Which OEM parts should I buy before NLA? (FZJ80)

[mathlete]

Which OEM parts would you buy now for your FZJ80 out of concern they may become NLA in the near (or distant) future?

I understand this is hard to answer as no one knows when a part may become NLA, and some quality aftermarket parts are often "good enough". However, in many cases there is no real OEM equivalent. In my limited knowledge, a part that probably belongs to this list is the engine wiring harness (82121-60343). Definitely a pricey one to consider buying preemptively, but you get the idea. Curious to hear more examples and thoughts from experienced 80 owners.

 

[Kabanstva]

I'll start the list:

Radiator
shortblock
new OEM brake calipers
LSPV (if you intend to keep OEM-spec brakes)
02 Sensors
Birfs
Axle shafts

How much money you wanna throw at this thing?

 

[ikarus]

Which OEM parts would you buy now for your FZJ80 out of concern they may become NLA in the near (or distant) future?

I understand this is hard to answer as no one knows when a part may become NLA, and some quality aftermarket parts are often "good enough". However, in many cases there is no real OEM equivalent. In my limited knowledge, a part that probably belongs to this list is the engine wiring harness (82121-60343). Definitely a pricey one to consider buying preemptively, but you get the idea. Curious to hear more examples and thoughts from experienced 80 owners.

Anything on the interior, or that has a motor or is electrical/electronic.

There's a decent amount of in-stock stuff that has surprised me. If the funds allow I try to pick up whatever I can when I can tell there's low stock or it won't be produced for much longer and I know my particular part is on the way out. In no specific order: weather stripping, exterior trim, side marker lights, taillights, window/wiper motors, door locks and actuators, key sets, AC evaporator/condensor, heater core, HVAC vents, dashboard, seatbelts and steering box. Side mirrors seem to be on their way out. Windshields are gone but you could still get other glass.

If you want to do a manual swap, now is the time to grab OEM parts. Apart from consumables like clutches or clutch master cylinders, a lot of manual parts seem to be harder to get these days.

If you want to do a complete engine rebuild, I believe you can still get factory short blocks and rebuild an engine probably 99% new.

Seems like most of the stuff you need to start, run and drive will be around for a while. I've even noticed that a lot of stuff needed to repair minor accidents can still be found, like bumpers, lower valence, grille, and even fenders (though shipping is $$$ from Japan)

Hop on Partsouq and Amayama and spend a day just clicking through the schematics and checking stock numbers, should give a good idea of what's going and what's gone.

 

[OGBeno]

Already a long thread on this.