Our 1st 80 Series build

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Was thinking of picking up the leather cover kit and new foam inserts but with a price tag over 600 and our passenger seat's forward/reverse motor is dead I looked for alternatives and found one. We came across a pair of Subaru seats in great condition asking 200obo but instead he traded me for a SO 3/8 Air Ratchet I was looking to let go of. So wallah new seats in the 80!

also got the air tank back from the powder coaters and bolted it in.

I did construct a debris shield for the compressor that is out at the coaters also I'm planning on relocating the compressor's air filter higher up in the engine bay. The photos are pre plumbing and wiring.

[Mauka2Makai]

Now thats the way to start a build... a complete engine rebuild, Nice. Those Subaru seats look great and I bet it saved you a ton of weight as well. Were they able to bolt right into the original holes? Nice LC... keep the updates coming.

[nuclearlemon]

looking awesome!

[cumminscruiser]

Nice build, Might want to protect that air compressor by the frame.

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Mauka2Makai: Thanks, as for the seats they are not a straight bolt in and actually is a bit of a job making mounts. The original seat rails/mounts are just at 13.5" spaced but these Subaru seats were at 17.5" so as you can imagine there was a bit of cutting and bracket making going on. I did though only modify the seats, I did no modifying of the LC's mounting holes so the original seats still fit and if I ever decide to sell the Subi seats to someone with an 80 they'll bolt right in.

nuclearlemon: Thanks Mate!

cumminscruiser: Thanks I have it already worked out, the Debris shield is at the coaters and I'm waiting for its return.

[redthies]

I had high hopes for this build from the start, and happy to see you are not going to disappoint me!

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It has been some time since my last update, Sorry

Most recent project I'm working on is a Sleeping platform that includes a 54" pull out storage box a 27 gallon fresh water tank and Logistic Aluminum tie down tracks. Basics are complete just have a couple hours left of finishing work and mounting of the tie rails then the front storage box/platform construction begins.

More to come


.75" sanded ply for the base floor and right suport




54" heavy duty pull out box with plenty of storage space


Right side cover held in tight by small Earth magnets


Cut out for easy removal or the Fire Extinguisher with tail either closed or open.


Cut to shape

[NM-Frontier]

Very nice work on the platform! I love those 54" drawers.

[MattL]

We came across a pair of Subaru seats in great condition asking 200obo but instead he traded me for a SO 3/8 Air Ratchet I was looking to let go of. So wallah new seats in the 80!

I love this! I've been a subaru fan for over a decade having owned a few and having spare seats too. How did the install go? Did you create custom brackets? How is the ride height of the seats compared to the stock seats?
Great work! Those WRX seats are a dime a dozen and cheap!

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Thanks, Yes I actually completely cut off the original brackets on the WRX seats and built up new brackets as I didn't want to cut out anything on the LC just in case I ever wanted to go back to the original seats. As for the ride height, it is higher then stock seats especially on the passenger side due to the heater blower under that seat but its doable and I really like the comfort and hold of the sport style seats.