What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (60 Viewers)
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A couple weekends back, addressed some suspension issues once and for all.
-2.5 caster bushings need replacing every couple years and only get me close to 2°. I want a better solution.
-3” flexi front coils (180#/275#) are too soft for a heavy truck like mine. Need a stiffer rate.
-Front driveshaft angle not ideal at 2.75” lift and I was getting some vibes. Shaft had some spline play as well.
Went all in and solved these problems by raising up 1” to a 4” lift. Threw in a Tacoma DC shaft built locally, 3.5” Tapered front coils, and Delta radius arms. Added a 30mm coil spacer in back to correct stance also. Truck drives so smooth now. Easy to handle, firmer in the corners and vibes are gone. I don’t expect to have to touch my suspension for a while now.
-2.5 caster bushings need replacing every couple years and only get me close to 2°. I want a better solution.
-3” flexi front coils (180#/275#) are too soft for a heavy truck like mine. Need a stiffer rate.
-Front driveshaft angle not ideal at 2.75” lift and I was getting some vibes. Shaft had some spline play as well.
Went all in and solved these problems by raising up 1” to a 4” lift. Threw in a Tacoma DC shaft built locally, 3.5” Tapered front coils, and Delta radius arms. Added a 30mm coil spacer in back to correct stance also. Truck drives so smooth now. Easy to handle, firmer in the corners and vibes are gone. I don’t expect to have to touch my suspension for a while now.
Got back from holiday started her to up in the parking garage and heard the brake pedal hissing. The power brakes proceeded go in and out while driving so of course here’s the list of parts I ordered to get her back in top shape:
- seiken brake booster
- Master brake cylinder
- Reman calipers
- New pads (rotors still in spec)
- New ss brake lines from wits end
- Ebrake rebuild kit
- Abs delete plugs
- Heater control valve (should’ve replaced this when I changed all the hoses
After like an hour of searching and finding various vague references to "doug" and "shoe" in relation to wind noise coming from the front door, I finally found the good stuff. Putting it here for easier reference because I literally spent the last hour at work digging through old threads and scratching my head, thinking "what is this mysterious shoe method?"
Also, if anyone knows the part number for the door seals (the one that goes around the perimeter of the front doors), I'd love to see it. I think I found the driver's side, but not sure. 67862-60071
@IdahoDoug
Also, if anyone knows the part number for the door seals (the one that goes around the perimeter of the front doors), I'd love to see it. I think I found the driver's side, but not sure. 67862-60071
@IdahoDoug
IdahoDoug said:
@Heckraiser. From my records back when ordering the parts a year ago from Onur I have 67861-60073 for the right side and 67862-67003 for the left.
There are different part numbers. Yours is after 1/1996. Mine is up to 1/1996. (Edited. I had it backwards)
Made some progress after a 3 year hiatus from my project. Getting the engine back together cleaning and painting parts as I go. Valve cover turned out much better than expected with the vht wrinkle black!
That valve cover looks damn good.
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Id like to see your list for a water pump.
COYS
SILVER Star
Hecho en Mexico (just like the 23 year old original)
Edit: Verified it works so I now have three working remotes (1 new OEM; 1 original OEM; 1 aftermarket)
Edit: Verified it works so I now have three working remotes (1 new OEM; 1 original OEM; 1 aftermarket)
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Replaced the drag link and ends. PO marred the original link and crushed the boots on the link ends. Replaced with a @sleeoffroad beefier drag link and 555 drag link ends. Eliminated 95% of the steering wheel play.
Box Rocket
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Adam, Where did you buy your cans and how much did you pay? Did you also get the special handle to tighten them?
Roastchestnuts
TLCA #28675 Salt wagon Fj40
I got my 33x10.50 15 Bfgoodrich all terrains installed while I was at work! they look way better than I thought. I should have installed them when I got the fj80. no lift stock suspension except new ome shocks. I don't really notice any loss of power (what I was most worried about) I think I can tell when I am driving at 75mph but 0-55mph no difference. I think if I replace the springs I will only do ome stock height for sure. The cat likes them.
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
Wired this mostly and installed the delta console crowds the shifter a little more than tuffy. But it is sweet otherwise
tranny temp gauge, water and boost
tranny temp gauge, water and boost
Outsane
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Drove out to pick up my kids
Found some snow
Ridgecrest at night from OHV area
Found some snow
Ridgecrest at night from OHV area
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Oh and played with the go pro
