What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (39 Viewers)

[landheaven]

Checked in on the engine swap at the shop. Engine is in, wiring harness done:

Old driveshaft wasn't going to have enough clearance:

New driveshaft:

Fuel filter:

Labs rear bumper awaiting install then off to powder coat:

 

[Heckraiser]

that's a pretty trick washer bottle/fuse box holder

 

[Blondie]

Mounts new tires. 37" Cooper STMaxx on SCS SR8 wheels. Had to trim the front bumper an little.. Waiting on a winch bumper from 4x4Labs to finish it off.

 

[AMMO]

Really like those wheels, look allot like the ones on my 5th gen runner.

 

[Blondie]

Really like those wheels, look allot like the ones on my 5th gen runner.

Nice. I got his Ray10 for my 4runner haha. They make great wheels.

 

[BGMachine]

So I fixed my front axle and today, I found this guy under my rear hatch.

 

[NJD96LC]

So I fixed my front axle and today, I found this guy under my rear hatch.

 

[NJD96LC]

Did the phh with gates green stripe and breeze tension clamps.

 

[NJD96LC]

Broke some wheel locks... Used up 4 5/8 sockets but got them out with the impact wrench.

 

[LS1FJ40]

I installed the Pfran LED dome lights quite a while ago, but with the fridge and drawers there was still not enough light in the back.

I've seen some folks put generic LED strips on their upper hatch but my experience with those is that sections of them begin to fail after a short amount of time.

I had these two little mini LED aluminum light bars on my fishing boat for a couple years that have held up great with impressive output. I gave them a shot on the upper hatch of the cruiser and I am super happy with them.

Install was super simple. Just routed one lead up to the dome light so that they come on when the hatch is opened with the dome. Wire was routed under the rear glass weatherstripping, through the drain tube grommet, and then fished through the headliner for a clean install.

Lighting in the back is great now! And the best part is they cost $6.99 a pair on Amazon. Just thought I'd pass along!

https://www.amazon.com/RioRand-Wate...1472070483&sr=8-3&keywords=led+running+lights

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I have those lights. Used one as a backup light above my license plate and one for an under hood light. Work well. Have held up for almost two years with no issue.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Still on the weekend

Canyon de chelly

 

[LS1FJ40]

Got my Thermozite today. Now I can complete my vinyl floor install this weekend. Thanks @reevesci for the recommendation on where to get it reasonable!

 

[surfpig]

Still on the weekend

Canyon de chelly

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I hate you and your damned "weekends".

 

[LS1FJ40]

I second what @surfpig says about @LandCruiserPhil.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Got my Thermozite today. Now I can complete my vinyl floor install this weekend. Thanks @reevesci for the recommendation on where to get it reasonable!

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No problem at all! Let me know if you have any questions.

Just one quick tip..... Set the vinyl out to get easy. But, just for a few minutes until it relaxes maybe 10-15 minutes tops. Relax the piece you are about to install and then get the next going...

Work from the center out and front to rear.

J

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I hate you and your damned "weekends".

I second what @surfpig says about @LandCruiserPhil.

 

[mervo]

Looking good @LandCruiserPhil , keep'em coming bro.

 

[Qball]

Not the weekend but got a little free time after work today so ripped out the carpet and cut the thermozite to fit. 4 yards is about exactly how much we need for the 80 unless you need to do the doors too. Power washed the carpet and it was gross as expected. Hopefully the carpet will be dry tomorrow so I can put everything back in.​

 

[bloc]

Are you guys adding the thermozite to the stock padding? or replacing?

The insulation I used isn't as thick as stock, even though it seems to control heat better. Thing is, I sleep in my rig and when crawling around on your knees.. the thicker padding is kindof needed.

Also when I did mine I added a layer of the mylar bubble-wrap insulation available at Lowes/homedepot to the passenger footwell, on top of the jute insulation. That floor board stays room temp now.. finally found a way to keep my lunch cooler for work from heating up on the bottom.

 

[jtwopark]

@Qball your pics don't show!