7 years ago I made the hard decision to sell my stock 95' locked fj80 to a friend when I needed money. It sucked but I at least made him promise me if he ever sold it he'd give me right of first refusal. A couple years later he decided to sell it and gave me a call. Unfortunately I still wasn't in the financial position to get her back. I called my brother/main wheeling buddy Rick and asked him if he was interested. He jumped at the chance had her at his house the same day. I made him also promise me right of first refusal if he sold it. After a bit his oldest son turned 16 and needed a car, so it's been in my nephew's care ever since.
Well recently I got the call from my bro that they are selling it and after all these years I was finally able to purchase it back for the smoking low price of $3000 dollars. He did give me the ol' family discount but the years have been hard on her. Multiple leaks including oil, tranny and axle seal, busted up door panels, striped seat gears, missing/broken interior pieces, torn seats, dead stereo, trashed front bumper, old cracked tires, partially finished sliders, 3 blown out shocks, rims with the wrong offset, faded are among the many things to be repaired/upgraded.
Here's the blank canvas:
I don't have a complete plan as I'm out of the loop and want to keep my options open. But on the list either done, in process or planned is wheels, 35" tires, leaks, move cats/secure passenger slider, 2" lift, stereo upgrade, alarm and some kind of bumper upgrade. I'm keep adding as I go but that's where I'm starting. I already have the wheels and tires but I wanted to post the stock pic. Wish me luck and all suggestions/feedback is welcome!
Repairs/upgrades. I'll edit to update as I complete each one
leaky crank seal-done
leaky oil pump cover-done
leaky power steering line - done
AC compressor - done
starter - done
Move cats and fully attach passenger slider (done)
220 amp alternator (power bastards)
Big 4 upgrade 0 gauge
2nd battery set up (Slee tray and washer tank relocate kit)
Stereo system - in progress
Auto start alarm
Bed liner paint job (Raptor)
2" lift (ironman) - done
Sway bar disconnect (LCP)
Front and rear steel bumpers (coastal)
Led light upgrade through out
new carpet kit
re-upholster seats with marine vinyl
skid plates (I welcome advice on this one)
Well recently I got the call from my bro that they are selling it and after all these years I was finally able to purchase it back for the smoking low price of $3000 dollars. He did give me the ol' family discount but the years have been hard on her. Multiple leaks including oil, tranny and axle seal, busted up door panels, striped seat gears, missing/broken interior pieces, torn seats, dead stereo, trashed front bumper, old cracked tires, partially finished sliders, 3 blown out shocks, rims with the wrong offset, faded are among the many things to be repaired/upgraded.
Here's the blank canvas:
I don't have a complete plan as I'm out of the loop and want to keep my options open. But on the list either done, in process or planned is wheels, 35" tires, leaks, move cats/secure passenger slider, 2" lift, stereo upgrade, alarm and some kind of bumper upgrade. I'm keep adding as I go but that's where I'm starting. I already have the wheels and tires but I wanted to post the stock pic. Wish me luck and all suggestions/feedback is welcome!
Repairs/upgrades. I'll edit to update as I complete each one
leaky crank seal-done
leaky oil pump cover-done
leaky power steering line - done
AC compressor - done
starter - done
Move cats and fully attach passenger slider (done)
220 amp alternator (power bastards)
Big 4 upgrade 0 gauge
2nd battery set up (Slee tray and washer tank relocate kit)
Stereo system - in progress
Auto start alarm
Bed liner paint job (Raptor)
2" lift (ironman) - done
Sway bar disconnect (LCP)
Front and rear steel bumpers (coastal)
Led light upgrade through out
new carpet kit
re-upholster seats with marine vinyl
skid plates (I welcome advice on this one)
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