My new FJ80 [Archive] - Expedition Portal

sbisig

10-12-2006, 02:15 PM

After selling my Jeep Wrangler and a three week search, I joined the ranks of the Landcruiser owners. It's a 92 with 180,000 miles.

The previous owner invested about $10,000 in transmission and transfer case overhaul, exhaust, tires and a lot of preventative maintenance. I have a few minor things to fix.

Now to get it ready for adventures.

http://static.flickr.com/104/267189839_f986fc631e_m.jpg

Scott Brady

10-12-2006, 03:10 PM

Very nice.

One of the greatest expedition platforms of all time :beer:

Hltoppr

10-12-2006, 04:43 PM

Almost exactly like mine when I started the build up. Excellent all around rigs.

Congrats.

-H-

Nullifier

10-12-2006, 05:01 PM

sweet this will be a great build for you I'm sure!!! :smiley_drive:

upcruiser

10-12-2006, 07:20 PM

tarbe

10-13-2006, 12:58 AM

Welcome to our mad little world!

sbisig

10-13-2006, 01:56 AM

Nice! Sounds like a good chunk of upkeep has been done. Do you know the front axle service history? I've got around 195,000 miles on my '92 and am planning on keeping it for the long haul. I think its one of the best mixes of old school technology and modern comfort available.

What do you have planned for it? Is it lifted slightly right now? Looks like it in the pic.

Congrats!

The front end has been serviced and it looks like seals and wheel bearings have been replaced and the birfs recently serviced. No clicking noises and even better - no clunking in the drivetrain.

I'm not sure about the current suspension, its running 31 inch BFG AT's with a nice driver side lean.

I'll hopefully be throwing on ARB suspension in the next few weeks. The rest of the buildup comes when funds are available.

Steve

pskhaat

10-13-2006, 04:30 AM

I personally suggest the 850j/864 combo makes the 80s ride SOOOO much better. The 91/92 FJ80s were the best expedition platform years IMO, great choice, plus I love the look of those stock 15" wheels!

sbisig

10-13-2006, 03:58 PM

I was considering running the 850/863 combo because I will be light in the rear and later invest into heavier rear springs when I have some money to invest into tire carrier/bumper, aux fuel tank etc.

durango_60

10-13-2006, 04:40 PM

I concur about not going straight for the 864's in the rear. Heavy rear bumpers never seem to arrive as fast as anticipated and the ride sertainly beats you up without it...

pskhaat

10-13-2006, 04:48 PM

Now Durango_60 enjoys the finer luxuries in life like fine supple leather seats, fireproof camp tables, and local expensive brews. Unlike the most of us, he prefers the Cadillac feel to his Cruisers ;)

The rear 863s in my 80 sat significantly lower than the front 850s when even very lightly loaded. The shortest of trips produced the saggin' wagon effect. I went through another set of 863s thinking that would solve it, only the 864s solved the issue. Your mileage may vary.

upcruiser

10-13-2006, 08:01 PM

Scott, do you have a bullbar on your rig? I can't recall. My truck with 850/863's sits *** high, quite a bit actually. I have an ARB bull bar and the seats removed in the back, along with the stock bumper. When I have it loaded to the gills inside and on the roof basket, I sit perfectly level. Another note, I don't have sliders either. Maybe I'm just lighter in the back then you Scott.

upcruiser

10-13-2006, 08:08 PM

That's the best shot of it I could muster with a full load on relatively flat ground.

pskhaat

10-13-2006, 08:47 PM

do you have a bullbar on your rig?
Yes, with ridiculous heavy M12k :) I do have sliders, a rear tire carrier, rear seats (;)). Moderately loaded with 2 kids in the back, 864s have the perfect rake (slightly *** high).

I don't have sliders either. Maybe I'm just lighter in the back th[a]n you Scott.
Okay, now we're just getting personal. I know I need to lay off those candy bars...

upcruiser

10-13-2006, 09:01 PM

Ha ha, the candy bars! That explains the 864's then. ;)

Hltoppr

10-13-2006, 09:21 PM

850/863 was my build...worked great without lifting it to the sky.

With the 3FE I would not go with larger tires than the 31s if you expect to go the speed limit on the highway....

-H- (Here was my baby....)

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/65272841-M.jpg

ShottsCruisers

10-13-2006, 09:33 PM

It's wheeling season. I give you a month and your '92 will look like my son's '93. :clapsmile

http://shottscruisers.smugmug.com/photos/102064435-L.jpg

Boston Mangler

10-15-2006, 01:26 PM

Welcome to the club! :smiley_drive:

TiredIronGRB

10-17-2006, 10:53 AM

You'll love it, the 91-92 LCs are the pinnacle of LC evolution.

adventureduo

10-17-2006, 04:21 PM

LexusAllTerrain

10-20-2006, 05:26 AM

Here's my 1993 height -

OME 250/263's and 295's (33's). Bumpers front and rear without winch/tire carriers yet. UNLOADED

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/6032/pa150466lh1.jpg
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/6069/pa150470un6.jpg

That is a very sweet looking LC great color, would that be an INTI rack?

adventureduo

10-20-2006, 04:07 PM

Yeah, i dig the color too.. there's not that many... it's a INTI.

Blair G

10-20-2006, 05:15 PM

Here's my 1993 height -

OME 250/263's and 295's (33's). Bumpers front and rear without winch/tire carriers yet. UNLOADED

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/6032/pa150466lh1.jpg
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/6069/pa150470un6.jpg

Nice truck! Just out of curiosity, do you carry those fuel cans full up there?
Blair

adventureduo

10-20-2006, 06:38 PM

Thanks.

Yeah , on long hauls i do. Around town they're empty.

I won't be taking them down at all.

Filling them up on top and siphoning them to fuel the crusier when i need them.

sbisig

10-29-2006, 02:51 PM

After a few weeks of ownership, yesterday I installed new suspension on the FJ80. I decided upon the OME 850/863 spring combo. If needed later, I can always upgrade to springs to a heavier set. Here are the new photos - all stock, including 31 inch tires, except for the springs and shocks.

http://static.flickr.com/104/281932454_61dfcbb54b.jpghttp://static.flickr.com/107/281932335_5bffa32a82.jpghttp://static.flickr.com/106/281932811_76315f58df.jpghttp://static.flickr.com/111/281932727_36e55533d8.jpg

upcruiser

10-30-2006, 12:20 AM

Sharp! What are your impressions of it so far? The 863's ride a bit stiff when unloaded I find with my truck.

sbisig

10-30-2006, 03:09 AM

Sharp! What are your impressions of it so far? The 863's ride a bit stiff when unloaded I find with my truck.

Coming from a Jeep YJ Wrangler and compared to the stock FJ80 spring and shocks, and the fact that the springs haven't settled in yet, I think the ride is very good.

Then again, I prefer a firmer ride rather than soft.

Steve

bh4rnnr

10-30-2006, 03:29 AM

Coming from a Jeep YJ Wrangler and compared to the stock FJ80 spring and shocks, and the fact that the springs haven't settled in yet, I think the ride is very good.

Then again, I prefer a firmer ride rather than soft.

Steve

You should ride in my runner:eek: . Cruiser is looking good. You planning on bumpers? Might have to upgrade springs if you do.....

bh4rnnr

10-30-2006, 03:33 AM

Here's my 1993 height -

OME 250/263's and 295's (33's). Bumpers front and rear without winch/tire carriers yet. UNLOADED

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/6032/pa150466lh1.jpg
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/6069/pa150470un6.jpg

Good looking cruiser you got there. How do you like the ladder set up?? Is that part of the Kaymar(?) set up??

Sorry for the hijack.......

sbisig

10-31-2006, 04:27 AM

You should ride in my runner:eek: . Cruiser is looking good. You planning on bumpers? Might have to upgrade springs if you do.....
I hope to add an ARB front bumper in the very near future. The rear will have to wait - other accessories are a higher priority.

Luckily the springs themselves are not that expensive. If I later need to upgrade, I could probably recoup some of my original expense by selling them as slightly used.

Steve

adventureduo

11-02-2006, 04:27 PM

The ladder is custom fabbed. I love it. If i didn't have it.. i'd be screwed loading up all my gear up top. We went camping last weekend and i was up and down it probably 30 times. Held up well.

upcruiser

11-02-2006, 05:55 PM

The ladder is custom fabbed. I love it. If i didn't have it.. i'd be screwed loading up all my gear up top. We went camping last weekend and i was up and down it probably 30 times. Held up well.

I have a hell of a time getting up a down from my roof basket and want to do something similar. How does your ladder release for opening the rear gate?

adventureduo

11-02-2006, 06:01 PM

It flips up and locks with a pin out of the way. I'll shoot a pic for ya..

sbisig

11-16-2006, 05:17 AM

When I installed my OME suspension on my FJ80, I documented the installation for a write-up.

You can see the completed write-up at:

http://www.pnwadventures.com/vehicles/installation-old-man-emu-suspension-toyota-fj80-landcruiser/

Steve

pskhaat

11-16-2006, 03:22 PM

Great writeup, thanks!

ParadiseCruiser

11-16-2006, 11:23 PM

I have a hell of a time getting up a down from my roof basket and want to do something similar. How does your ladder release for opening the rear gate?

As an alternative, you might want to consider the OEM 80 ladder... though never available in the U.S. from Toyota, they do turn up once in a while. Doesn't interfere with the lower gate, nor lifting the upper.

Cheers, R -