What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (63 Viewers)

[TRAIL TAILOR]

For you guys that are deleting ABS and using GPS speedos. For a clean installed solution.

80 Tcase Speedo Block-Off Plugs
80 Front and Rear ABS Block-Off Plugs

Jason
TT

 

[banjo1981]

Replaced the starter with one I had in a parts box. Replaced the negative terminal with new crimped ends and block. Fingers crossed while knocking on wood that this fixes my multi-key-turn odd starting issue.

 

[Marco Lau]

Had some fun in Ocala NF.
IG: @GreenCruiser80

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nice rig, not many options in FL if you want to go wheeling unfortunately

 

[efjayatee]

Replaced the starter with one I had in a parts box. Replaced the negative terminal with new crimped ends and block. Fingers crossed while knocking on wood that this fixes my multi-key-turn odd starting issue.

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Fyi.
I bought an AC Delco and the plunger gear would not retract and made a grinding/screeching sound(fly wheel). Replaced it with Denso $164 and all is good.

 

[250below10]

Did some clean up on my wiring under the hood.
Not 100% happy with it but it is much better than before.
Smart forgot to take a before picture
But here is an after

 

[nigelsiam]

Just installed new gears from Gamiviti! Whoo Hoo!! Works great now

 

[AN470]

Dry ice cleaning followed by laser and coated the axles. Next up, PDR.

Any recommendations for the wheel wells now that it's stripped clean? Not sure what used to be there... was thinking rubberized undercoating?

 

[efjayatee]

Dry ice cleaning followed by laser and coated the axles. Next up, PDR.

Any recommendations for the wheel wells now that it's stripped clean? Not sure what used to be there... was thinking rubberized undercoating?

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Mind telling us the cost of undercarriage cleaning? W/dry ice

 

[efjayatee]

Dry ice cleaning followed by laser and coated the axles. Next up, PDR.

Any recommendations for the wheel wells now that it's stripped clean? Not sure what used to be there... was thinking rubberized undercoating?

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I would spray painted black with rustoleum...or any color you choose.

 

[jfz80]

Moved the boat

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Roof mounted crane is a rare option here indeed. Well done

 

[jfz80]

Started my fronaxel rebuild, it’s a messy job

I do have some questions I hoped you guys could have the answer to, can I remove left and right axel without destroying/making more work to the diff?

And partnumber for this one, is it called swaybar arm?
I was not able to remove the bolt, so ended up grinding it off at the end, so I need a new one.

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Yes you can remove right and left axles at same time. It is advised to lock the front differential if you have factory electric lockers to prevent dog collar from dropping out of alignment.


Those are tie rod ends or TRE. Relay rod, tie rod, drag link should use similar end joints. Factor 555 highly regarded here can by OEM purists.

Not sure of sources in your area but these will do and this vendor will likely ship to you if you don’t find another source closer.

THESE ARE FOR LEFT HAND DRIVE… make sure to specify if LHD or RHD when ordering.

Tie Rod End Kit - Fits 1990-97 80 Series & 1998+ 105 Series LHD (TRE69095)

Tie Rod End Kits for Toyota Land Cruiser Applications

cruiserteq.com

 

[Broski]

Dry ice cleaning followed by laser and coated the axles. Next up, PDR.

Any recommendations for the wheel wells now that it's stripped clean? Not sure what used to be there... was thinking rubberized undercoating?

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I used the spray on rubber coating followed by color matched paint just like MT did, it has severed me well

 

[AN470]

Mind telling us the cost of undercarriage cleaning? W/dry ice

Not cheap, at least in the LA/OC area. I got 3 different quotes and they ranged between 2-4k

 

[AN470]

I used the spray on rubber coating followed by color matched paint just like MT did, it has severed me well

Thanks, will probably end up doing something similar. Good to hear that it's holding up.

 

[SteelHunterFJ80]

Not cheap, at least in the LA/OC area. I got 3 different quotes and they ranged between 2-4k

You know, I've factored in and calculated the hours to wire brush, prep, prime & paint and the downtime because I still work full time and have a toddler, and I guarantee you it's worth it. Not to mention it's pretty thorough. And there is no way I could clean up the hoses and electrical wires as well as dry ice blasting does.

 

[AN470]

You know, I've factored in and calculated the hours to wire brush, prep, prime & paint and the downtime because I still work full time and have a toddler, and I guarantee you it's worth it. Not to mention it's pretty thorough. And there is no way I could clean up the hoses and electrical wires as well as dry ice blasting does.

Lol yes! I actually bought some rust remover, wire wheels, paint, etc. After about an hour of work and cleaning up maybe 0.1% I called it quits. Like you said, between work, a toddler, and everything else it's just not worth my time. Dry ice was a lot of money, but it's well spent in our situation.

 

[ptotheo]

Yes you can remove right and left axles at same time. It is advised to lock the front differential if you have factory electric lockers to prevent dog collar from dropping out of alignment.


Those are tie rod ends or TRE. Relay rod, tie rod, drag link should use same end joints. Factor 555 highly regarded here can by OEM purists.

Not sure of sources in your area but these will do and this vendor will likely ship to you if you don’t find another source closer.

THESE ARE FOR LEFT HAND DRIVE… make sure to specify if LHD or RHD when ordering.

Tie Rod End Kit - Fits 1990-97 80 Series & 1998+ 105 Series LHD (TRE69095)

Tie Rod End Kits for Toyota Land Cruiser Applications

cruiserteq.com

Thanks, dont have factory locker, so it will be unlocked. So i need to allign “dog collar” afterwords? Or could i just push in the axel from the rigth side befour uninstalling the left one?

Fount the tierod on partsouq together with some bolts i needed.

The wheel bearing was crackt, have you seen that befour?
Its going to be a complete rebuild this time to XD last time was the engine with “blown” headgasket.
Its a steep learning curve for someone who have never done mechanic stuff befour

 

[jfz80]

Thanks, dont have factory locker, so it will be unlocked. So i need to allign “dog collar” afterwords? Or could i just push in the axel from the rigth side befour uninstalling the left one?

Fount the tierod on partsouq together with some bolts i needed.

The wheel bearing was crackt, have you seen that befour?
Its going to be a complete rebuild this time to XD last time was the engine with “blown” headgasket.
Its a steep learning curve for someone who have never done mechanic stuff befour

If unlocked differential then you can pull both axles at same time with no concerns. Or one at a time; either will be fine. The alignment concern is only if you have factory electric lockers.

If ordering parts I would consider new knuckle studs. The 4 per side on bottom of knuckle that pass through steering arm. Or at minimum clean and inspect existing well for any damage before use. Those are critical safety item. Lil dab of Loctite is not a bad idea to seat in the knuckle. If I recall there is no official posted torque value but there are some numbers buried in the archives here based off hardware size.

Keep it up. That is a right of passage for all 80 owners.

 

[250below10]

Does any one have any experience with Rough Country steel wheels?

I found a good deal one some 315/70R17,but Im currently on 16” and the price of those steelies is very attractive