What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (71 Viewers)

[FiftyTwoEighty]

Did you order the right planted brackets? There's the normal then scheel mann/cobra version I believe. Didn't have any issues with mine.

I did. I placed the order directly with scheel-mann; they ordered the brackets. Interestingly enough, when I placed the order, I specifically asked about receiving the correct 80 brackets. At least I had, on hand, what was needed to make the changes.

 

[FiftyTwoEighty]

@TXMeatball PS went in without issue. Plug and play with the Planted template. Zero fitment issues vs the DS.

 

[White Stripe]

Not mine. But thought it was interesting. 80 portals in south America.

 

[06reg4x4]

No pics. But got my sunroof closed again. “It has a broken cable”. And found an old post about removing the pins so the switch doesn’t work and the light still does.

 

[ZackR]

Finished up the front driveshaft U joint replacement. I've never done U joints before, it's more of a hassle than I thought it would be until the Tiger tool showed up. As far as I'm aware they are factory from 31 years ago and 340k miles. Getting the driveshaft to break free of the transfer case also took some Kroil and a few whacks of the hammer.

I'll do the rears when I have some time in a few weeks.

 

[COS80]

What's a "tiger tool"?

 

[ZackR]

What's a "tiger tool"?

The best $90 I've spent on a tool.. Made in Canada and makes U joint removal a breeze in comparison to socket/hammer/vice/C clamp, etc..

 

[COS80]

The best $90 I've spent on a tool.. Made in Canada and makes U joint removal a breeze in comparison to socket/hammer/vice/C clamp, etc..

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Bookmarked. Probably helps having to go here....

 

[06reg4x4]

No pics. But got my sunroof closed again. “It has a broken cable”. And found an old post about removing the pins so the switch doesn’t work and the light still does.

Thread 'Disconnect Moonroof Sunroof Stuck and Maintain Map Light - No Cut Wires'

Sep 18, 2023

If your Sunroof Fails Open you have a Problem.

Pushing the Glass while Pushing Glass helped get it Closed.

The Map Light (Constant 12V) and Moonroof Controls are in Same Plug.

Preference was to keep the Light while Disconnecting Roof Controls but leaving everything Present.
Roof Could be Repaired or Used in Future - I hate Hacking stuff as a Quick Fix.

1. Remove the single Screw in the Light/Switch Panel and Gently Pry off the Panel - Pic 5
2. Remove the 2 Screws on the Roof Switches to Let it down - Pic 4
3. Remove the 2 Philips Screws on Left and Right - Brass Colored in Image...

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This was the thread.

 

[JonnyHI]

Wrapped all armrests and center console lid to match my seats and steering wheel in faux leather. Also replaced all rear interior panel fasteners with new ones and added rubber o-rings to reduce vibration noise.

 

[FIDO96]

Finally found the LC005 edition of the Seiko Land Cruiser series from the mid-90s. Anyone else collecting these?

 

[JoeCova]

My 4x4Labs Sliders failed me so decided to cut them up and make new ones. I had some quality concerns when I got them and later found some engineering weaknesses that need addressed.

 

[amay3]

Replaced the OEM stereo head unit with a Sony XAV-9000ES. Also added a set of door mounted tweeters (Focal TWU 1.5) using the 3D printed mounts offered by Solve Function. The head unit is great, but the addition of the tweeters really transforms the soundstage of the vehicle. Highly recommended!

 

[efjayatee]

Did a father and son bonding with his 1st vehicle.

 

[Fj80oregon]

Think it can be saved!!!! Not worth the risk in my book. Lots of good parts to stash away at least.

 

[efjayatee]

Think it can be saved!!!! Not worth the risk in my book. Lots of good parts to stash away at least.

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Wow...previous onwer literally acted on an account that Land Cruisers is indestructible!

 

[ptotheo]

Well we brought our 80 across half of Norway for summer hollyday! I love the car!

Still need a lot of care, but the engine is now working good, going to get some new injector in that just arrived yesterday.

And a front axel is ready for some care, just started leaking diffoil in the knuckle - never done that before, do I need to do both sides at ones? Limited garage space

 

[ptotheo]

My 4x4Labs Sliders failed me so decided to cut them up and make new ones. I had some quality concerns when I got them and later found some engineering weaknesses that need addressed.

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How do you mount these?
Frame or chassi?

 

[Gripen]

With @whiskeytooth's help, got the new OME 861/862 springs in along with a set of Koni Heavy Track Raid shocks. Rear suspension fought all the way because of rust. I'm excited to see how the new shocks are.

 

[HDJ80L]

And a front axel is ready for some care, just started leaking diffoil in the knuckle - never done that before, do I need to do both ides at ones? Limited garage space

To pull out the axle shafts you'll need about 1000mm of space on the left side and 700mm on the right side so you might have to do one at a time or do it outside