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97 fzj 80
best -
ARB - front - saved my ass countless times
Warn - 9500 lb. winch - ditto
33" BFG MTR - ditto - they throw MUD
no flares - line-x'd - tired of searching for muddy flares on the trail
diff breather extension - my truck gravitates toward deep water
recovery gear (plenty) - specially snatch block and tree saver - we don't leave the trail until the Heeps come home too...
worst -
Mud Flaps - Toyota,no less - what was I thinking - shredded into mulch
need-
hanna sliders - confirmed need
rear locker - jury is still out here - input welcomed
gas money - a constant w/ an 80 as DD
best -
ARB - front - saved my ass countless times
Warn - 9500 lb. winch - ditto
33" BFG MTR - ditto - they throw MUD
no flares - line-x'd - tired of searching for muddy flares on the trail
diff breather extension - my truck gravitates toward deep water
recovery gear (plenty) - specially snatch block and tree saver - we don't leave the trail until the Heeps come home too...
worst -
Mud Flaps - Toyota,no less - what was I thinking - shredded into mulch
need-
hanna sliders - confirmed need
rear locker - jury is still out here - input welcomed
gas money - a constant w/ an 80 as DD
Ok I'm reading all of these posts and the one of the things in common are Georges Led's. Who the heck is George and how do I get some of his little lights? i apologize for the ignorance.
92 80
No mods yet, but for those of you have not seen my post regarding the deer I creamed, the mods are coming.
92 80
No mods yet, but for those of you have not seen my post regarding the deer I creamed, the mods are coming.
1997 FZJ80: 115,000 miles
Best:
1. George's LED
2. Slee light and aux upgrade harness and lights
3. Slee single-hoop bumper
4. OME 3" Heavy
5. All the PM combined
Worst:
1. None yet, this is my third and I made plenty on the other two!!
Best:
1. George's LED
2. Slee light and aux upgrade harness and lights
3. Slee single-hoop bumper
4. OME 3" Heavy
5. All the PM combined
Worst:
1. None yet, this is my third and I made plenty on the other two!!
