1996 Lexus LX450
It all started with Jim Brantley's Realcruiser.com, then meeting the Norcal guys and a few Socal Cruiserheads, and now the fantastic memories built along the way in the driver's seat of my 80!
Mods
-Slee Offroad OME Heavy lift, AC dryer protection, t-case skidplate, SS extended brakelines
-Hanna Quality Sliders, Rear bumper
-ARB front bumper
-Lightforce 170
-33" MTR's
-Engel fridge, Slee fridge slide
-Offroadair.net CO2 tank
As is the story with all the great Cruiserheads I have met, my friend Evan helped me deal with the only major problem-a leaky valve cover gasket. Thanks to C-Dan, I ordered the plug gaskets as well and glad I did. Evan has helped me and I have learned alot about wrenching from him and his generosity of time has been great.
Ken Hanna. I have known Ken for several years and he has been fantastic. I never felt my 80 was done until it was 100% Hanna-fied! I feel very lucky to have his work on my rig and you will find he is a no-nonsense, highly skilled craftsman with no ego and alot of pride in his work.
A driveway shot when I just got the ARB and MTR's on
I have to say that Slee Offroad has been stellar. They helped me alot when no one else even thought of OME for the 2003 4Runner. Ben at Slee's is the best and when it came time for the 80 lift, it's the only call I made. I think the 80 community is very lucky to have this caliber of vendor, it obviously works out for them too but it's certainly something to be proud of!
Scangauge II
Got my Scangauge II! - IH8MUD.com Forum
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Land Rover Cupholder add-on
Land Rover Disco cupholder
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LED turn signal mirrors
side turn indicators
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JO MAOMA 2Meter radio install
yaesa ft 7800 install - IH8MUD.com Forum
I ordered the RAM parts and they got here in 1 day, so I took 1/2 an hour to do this very cool setup- thanks Jo Maoma!
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PAINTLAB MIX™ MODULAR CARGO RACK SYSTEM
https://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise-storefront/264008-interior-cargo-carriers-fzj80.html
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PHH easy method
TRD SC coolant hoses maintenance - by George Scolaro
Changing Alternator brushes
Never buy TYC radiators
power door lock repair
Sunroof alignment/possible help
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Pioneer 2DIN headunit - Bluetooth, USB, iPod, aux
Pioneer 2DIN headunit- BT,USB,iPod,Aux
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Magnaflow XL stainless muffler
Magnaflow XL muffler
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How to adjust your parking brake
Parking Brake weak?
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Charcoal Canister Repair
Charcoal Canister Modification- need help
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TEQ Blister Emblems
https://forum.ih8mud.com/4081905-post44.html
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Dual BlueSea FUSEBOX installation
Fusebox(s) installation - Bluesea
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TRD Supercharger installation tips & extending wires
Supercharger install questions-vac hose routing
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WAIC - Water to Air Intercooler
WAIC - Water/Air Intercooler for TRD SC
It all started with Jim Brantley's Realcruiser.com, then meeting the Norcal guys and a few Socal Cruiserheads, and now the fantastic memories built along the way in the driver's seat of my 80!
Mods
-Slee Offroad OME Heavy lift, AC dryer protection, t-case skidplate, SS extended brakelines
-Hanna Quality Sliders, Rear bumper
-ARB front bumper
-Lightforce 170
-33" MTR's
-Engel fridge, Slee fridge slide
-Offroadair.net CO2 tank
As is the story with all the great Cruiserheads I have met, my friend Evan helped me deal with the only major problem-a leaky valve cover gasket. Thanks to C-Dan, I ordered the plug gaskets as well and glad I did. Evan has helped me and I have learned alot about wrenching from him and his generosity of time has been great.
Ken Hanna. I have known Ken for several years and he has been fantastic. I never felt my 80 was done until it was 100% Hanna-fied! I feel very lucky to have his work on my rig and you will find he is a no-nonsense, highly skilled craftsman with no ego and alot of pride in his work.
A driveway shot when I just got the ARB and MTR's on
I have to say that Slee Offroad has been stellar. They helped me alot when no one else even thought of OME for the 2003 4Runner. Ben at Slee's is the best and when it came time for the 80 lift, it's the only call I made. I think the 80 community is very lucky to have this caliber of vendor, it obviously works out for them too but it's certainly something to be proud of!
Scangauge II
Got my Scangauge II! - IH8MUD.com Forum
_____________________________________________
Land Rover Cupholder add-on
Land Rover Disco cupholder
_____________________________________________
LED turn signal mirrors
side turn indicators
_____________________________________________
JO MAOMA 2Meter radio install
yaesa ft 7800 install - IH8MUD.com Forum
I ordered the RAM parts and they got here in 1 day, so I took 1/2 an hour to do this very cool setup- thanks Jo Maoma!
______________________________________________
PAINTLAB MIX™ MODULAR CARGO RACK SYSTEM
https://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise-storefront/264008-interior-cargo-carriers-fzj80.html
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PHH easy method
PHH
I read that Toyota sells the phh and hardline as one unit and if that's true, I would order that and use it. It all made sense to me after I read that. I think @pinhead wrote a good method. This was not a difficult job. It's fiddly, but doesn't take much time. It would be a huge pain if you...
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TRD SC coolant hoses maintenance - by George Scolaro
PHH some other fun AND IMPORTANT S/C info
Well, it was maintenance time on our 80 - much neglected (by ih8mud standards). Point 1, I had some intermittent starter motor growls on start - not solenoid related. So, figured not wanting a long down time, to just get a re-manufactured unit from Dan. Point 2, I've had intermittent P0510...
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Changing Alternator brushes
Replacing alternator brushes
Decided to replace the brushes on my 200,000 mile alternator as a PM today. First I removed the adjusting bolt, locking bolt, nut and pivot bolt as per the FSM. Then removed the three 12mm bolts that hold the power steering reservoir in place and moved that forward and to the side. I was...
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Never buy TYC radiators
Builds - ROTW- FirstToy
It may be one of these. From west marine.Did you see Mike? yup that is the one - I used the 6 space in my Tacoma - and the 12 space in the 80 - and used almost all the fuse space :) you can also find those here from the manufacturer http://www.bluesea.com/
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power door lock repair
Door lock motor failure-confirmed
Just pulled the failed door lock motor! PITA! And it’s the same as the rock auto lock I just bought! Did someone already replace these motors with ASINs and they already failed? Does anyone have a photo of the OEM part to compare? The motor you're holding in your pics is an OEM motor...
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Sunroof alignment/possible help
Sunroof Stuck
There is 4 clips, two on each plastic trim front and rear. You have to pull straight down for them to pull out. I pried it with a trim removal tool ended up breaking 2/4 since they are so old. Also just bought a whole sunroof assembly for 100$ no glass but i have my donor one.
forum.ih8mud.com
Pioneer 2DIN headunit - Bluetooth, USB, iPod, aux
Pioneer 2DIN headunit- BT,USB,iPod,Aux
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Magnaflow XL stainless muffler
Magnaflow XL muffler
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How to adjust your parking brake
Parking Brake weak?
_______________________________________________
Charcoal Canister Repair
Charcoal Canister Modification- need help
_______________________________________________
TEQ Blister Emblems
https://forum.ih8mud.com/4081905-post44.html
________________________________________________
Dual BlueSea FUSEBOX installation
Fusebox(s) installation - Bluesea
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TRD Supercharger installation tips & extending wires
Supercharger install questions-vac hose routing
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WAIC - Water to Air Intercooler
WAIC - Water/Air Intercooler for TRD SC
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