Builds The Dentist - Turbo Diesel LX450

[asutherland]

John from Radd Cruisers sent in some 1hdt injectors as core to Australia, and with my IP code they sent back a full set of properly set injectors. The difference was night and day with smog reduction, and I'm getting about 4L/100km more efficiency than I was before. And I still have to request Jon Fox to tune it!

This wasn't an inexpensive venture but it was desperately needed. I installed them myself in an afternoon.

 

[asutherland]

I replaced my defective shift lock solenoid in the centre console. The 80 series ones aren't produced anymore, but 100 series ones are, and are completely compatible if you swap the wiring pigtail over from the 80 series one.

Details and part numbers here: Post in thread '92 fj80 shift lock solenoid' 92 fj80 shift lock solenoid - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/92-fj80-shift-lock-solenoid.1231801/post-15597349

 

[asutherland]

I fixed up my old light pole and replaced the dead LEDs with ones about 4 times as bright at 2,000 lumen each. These are great for area lighting when doing vehicles recoveries, setting up camp at night, etc.

 

[thetoyotaman]

I purchased and installed the Whiteline extra HD rear sway bar. The thing is beef, and made a significant noticable difference reducing body sway especially on the highway. My wife even commented on it and she didn't know I had even installed it

How does it affect your articulation off road?

 

[asutherland]

I imported the PDI front mount intercooler this spring. It's from Australia and the quality is very good. I grew tired of fighting with my EGTs with the eBay top mount cooler and decided enough was enough. This FMIC reduced my EGTs another 250 degrees further than the top mount, and seems to have considerably better flow, less lag, and noticably more power going up the highway.

Install wasn't bad, couple hang ups because of it being LHD instead of RHD but nothing that couldn't be overcome easily enough. I highly recommend this kit. I installed myself over a long weekend at a friend's garage.

I then covered the top mount hole (until I can find a replacement hood) and replaced the inner hood insulation.

 

[asutherland]

Hey, @thetoyotaman , I'm not sure what you mean.. it was a direct bolt up replacement, the only difference was it needed it's own U brackets (came with) to hold it due to its thicker diameter. Maybe it's just the way I took the pic.

 

[asutherland]

Last update for today I promise!

My Glow shift 3 in 1 gauge died and I was forced to look for replacements. I got tired of not being able to.see the gauges well in the sun and decided to purchase some high quality ISSPro gauges so I'm not having to replace them again anytime soon. Dealing with ISSPro was quite pleasant and the gauges arrived quickly. EGT, Boost, Trans temp.

Of course then I was looking for mounting locations. After careful consideration I bit the bullet and ordered the lovely @Delta VS centre console, where I mounted the 3 gauges and my control panel for the Webasto.

It's solid, works well, built well, and looks AMAZING The gauges are also easy to see from there, no sunlight, and have programmable red warning LEDs.

I also added a RAM ball mount for my navigation tablet and changed the silver Allen bolts to black Allen bolts to match better.

 

[thetoyotaman]

Curious if the sway bar will fully articulate off-road or need a disconnect. Thanks!

 

[asutherland]

Curious if the sway bar will fully articulate off-road or need a disconnect. Thanks!

I did Whipsaw this fall, and can say it definitely didn't affect the articulation, at least compared to stock. I stuffed the 35s so far up inside the fender they were rubbing a little, and my springs started to catch on the bump stops and twaaaang back into place.

 

[bj70_guy]

Great round of updates!

 

[asutherland]

Did some re-design on the rear swing out, since it was past time to get it re powder coated anyway. I had the 10lb propane bottle holder cut off and a removable multi-use bolt plate added. Also had the stop tab replaced and strengthened. The idea behind the plate is that I can bolt up whatever accessory (or none) I want which makes it a bit more universal than the propane holder. Propane, 20L Scepter can holder, shovel etc.

This time I went for a good semi gloss black which will make it easier for touch ups as well. Back together and looking pretty good I think.