I like flareless
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Outsane
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TheLCProject
SILVER Star
I like that hitch and the 80 no doubt, any info on the hitch?
I thought you were in Utah and did you get another 80 or is this an old one?
TheLCProject
SILVER Star
Not in Utah anymore and yes. It's both another one and an old one. Bought back my first 80.
Found this one on Facebook...its a dream.
What did you use to fill the holes?
Ecliff5
SILVER Star
Are those -38 offset?
They are 8.5” wide with a 3.5” back space which, iirc, makes a -25mm offset. Trail Ready beadlocks.
Builds - 1993 80, BUILD, another "it has begun" for fjbj40!
Fixed Center diff actuator, someone must have had the motor in locked position but the collar in the xfer unlocked. Had to remove actuator and reset. All works now See here Center diff locking
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TheLCProject
SILVER Star
The 80 without the flares looks like a modernized 60, IMHO. I was on the fence for years, then deflared about 3 years ago. I love it deflared, though I do get more mud and rock chips flying up and bouncing off the sides when I'm on the trail. For me it's worth it, and the truck is narrower if you take it into tight spots. Having had my truck both ways for years, I'm happy I deflared. You can take yours off and leave the holes for a while and decide whether you want to reinstall them. It's only an hour or two to take them off or put them on, and that's if you're being careful (assuming no awful rust to deal with). I say go for it.
lumbee1
Native American
I totally agree that it looks like a more modern 60 series and that’s one of the reasons I like it flareless.
I’ve always thought the flareless 80 leaned more toward the looks of an FJ55 based on very basic body lines.I totally agree that it looks like a more modern 60 series and that’s one of the reasons I like it flareless.
Yup, that makes sense, too. I happened to see a fully restored FJ55 last week, with a sweet V8 in it. I hardly ever see an Iron Pig on the road, less than once a year for sure. The guy parked it and I got to talk with him. He said it belongs to a car museum in Oxnard, CA, and is for sale, for six figures. It was absolutely beautiful, with an original 2 tone paint scheme and modern electric seats. It was one of the nicest Cruisers I've ever seen in person. And, yeah, I could see the lines from 55 to 60 to deflared 80. What a beauty...
I like 80s with and without depending on how it’s built. I feel like the without flares they look more NATO style, which I like. But for me I didn’t like rocks and mud hitting the paint. I bought my 80 without flares and decided to install aftermarket flares.
Without:
With: and some mods
Without:
With: and some mods
