What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (38 Viewers)

[COYS]

Finally got the radius arms out to install the caster correction bushings from OME. Now need to tackle the bushings.

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Not to spoil the fun and major disclaimer that I have no idea what lift you're at, but speaking from my personal 2.5" lift experience, caster bushings are a complete waste of time. My caster still sucked and I verified they were installed correctly.

Go caster plates or don't bother. Better yet, get the aftermarket radius arms from Delta.

 

[davidp14]

Not to spoil the fun and major disclaimer that I have no idea what lift you're at, but speaking from my personal 2.5" lift experience, caster bushings are a complete waste of time. My caster still sucked and I verified they were installed correctly.

Go caster plates or don't bother. Better yet, get the aftermarket radius arms from Delta.

Just to thoroughly confuse the issue..

My road manners were immediately improved with caster bushings.

2.5" one medium.

 

[Bludozer]

Not to spoil the fun and major disclaimer that I have no idea what lift you're at, but speaking from my personal 2.5" lift experience, caster bushings are a complete waste of time. My caster still sucked and I verified they were installed correctly.

Go caster plates or don't bother. Better yet, get the aftermarket radius arms from Delta.

Just to thoroughly confuse the issue..

My road manners were immediately improved with caster bushings.

2.5" one medium.

I'd be surprised if bushings did absolutely nothing to improve your caster, but it wouldn't surprise me if the improvement was overall less drastic than with plates or arms. I think the bigger differentiation would be how long the correction lasts, as bushings have been known to wear out somewhat quickly.

 

[COYS]

Just to thoroughly confuse the issue..

My road manners were immediately improved with caster bushings.

2.5" one medium.

From bushings to plates to Delta arms,I felt incremental improvements with the material jump occurring in bushings to plates.

 

[Bogan]

Photographed a bicycle race in Patagonia, AZ during a rainstorm. The previous day it was hot in Tucson and we even saw a Gila Monster. Come race day though, it was muddy and slick and horrible to ride in but I was driving so it wasn't that bad! The next day was bright and sunny. Really loving the Prinsu rack + Crashpad Swag setup in lieu of the RTT. Feels good to have a 4x4 again without a bunch of weight up top.

 

[COYS]

Photographed a bicycle race in Patagonia, AZ during a rainstorm. The previous day it was hot in Tucson and we even saw a Gila Monster. Come race day though, it was muddy and slick and horrible to ride in but I was driving so it wasn't that bad! The next day was bright and sunny. Really loving the Prinsu rack + Crashpad Swag setup in lieu of the RTT. Feels good to have a 4x4 again without a bunch of weight up top.

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love these type of posts. I need to get out of dodge with my cruiser. Thanks, all.

 

[Bogan]

Not to spoil the fun and major disclaimer that I have no idea what lift you're at, but speaking from my personal 2.5" lift experience, caster bushings are a complete waste of time. My caster still sucked and I verified they were installed correctly.

Go caster plates or don't bother. Better yet, get the aftermarket radius arms from Delta.

The Radius arms from Delta improve flex too. Highly recommended. Easily the best upgrade I've made when it comes to driveability on and off-road.

 

[theglobb]

Edited photos from MOAB last summer

 

[Lpmk6]

Removed my black hub Aisin clutch because it hasn’t been as efficient as it had once been. Used 15K cst a few years ago not sure what’s going on. Replaced with a 95* adjusted valve Aisin blue hub with 25k fluid I set up last year. Can’t believe the difference with the valve adjustment. I think the valve adjustment does more than running a heavier weight silicon.

Update on observations:

Old Aisin Black Clutch: 15k CST driving during 50 degree mornings in SoCal weather, temps would reach 187* approximately 20 minutes of 70 mph freeway driving. At idle temps would go down to 181*. Did a lot of mountain driving and took a few elevated off road trips over winter break. Temps would reach as high as 202* on steep inclines. Ambient temps were 40*

Blue Hub: with 95* adjustment and 25K CST silicon. Same stretch of road, 65 degree morning, temps never reach above 176*.

 

[Irish Reiver]

You didn't answer my question! Any seat of the pants feel difference with the new motor mounts? Please and thank you!

I'm seriously considering skipping the motor mounts so I can just chop out and re-weld the frame brace under the oil pan to simplify the oil pan arch job.

Back up and running. Did about 30 miles test run but could not pick up any difference with the new motor mounts. Like I mentioned, one of the mounts was split so I did expect something more.
On the other hand, the new D/S has made a huge difference. No more clunks

 

[Outsane]

Replaced the worn out leather on the shifter using quality leather prepared by the backside of a 24 year old female which was previously a black leather skirt. I don't love my stitching work but it does feel nice in my hand.

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that leather work looks great! nice job!

Best mod of all this weekend was this...

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Thanks Joey and Lee

YES!

Joey beat you by a couple of days asking if I could make this snorkel cover!

 

[Box Rocket]

It's been on my list for a long time, but finally made some time to address the front crank seal, oil pump cover and some other leaks this past weekend. First off I did the PCV valve/hoses. Then dove into the front of the motor. Used the hose/seal kits from Joey and the Crank holding tool from Otramm. I had collected parts/tools for a few months including a new 3/4" drive breaker bar and Torque Wrench and 3/4" drive large socket set. Only needed the 30mm but figured it doesn't hurt to have some of the others for later on just in case. Joey's kit for the oil pump cover seal is great especially with the JIS drill bits included. Made for a trouble free job and didn't mess up any of the cover screws. Still replaced them with the allen head screws the come in the kit but was very glad I didn't strip out or break any of the originals.
Then I had to pull my power steering pump again after rebuilding it back in October. It was leaking badly again. This time I replaced all the low pressure hoses, and after some inspection I found that the pump was still sealed fine but the metal bridge gasket for the high pressure banjo fitting was faulty and had split. I replaced the gasket and put it all back together and I'm back to zero leaks.
Fixing Leaks by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Fixing Leaks by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Fixing Leaks by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

Fixing Leaks by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

this pic is from the OTRAMM site but is a good one of the crank holding tool. Was very handy to have.
Fixing Leaks by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

 

[bryson]

Replaced the worn out leather on the shifter using quality leather prepared by the backside of a 24 year old female which was previously a black leather skirt. I don't love my stitching work but it does feel nice in my hand.

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It looks nice! But, I think the important question here is does the shifter handle feel as good in your hand as the previous form upon which the leather was prepared?

 

[clx16]

It looks nice! But, I think the important question here is does the shifter handle feel as good in your hand as the previous form upon which the leather was prepared?

One is warmer than the other... Shifting can be a trip down memory lane.

 

[chap79]

Sold and shipped to Cali.

 

[OffRoadScott]

Sold and shipped to Cali.
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When I had my 3rd Gen 4Runner I debated with myself several times if I should sell the LC and I decided "HELL NO"!!! I would have too much regret selling the LC so I sold the 4Runner instead.

Hopefully you have plans for another 80.

 

[Lpmk6]

Update on observations:

Old Aisin Black Clutch: 15k CST driving during 50 degree mornings in SoCal weather, temps would reach 187* approximately 20 minutes of 70 mph freeway driving. At idle temps would go down to 181*. Did a lot of mountain driving and took a few elevated off road trips over winter break. Temps would reach as high as 202* on steep inclines. Ambient temps were 40*

Blue Hub: with 95* adjustment and 25K CST silicon. Same stretch of road, 65 degree morning, temps never reach above 176*.

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Another update: first warm day we’ve had in awhile. 80 degrees. AC on both City and Highway, temps never reached above 183* at noon. Hopefully this helps Joey sell more blue hubs or, more to experiment with theirs

 

[OffRoadScott]

Another update: first warm day we’ve had in awhile. 80 degrees. AC on both City and Highway, temps never reached above 183* at noon. Hopefully this helps Joey sell more blue hubs or, more to experiment with theirs View attachment 2222091

The best part of the blue hub fan clutch is the sound of it actually doing its job. That roar is awesome and has turned heads.

 

[francis1540]

What is the plan? slash and burn or press?

Press

 

[francis1540]

I'd be surprised if bushings did absolutely nothing to improve your caster, but it wouldn't surprise me if the improvement was overall less drastic than with plates or arms. I think the bigger differentiation would be how long the correction lasts, as bushings have been known to wear out somewhat quickly.

I think this is the same argument about all terrain vs mud tires. Everyone has good and bad experiences, lots of factors come into play. Good thing about the FJ80, lots of options to pick from...if I don’t like one thing, I can try the other. I’d rather spend the time and money and work on my cruiser than a lot of other things.