What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (48 Viewers)

[leonard_nemoy]

Last weekend a friend and I were lucky enough to drive across the state and do the hole in the rock trail.

Here is a little video I made, such a fun trail!!!!




More photos here

Post in thread 'The misadventures of Charlie Sh*t Brindle Brown' The misadventures of Charlie Sh*t Brindle Brown - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/the-misadventures-of-charlie-sh-t-brindle-brown.1252243/post-14985543

 

[Samuel642000]

Only task on the LC lately was installing these. Finally got a reasonable deal from a Japanese seller on Ebay for these plastics. Nice to replace the faded and cracked originals. No one will notice but me and I'm fine with that. View attachment 3332727

One of my next small things to do! Love it

 

[Samuel642000]

I'm planning on getting a set at some point if I don't swap out the fronts entirely. Even then, I'll probably get a pair for the 2nd row.

One of the projects on my radar is to pull the carpet and replace it...while that's out, replace the sound dampening material, rewire for an amp and rear stock location sub, and then throw in front seats that are more comfortable using the brackets found here on Mud

They are a little pricey brand new, but I snagged these second hand so I didn't worry about it. They are nice for sure and can only imagine how nice brand new ones would be.

 

[Samuel642000]

Nice work as usual my man!
Looking forward to you coming down.

Thanks brotha! Should be slowing up soon, or at least that's what the higher ups tell me. Then I can shoot down your way.

 

[Jefe23]

Those welds look very good, and you will have no problems with that gusset. Learning to weld isn't that hard but it helps to watch a couple of videos from places like Miller, etc. Sometimes a good-looking weld doesn't mean too much. Great job!

Thank you for the compliments!

You're correct, it's not difficult once you learn the basics. Understanding voltage/wire speeds, how to correct issues when they come up (porosity for example), and making sure you're getting complete fusion are very important.

 

[Jefe23]

I think of welding like I think of golf. Technically anyone can weld with 3 min of instruction. Welding well will take a lifetime of practice.

Also, well said. It takes practice and hood time for sure but you're always learning and getting better. I also do a lot of woodworking and metal is so much more forgiving.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Some of you might have heard that I have made an arrangement to purchase the Cruisin Offroad 80 series bumpers and skid plates (US and diesel 5 speed) files and "rights".

Jason and I have liked each others armor for years and when he retired from fabrication and closed Cruisin Offroad it made sense for us to get together.

The skid plates will be on the Trail Tailor website by weeks end and the rear bumpers will have many options. Combining his base with my arm options.

Here is the first tacked up rear with tire carrier and removable triple jerry can/YETI 35 cooler carrier.

Please message me for bumper pricing and options if interested.

Jason
TT

80 Series front and rear Cruisin skid plates

Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series front and rear Cruisin skid plates Made from ¼” A50 Steel (50KSI tensile strength) Laser cut and CNC bent for accuracy Available in bare metal only

trail-tailor.com

 

[Kabanstva]

Some of you might have heard that I have made an arrangement to purchase the Cruisin Offroad 80 series bumpers and skid plates (US and diesel 5 speed) files and "rights".

Jason and I have liked each others armor for years and when he retired from fabrication and closed Cruisin Offroad it made sense for us to get together.

The skid plates will be on the Trail Tailor website by weeks end and the rear bumpers will have many options. Combining his base with my arm options.

Here is the first tacked up rear with tire carrier and removable triple jerry can/YETI 35 cooler carrier.

Please message me for bumper pricing and options if interested.

Jason
TT

80 Series front and rear Cruisin skid plates

Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series front and rear Cruisin skid plates Made from ¼” A50 Steel (50KSI tensile strength) Laser cut and CNC bent for accuracy Available in bare metal only

trail-tailor.com

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Cruisin Offroad/Jason made amazing products. I was sad when he told me he no longer makes these parts. Glad you took over man!

 

[Granite Grinder]

From after trip to after wash

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Looks like you washed the aux battery right out

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Cruisin Offroad/Jason made amazing products. I was sad when he told me he no longer makes these parts. Glad you took over man!

Skids are available on the website and as always bumpers are built as ordered,

Jason
TT

 

[Overlanderson]

Found all these random goodies under the dash from PO… looks like a security system that was wired in super janky

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Finally (2 years after buying my LX) got around to replacing all drive belts with Toyota/Lexus parts. They weren’t original but appeared to be quite old and well worn, as seen below.

 

[Overlanderson]

Does anyone know if this is needed? Looks like a large OE harness installed but the wiring looks a little fresh.. when I plug it in it’s actuating relays for the hazards and the dash nights… very confusing

 

[bryson]

Does anyone know if this is needed? Looks like a large OE harness installed but the wiring looks a little fresh.. when I plug it in it’s actuating relays for the hazards and the dash nights… very confusing

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That looks to me like the port installed "factory" security system.

Not "needed" as long as you can remove it and undo anything that was modified for its installation. I don't recall if the port installed stuff actually interrupts any factory wiring, or just taps into it. I do remember that they're not terribly difficult to undo though.

 

[Chang739]

Highlights reel of the summer flying season in Esperance western australia, lots of incredible beaches and 4x4 with the 80 series:



Now moving into a new season at the top end of western australia for the 'dry season' and looking to do a lot more offroading.

 

[ikarus]

- Driving in the desert
- Spending too much time on Partsouq
- Spending too much money on Partsouq
- Interior deep (ish) clean
- Hoarding parts for an intercooler install, almost there

 

[jaymar]

What device did you use to not make any holes?

Pass-Through Connector / Housing Q for Engineering and Fabrication Folk

Best Way To Run Wires From Roof Rack Into Cabin (^Alternate title for searches.) And others who in general have forgotten more about this stuff than I'll ever know... Can you think of a fitting that meets the following needs? I'm thinking aerospace or marine applications, maybe...

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[jaymar]

Please educate us on this nice little device. . I think I have those same handles that you have on your roof rack (is it a table?) I put them on my Pinsu rack which is similar to the Bowfin you have. Have to say the Bowfin looks like a nicer design due to the clamps.

Pass-Through Connector / Housing Q for Engineering and Fabrication Folk

Best Way To Run Wires From Roof Rack Into Cabin (^Alternate title for searches.) And others who in general have forgotten more about this stuff than I'll ever know... Can you think of a fitting that meets the following needs? I'm thinking aerospace or marine applications, maybe...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[BILT4ME]

Does anyone know if this is needed? Looks like a large OE harness installed but the wiring looks a little fresh.. when I plug it in it’s actuating relays for the hazards and the dash nights… very confusing

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No, it's not needed.

That is the alarm harness.

Unplug it all, plug the truck plugs back into each other and away you go with more issues.

 

[Kabanstva]

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- Driving in the desert
- Spending too much time on Partsouq
- Spending too much money on Partsouq
- Interior deep (ish) clean
- Hoarding parts for an intercooler install, almost there

What size are your tires man. I got a spare set of oem wheels I am getting tires for soon. I like how this looks. It's perfect.