What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (35 Viewers)

[Box Rocket]

Just about wrapped up with the suspension mods and trimming for the wide 37's on the 3" Slinky lift.
37’s and bumpstops by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

 

[bushdoctor]

Installed some LS400 sun visors. Kept original mounts. Feels very solid and turns with ease. Simple solution for your sagging visors.

Builds - Bushdoctor' LX 450 - 80's Build Progress - "Berky"

Very evident that the seal was hardened and flattend. Long overdue for a replacement. Had to drill out 4/7 screws, cleaned the cover, buffed the residue on the lips. I couldn't find torx screws so went with Mr. Toyota screws on this unfortunately. As for the crank seal, it was hardened too...

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Original would have made contact with the upgraded rear view mirror.

 

[Dissent]

"Modernized" the 80 with some LED switchback bulbs on the front corner marker. Me thinks Mr. Toyota should have made this standard from the factory considering the safety benefit.

Easily on the top 5 best safety mods I've done to date. Having the corner markers act as DRLs and blinkers makes for greater awareness to other drivers.

Steps documented

Link in build thread: Builds - Bushdoctor' LX 450 - 80's Build Progress - "Berky"



Special thanks to @pandathrust and @Dissent for the great idea

That turned out great! Those clear corners just drown out the amber valance lights.

 

[Irish Reiver]

Got the bits and pieces I need to fix my transfer case rear output leak. Even got a little Toyota gift. Thanks @beno

 

[OGBeno]

Pimp yo!!

 

[Dissent]

Test fitted my El-Cheapo LED lights with my new grille insert from @kelly saad. Now I need to make some mounting brackets.

 

[Mighty690]

Every 25 years, whether they need it or not! Thanks Beno!

 

[RFB]

Today I built a step to cover the center console so it does not get trashed by being stepped on and wired the power and lights in the Alu-Cab.

Here are some shots of the step.

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I love DIY with skillz. Im reworking entire set up now new axles suspension stuff RTT lighting the usual.

 

[Cruzilla]

I find built much more rewarding than bought, but more than anything I like custom. Thats why these rigs are so fun!
We get to make them ours!

 

[RFB]

Well, I finally got off my ass and did the rear shelf DIY. I did the hose clamp method but will be upgrading to the @Delta VS brackets. Installing the rear shelf by yourself was a pain but I eventually got smart and supported it with a 2x4 while I attached the hose clamps.
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From the above pictures, you can see my spare is in the main compartment now. When I was at Discount Tire last time to get the tires rotated I asked them to try and remove the spare but they were unable to. So I also got around to removing the rear spare tire by unbolting the cross member and the brackets from the frame.

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Most importantly the wife and I went to Prescott to see some dogs and learn about the Belgian Malinois which will be our next dog. Mainly as a service animal for me. While up there we stopped at Barn Star Brewing in Skull Valley. It is run by a husband and wife on their small farm. It is only open during the weekend as they brew the beer during the week. Beers run about 5 for a small mason jar and are definitely worth it.

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We also took our little guy and he met some ponies/little horses.

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where did you secure mesh for attic?

 

[Cruzilla]

I have that exact shelf, removed now because of the Camp top... Got it on amazon IIRC.

 

[RFB]

after driving her from arizona to massachusetts in a 50-70 prevailing wind I broke and hit up @LandCruiserPhil for a 6in delta panhard bracket popped it in this morning and made a video for those that havent yet done it or would like to know how it helps on a larger lift. And have new nitros going in all around and Im building a new rear drawer sytem little more aluminum less 3.4 birch and finally(ish) going new RTT maggiolina grand tour is serious but too big for what I do when Im no longer on highwway

 

[Cruzilla]

What RTT you going with?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

after driving her from arizona to massachusetts in a 50-70 prevailing wind I broke and hit up @LandCruiserPhil for a 6in delta panhard bracket popped it in this morning and made a video for those that havent yet done it or would like to know how it helps on a larger lift. And have new nitros going in all around and Im building a new rear drawer sytem little more aluminum less 3.4 birch and finally(ish) going new RTT maggiolina grand tour is serious but too big for what I do when Im no longer on highwway View attachment 1937791

FWIW your bracket is a 5" and by the looks of your IG post the set up is text book.

Post a link to your video as I was not able to find it.

 

[bushdoctor]

Ok

FWIW your bracket is a 5" and by the looks of your IG post the set up is text book.

Post a link to your video as I was not able to find it.

Yes....video please. Was looking for it too...

 

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[OffRoadScott]

where did you secure mesh for attic?

I got mine from the Container Store and used the grab handles in the rear.

 

[Shoredreamer]

Sorry guys, don’t get around to posting all the time so this is over the last 6 weeks or so. I should’ve done a build thread years ago haha. Nevertheless, got setup with an LRA 24gal. aux tank from Georg and Ward at Cruiser Brothers. Got it powder coated black with the dual fill neck. Taking a trip in a couple days and can’t wait to drive to Utah without refueling!

 

[jksinton]

New rear diff fluid. That magnetic drain plug did its job. Also, the drain plugs were super easy to crack with a breaker bar.

 

[RFB]

FWIW your bracket is a 5" and by the looks of your IG post the set up is text book.

Post a link to your video as I was not able to find it.

not up yet. I have a seriuos backlog of editing to do.