New Guy!

[Boston Mangler]

Hey Guys

My name is Kevin. I live in San Diego and own a 93 FZJ80 Landcruiser. Currently mods include the standard ARB Bumper, Old Man Emu lift, 33" MTR Tires and some custom mods such as a Retrofitted OEM Elocker Locker in the rear (front coming soon).

I plan on setting this up for long distance wheeling/exploration trips and my next 3 mods are the 45 quart Engel Fridge and the 44 Gallon Aux tank and a nice Power Inverter. The truck already has about 2k Baja miles on it and hopefully will see MANY more!

I spend a decent amount of time down in baja (but would like to spend more), we work with the Corona Class 1 Race Car and will be using the Landcruiser for chasing and pitting duties during the Baja races. Here is a pic of my truck and their car:

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0335.jpg

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0327.jpg

http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/IMG_0222.JPG

[blupaddler]

Kevin,
WELCOME!!!

Hey, it's Robb. Glad you mad it over. I got your email.
This place is really great. And a TON of information floating around.



:victory:

[Scott Brady]

I plan on setting this up for long distance wheeling/exploration trips and my next 3 mods are the 45 quart Engel Fridge and the 44 Gallon Aux tank and a nice Power Inverter. The truck already has about 2k Baja miles on it and hopefully will see MANY more!


Welcome Kevin...

I like the mod list. 44 gallon aux. tank WOW :clapsmile Additional range in Baja is a great advantage, given the intermittent (but improving) fuel availability.

[riverguide]

great looking 80. Welcome.

[gjackson]

Kevin,

Nice Cruiser, and nice Class 1 car. Back when I was racing off road that was Class 2, but that was a while back! :)

I'd love to get down to Baja sometime soon. Sounds like you'll be a good resource there!

cheers

[datrupr]

Kevin, Welcome! What a great 80 you have. Don't be afraid to post up.

[BajaTaco]

Welcome to the forum :beer:

Sweet TLC and that buggy is way cool. You are lucky to be involved with the races! :ylsmoke:

[Desertdude]

Hey Kevin, Nice truck! Your write up on the OEM locker install is first rate

Like to hear more about the 44 gal gas tank... :ylsmoke:

[Boston Mangler]

You are lucky to be involved with the races! :ylsmoke:

Yes, i know, the way i fell into it was quite a funny story! I will save it for a campfire story the first time we go on a trip! :D

[Boston Mangler]

I'd love to get down to Baja sometime soon. Sounds like you'll be a good resource there!


Let me know, i am always up for a day trip or overnight. There is tons to explore down there and so far i have only scratched the surface!

[Boston Mangler]

Hey Kevin, Nice truck!

Thanks, i bought it cheap and banged up a little in a fender bender (otherwise in awesome shape) and i fixed it up and it came out rather nicely, i am happy and i have a nice and modified LOW mileage rig for a fraction of the cost of a mint one of this vintage! I dont mind the body imperfections, it makes it easier to wheel it! :D


Your write up on the OEM locker install is first rate

Thanks, i am glad you like it! Let me know if you got any questions on it well its still fresh in my head! :D I still have to make some final tweaks to it, but its 99.9% done!

For anyone that hasnt seen it, here it is: http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/elockerinstall.htm


Like to hear more about the 44 gal gas tank... :ylsmoke:

So wouldnt I! :D Details on these are few and far between and getting ahold of one is a PITA!

There is a company called "Long Ranger" that makes these 44 gallon aux tanks for the 80's that fit nicely in the area where the spare tire goes. I have been looking into getting one for some time but they are a PITA to get ahold of. The company is based in OZ and the shipping usually puts it out of the reach for an individual buying just one. I believe SLEE and some other companies have bought them in lots of 5 or 10 and then resold them. I am currently waiting for another company to do that, so i can split shipping costs. The mod is around $1k or so but well worth it.

There are a few other options readily available that i might end up going with if the 44 gallon big daddy is too hard to get ahold of

34 Gallon Aux Tank:
http://www.man-a-fre.com/parts_accessories/fj80lx45034galauxfueltankkit.htm

38 Gallon Long Range REPLACEMENT tank (replaces stock tank)
http://www.man-a-fre.com/parts_accessories/fj80lx450longrangereplacementfueltank.htm

I will hopefully get my hands on the 44 gallon one and be done with it!

Here is SOME info on the mod from the slee site:
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/technical/tz_fuel.htm

Thanks

[gjackson]

Let me know, i am always up for a day trip or overnight. There is tons to explore down there and so far i have only scratched the surface!

I'd love to, but being in CO I think I'd need to do more than a day trip to make it worthwhile! :rolleyes: But it will happen one of these days!

cheers

[Boston Mangler]

I'd love to, but being in CO I think I'd need to do more than a day trip to make it worthwhile! :rolleyes: But it will happen one of these days!

cheers

Well, i this Cali to Cabo trip happens again next year, i will be in FOR SURE! :ylsmoke:

[Desertdude]

There is a company called "Long Ranger" that makes these 44 gallon aux tanks for the 80's that fit nicely in the area where the spare tire goes. I have been looking into getting one for some time but they are a PITA to get ahold of. The company is based in OZ and the shipping usually puts it out of the reach for an individual buying just one. I believe SLEE and some other companies have bought them in lots of 5 or 10 and then resold them. I am currently waiting for another company to do that, so i can split shipping costs. The mod is around $1k or so but well worth it.


Thanks for all the great helpful info! I will be following your links/leads - We need to get Flyingwil to fly over to OZ and get a few for us...

oh, Will :coffee:

[awalter]

Kevin,

Welcome to the forum from another San Diegan & Baja bum. May our paths cross.

Al

[Boston Mangler]

Kevin,

Welcome to the forum from another San Diegan & Baja bum. May our paths cross.

Al

Hey Neighbor

Shoot me an email: speicher@san.rr.com