Builds Project Rehab (Chopped LS Swapped 80 Series) (1 Viewer)

[White Sheep]

I've been watching those Aussies on 4WD 24/7 and fell in love with the UTE. Thought about chopping my other 80 (Deacon) and adding a tray and canopy, but MUD members (@GLTHFJ60 @Jeff Elliott @roflbox and @brettk) talked some since into me. So I started looking for an 80 on the platform I hate the most. . Facebook.

Found this in VA.

Called @kutza for his thoughts on the LC (he previously took a look at it), and he offered to hold on to it until I arranged transportation from VA to NC. . .Thanks again

Then because the stars are starting to align, one of the ONSC members sold me his ARB bumper and winch for a Hell of a deal.

 

[White Sheep]

So this is going to be OUR (MUD members) build. Things like chopping the 80 and hopefully the tray and canopy system will be done professionally. But getting the LC to me, things I buy, recommendations, will be with the help from you all.

I'll be seeing @cruisermatt at GSMTR we already have a romantic date setup to discuss a LS swap. Also communication with @thatcabledude on the same topic.

 

[White Sheep]

Specs and parts listing:

Stock 1994 TLC.
300k on the clock.
1994 chopped Toyota Landcruiser UTE.
LQ4 LS 6.0L (Gen 3).
Rear axle rebuild: 10 Mar 24.
Rear diff oil change: 21 Jun 24.
Parking brake rebuild: 10 Mar 24.
Front axle rebuild: 24 Mar 24.
Front diff oil change: 21 Jun 24.
Brakes service: 26 Mar 24.
Transfer Case oil change: 21 Jun 24.
Oil change Mobil 1 5W30: 14 Jul 24.


Engine/Transmission:
- Stock with a few leaks.
- Gen III 6.0L engine (LQ4).
- BTR Stage 2 Truck Cam Kit.
- Michigan Motorsports Timing Chain, Cam Sprocket, Crank Gear, and Dampner.
- ARP cam bolts 134-1003.
- Michigan Motorsports LS7 Lifters Set.
- Wiseco Pro Tru Street Pistons.
- Brian Tooley Racing LS9 Cylinder Head Gaskets MLS Pair Turbo Multi Layer 4.100 Bore.
- Melling 10296 oil pump.
- Michigan Motorsports Camshaft Thrust Retainer Plate.
- Mark's 4WD Oil Pan and Sump pickup kit.
- ARP 134-3609 head studs bolts.
- Gates water pump.
- Gates 160° thermostat.
- ICT Billet LS Truck OEM Location Alternator/Power Steering Bracket LQ4.
- ICT Billet LS Square Coil Brackets Valve Cover.
- JDMSPEED High Heat Spark Plug Ignition Wires Set.
- ACDelco Spark Plug wires.
- Titanium Spark Plug Wire Boots.
- ICT Billet LS Stacked Coolant Steam Crossover Tube.
- ICT Billet Oil Pan Pressure Sensor Adapter Port Dual 1/8" npt - LS Truck - M16-1.5 Sending Unit 551541.
- 4L80E Transmission.
- Mark's 4WD Transfer Case adapter.
- ARP Bellhousing Bolts ARP-134-0902.
- Selkirk Off-road motor mounts and crossmember.
- Walbro GSS342 Fuel Pump + 400-766 Installation Kit.
- AN -6 fuel and transmission lines.
- Derale 13221 Frame Rail Fuild Cooler, Black (power steering cooler).
- Derale 13403 Series 10000 Stacked Plate Transmission Oil Cooler 19 Row,.Black (transmission cooler).
- Alloy Works 3 Row Radiator and electric Fans.
- PSI wiring harness.
- FIC 34LB truck injectors w/adapters.


Suspension/Wheels/Tires:
- OME 4" Heavy Lift.
- Slee Rear bump stops.
- Slee Front Swaybar extensions.
- 17" Steelies.
- Method NV 305 titanium 17" wheels.
- 37" Maxxis Trepadors.
- Man a Fre rear lower shock protectors.
- Landtank extended rear lower control arms.
- Dobinsons adjustable lower upper control arms.
- Dobinsons adjustable front panhard.
- Fox 2.0 shocks.
- RVC Chromoly front axles.
- Slee Billet Front Control Arms.
- Slee 4" springs.
- Land Cruiser Phil's heavy duty rear swaybar links.
- Tatton front and rear double cardon drive shaft.


Body/Bar work/Recovery:
- Chopped.
- Sunroof delete.
- Antenna delete.
- Quad headlights.
- 4x 4x6'' Demon LED Headlights Kenworth Freightliner FLD120 Peterbilt 379 378.
Custom tray by @NCTrey133.
- ARB bumper.
- Warn M8000 winch.
- White knuckle sliders.
- 4pc 4x6 RGB LED Headlights Hi/Lo DRL.
- Toyota Pickup 2 Door Standard Cab 1984-1995 back window.
- Raptor Lined (tintable), bright white with metallic flakes.
- Jeep Mirrors Doors Off Best for Jeep Wrangler JK TJ YJ CJ & Gladiator (Driver & Passenger Side Mirror) Quick Release with Adjustable Arms - Rectangular, Black.
- 12th State Offroad tube doors.
- Rampt Customs front axle truss.
- Arcworxs knuckle gussets.
- Barnes 4WD short receiver tube.
- custome flare guards from @NCTrey33


Interior:
- Glove box grab bar.
- Wit's End fire extinguisher mount.
- Lizard Skin sound deadening and Ceramic Insulation.
- MAT66 ProBlack Car Sound Deadening Mat.
- TruFit vinyl flooring.
- Corbeau seats.
- Element E50 Fire Extinguisher Roll cage Mounting Bracket Kit.


Electronics:
- Dakota Digital GSS-3000.
- Dakota Digital SGI-100.
- WOLFBOX G850 4K Mirror Dash Cam,12'' Mirror Dash Cam Front and Rear.
- ATOTO S8 Ultra 10.1.
- Scan Guage II.
- Viper alarm system.
- Auxbeam 8 Gang Switch Panel GA80.


Miscellaneous:
- Gates 23924 Fuel Fill Hose-3' Length, Inner Diameter 1 1/2".
- SHENGHUISS 1-1/2"(38mm) Fuel/Gas/Water/DEO Boat Deck Fill/Filler Keyless Cap Marine Stainless Steel 316 Angled Neck Deck Fill Kit.
- ACDelco GM Original Equipment FC221 Mobil 1 5W30 Engine Oil Filler Cap.
- ARB 170112 Plastic / Aluminum Differential Axle Breather for 4 Breather Ports.
- Cruiser Matt's LS DBW delete plug.
- 2.44" Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Botton Hood Pin Lock Clip Kit.
- Slee washer bottle relocation kit.
- Wit's End rear ABS Sensor Delete Plug.
- Wit's End swaybar bushing caps.
- Tinkerer Range t-case knob.
- Rad Rubber Design slash guards.
- Solvefunction Scan Guage II mount.
- Maxflate Air Systems Landcruiser AUX AC Fan kit FZJ80.
- 10 lb Power Tank.
- Nilight RGB LED Rock Lights kit.


In the works:
- Cruiser Matt 80 series motor mounts (awaiting install).
- 75mm Slinky intermediate springs (seller backed out of deal).
- EVIL ENERGY Overflow Tank,Coolant Radiator Tank,Reservoir Expansion,Universal 1L Aluminum (awaiting install).

 

[White Sheep]

The LC got dropped off at @kutza's house today and he took a few more pics for me. I thought I'd fly to VA and drive back to NC. . ~6 hours, but he advised me to tow instead.

Breaks have to be pumped and go to the floor to stop. Power steering leak. Exhaust leak at downpipe to cat. No dash lights. And I asked him to check to lockers. He said the light flash (I think he just turned the switch and didn't actually more to see if they engaged )

Some surface rust as seen and expected but I think a wire brush and some paint will make it alright

 

[White Sheep]

Also looks like the valve cover is leaking. Probably so much more.

I think this "Soup kitchen" LC was a "F-Shack for Dirty Mike and the boys". . Your welcome

 

[SoCal80series]

Look forward to seeing what you do with this!

 

[leonard_nemoy]

 

[White Stripe]

What about using a crew cab first gen Tundra instead? Already has the cab, nice interior, and a v8. Solid front axle swap would be easy

 

[White Sheep]

What about using a crew cab first gen Tundra instead? Already has the cab, nice interior, and a v8. Solid front axle swap would be easy

Because I already bought the 80 and really like the way this one looks.

 

[OffRoadScott]

In for this build

 

[OffRoadScott]

Because I already bought the 80 and really like the way this one looks.
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You are going to build the box as well, or flat bed it?
Can you import cab storage like that into the US from Australia?

I did a quick search and found this company. Not sure if it would be any help to you and your project.

UTE conversion

Pretty sick little build they did.

 

[White Sheep]

You are going to build the box as well, or flat bed it?
Can you import cab storage like that into the US from Australia?

The plan is to get both tray (flat bed) and canopy (storage cab). A few shops in the US sell the Australian systems. I've been in contact with the shop in Oregon and here in Asheville NC. They are hella expensive though.

 

[White Stripe]

Yeah I've seen similar pics. They look cool. But setting that aside as I assume you plan to use it speaking strictly on practicality and capability I think you can easily loose both if not well thought out. That's a small tray. Then look at the design of the tray. All the weight for cargo is really high which hurts center of gravity-a lot. A stock bodied 80 will out wheel that thing easily. Then look at the size of the cab. What if you want to pull over, lean the seat back, and sleep for a couple hours? No room for that either.

 

[White Sheep]

@White Stripe I hear you loud and clear. The trey and canopy are made of alloy, so that'll cut down on weight. I'm not too worried about about the sleep thing and laying back, my other 80 has a "sleep system".

In a few years I'll be retiring and moving to Okinawa Japan. Planning to take my LCs with me. I already know what your going to say. . "Just buy an 80 there". I'm sure I will eventually, but I want mine because they will be done the way I want them. And if for some reason I can't bring them, someone will buy my sweet ass 80s .

 

[OffRoadScott]

@White Stripe I hear you loud and clear. The trey and canopy are made of alloy, so that'll cut down on weight. I'm not too worried about about the sleep thing and laying back, my other 80 has a "sleep system".

In a few years I'll be retiring and moving to Okinawa Japan. Planning to take my LCs with me. I already know what your going to say. . "Just buy an 80 there". I'm sure I will eventually, but I want mine because they will be done the way I want them. And if for some reason I can't bring them, someone will buy my sweet ass 80s .

Look into how much it’ll cost you to register your US spec 80 in Japan. Years ago it nearly cost my friend (both Navy) 5k to register his Subaru there.

 

[White Sheep]

A year or so I did. It was roughly $10k. I also asked them about 60 and 80 series there. They were saying ~$30k (because they want to make money by sending them here to the US).

 

[White Sheep]

$10k is to ship it there and register.

 

[Racefiend]

Jesus man, those are the dirtiest Crocs I've ever seen!

 

[White Sheep]

Jesus man, those are the dirtiest Crocs I've ever seen!

Lol. .that's the PO's crocks

 

[Racefiend]

Lol. .that's the PO's crocks

Sure they are. It's ok man, we won't judge (openly)