What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (72 Viewers)

[ceylonfj40nut]

New rear diff actuator, CB radio and 4’ firestik, 7pin mod. Came across a nifty set of instructions and bolt torque settings on the rear diff actuator from AISIN that I thought I would post up for others to benefit. One pic is the whole 2pg document. The other two are pic of each page.

 

[NLXTACY]

Just about to button her all up. Turbo time is upon me.

 

[voodu3]

I've got a vacuum bleeder I picked up from harbor freight last year. It works well. You can borrow if you'd like or we can meet up at my works shop and use the lift and I'll give you a hand.

I appreciate the offer. I’ll shoot you a PM. Thanks

 

[steenh]

Spent the last two weeks on the road from Atlanta to Moab, Rimrocker Trail to Montrose, then to Aspen for 4 days, and then to Fort Collins for a couple nights. Clocked over 4,300 miles, crossed the 295k mark and had a blast. Only issue with the 80 was the starter died. Had contacts but the issue was wiring in the core. Luckily I had a second core in the box of crap I carry around so other than having to do the job twice, all worked out.

Damn good trip!

 

[SNLC]

@LandCruiserPhil ok I’ll check it out. What’s the advantage of the vacuum bleeder? This is bleeder I was looking at getting. 0101 Round Universal Bleeder

I recommend you get yourself this kit.

Best one man bleeder set up there is in my opinion.

Cheers

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Why I like the Ford 90° oil filter adapter. Slide the zip-lock bag over the filter and unscrew.

Zero Mess

 

[TYM4FUN]

@LandCruiserPhil ok I’ll check it out. What’s the advantage of the vacuum bleeder? This is bleeder I was looking at getting. 0101 Round Universal Bleeder

That is a pressure bleeder. I also agree, vacuum bleader is very nice solo. Also allows you to top off fluid at the same time it is bleeding, hands free. Just did inlaws truck yesterday. Also use it to suck out most of the old fluid from the master, then top with fresh before starting. This one connects to shop air.

Capri Tools Vacuum Brake Bleeder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OM751EC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FuDpDb4RK7CAE

 

[Brc4ever]

Needed a little nature; Sequoia/Kings Canyon

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Did my first knuckle rebuild, 4 new shocks, rotors & pads. Was a great learning experience.

 

[ERG80]

I made myself a torque adapter out of an old socket and wrench so I could easily recheck knuckle stud torque. The adapter has to be 90* from the torque wrench to be accurate.

Torquing ALL your knuckle arm nuts

Sooooo, I have always been trying to figure out things most of you guys probably learned in the womb. I’ve never been able to check the torque of the knuckle nuts that are next to the dust shield. I’ve just put a wrench on them and gave it the Ol’ German gutentite. I’ve never felt that very...

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[musthave]

There are days like today when I do a little bit of work on the cruiser and then on my way up to the store I realize that all I really want to do is drive the Land Cruiser. It doesn’t really matter where. I just want to drive one.

So I drove one of them. Then gave Miss Sara a bath.

 

[Noahrob]

Sometimes it is just a material hauler ..

 

[cvenom96]

Removed the now crunchy running boards and replaced all of the vacuum hoses thanks to the hose kit from @NLXTACY . Was going to tackle the front seal/oil pump seal/distributor seal but couldn't find anyone that would rent a big enough torque wrench so had to order one. Oh darn, sucks buying more tools...

 

[sailfish014]

My turn to shine?

My twin cats are finally off...good thing i removed it in time before the particles break down further into smaller pieces and screw up my muffler...

My O2 sensors... apparently they aren't working anymore... or are already by-passed...

When I plug the lines back together, truck is asking me to go on a coffee break...

Two straight pipes to replace the cats...

Hope to see better mileage... EGR delete next...

 

[midfat]

Did a little plumbing and wiring. Finally got my OBA sorted with a remote pressure switch and installed a check valve. Also got my ARB/Anderson power cord installed. And finally, got the Kicker pocket sub mounted because I used the factory sub space for my compressor. Just a bunch of little tasks that I’ve been trying to finish for months.

 

[NLXTACY]

Damn @midfat that is pretty freaking sexy

 

[NateK]

Went out to see Mt. Rainier:

Didn't drive away without a bruise or two:

 

[jfz80]

Spent the last two weeks on the road from Atlanta to Moab, Rimrocker Trail to Montrose, then to Aspen for 4 days, and then to Fort Collins for a couple nights. Clocked over 4,300 miles, crossed the 295k mark and had a blast. Only issue with the 80 was the starter died. Had contacts but the issue was wiring in the core. Luckily I had a second core in the box of crap I carry around so other than having to do the job twice, all worked out.

Damn good trip!

Whoa. Epic trip! But when did you get into an 80? Been too long man, hope all has been well.

 

[36brua]

Did a little plumbing and wiring. Finally got my OBA sorted with a remote pressure switch and installed a check valve. Also got my ARB/Anderson power cord installed. And finally, got the Kicker pocket sub mounted because I used the factory sub space for my compressor. Just a bunch of little tasks that I’ve been trying to finish for months.

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Nice panel detail ! Info on the pressure reg /plumbing ? Thanks

 

[steenh]

Whoa. Epic trip! But when did you get into an 80? Been too long man, hope all has been well.

Hey Jason! Been way too long man! Got the 80 back in January, prepping for a Rubicon trip next summer. This was a shakedown cruise for that trip. Want to come along?