What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend?

[efjayatee]

Random question to the group, specially for those who have done the Rubicon.

Unlocked on 37s or locked on 35s?

Unlocked w/37 plus a winch will work getting un-stuck. Plus there are bypasses

 

[efjayatee]

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Quick trip down Padre Island National Park. I used to go at least once a year as a kid, but the last time we made it down was in 2016 same car just a few more minutes.

Impressive mileage

 

[JoeCova]

Random question to the group, specially for those who have done the Rubicon.

Unlocked on 37s or locked on 35s?

I ran it no problem locked on 35s.

37s unlocked would struggle. It would be some long days

 

[LLTB]

I restored the lower intake manifold today.

I’m impressed. Media blasted and painted?

 

[OGBeno]

Getting a new -FTE short block ready for build and install into our next 80 project.

Nothing like Aichi steel.

 

[dusty80]

I finally got my 80 to pass cali smog after the 3rd try today, she runs like a champ again.

 

[LLTB]

Getting a new -FTE short block ready for build and install into our next 80 project.

Nothing like Aichi steel.

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So sexy

 

[AK Troutbum]

I finally got my 80 to pass cali smog after the 3rd try today, she runs like a champ again.

Man, I remember what a nightmare that could be while living in NorCal back in the '80's, and I can't imagine it's gotten any better. God I love Alaska!!

 

[tech_dog]

Working on these classic car... The plastics are so brittle. I broke many plastic clips.. I wonder if heating up the areas with a heat gun will prevent it from cracking.

I get much easier removal if I spray plastic clips with food grade silicone before fighting with them. It works on electrical connectors, rod fasteners, push-fasteners, etc.

 

[leonard_nemoy]

Christmas tree shopping

 

[COS80]

Speaking of which....

Post in thread 'Christmas Tree Cutting Patrols'

Dec 5, 2025

Interior Department rolls out one dollar, one tree holiday savings on public lands​

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced a holiday affordability effort that will help families save money, enjoy public lands and support wildfire prevention during the 2025 to 2026 winter season.

Beginning today, the Bureau of Land Management is reducing firewood and Christmas tree permit fees through Jan. 31, including reducing Christmas tree and firewood permits to only $1 per tree or cord. In addition, the Bureau is opening new cutting areas in overstocked...

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[tech_dog]

I scared myself rebuilding my NLA left front door latch mechanism and actuator.

Step 1 was to loosen one screw and launch two springs from behind a metal plate. I hate springs. They never want to cooperate.

There are a few threads on the job, it's not that bad if you're slow and careful and take pics, and it made a huge difference. My door was getting pretty sketchy and now it's smooth as silk.

The before:

 

[hisandhers80s]

I restored the lower intake manifold today.

I just hot tanked mine to clean it and put it back together. Just got the injectors back from RC Injectors. I wish mine looked as good as yours!

 

[Malleus]

I just hot tanked mine to clean it and put it back together. Just got the injectors back from RC Injectors. I wish mine looked as good as yours!

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You should consider slotting the outside hole on the filter bracket. It'll be far easier to get it off next time.

 

[hisandhers80s]

You should consider slotting the outside hole on the filter bracket. It'll be far easier to get it off next time.

Thanks! Never would have thought of that!

 

[96LandcruiserPJ]

Modified the Badlands winch handle and spindle to accommodate a different bumper. Added a threaded rod. IT was all brand new to me.

 

[96LandcruiserPJ]

I finally got my 80 to pass cali smog after the 3rd try today, she runs like a champ again.

Oh man, super jealous. Still trying to get past the P0401. It's the last thing to getting it off non-operational status. I think there will be an EGR cleaning in my future.

 

[Ragnaroek]

Snorkel painted and installed. Ignore the mess on the floor, idiot me ran over a can of Fluidfilm...

 

[ppc]

Thanks! Never would have thought of that!

There is also a modification to remove one of the supports in the lower intake between runners so that the wiring harness can pass through. Makes installation and service in the future much easier.

 

[Azca]

Getting a new -FTE short block ready for build and install into our next 80 project.

Nothing like Aichi steel.

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Now THAT is Purdy!