Builds Purchased: 1994 LC. The project begins (1 Viewer)

[jdeitch]

Thanks to all that replied to my original thread regarding two FJ80s I was looking at to purchase. I did purchase the 1994. 231K miles. Loaded with lockers too. Never been off road. Many repairs/mods upcoming. This is a great site! Many thanks in advance for all the help I'm going to need.



EDIT 7/19/13: I have created threads and or postings in other areas where appropriate. Here are the links:

CUSTOMIZED KAYMAR REAR BUMPER
https://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/693488-customized-kaymar-dual-swing-out-rear-bumper.html

HOW TO - ROOF MOUNTED WIRING - LIGHTING/ANTENNAS
https://forum.ih8mud.com/expedition-builds/677159-how-wiring-roof-mounted-lighting.html

CUSTOM LICENSE PLATE MOUNT
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/697049-license-plate-blocked-spare-swing-out.html


EDIT 1/20/13:

I'm going to put my 'lists' here at the beginning of this thread to help keep track of everything. I'll update as needed. LAST UPDATE 7/19/13

1994 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER - Elsie

TO DO
Steering play
Passenger power seat
Antenna
Rear door light switches
Cruise control intermittent
Recover seats?
Windshield chip
Drivers rear mud flap screw - flare damaged
Power windows-slow
Wheel center caps?
Steering shaft u-joint & rag joint
Passenger door locks/key
Check engine light
Hood alignment
Add rear cargo dome light
OEM roof rack mounting - leak?
Front passenger door lock
Slow power windows
Gear shift handle
Switches on driver's door
Passenger running board damaged
Parking brake switch
n/a - Front passenger flare damaged (Bought replacement flares for all 4 corners)
Muffler/exhaust system
Wiring for roof mounted accessories - 12V and antennas

AWAITING INSTALL
Front facing camera - Installed not wired
Rear facing camera - Installed not wired
Pocket flares
Headlight washing system
2nd battery system
Battery switch/isolator
Battery status indicator LEDs
3 x Rigid Industries flood lights (Custom RAM mounts)
Driving lights - Installed but not wired
Rigid Industries 40" combo LED light bar - Installed but not wired
TJM 9K Winch - Installed not wired
Radiator overflow bottle - overflow tube
Fuel filter
Exhaust gasket/hardware
Hand throttle
Window weather stripping
Cigarette lighter socket for RTT
Rear hatch emblem
Belts
Drivers rear mud flap screw
Front axle seal kit

DONE
Paint roof rack - powdercoated
Replaced hood struts
Replaced rear hatch struts
Replaces driver's tail light housing
Interior lightbulb to LED conversion
Replaced oil fill cap grommet
Replaced battery box grommets
Replaced throttle cable
Replaced intake hose
Replaced steering column surround (clam shell)
Replaced missing rear door carpet moldings L&R
Replaced missing fan shroud
Installed TJM XJS 2.5" progressive lift kit
Rebuilt read diff lock indicator switch
Removed 3rd row seats
Replaced climate control lights /dash lights/shifter light
Removed aftermarket alarm
Installed DEPO headlight housings
Refurbished factory grill
Converted to H1/H4 headlight bulbs
Replaced license plate lights
Replaced drive indicator light in shift console
Repaired rear hatch latch
Replaced factory subwoofer
Replaced battery hold down
Replaced shifter lockout plug
Cleaned EGR filter
Replaced air filter
Changed engine oil
Changed transmission oil
Changed diff (F & R) oil
Changed power steering fluid
Greased birffs
Replaced spark plug wires
Replaced spark plugs
Replaced distributor cap & rotor
Replaced spark plugs
Replaced charcoal canister
Rebuilt power steering pump
Installed Sony MEX-BT4100P stereo
Installed trailer light adapter/harness
Installed A-pillar remote police light
Installed TJM T13 front bumper
Mounted Falken Rocky Mountain ATS tires 315/75-16
Designed/built/mounted custom roof rack
Installed TJM Boullia roof top tent
Installed TJM awning
Installed Lightforce 170 driving lights with yellow lenses
Installed Rigid Industries 40" combo LED light bar
Replaced front door brakes (L & R)
Turned front brake rotors and replace front brake pads
Replaced receiver/dryer
Cleaned evaporator
Replaced expansion valve
Recharged A/C system
Replaced PCV valve
Cleaned and greased (white lithium) sun roof assembly
Made spare tire winch tool (3/8" socket drive)

 

[Cannon88]

Congrats, and welcome to MUD!

White is the best color for the 80.

 

[bowtiestang]

Welcome

BTW Moonglow is the best color for the 80...because that is what I have

 

[jdeitch]

I have three main repair issues to deal with thus far:

1) Rear locker only blinks. I'm not too worried about this after reading several threads here. I have driven it for a few minutes off road and I'm hoping the actuator will loosen on it's own. If not, I will remove and clean the assembly. Front locks in without issue.

2) There was no CEL when I purchased/test drove the vehicle. On the 300 mile trip home I ran Seafoam to clean the fuel system. Since then the CEL is on. I just received my FSM and EWD and I will trouble shoot. The engine runs smoothly and the car drives without issue. fluids are all normal too.

3) Play in steering. I did not find any badly worn steering/suspension components when I examined the car on a lift. I DID notice the upper U-joint on the steering column had a HUGE amount of play. I've checked some threads here and it look like the easiest this to do is pull the column and replace/repair the joint.

I'll keep you all posted on my progress.

PS: I had to leave town on business right after buying the cruiser, but not before I caught the $100 off sale at Discount Tire! I guess that 2.5" OME kit is next

 

[bowtiestang]

All three of my lockers did that crap for a week or two...once they loosened up they engage in a second or two...just keep playing with them

 

[jdeitch]

All three of my lockers did that crap for a week or two...once they loosened up they engage in a second or two...just keep playing with them

I hope/assume you are correct. There is no evidence this vehicle was ever taken off road before my ownership
I am more concerned about the CEL. I need to get that fixed so I can get it smogged and registered. Maybe I fouled a O2 sensor with the fuel system cleaner... I have not had a chance to diagnose.

 

[Brentbba]

What code is your CEL throwing? Jump E1/TE1 with a paper clip and look up the code in your FSM.

Congrats on a beautiful white '94! I'm biased of course!!!

Agree with the advice to keep playing with the lockers. My fronts have always locked up before the rears.

 

[jdeitch]

I'm out of town right now. As soon as I get back I'll get the code.

 

[half k cruiser]

There is some incorrect information posted in a few of the above replys. Just to clarify Medium Red Pearl is actually the finest color on an 80 series.

 

[jdeitch]

I managed to find some time to work on the cruiser this weekend:

Replaced both front door checks. (Doors actually stay open now.)
Replaced filthy air filter.
Replaced PCV valve.
Removed aftermarket alarm.
Diagnosed rear diff locker. Rebuilt locker position switch.
Realigned rear hatch and replaced gas struts.
More maintenance items to follow.

 

[Otamiway]

I managed to find some time to work on the cruiser this weekend:

Replaced both front door checks. (Doors actually stay open now.)
Replaced filthy air filter.
Replaced PCV valve.
Removed aftermarket alarm.
Diagnosed rear diff locker. Rebuilt locker position switch.
Realigned rear hatch and replaced gas struts.
More maintenance items to follow.

Good Start... good luck.. plenty of resources here to answere any question..

 

[jojobeed]

I have to agree Moonglow is superior. White is a distant second, but I digress.

Don't forget to check the tuna can when changing the air filter.

I was following your previous thread, glad you went with the locked 94.

From noob to noob, welcome!

 

[jdeitch]

I have to agree Moonglow is superior. White is a distant second, but I digress.

Don't forget to check the tuna can when changing the air filter.

I was following your previous thread, glad you went with the locked 94.

From noob to noob, welcome!

Tuna can?

I did some wheeling with my son today. He in is jeep XJ and me in the cruiser. We both can appreciate lockers now.

 

[yohavos]

Tuna can?

...

Small canister underneath the air filter canister, it's held on with 2 clips.

Part of a cyclonic pre-filtration system (heavy stuff goes around the outside, falls into the tuna can, lighter stuff gets caught by the filter, and happy air goes into the engine)

There have been some interesting things found in these.

Not a bad thing to check at every filter change. Some check them at every oil change for good measure.

Nice truck

 

[jdeitch]

Small canister underneath the air filter canister, it's held on with 2 clips.

Part of a cyclonic pre-filtration system (heavy stuff goes around the outside, falls into the tuna can, lighter stuff gets caught by the filter, and happy air goes into the engine)

There have been some interesting things found in these.

Not a bad thing to check at every filter change. Some check them at every oil change for good measure.

Nice truck

Got it! I'll check it in the morning. Thanks.

 

[thetrekkerguy]

How do you like the Falken tires looking at getting them in the 315 version?
Thanks

Great looking truck by the way. I had a white one and now green I think they are all great no matter what it's an 80!!

 

[jdeitch]

I have not mounted them yet. I'll let you know as soon as I do.

 

[jdeitch]

How do you like the Falken tires looking at getting them in the 315 version?
Thanks

Great looking truck by the way. I had a white one and now green I think they are all great no matter what it's an 80!!

Did you say green?

 

[Jasb]

I like blue myself....nice truck

 

[jdeitch]

More time today to work on the Cruiser. I disassembled the dash today to install my CDL switch . While I was at it I checked all of the various dash bulbs and found several that were out. I also discovered a jumper in the socket that mates to the CDL switch. I will need to remove this when I install the switch. What is the purpose of this jumper? Do I need to do anything other than install the CDL switch to be able to engage the CDL at anytime? (NOTE: I created a separate thread for this question.)



















I also got my replacement subwoofer installed.











Also remove the nonworking aftermarket alarm. What a PITA!