What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (102 Viewers)

[Willy beamin]

Yes we were. We are local and try to get out every now and again. Let me know next time you are down we will try and meet up.

you have a jewel of a wheelers playground there. I loved it. Trails were on point, maps were spot on, and locals are as friendly as they can be.
I'll hit you up next time I go. thanks

 

[voodu3]

I got my transmission fixed and replaced my bad oil level sensor thanks to @slow95z and a new set of solenoids. It amazing how much better she drives when the transmission works properly.

 

[Shipwreck]

Polished up my old set of Champion beadlocks from my FJ40. Mounted new shoes, spent a long time balancing them and put them on the wagon. Then went 2-wheeling.
Before:

beadlock before

• Shipwreck
• Nov 7, 2018

Orange is the new black:

beadlock orange

• Shipwreck
• Nov 7, 2018

Mountain bike hauler:

FZJ80 side

• Shipwreck
• Nov 7, 2018

 

[Marco Lau]

Polished up my old set of Champion beadlocks from my FJ40. Mounted new shoes, spent a long time balancing them and put them on the wagon. Then went 2-wheeling.
Before:

beadlock before

• Shipwreck
• Nov 7, 2018

Orange is the new black:

beadlock orange

• Shipwreck
• Nov 7, 2018

Mountain bike hauler:

FZJ80 side

• Shipwreck
• Nov 7, 2018

i have the same bike rack setup! love it!

 

[sentient schmoo]

Been a while since I got the 80 out for some fun. Packed the 80 up for a beach day with the new puppy (which has grown so fast he doesn’t look much like a puppy!).
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Beautiful November day out here on the north shore. As usual, the 80 performed flawlessly!
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All gorgeous views

Also, googly eyed gangly legged pupperrrrr

 

[amgraham]

Yesterday I bypassed my leaking windshield washer diverter valve so I can at least clean the windshield till I get around to ordering a new one. Also welded on another exhaust hanger trying to battle a random rattle (most of my stock hangers are rusted off the exhaust but the exhaust itself is surprisingly in decent shape). Noticed my lower oil pan gasket is leaking so I'll probably reseal that next oil change. Still have had no luck fixing my heat issue

 

[musthave]

The neighbors are talking...

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

The neighbors are talking...

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Just like golf clubs you need more than one

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Did all the brakes after 30 months and 17K miles Rear 90% gone front 50% gone

Full drain on fluid after ~18 months

 

[scottryana]

Wow that is surprising! Nice to see someone proactive about maintenance, but I wouldn't have guessed you would have seen 90% rear pad loss or fluid that dark in 30 months. Stop and go traffic??

Did all the brakes after 30 months and 17K miles Rear 90% gone front 50% gone

Full drain on fluid after ~18 months

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[Big Ed]

Helped in removing a kiosk.

Hmmmm, we use a Forest Service 2 cycle jack hammer. I haven’t seen an electric one used for that. Interesting.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Wow that is surprising! Nice to see someone proactive about maintenance, but I wouldn't have guessed you would have seen 90% rear pad loss or fluid that dark in 30 months. Stop and go traffic??

Never DD just driven
I agree fluid color was surprising after only ~18 months and ~8500 miles. Rear brakes get 100% no LSPV so one gets more wear but it stops MUCH better.

 

[bajaphile]

@LandCruiserPhil What is your method for fluid flush? Do you use a power bleeder at the MC?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

@LandCruiserPhil What is your method for fluid flush? Do you use a power bleeder at the MC?

Turkey baster the MC empty, fill it with fresh, grab a flower vase when MsLCP is not watching for the dirty fluid Vacuum is the best system on 80 series I have found.

 

[ewillis]

Quick nut check prior to 500 mile trip to Turf & Surf. Probably should have started last week on preparation but oh well. Ever so slight wheel bearing wiggle on passenger side...should be ok for the journey.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Quick nut check prior to 500 mile trip to Turf & Surf. Probably should have started last week on preparation but oh well. Ever so slight wheel bearing wiggle on passenger side...should be ok for the journey. View attachment 1826692

10 mins now and you wont think about again.

 

[ewillis]

10 mins now and you wont think about again.

More than 10 for sure...about a hour for me. Maybe I can squeeze some time tomorrow.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

More than 10 for sure...about a hour for me. Maybe I can squeeze some time tomorrow.

Ha ha you need faster tools you dont even need to remove the tire. Can you feel the play by just grabbing the top of tire and pulling without jacking it up. If so find the time at home its better than doing in the sand. Your birfs look full

 

[ewillis]

Ha ha you need faster tools you dont even need to remove the tire. Can you feel the play by just grabbing the top of tire and pulling without jacking it up. If so find the time at home its better than doing in the sand. Your birfs look full

An electric impact is in my future...very very slight movement can be felt with tire on the ground when I rock it hard (insert joke here)! I've adjust the preload at least 5 times since I've owned the truck. Didn't realize the tires don't need to come off?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

An electric impact is in my future...very very slight movement can be felt with tire on the ground when I rock it hard (insert joke here)! I've adjust the preload at least 5 times since I've owned the truck. Didn't realize the tires don't need to come off?

Doesnt need to come off but needs to be off the ground. 5X in how many miles?