STLCA 80 Series Club Thread

[Tennessee80]

Andy, I am on my 2nd 80 series truck, having owned them off and on for almost 11 years now, and have had 2 different OME setups on my rigs. My first truck was on J springs, and my Lexus has heavy front/heavy rear with 1" front spacer. looks proportional with the 35" tires, and with the nitro charger "L" shocks it rides pretty good. I have front and rear bumpers, and it still rides a bit stiff, so a medium setup may work great for you. That said, if I were to do it over again, I would be interested to try another manufacturer like Dobinsons or the Tough Dog that Trail Tailor distributes. If I had the $$ I would look into the Slinky setup, but that is some high dollar stuff right there. You can buy an 80 for the price of that suspension!

Good luck, man!

 

[jynx]

Since this thread got bumped, @Jeeper the LX still kickin'? Made any more trims? And if you get tired of it, let me know, I'd be interested.

 

[jason in tn]

Since this thread got bumped, @Jeeper the LX still kickin'? Made any more trims? And if you get tired of it, let me know, I'd be interested.

Oh good lord!!!!!

 

[jynx]

Oh good lord!!!!!

What? I want one to cut up, and this one is already cut up...

 

[radioridge]

Because taking them apart wasnt enough! That ford running again?

 

[jynx]

UM, it depends on what your definition of "running" is

I mean technically, it would run, and drive for that matter, but not very far or for very long as it currently sits...

 

[Bama4door]

While the 80 thread is hot...

If anyone has any front fender flares from a 95-97, I need a pair. Not sure if 91-94 flares will fit or not. @jynx any idea on that?

 

[jynx]

Cole, 93-97 should work. The 3FE rigs flares were a little thinner than the later trucks. I just went back and looked, the rig in the yard did have all 4 flares, but I have no idea if they are still there.

 

[Bama4door]

Which yard in Manchester? I went to one in LaVergne that had a LX450, but found out quickly the front flares are completely different and have part of the door molding/paneling built into the flare.

 

[jynx]

Here is the link Roger shared.

Pick & Pull - CFC Auto Salvage - Tullahoma, TN

 

[10KILR]

Here is the link Roger shared.

Pick & Pull - CFC Auto Salvage - Tullahoma, TN

I think the flares were still on it when I pulled the front bumper but that has been a couple months ago.

 

[Bama4door]

Here is the link Roger shared.

Pick & Pull - CFC Auto Salvage - Tullahoma, TN

Damn I just rode through Manchester yesterday too...bummer. Maybe they’ll still be there in a couple weeks

 

[DSLTOY]

I just checked their inventory, says truck is still there. Don't wait to long, they usually leave vehicles on the yard for 3-4 months then they crush them

 

[Bama4door]

I just checked their inventory, says truck is still there. Don't wait to long, they usually leave vehicles on the yard for 3-4 months then they crush them

Thanks Roger, I’ll try and get down there next week.

 

[FJCRAWLER]

Just scored some sweet flares off an 80 in Tullahoma today.

 

[jynx]

They will look good on the Grand!

 

[Bama4door]

They will look good on the Grand!

I’ve seen it for sale on CL

 

[radioridge]

 

[radioridge]

I went with the Dobinson 2.5" kit. It raised the truck exactly 3". sits pretty level and rides a lot better. It came with caster bushings and a new steering dampener but i didnt get it put on yet. Now to rebuild the front axle and replace rod ends and i think this truck will be good to go for awhile.

 

[Elbert]

80 looks good.