I'm new to the Land Cruiser community so please excuse my ignorance and I welcome any help and corrections. I purchased a 1994 Land Cruiser FJ80 with 256,000 miles for USD$4,000 back in October 2018. I am loving it so far and it has been a dream of mine to own one for several years. I've driven 90's 4Runners and Tacomas for most of my life but this FJ80 beats them all. It's incredibly reminiscent of my first vehicle which was a 1995 4Runner.
I'm wanting to build this out to be set up for weekend camping and Southeast USA trail riding (no rock-crawling) but it will be a slow and budget-friendly build as most of the extra money goes to bills and the babies.
So far I've got it fully serviced, had the brakes replaced, the back shocks replaced, treated a slow oil leak, and done lots of cleaning (PO was a little messy and had a dog). Of course I want it to cosmetically look great but more than anything I want it to be an incredibly reliable vehicle. 90% of my time in this will be on the road around town as it's my daily driver. Once a month or so I'll be off-road on the trails and doing camping.
Below is the beginnings of a list of what I want to do to it in the future (thanks to @NLXTACY and @jcardona1 for the start on my list) but I would love to hear what else needs to happen. This list is mostly to organize my own thoughts but I would LOVE any of your thoughts. I've put either purchase links or tutorial/info links on most of them. What did I miss?
To-Do List:
Electronics:
I'm wanting to build this out to be set up for weekend camping and Southeast USA trail riding (no rock-crawling) but it will be a slow and budget-friendly build as most of the extra money goes to bills and the babies.
So far I've got it fully serviced, had the brakes replaced, the back shocks replaced, treated a slow oil leak, and done lots of cleaning (PO was a little messy and had a dog). Of course I want it to cosmetically look great but more than anything I want it to be an incredibly reliable vehicle. 90% of my time in this will be on the road around town as it's my daily driver. Once a month or so I'll be off-road on the trails and doing camping.
Below is the beginnings of a list of what I want to do to it in the future (thanks to @NLXTACY and @jcardona1 for the start on my list) but I would love to hear what else needs to happen. This list is mostly to organize my own thoughts but I would LOVE any of your thoughts. I've put either purchase links or tutorial/info links on most of them. What did I miss?
To-Do List:
Electronics:
- ToyoCom OBD1 Scanner: Toyocom OBD1 reader review
- Stereo Upgrade: Purchased - Amazon.com: Pyle PLRDD19UB Bluetooth Digital Receiver with USB/SD Card Readers, AM/FM Radio, AUX Input, Remote Control, Double-DIN: Car Electronics
- Front Speaker Upgrade: Purchased - https://goo.gl/tB1w5p
- Front Tweeter Upgrade: Purchased - https://goo.gl/Thaev8
- 2nd Row Speaker Upgrade: Purchased - https://goo.gl/PpJSNJ
- Subwoofer & amp in rear trunk (modify existing hole) - https://goo.gl/U52TPQ
- Install Blue Sea Fuse Box for stereo, USB & 12V outlets, front fog lights, backup lights, side mounted roof rack lights, and CB radio. Should I put this near battery on in the rear side panel?
- Install buttons to controls aux lights (on, off, and auto options)
- Replace lights on front dash & air control for several buttons that don't light up: How-to link?
- Add USB & 12V plugs into rear trunk area: https://goo.gl/179bGN
- Shelving Attic Upgrade: Attic racks made cheap and easy - 80 series
- Purchase fire extinguisher (mount to underside of attic shelving?). Love wits end's but it's too pricey for me
- Purchase flash light and mount to mount to side of center console where shifter is
- Mount CB Radio to driver side of Center Console: Purchased - or convince me of other location
- Tailgate Storage: Custom Tailgate Storage // Land Cruiser
- Rear trunk sliding floor storage: Land Cruiser Toolbox // How-To
- Purchase/Install Remote Entry: How to add only remote keyless entry & locking to 1994 FZJ80
- Install Coolant Temp Gauge: any tutorials??
- Install First Aid kit in trunk or on lift gate somewhere
- Purchase Seat-Back Organizers - MOLLE Seat-Back Panel 14in x 22in
- Purchase Seat Cover/Organizers - https://goo.gl/Pyitkz
- Install RAM mount for cell phone on left of steering wheel side of windshield
- Place patches & purchase more patches (of course)
- Replace plugs on interior plastic steps: 80 Series Plastic Step Nut- Black Standard
- Purchase Wit's End accessory panel organizer for center console: Accessory Panel Unit, 5"x8.5"
- Purchase Wit's End center console liner: 80 Series Land Cruiser Center Console Liner- Lower
- Purchase Wit's End refuse containment system: Refuse Containment System- Main Unit
- Purchase Wit's End useless cubby insert: 80 Series Useless Cubby Insert-base
- Fix hi-beam headlight controls (only works when “flashed” not when flicked forward as always on.
- Repair shaky drivers side mirror: Shaky mirror fix 2 minutes 2 zip ties
- Budget Roof Rack: Purchased - https://goo.gl/1ucA6p
- Replace window seals
- Check on windows. Replace window motors/regulators on ones that can't be fixed
- Replace trim on all 4 fenders: https://goo.gl/DjnAtS
- Install hood light w/ on/off and dimmer switch
- Clean out sun roof - hopefully this stops the leaking?
- Repaint to original Toyota color
- 3M finesse for black trim: https://goo.gl/8psmFH
- 3M plastic polish for the cluster: https://goo.gl/ra2GmN
- Remove PO stickers and purchase new stickers for exterior
- Polish hubcabs
- Possibly powder coat wheels??
- Purchase stove/cooking option: https://goo.gl/dtGUD2
- Figure out a way to mount ENO hammock to roof rack
- Purchase recovery gear: Recovery gear for off-roading and overlanding.
- Do diff. extender/breather: any good tutorial links??
- Budget Chinese Snorkel: Budget Snorkel Review
- KC Hilites Fog Lights for Front Bumper: - https://goo.gl/JdjsH3
- 7" LED Light Bars for Front Bumper Holes: - https://goo.gl/x34p5v
- YodaTeq Light/Antenna Mounts: Rear Antenna / Light Mounts COMBO PACK - FJ80 Toyota Land Cruiser Lexus LX450
- Install LED light pods on sides of roof rack
- Figure out solution for better tow hooks w/ stock bumpers- any ideas?? 2 in. receiver shackle?
- Purchase/Install budget OBA solution
- Purchase or find someone to fab skid plates for transfer case & transmission
- Find budget solution for sliders if possible
- ARB non-winch front bumper: Slee - Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser Front Bumpers
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