What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (14 Viewers)

[kevsta]

Following on from the rear heater delete, may as well make use of that space and wiring..

Onboard jetwash. 100W 8L per min flow. kit about £35 on eBay.

in testing the pump has plenty of pressure and works well as small jetwash, but the connections supplied are rubbish. what's more they only wanted to supply one screw on hozelock adaptor for the output side of the pump. not acceptable to moi. I threatened to apply for a refund if they couldn't send me another one for the input, and he folded.

I was hoping the pump would just run slower if I re-used the rear-heater fan resistor, but it's too much, it won't start, so only the 2nd setting on the rear heater switch is running it currently.

Just need to get Hozelock fittings under the car here, and we are rocking. squirting

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

summit rear tire carrier

 

[EWiz]

summit rear tire carrier

Looks great! Is this a partial kit and part custom job?

 

[dcguillory]

It's funny, I'm literally drawing up diagrams to help people

Oh and sorry about the sticker, I had 150 boxes that went out for the 5th gen 4Runner fire extinguisher mounts and I ran out of stickers.

Shweet! PM incoming

I cant speak for others but Im not a real vendor (just a hobby for me) and dont have swag otherwise you would of received everything available. Dont I get some credit, I did send candy and a FREE Jack Adapter We want you to be sweet and safe.

Ya, I didn't complain about lack swag from you. Thank you for the free stuff!

 

[LS1FJ40]

Belt tensioner on the spare motor I was planning to rebuild.

Took the cover off and found this...

Not a good start to the weekend...

But I got plans for this logo. A little something in the works that will be pretty awesome!

And going to look at a 2003 Highlander. Since @NLXTACY is making things for any Toyota "off road" vehicle now maybe he will make some stuff for my Highlander...

 

[NLXTACY]

Uh...no

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

Looks great! Is this a partial kit and part custom job?

its the whole DIY kit. came with everything needed to weld it up. there were instructions had to modify some of it to make it work. such as cutting the hole in the bumper cover went too big the first time.

 

[SUMMIT CRUISERS Jr]

summit rear tire carrier

Looks great!

Looks great! Is this a partial kit and part custom job?

More info can be found here

80 Series Factory Bumper Swing Out DIY Kits

 

[malteserunner]

Took a little back road with the family.



Color change on the wheels... mud.



Nothing major, but I did use the lockers. The kids love getting out in the dirt!

 

[baldilocks]

Brought it home yesterday, registered it today. Joined the forum today, spent way too much time reading threads. Let the fun begin. View attachment 1438271

I'm in Vacaville. Get that rig Rubicon ready.

 

[baldilocks]

Still waiting on my gear box to come back from West Texas Offroad. Bad timing around the easter jeep event, apparently. With the cruiser stranded in my garage over the last few weeks, it's led to me engaging in giving my money away for new projects, as well as digging up crap I bought years ago.

I finished up the install of the new power steering pump, and all new hoses. Hoping that makes for a much cleaner situation all around.



I sent Slee some money, and they sent me this nice new drag link to replace my old one. Figured there would never be an easier time to replace this. Today i sent Trail Tailer some money, and they're sending me a new steering damper to replace the bright yellow OME one that I've had on for the last 4 years.



Lastly, and most fun of all, I dug out the box of parts I ordered a year ago, intending to install an electric fan to help with stop and go AC temps. Last year I modded my fan clutch with 30k oil, and dropped my coolant temps down considerably. I don't really think I actually need to add the fan, but I had all of the parts, and I figured it won't hurt. More than a few good write ups from those that have gone before.



Added that FIAM horn as well. I think I bought that like 4 years ago. Now I just need to get that gear box back so I can get this thing back on the road.

For now it sits, and the lure of doing other projects continues...

What size is that electric fan and does it make an noticeable difference?

 

[Serina]

Took a little back road with the family.



Color change on the wheels... mud.



Nothing major, but I did use the lockers. The kids love getting out in the dirt!

@malteserunner What front bumper are you running?

 

[mtnzorro]

Fan is 14 inch: Amazon.com: Pro-comp 14" Inch Electric Cooling Automotive Radiator Fan 12 Volt (Curved): Automotive
Write ups for install: Pro Comp 14" Aux Fax Install - '97 LX450
ABC's of 80's Cooling Part II - Aux Fan Wiring

I cannot speak to what difference it makes at this point as my cruiser is awaiting the return of its steering gear box, and i haven't had a chance to test it out yet.

I can HIGHLY recommend modding your blue fan clutch with a higher weight "oil". I could have sworn I used 30k, but my Amazon history shows 20k : Amazon.com: Team Associated 5456 Premium Silicone Differential Fluid, 20000CST: Toys & Games

2 summers ago, air conditioning in stop and go was a joke, and my coolant temps were up at like 210 - 215. Last summer, AC blew cold, and my coolant temps never broke 200. The fan clutch mod is serious bang for buck.

I doubt I even need to add this fan, but I ordered it last year in the event the fan clutch wasn't enough. Since my cruiser has been sitting lifeless in my garage for 3 weeks now, I've gotten motivated to dig out whatever old items I ordered and never got around to installing.

Hope this helps. If you haven't modded your fan clutch yet, definitely start there.

What size is that electric fan and does it make an noticeable difference?

 

[malteserunner]

@malteserunner What front bumper are you running?

It's custom built.

 

[Dubbinchris]

Explored the Slade, KY area with some old friends. Only lost one fender flare.

 

[jdayment]

View attachment 1441165 View attachment 1441156 View attachment 1441161 View attachment 1441163 View attachment 1441164 Explored the Slade, KY area with some old friends. Only lost one fender flare.

What are all of those other things around youre truck? These pics are

much better.

 

[SeaJay]

Went to Millstream, in the North West of Western Australia

 

[SeaJay]

 

[Dubbinchris]

What are all of those other things around youre truck? These pics are View attachment 1441167 View attachment 1441168 much better.

Well sometimes it can be hard to get other land cruiser to come out and play it seems. Even for dinner.

These are good friends despite their ownership of heeps. I can say though only jeeps had to be winched or towed out of trouble today.

 

[newbtrayback]

Pulled carpet and power washed, cleared drain tubes for sunroof, cleaned and greased rails on the sunroof.....all good. Carpet looks much better and it doesn't smell like a locker rooms anymore.