What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend?

[wolfmann]

New to me 80 series.

fixed driver door handle, passenger headlight, window trim, shaky mirrors on both sides, installed the middle row, attached fire extinguisher.

This week[end]: EGR Delete, New Antenna, Center Diff Lock Switch, new badge in the back and probably give it a car wash.
Week after: Knuckles, Front Main seal, oil pump gasket, and a leak down test - at a shop, I can't torque 300 ft lbs. and some previous maintenance records show moderate compression (120ish) on a couple cylinders.
Week after that: baseline fluids - ATF, Power Steering, Transfer case, rear diff, oil change; coolant was still good and brake fluid tested ok as well.
near future: seat gears, rock sliders, gmrs radio, head unit

 

[jeremy j]

How do you get the arm rest to fit? Those are a great idea. Thanks

There is a YouTube video on it. You have to drill out the metal part that hooks to the window seal. Move all three bolts out 13mm. It will still wobble since the magnets can’t attach like in a 70 so you have to drill two holes in the door card to attach it permanently. My driver card had a pretty big crack that is now covered up so I didn’t mind drilling it.

 

[Old Nick]

Maybe we can get a vendor here to make something like this?

 

[Malleus]

New to me 80 series.

fixed driver door handle, passenger headlight, window trim, shaky mirrors on both sides, installed the middle row, attached fire extinguisher.

This week[end]: EGR Delete, New Antenna, Center Diff Lock Switch, new badge in the back and probably give it a car wash.
Week after: Knuckles, Front Main seal, oil pump gasket, and a leak down test - at a shop, I can't torque 300 ft lbs. and some previous maintenance records show moderate compression (120ish) on a couple cylinders.

You'll need a 3/4" bar to get that, or you'll have to remove the radiator to use an impact. There are work–arounds to get the HB off, but you need a torque wrench to install it.

 

[Old Nick]

Joking aside, work work caught up, so I'm getting a bit of shop time this afternoon. Time to pull the dash and start on the radio install.

 

[NeverFinis]

I don't know why I ordered it...just wanted to see if I could get it. $105US from Japan. Don't ask shipping/tariffs.

It will go on the shelf (along with a number of other saved parts), and I will leave the rusty one on the truck for now...

 

[wolfmann]

You'll need a 3/4" bar to get that, or you'll have to remove the radiator to use an impact. There are work–arounds to get the HB off, but you need a torque wrench to install it.

I have an impact wrench that could remove it, my torque wrench only goes up to 250 ft lbs; I've watched a ton of videos (OTRAMM has a couple good ones) on how to do that job just not feeling confident in that one. oil pump gasket I could do, but you need the HB off first. Knuckles/birfields is a mess and a half with the wheel bearings at the same time. I'm not new to fixing cars, but I've stuck to moderate/easy repairs (i.e. A/C Compressor / pressure switches, spark plugs/wires, brake jobs, and lots of electrical things (last one was the rear blend doors on an Explorer)).

Appreciate the help though!

 

[texfj80]

I was inspecting all battery power cables and they are all looking pretty bad - to the point I'm not confident in driving this across country again. For $200~ I was able to pick up a complete kit from big7kits specifically for the 80 series in 1/0. Shout out to these guys I can't wait to install it.

 

[Marco Lau]

Did oil change, transmission fluid change, diff. oil change, T-case oil change, grease knuckles/drive shafts, tighten all suspension bolts and torque to spec, will bleed brake fluid this week in preparation for Easter Jeep Safari 2026.

 

[Malleus]

I have an impact wrench that could remove it, my torque wrench only goes up to 250 ft lbs; I've watched a ton of videos (OTRAMM has a couple good ones) on how to do that job just not feeling confident in that one. oil pump gasket I could do, but you need the HB off first. Knuckles/birfields is a mess and a half with the wheel bearings at the same time. I'm not new to fixing cars, but I've stuck to moderate/easy repairs (i.e. A/C Compressor / pressure switches, spark plugs/wires, brake jobs, and lots of electrical things (last one was the rear blend doors on an Explorer)).

Appreciate the help though!

You can "borrow" a torque wrench from AutoZone, for the cost of a refundable deposit.

 

[Old Nick]

Alright… dash and old head unit pulled. Head wiring was as I suspected… not a total mess, but not plug and play either…

 

[Gascan]

Went camping with the new to me Alu-Cab roof top tent (replaced my soft-shell ARB tent)...

 

[jeremy j]

Went camping with the new to me Alu-Cab roof top tent (replaced my soft-shell ARB tent)...




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Boy that looks like a great time!

 

[steve578]

New Toyota fuel filter.

 

[Gascan]

Boy that looks like a great time!

Thanks! It was for the most part as these things sometimes go on public land. Shared some beer with strangers who were slower than us to this perfect little spot; then had an altercation with a wannabe Ricky the Ranger because he didn’t like us marking that the spot was taken about a hundred feet up the trail to spare some poor soul an unnecessary dose of pinstripes. I unsuccessfully tried to de-escalate with an offer of cold beer and breaking bread at camp but eventually we parted ways with a simple fist-bump. And the ticks… they were out for blood this weekend.

 

[CrabCake]

Finally got my drawer and platform setup completed and installed! This is version 2.0, so I really knew what I wanted, and it took some time, but all good! I also installed my ARB locker in the front, thanks to @cruiseroutfit for the fresh build! Did my less than favorite dash pull to get everything refreshed on the back side plus pulled all fresh harness wires to the ARB dual brushless compressor. Now a true triple locked beast with ARB's front and back.

Platform goals:
Get my big ass 6'2" 230 lb self onto it
Have a larger drawer for tools and use space efficiently
Built around my inside tire mount (I have the LRA tank and hate swing outs if I can avoid them)
Is modular so I can remove the passenger front side or both sides to fit my center row seats without a hassle (leave the drawer unit in)
Mounted to original mount points (seats, cargo hooks, etc., no new holes in the floor!) Solid as a rock!
Shorter platform in front of tire is for my Iceco fridge, storage hatch on the other side for more space for long term tuck aways such as fluids, spares, etc.
Get it done before I leave on April 11th for a 5000 mile round trip to Cruise Moab!

Before the trip:
Install new/replacement transfer pump to LRA tank, mine is getting old and sounds cranky!
Oil, transmission, and diff fluid changes (antifreeze, transfer case, and u-joints/drive shaft are freshly done)
Drain the rainy day fund for the $500 in extra fuel cost for this trip...
Do some extra nice stuff for my wife for her patience and being a garage widow for too long now!

I've posted a few progress pics, but all done it's coming together nicely!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Finally got my drawer and platform setup completed and installed! This is version 2.0, so I really knew what I wanted, and it took some time, but all good! I also installed my ARB locker in the front, thanks to @cruiseroutfit for the fresh build! Did my less than favorite dash pull to get everything refreshed on the back side plus pulled all fresh harness wires to the ARB dual brushless compressor. Now a true triple locked beast with ARB's front and back.

Platform goals:
Get my big ass 6'2" 230 lb self onto it
Have a larger drawer for tools and use space efficiently
Built around my inside tire mount (I have the LRA tank and hate swing outs if I can avoid them)
Is modular so I can remove the passenger front side or both sides to fit my center row seats without a hassle (leave the drawer unit in)
Mounted to original mount points (seats, cargo hooks, etc., no new holes in the floor!) Solid as a rock!
Shorter platform in front of tire is for my Iceco fridge, storage hatch on the other side for more space for long term tuck aways such as fluids, spares, etc.
Get it done before I leave on April 11th for a 5000 mile round trip to Cruise Moab!

Before the trip:
Install new/replacement transfer pump to LRA tank, mine is getting old and sounds cranky!
Oil, transmission, and diff fluid changes (antifreeze, transfer case, and u-joints/drive shaft are freshly done)
Drain the rainy day fund for the $500 in extra fuel cost for this trip...
Do some extra nice stuff for my wife for her patience and being a garage widow for too long now!

I've posted a few progress pics, but all done it's coming together nicely!

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Tidy!

 

[sjpitts]

Finally got my drawer and platform setup completed and installed! This is version 2.0, so I really knew what I wanted, and it took some time, but all good! I also installed my ARB locker in the front, thanks to @cruiseroutfit for the fresh build! Did my less than favorite dash pull to get everything refreshed on the back side plus pulled all fresh harness wires to the ARB dual brushless compressor. Now a true triple locked beast with ARB's front and back.

Platform goals:
Get my big ass 6'2" 230 lb self onto it
Have a larger drawer for tools and use space efficiently
Built around my inside tire mount (I have the LRA tank and hate swing outs if I can avoid them)
Is modular so I can remove the passenger front side or both sides to fit my center row seats without a hassle (leave the drawer unit in)
Mounted to original mount points (seats, cargo hooks, etc., no new holes in the floor!) Solid as a rock!
Shorter platform in front of tire is for my Iceco fridge, storage hatch on the other side for more space for long term tuck aways such as fluids, spares, etc.
Get it done before I leave on April 11th for a 5000 mile round trip to Cruise Moab!

Before the trip:
Install new/replacement transfer pump to LRA tank, mine is getting old and sounds cranky!
Oil, transmission, and diff fluid changes (antifreeze, transfer case, and u-joints/drive shaft are freshly done)
Drain the rainy day fund for the $500 in extra fuel cost for this trip...
Do some extra nice stuff for my wife for her patience and being a garage widow for too long now!

I've posted a few progress pics, but all done it's coming together nicely!

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I haven't seen many drawers with frames made from aluminum extrusion (80/20) like that. But it has always seemed to me like a good idea. Easier than just wood.

Any regrets with doing it that way? How did you attach the drawer slides to the extrusion?

 

[CrabCake]

I haven't seen many drawers with frames made from aluminum extrusion (80/20) like that. But it has always seemed to me like a good idea. Easier than just wood.

Any regrets with doing it that way? How did you attach the drawer slides to the extrusion?

Attached with an extrusion bar mid way up, you can see it here...about 5 mounting points to both the extrusion and the box. Super solid and very happy so far.

I think ADGO uses an extrusion frame in their design and was an inspiration...

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[COS80]

I designed a custom drawer system out of 8020. I will be building it when I can work on my feet again.