Build The Squirrel - 1991 FJ80 "Poverty Pack" Cruiser

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Will Van said:
The truck had 1.5” of rake from the front to the back. So I added 30mm front spacers yesterday. This leveled the truck perfectly.
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This morning I put it on 37”x12.5”R17 Falken AT4W Wildpeaks. Wheels are 17” x7.5” 5th Gen 4Runner steel wheels with 4.84” BS (Toyota PN: 42611-35430).
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Of course, as soon as I got it in the driveway, it started leaking coolant. :rofl:

Luckily it was just a bad radiator cap.
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Also, shameless plug - My old wheels are going up for sale soon. Local pickup. Make offer.
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Looks good. What route did you go for caster correction?
 
Kiowa782 said:
Looks good. What route did you go for caster correction?
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Thanks! I have not corrected the caster yet. I’ll go with the Delta VS 3” arms when the budget allows.
 
On my old 33” BFG MTs (31” actual diameter), the handle for my spare tire swingout only cleared the tire by about an inch.

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There is no way the handle would have cleared my new 37” tires, so I had a buddy modify it. He cut it at a 45 degree angle and welded it back at a 90. Works great! Thanks to @gilmorneau for the suggestion!

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I did a drivability upgrade and purchased the Delta VS 3” radius arms and rear panhard bracket.

The truck drives so much better now! Based on the Delta VS diagram, I had -3° caster before install. No wonder the truck was darting all over the road!




 
How's 3FE/Auto, stock gears, and 37's? 😁
 
kw90surf said:
How's 3FE/Auto, stock gears, and 37's? 😁
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Don’t forget, I also have steel wheels.

But to answer your question - F*cking awful.

6BT/NV4500 is high on the priority list. Delta stuff is nice, but set me back on my budget. I hope to start swap by January.
 
Really sweet truck! The simplicity of the no flare 80 + the poverty pack to build off of is just so cool! Pure 80 series in a basic form.
 
405 said:
Really sweet truck! The simplicity of the no flare 80 + the poverty pack to build off of is just so cool! Pure 80 series in a basic form.
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Thanks so much! I agree, I looked a long time for this truck. I actually just wanted non-sunroof. (The lack of) everything else was just a bonus!
 
Took the truck out to the lake today.







Truck drove well and tracks nice and straight after the Delta VS goodies!

…but I noticed a fuel vapor smell when we got home. It’s always something!

Probably need a fresh charcoal canister. Would EGR delete exacerbate fuel vapors?
 
Will Van said:
Took the truck out to the lake today.







Truck drove well and tracks nice and straight after the Delta VS goodies!

…but I noticed a fuel vapor smell when we got home. It’s always something!

Probably need a fresh charcoal canister. Would EGR delete exacerbate fuel vapors?
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Non-ethanol gas helps keep the gas smell away on these old trucks.
Not sure about the EGR delete contributing
 
Will Van said:
The rear heater dealer also made me realize there is tons of room under the seat for accessories. Maybe an ARB compressor?





80 Series Onboard Air Compressor Mount (Under Seat) With Outlet/Switch - https://www.scrubking.com.au/products/80-series-onboard-air-compressor-mount-under-seat-with-outlet-switch-kit
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I was going to do the exact same thing, looking at that same mount. I couldn’t get a response if they would ship to the US but let me know if you do

Some sort of custom drawer would be cool too.
 
ikarus said:
I was going to do the exact same thing, looking at that same mount. I couldn’t get a response if they would ship to the US but let me know if you do

Some sort of custom drawer would be cool too.
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I keep My First aid kit in that spot.
 
ikarus said:
I was going to do the exact same thing, looking at that same mount. I couldn’t get a response if they would ship to the US but let me know if you do

Some sort of custom drawer would be cool too.
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Tank5 said:
Great idea I like this solution. I will probably do the same thing if they will ship to the us or build my own mount if not.
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My only hesitation is that I rarely need air inside the vehicle. And I don't like the idea of having to open the passenger's door every time I need to air up or use compressed air. And I don't see an elegant way to plumb a line under the truck.

Is @Delta VS making Quarter Panel Mounts yet? I can't put my fingers on it, but I seem to recall a build thread where the OBA install was on a Wits' End QPM and the supply line plumbed through a pre-existing hole in the QPM location. Then you can have a tank and port on the exterior of the vehicle but still keep the compressor clean inside the vehicle.

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Broski said:
I keep My First aid kit in that spot.
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I like this idea a lot. Or some sort of lockable storage bin (but not for First Aid).
 
Will Van said:
My only hesitation is that I rarely need air inside the vehicle. And I don't like the idea of having to open the passenger's door every time I need to air up or use compressed air. And I don't see an elegant way to plumb a line under the truck.

Is @Delta VS making Quarter Panel Mounts yet? I can't put my fingers on it, but I seem to recall a build thread where the OBA install was on a Wits' End QPM and the supply line plumbed through a pre-existing hole in the QPM location. Then you can have a tank and port on the exterior of the vehicle but still keep the compressor clean inside the vehicle.

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I like this idea a lot. Or some sort of lockable storage bin (but not for First Aid).
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sure are! they are in stock, on the shelf, ready to ship.
 
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