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[Megadoomer]

Final product.

 

[PabloCruise]

Found a roller of a 1994 FZJ80. As I am old I don't necessarily enjoy full leaf springs any more. Curious if anybody has ever heard of putting a Piggy on this frame / suspension to gain that bitchin' ride. I have some fab skills and access to master fabricators. So I have that going for me, which is nice.

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AFAIK, Deo and @TachedOutOffRoad have both done it.
I think there are a few others IIRC? I think there might be 2 more I can't put my finger on - maybe one is in Australia?

@mcguirejohnson put a 60 body on a 80 frame...

 

[PabloCruise]

Is a 97 LX450 frame similar to FZJ80? I'm still wet behind the ears on Cruisers, but getting OK with the manly ones.

Yes, 450 is just Lexus version of the 80.

 

[TachedOutOffRoad]

It rides x1000 better.

Very happy with mine.

Shorten frame, new gas tank, skinny wheels, engine of choice, roll out.

 

[bobm]

@cruiserjunktion chime in Deo!! . Need to talk to you

 

[RUSH55]

@brisveganbj42 recently completed his in Australia.

@xtiaan2000 is currently working on one with an LS

 

[brisveganbj42]

@brisveganbj42 recently completed his in Australia.

Hello!

I used a 1994 FZJ80 Chassis and running gear and used factory axels. Using +30 offset 16" Split rims from an 80 series you can get the wheels flush with the guards without body mods.

Zero offset split rims or 16" LX rims (also zero offset) give about 1-2 inches of tyre poke.

Very happy with the ride quality although its been a while since I've had to endure leaf springs, even then it was pretty compliant ride..


+30 offset rims with 225/95r16's

16" split rims with 0 offset running 8.25R16 AT's

16" LX rims 0 offset with 34x10.5R16's

I could probably do with some adjustable panhard rods to even up the tyre poke.. as you can see one side is more than the other.

I think if you've got the skills and resources its a worthwhile venture.. The more modern platform and drivetrain makes for economical and comfortable driving thats for sure

 

[Hobbs81]

It rides x1000 better.

Very happy with mine.

Shorten frame, new gas tank, skinny wheels, engine of choice, roll out.

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Nice! What tires are those? Size, brand.

 

[Hobbs81]

That can be done too. I only did the front but the rear would be easier.

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That's an 80 frame with the 55 axles? Will that work with the stock 80 spring towers instead of your more advanced setup?