80 series land cruiser futures

[TAFKALVS]

Oh absolutely. I watch it pretty closely. For a lot a 30k cruiser as a toy is no biggie and they don't have to deal with some beat up wheeler some guy thinks is worth 15k.

I have the daily internal debate to start modding my 96 locked 80 series with 90k on it or sell it on BAT for $$$$$$$ and buy one that I won't feel so bad wheeling.

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3" lift, 285s, bumpers, sliders and of course, custom fab a turbo set up.

[pyromaniacman129]

3" lift, 285s, bumpers, sliders and of course, custom fab a turbo set up.

essentially what's been on the brain but likely a 2" lift. Plus a set of drawers and refrigerator and now I'd need a turbo just to move that thing!

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[Conundrum]

essentially what's been on the brain but likely a 2" lift. Plus a set of drawers and refrigerator and now I'd need a turbo just to move that thing!



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Check out Dobison springs when you start looking at lifts. I have an older OME and would have gone Dobison if available in the US back then. They are now.

[TAFKALVS]

essentially what's been on the brain but likely a 2" lift. Plus a set of drawers and refrigerator and now I'd need a turbo just to move that thing!

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May as well go 3” so you can clear 35s.

And 37s when you decide to remove the fenders.



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[lifelinksplit]

May as well go 3” so you can clear 35s.

And 37s when you decide to remove the fenders.



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I like where your heads at.

Also Toyota related(although 4runner) I somehow managed to pick up a 1st gen 4runner with long travel and 35s so the wife doesn't have to wheel the 4th gen too hard. Both are locked and geared etc. Now the stable is at 05 runner, 89 runner, 00 tundra, and 71 bronco. I still really want. a triple locked cruiser, I may have a problem...

[Conundrum]

I like where your heads at.

Also Toyota related(although 4runner) I somehow managed to pick up a 1st gen 4runner with long travel and 35s so the wife doesn't have to wheel the 4th gen too hard. Both are locked and geared etc. Now the stable is at 05 runner, 89 runner, 00 tundra, and 71 bronco. I still really want. a triple locked cruiser, I may have a problem...

Problem or solution? It’s all perspective.

[TAFKALVS]

I still really need a triple locked cruiser, there really is an obvious gap in the truck quiver., ...

fify


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[lifelinksplit]

I agree. Also I noticed no less than 5 cruisers at the mountain today that I would've loved to have.

[basinbeater]

May as well go 3” so you can clear 35s.

And 37s when you decide to remove the fenders.



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And then you don't need the locked version, because when you regear, you can add whatever locker you want. Lunch box lockers work great in the rear of an 80, even around town thanks to being 4wd all the time.

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[TAFKALVS]

Dropped the Cruiser off at Torfab for some upgrades yesterday.

[pyromaniacman129]

Dropped the Cruiser off at Torfab for some upgrades yesterday.

Post up pictures after!
What are you having done?

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[TAFKALVS]

Post up pictures after!
What are you having done?

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5.29 gears, upgrade brakes, HD steering, etc. Prepping for 37s.

[Norseman]

5.29 gears, upgrade brakes, HD steering, etc. Prepping for 37s.

I thought you were a self-reliant Mountain Man Mechanic. What is this shit, paying someone else to wrench on your truck?

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[TAFKALVS]

I thought you were a self-reliant Mountain Man Mechanic. What is this shit, paying someone else to wrench on your truck?

[emoji16]

I've gotten soft in my old age.

[Viva]

Leave your penis out of this discussion, please.

[lifelinksplit]

Was at snowbash in kalispell last weekend and ran into a diesel 80 on 37s, he was stuck and one of our group winched him out. It was pretty sweet but gotta imagine a but heavy(didn't get a good look) Gotta say the yotas far outnumbered other brands with over 100 vehicles in attendence.

Can't wait to see some pics LVS.

[ski-wpk]

My 100 series purchase epic continues. I’ve missed out on several but think I’ve got the one, finally - 05 with 150k, no rust, stock condition. Timing belt and water pump replaced, new fluids. Other than suspension service (no AHC), electrical condition, brakes/rotors/tire age and mileage, what else do I ask about? Probably won’t do an inspection so taking on some repair risk, but OK given price.

[bodywhomper]

My 100 series purchase epic continues. I’ve missed out on several but think I’ve got the one, finally - 05 with 150k, no rust, stock condition. Timing belt and water pump replaced, new fluids. Other than suspension service (no AHC), electrical condition, brakes/rotors/tire age and mileage, what else do I ask about? Probably won’t do an inspection so taking on some repair risk, but OK given price.

Isn't there a check list that you can find that, as potential buyer, you can easily go through when test driving? this is only based on my own experience. do they have service records? were they following maintenance intervals. when was the timing belt/pump replaced? toyo recommendation is 90k, but many go much longer. did any previous owner replace the pot metal piece that breaks in the ignition cylinder? were spark plugs replaced? i don't know how to test the ATRAC, but is the center diff functional? what's the condition of the steering rack? if there are good maintenance records, you can either tell if the rack was serviced (expensive) or the level/extent of leakage. none of the above are deal killers, but good to know about when plotting any maintenance catch-up or coming costs.

[TAFKALVS]

Isn't there a check list that you can find that, as potential buyer, you can easily go through when test driving? this is only based on my own experience. do they have service records? were they following maintenance intervals. when was the timing belt/pump replaced? toyo recommendation is 90k, but many go much longer. did any previous owner replace the pot metal piece that breaks in the ignition cylinder? were spark plugs replaced? i don't know how to test the ATRAC, but is the center diff functional? what's the condition of the steering rack? if there are good maintenance records, you can either tell if the rack was serviced (expensive) or the level/extent of leakage. none of the above are deal killers, but good to know about when plotting any maintenance catch-up or coming costs.

As long as the check brake/abs light isn't on, the A-Trac should be working.

[The Reverend Floater]

My 100 series purchase epic continues. I’ve missed out on several but think I’ve got the one, finally - 05 with 150k, no rust, stock condition. Timing belt and water pump replaced, new fluids. Other than suspension service (no AHC), electrical condition, brakes/rotors/tire age and mileage, what else do I ask about? Probably won’t do an inspection so taking on some repair risk, but OK given price.

Tons of threads on ih8mud on this topic. It's a indispensable resource for all things Cruiser.

[ski-wpk]

Agree. But on mud everyone has a different opinion. And not a whole lot of guys like me asking about stock Cruisers.

[canyonrider]

Thorough checklist here:
http://sleeoffroad.com/newbie/newbieUZJ100.htm

[ski-wpk]

Have that one, thanks.

[pyromaniacman129]

Agree. But on mud everyone has a different opinion. And not a whole lot of guys like me asking about stock Cruisers.

There is more knowledge on mud than probably any other car forum I've been a part of. Read threads until you can make your own conclusions based on the info.
There are some more established members, similar to here, who's opinions I'd trust over 99% of the rest of the members.
I built a 1fz just flipping through threads for tips/info and an FSM. It's there.


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[ski-wpk]

Not at all discounting mud. It’s an incredible resource that I spend way too much time reading.