What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (76 Viewers)

[Ecliff5]

i like how your running the quad lights with the yellow high beam , what bulbs did you end up fitting ? how the high beam performance , I'm in AUS and been looking at doing that same thing just can't find the colored "LEDs"

These are the Holley retro bright 4x6 sealed units. They have 5600k bulbs in all 4, the inner lights have a yellow lens.
I am using the plug and play harness from @jcardona1 to run all 4 lights on low beams which you see in the pictures. All 4 lights run low and high.

 

[FIDO96]

Have a day off so my weekend has started. First project complete

 

[surfpig]

Someone hit/run my truck the other night and I need a replacement side lamp assembly.

I forget who some of the vendors are who might have the parts.

(all the other dents are mine )

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Someone hit/run my truck the other night and I need a replacement side lamp assembly.

I forget who some of the vendors are who might have the parts.

Swamp-thing has parts.

 

[OGBeno]

Another day, another block!

 

[MUDZLLA]

Someone hit/run my truck the other night and I need a replacement side lamp assembly.

I forget who some of the vendors are who might have the parts.

(all the other dents are mine )
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Bought my last front corners from a parter-outer on the MUD classifieds. Also found some rear corners on eBay from copycatters in Lithuania or some damn place.

 

[Marco Lau]

Have a day off so my weekend has started. First project complete

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if you still have your 3rd row seats in place, it wont be your last projects for the 80s...lol

 

[Reuben K]

Got a cool vinyl decal and picked up a brand new h55f! Local dealer had a good deal on it. Waiting on a buddy to get back in town to drop it in, so trying to get my brakes and tie rods done before then. Ready for the 5th gear, I’ve enjoyed the h42 but it sucks on the highway.

 

[FIDO96]

if you still have your 3rd row seats in place, it wont be your last projects for the 80s...lol

 

[FIDO96]

I’m trying to keep all my mods subtle and keep the vehicle near stock in appearance. Trying real hard to not drill holes or permanently modify the interior from its classic look.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

I’m trying to keep all my mods subtle and keep the vehicle near stock in appearance. Trying real hard to not drill holes or permanently modify the interior from its classic look.

Back row seats easily unbolt, then bolt back in if they're ever actually needed. IMO, removing them is a more subtle "mod" than lifting an 80. No one notices except you!

 

[808keith]

Lifted the back platform a tad higher so the jack fits under it. Also just so happen them Hart baskets fit perfectly too. I can place the lithium batteries vertically now instead of on their sides. Slowly gathering the parts to do the diy gullwings as well so I can access the fridge through the side on the driver side.

 

[Surfdc]

Completed a full brake pm. And new races/bearings/seals.
Everything new from booster back except hard lines.
Found a few interesting things;
-new mc failed out off the box
-Aftermarket ss lines that just spun in their bracket.
- inner rotors worn more than outer
-no shims in front pads
-rear bearings had zero grease. Just gear oil
-front bearings had grease but it was black
-most notable improvement in braking came after replacing booster to intake hose.

 

[banjo1981]

Lifted the back platform a tad higher so the jack fits under it. Also just so happen them Hart baskets fit perfectly too. I can place the lithium batteries vertically now instead of on their sides. Slowly gathering the parts to do the diy gullwings as well so I can access the fridge through the side on the driver side.
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I see that Barnes4wd sticker there. What product did you use?

 

[CrabCake]

I see that Barnes4wd sticker there. What product did you use?

Not mine, but I have the Barnes4wd bolt in quick release mount for the same Badlands jack, maybe that even though it's not shown in @808keith 's rig? I know that I'm constantly changing my stuff around too...nice looking platform!

 

[Broski]

Completed a full brake pm. And new races/bearings/seals.
Everything new from booster back except hard lines.
Found a few interesting things;
-new mc failed out off the box
-Aftermarket ss lines that just spun in their bracket.
- inner rotors worn more than outer
-no shims in front pads
-rear bearings had zero grease. Just gear oil
-front bearings had grease but it was black
-most notable improvement in braking came after replacing booster to intake hose. View attachment 3919057View attachment 3919058View attachment 3919061View attachment 3919062View attachment 3919063

Second Picture, the spindle looks like the bearing spun on it. looks like it should have been replaced ?

 

[Godwin]

Saturday drive to pick up a set of locked axles for the Lexus 450.

 

[Broski]

Saturday drive to pick up a set of locked axles for the Lexus 450.

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Nice find, how much did you have to give for them?

 

[Godwin]

Nice find, how much did you have to give for them?

A reasonable amount and got them from a Mud guy. Less than what I've seen locally (SE US) for a pair on FB marketplace.

Quick story about a salvage yard selling an axle, this place Grahams Auto - https://www.grahamsauto.com/ which is only ca. an hour from where I live. The 80 I'm currently working on is unlocked and I would be satisfied with only a rear locker. Graham's had one listed on Car-part.com for $1000. I call and talk to the owner. His first question is, "What's wrong with your axle?" Nothing, I just want an extra. I ask what the total would be. His reply $1000 + 650 as a core charge. No thanks. Next time I check Car-part his price has gone up to $1650 on this axle. Just checked again and it's now up to $2850. Guess he's in no hurry to sell it.

 

[808keith]

I see that Barnes4wd sticker there. What product did you use?

I used some of their gussets and the tire carrier plate when I made my rear bumper.