What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend?

[LLTB]

Got driver side seat heater installed. Absolutely a game changer. Honestly this was the only creature comfort I’ve missed since buying an 80.

Used several really good threads here to help me get it done. I used the JDM OEM seat heater switches. My 97 Collector's Edition was pre-wired for the switches, so it was a pretty straightforward project.

The aftermarket heater pads I used had me a bit confused because they came with their own switches and relays but in the end I got it sorted. Cut all that s*** off and was left with the heater pads and the wire leads.

Definitely the hardest part was removing and reinstalling the upholstery. Now that I’ve done it, the passenger seat will take half the time. I’ll knock that one out today.

 

[deezdrives]

Taking advantage of some NJ snow.

 

[GORDA91]

New tint (30% xpel ceramic), new Mickey Thompson Classic III wheels, new KO3s in 285/75r16. Not sure it is possible for the 3FE to be any slower, so no appreciable difference in acceleration compared to the 265/75 KO2s. Happy.

Also did temp splice (until new wire comes in) to oil pressure sender wire that disintegrated on drive home from the beach. Later this weekend: I’m putting on new drive shafts front and back View attachment 4069306View attachment 4069307View attachment 4069308View attachment 4069309

Did the OEM front drive shaft only this weekend. Took multiple hours to do what should have been a 45 min job due to stuck parts and own incompetence. Next weekend is the land tank rear.

 

[Rdonahe]

Finally got around to installing my Delta rear panhard relocation bracket. I also had to "shorten" the panhard back to factory length of 41.5" as it appears a previous owner added in a 1/2" of length. I'm assuming to compensate for the lift.

 

[hisandhers80s]

Using a seafood boiler to “hot tank” parts.

 

[COS80]

Using a seafood boiler to “hot tank” parts.

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[skateordiet]

Installed Delta rear panhard bracket, Delta lower arms, new panhard bushings, removed the front and rear abs wiring (previously deleted but PO left it there) AND fixed my speedometer/odometer/cruise control

 

[CrabCake]

Installed Delta rear panhard bracket, Delta lower arms, new panhard bushings, removed the front and rear abs wiring (previously deleted but PO left it there) AND fixed my speedometer/odometer/cruise control

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Nice...I'm liking the @Delta VS lower arms even more now that I see them installed...I have the pan hard correction already along with other goodies of theirs, all top notch!

 

[Malleus]

In the middle of my first steering knuckle/axle seal job, and I've noticed that the knuckles have some grooves that are deep enough to catch a finger nail.

How bad do these have to be to justify the "JB Weld & sand" procedure? I want this thing to be leak-free.

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That won't leak, but it will weep more than it should. If you use epoxy, use the steel impregnated formula. I've used it successfully on repairs to the rear hub face so that the seals has a smooth, flat face to bear on. It's just as hard to cut as steel when it's cured and as long as you use it only to fill scratches, you'll be fine. I wouldn't count on it to replace a hardened wear surface, or a bearing seat, but that's not what you have here anyway.

If you substitute "JB Weld" with "epoxy", you'll get less flame online. JB Weld gets a bad rap because it's used by rednecks who are too lazy or stupid to do things correctly, and then they post pictures of their failures.

 

[bhsdriller]

The aftermarket heater pads I used had me a bit confused because they came with their own switches and relays but in the end I got it sorted. Cut all that s*** off and was left with the heater pads and the wire leads.

Need to do this what heater pads did you use?
Where'd you source the switches

 

[Shoredreamer]

Fixed my leaking heater core. Replaced combi meter bulbs while I was in there.

 

[beadrollguy]

Ummm… I’ve wired up quite a few cars but this is by far the wildest thing I’ve seen. Any ideas? I was just trying ti replace a cracked bezel

 

[Old Nick]

Ummm… I’ve wired up quite a few cars but this is by far the wildest thing I’ve seen. Any ideas? I was just trying ti replace a cracked bezel

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Is that wiring for an automatic garage door opener? No clue what else that might be.

 

[beadrollguy]

Is that wiring for an automatic garage door opener? No clue what else that might be.

Turns out it’s a 90s lcd screen, this whole panel tilted down with a dc motor hidden yo there. Pimp my ride 90s style

 

[Old Nick]

Turns out it’s a 90s lcd screen, this whole panel tilted down with a dc motor hidden yo there. Pimp my ride 90s style

Man, at least you figured it out. That was wild bit of spaghetti in there... but it did look neatly done.

 

[efjayatee]

Fixed my leaking heater core. Replaced combi meter bulbs while I was in there. View attachment 4071539View attachment 4071540View attachment 4071541View attachment 4071542
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Glad you're near me so I could hire you. I got no patience

 

[OffRoadScott]

Finally got around to installing my Delta rear panhard relocation bracket. I also had to "shorten" the panhard back to factory length of 41.5" as it appears a previous owner added in a 1/2" of length. I'm assuming to compensate for the lift.

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We are all ways compensating for something... LOL

 

[efjayatee]

Exploring parts of Death Valley. Drove up to Cerro Gordo mines and stuff....
Oh and brought this rig home the previous week w/out telling the wife!

 

[Shoredreamer]

Glad you're near me so I could hire you. I got no patience

Haha, I’m gonna do my other 80 while it’s fresh in the brain. Dare I say it’s sorta a fun job hahaha.

 

[GW Nugget]

Fixed my leaking heater core. Replaced combi meter bulbs while I was in there.

Heater core replacement is my most feared repair.