What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (15 Viewers)

[Rdeschain]

Been thinking about getting one, what's your opinion on this?

I really like it! Especially now that I've figured out a way to secure it better. I went back and forth for months before deciding on a tailgate cover option. I thought seriously about some of the storage solutions (Huracan, etc.), but ultimately I did not want to cut into the tailgate (same reason I don't have snorkel yet, lol). The Mountain Hatch is simple, less expensive, useful (food grade cutting board, so great for campsite food prep), and solved the main problem, which was replacing the old ratty carpet tailgate cover.
Only potential issue is it does get very slippery when it's wet. But for around $200 (if you catch a sale), I highly recommend.
Exitoffroad.com makes an almost identical product, but for a little bit less. But they're made in California. I'm always gonna choose made in Texas over made in California.

 

[Marco Lau]

you are 100% correct...the challenge is finding the short but I am working on it. I do have a multimeter. This challenge has really brought out the best in the people here..It's an amazing community and I thank you all. I will keep working on it.

good luck mate. Start with the obvious, check your grounds......

 

[fjbj40]

Got some parts ($131.81) from Impex. Order delays put me in the new tariff world. Looks like DHL is trying to profit off all this as well. View attachment 3983981View attachment 3983982View attachment 3983983

Up in Canada we pay duty on anything over $50! Plus we get ****ed by UPS, FedEx and DHL just like you received.

Been that way for years and years. Your government starting this will continue now, even after “the greatest deals” ever !

 

[Fj80oregon]

Found a replacement for the tensioner on the 1fzfe, this one is ratcheting like the old style found sometimes on the early 93-94 fzj80. Going to put it in and will report back with my findings. I will share the part number If it works out. Trying to avoid that timing chain slack on initial start up before the oil pressure is built up.

 

[efjayatee]

Found a replacement for the tensioner on the 1fzfe, this one is ratcheting like the old style found sometimes on the early 93-94 fzj80. Going to put it in and will report back with my findings. I will share the part number If it works out. Trying to avoid that timing chain slack on initial start up before the oil pressure is built up.

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A win for the OBD1 models

 

[CrabCake]

A win for the OBD1 models

Correction...MOST OBD1's! I'm a 10/94 build and OBD1, but with the hydro version. I tried to get one of your style from Joey before Witt's End took a dump, but no luck. Glad to see that there may be a good alternative!

 

[SFROMAN]

I few weeks ago. Drove from NC to MT and lived out of the 80 the whole time. 5000 miles round trip. The 80 did great as usual.

 

[Malleus]

Very cool

 

[nigelsiam]

I few weeks ago. Drove from NC to MT and lived out of the 80 the whole time. 5000 miles round trip. The 80 did great as usual. View attachment 3985656View attachment 3985657View attachment 3985658

That's the way to do it!!!

 

[DirtyPepper]

Went camping with a buddy of mine (and his dog) over the long weekend...

Mt. Rainier National Forest

 

[nigelsiam]

Went camping with a buddy of mine (and his dog) over the long weekend...

Mt. Rainier National Forest

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Super views!!!