What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (37 Viewers)

[whiskeytooth]

I replaced both u-joints on my front shaft, which solved a clunk but not the godforsaken squeak I've been chasing for months. It sounds like brake or bearing squeaks between 10 and 14mph, and it even stops when I brake, so I pulled all four calipers, removed any stuck rocks, and regreased everything. I repacked the front wheel bearings. I once thought it was coming from the front, but I'm no longer sure that's the case. I think it actually tends to make the noise on uphill runs.

I put it on stands to spin the wheels, and even ran it at 10mph off the ground, but it won't make the noise unloaded. What can I do to narrow down where this is coming from? I thought about taping a cell phone to the diffs and the t-case, but I don't think that will tell me anything more than I already know.

Maybe it's the metal shield on the pinion flange? They get dented or bent pretty easy, and if you took the load off of it by drooping the suspension it could take a bit of relief off of the shaft enough to make the squeak disappear? This is just the first thing that popped into my head, and also a cheap easy fix.

 

[COS80]

Maybe it's the metal shield on the pinion flange? They get dented or bent pretty easy, and if you took the load off of it by drooping the suspension it could take a bit of relief off of the shaft enough to make the squeak disappear? This is just the first thing that popped into my head, and also a cheap easy fix.

Ill check for that, thank you.

Edit: they look to be undamaged.

 

[Box Rocket]

Got most of my new prinsu rack installed yesterday...need to put the rest of cross bars on and debating whether to put on the front wind fairing ... Thinking what's the point ? Just pushes more air ... Any reason why it's a benefit ? To any one else with a prinsu !

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I would definitely run the front fairing on the rack. There was a distinct difference in wind noise and drag (slightly worse fuel economy) when I had my fairing off for a few weeks.

 

[ptotheo]

Started picking the top of my hdt, making it ready for cnc.
Was missing a tool to get the springs out, so I’m getting that tomorrow, if you guys don’t have a magic trick up your sleeve.
I’m far from a mechanic but this is funn

 

[tech_dog]

Hey... does anyone have an image or description of how this part of the harness cover was originally terminated? I've got what looks like a PVC wrap that came partially unraveled and I'd like to tidy it up to what came out of the factory. The loose tape is indicated in red:

 

[Dubbinchris]

Hey... does anyone have an image or description of how this part of the harness cover was originally terminated? I've got what looks like a PVC wrap that came partially unraveled and I'd like to tidy it up to what came out of the factory. The loose tape is indicated in red:

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Just use electrical tape.

 

[tech_dog]

Just use electrical tape.

I'm aiming for a fairly complete restoration:

( I forgot to take my before photo until after I changed the first two screws )

The slight difference in the handle screw is one of the differences between a 94 vs. 95. In 95 the head got slightly larger, and the 94 screw is no longer available.

 

[Azca]

Hey... does anyone have an image or description of how this part of the harness cover was originally terminated? I've got what looks like a PVC wrap that came partially unraveled and I'd like to tidy it up to what came out of the factory. The loose tape is indicated in red:

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Mine is black tape but the photo below is grey. Don't use standard electrical tape. Use the Toyota tape shown in the link below. It is self vulcanizing. Electrical tape will turn into a sticky mess rather quickly and unravel.

Link to the photos for a pristine 80 series (4,700 miles on the ODO) : No Reserve: 4,700-Mile 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-toyota-land-cruiser-fzj80-140/

Toyota wire harness tape

High Performance Suspension Components proudly designed, tested and manufactured in the U.S.A.

www.asrparts.com

 

[NeverFinis]

Mine is black tape but the photo below is grey. Don't use standard electrical tape. Use the Toyota tape shown in the link below. It is self vulcanizing. Electrical tape will turn into a sticky mess rather quickly and unravel.

Link to the photos for a pristine 80 series (4,700 miles on the ODO) : No Reserve: 4,700-Mile 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-toyota-land-cruiser-fzj80-140/

Toyota wire harness tape

High Performance Suspension Components proudly designed, tested and manufactured in the U.S.A.

www.asrparts.com

That tape appears to be just normal PVC electrical tape. Vinyl adhesive tape No.2119TVH - https://form.nitto.com/au/en/products/construction/protection014/index.jsp

Oh man, that is one pristine 80 series. Too pristine for me.

I did find one issue. I mean..almost unsellable..

 

[tech_dog]

That tape appears to be just normal PVC electrical tape. Vinyl adhesive tape No.2119TVH - https://form.nitto.com/au/en/products/construction/protection014/index.jsp

Oh man, that is one pristine 80 series. Too pristine for me.

I did find one issue. I mean..almost unsellable..
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LOL... I replaced that connector and I've got a new dipstick on the way.

 

[banjo1981]

That tape appears to be just normal PVC electrical tape. Vinyl adhesive tape No.2119TVH - https://form.nitto.com/au/en/products/construction/protection014/index.jsp

Oh man, that is one pristine 80 series. Too pristine for me.

I did find one issue. I mean..almost unsellable..
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What is that anyway?! Mine has that and I don’t know what it’s for…

 

[NeverFinis]

What is that anyway?! Mine has that and I don’t know what it’s for…

There is a clip on the hose (lower red circle) that inserts into the clip on the dipstick (upper red circle). Basically, that hose is attached to the dipstick for support and routing.

 

[nigelsiam]

Mine is black tape but the photo below is grey. Don't use standard electrical tape. Use the Toyota tape shown in the link below. It is self vulcanizing. Electrical tape will turn into a sticky mess rather quickly and unravel.

Link to the photos for a pristine 80 series (4,700 miles on the ODO) : No Reserve: 4,700-Mile 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-toyota-land-cruiser-fzj80-140/

Toyota wire harness tape

High Performance Suspension Components proudly designed, tested and manufactured in the U.S.A.

www.asrparts.com

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WTF!!!!!! is this a 0 mile rig? Not today satan!

 

[NeverFinis]

Followup.

The clip shown by the yellow arrow is supposed to be at the line Toyota put on the hose shown by the red arrow. That clip snaps into the clip, shown by the red circle, on the dipstick. They snap together easily and come apart easily.

 

[Gangrene]

Deal breaker for me. I'm not going to buy such an abused and neglected vehicle.

 

[tech_dog]

Followup.

The clip shown by the yellow arrow is supposed to be at the line Toyota put on the hose shown by the red arrow. That clip snaps into the clip, shown by the red circle, on the dipstick. They snap together easily and come apart easily.

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Mine broke and wouldn't snap back together. OEM part number for my 94 is 90464-00698, about $2.

 

[ajax1]

Let us know what driveshaft, phase orientation, and top speed in 4x4 w/o vibes you get.

I'm on 3s but would like to jump to 5s to track a bit straighter on the interstate.

I have a cv shaft in the front cut down from Toyota shaft. I also have rear upper and lower adjustable. I don’t do much over 90 mph if ever, highway speeds 70 to 80
With the old arms that had blown bushings I got de acceleration vibes when letting off the throttle or the grrrr, now no vibes, 4 inch lift

 

[leonard_nemoy]

Another range day with the .308's and my sig.

 

[duece71]

Another range day with the .308's and my sig.
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Nice, one is a SIG and the other is? I need to get my LMT out and dust it off.

 

[Dusten]

Me to my daughter: I need the land cruiser Saturday to install new window runs.
Daughter: oh, ok. Can you change the oil too?

Sure... Lol