Project "Home Built" '96 80

[DiscoveredLC]

Good looking truck. Nice job with the fab work. I am glad to see more 80 owners with a MIG gun in hand. Why Bilsteins instead of OME shocks?

Thanks Brett! I had the Bilsteins on my Rover, and just swapped them over to the 80. The valving I had on the Rover just happen to work well for the 80 (from what other 80 owners said) and now that I have them on, the truck rides great. I like that you can rebuild them also, so I should have them for many years to come.

I'll keep an eye out on your build too. I think you will be very happy with the 80. I made the switch about mid summer last year and absolutely love this truck!

 

[guthriealexander]

You need to start on a rear bumper so I can steal some ideas...

 

[SM Racing]

No I need to finish a few customers cars so I have some money and some time to work on my own stuff again. HAHA
Actually I will probably be ordering some parts to build it shortly, but it will be a couple of months before I get it finished.

 

[DiscoveredLC]

Let there be LIGHT!!

 

[excessive]

If you ever decide to mass -produce those bumpers, i'd be at the top of the list to buy one. Very nice stuff.

 

[rvariverguy]

If you ever decide to mass -produce those bumpers, i'd be at the top of the list to buy one. Very nice stuff.

Yeah I'd be right there with you. Best looking custom one I've seen so far.

 

[JohnR]

Where did you get those lights and what part #? I'd love to do that to mine.

 

[DiscoveredLC]

Here's the thread I ordered them from.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise-storefront/482928-80-series-led-madness-9.html

 

[GCRad1]

Simple clean and stylish! Love your rig and our front bumper's simplicity might be the perfect thing for my slow 3FE ADV80 as it could be lighter weight than the standard "big front bumpers" so just wanted to say CONGRATS on your 80!

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[fjc8871]

Nicely done. You have mad skills my friend!

 

[DiscoveredLC]

Now sitting on 315/75/16 MTR Kevlars.

 

[NGUDE]

a very inspiring build!!

 

[julstirn]

How you liking the tires??

 

[DiscoveredLC]

So far they're great! Very happy with the ride, and I think they'll fit my needs nicely. Not to mention they look great on the truck. Much better fit than the 33's

 

[SM Racing]

Have you noticed any issues with the tires rubbing anything at full compression? These will be my next upgrade, but I really think the truck need gears first.

 

[Dark Side]

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[DiscoveredLC]

Have you noticed any issues with the tires rubbing anything at full compression? These will be my next upgrade, but I really think the truck need gears first.

Not from what little flexingive done. I have longer bump stops in the rear so that keeps the wheel from stuffing itself too tight into the wheel well.

I have 4.88's waiting to be installed, but im not sure what I want to do yet cause I want to put ARB's in also.

 

[OTEP]

Let there be LIGHT!!

Great bulbs. I use them for all interior lamps, the front clearance lamps and rear license plate lamps.

My taillamps are also LED. =)

 

[MARKTLC80]

Great build, how did the gearing affected overall performance?

 

[Hoz FJ40 CO]

Subscribed...I want to get a Plasma after reading this build n s