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Thread: What 80 series Mods and PM do you have planned next?

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    Default What 80 series Mods and PM do you have planned next?

    I'm always interested in hearing what Mods and PM other 80 owners have lined up next. I don't believe that you could ever be complete with either... I'm pretty sure it's a life long addiction with no cure . I'll start with what I have tentatively planned for this year.

    Mods: Slee 3* CC bushings, IBS Dual Battery System, Uniden 520, Hood Blackout, and my big ticket for the year will either be Slee SliderSteps or Outback Drawer System.

    PM: Starter, Alternator, Power Steering Pump and Lines, Tie Rods, Fuel Injector Cleaning, Brake and Power Steering System Flush, and Alignment.

    The following year I'm thinking Fridge, Ham, and Axle rebuilds.
    1997 White CE FZJ 80
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    PM wise, Im looking at a Headgasket (203350 miles,not too bad) and an across the board tune (plugs, wires, cap, filters,) at the same time. I heard some clicking from a tight right turn a few times, so BIRFS are probably looming...

    Mods - Im looking at finally doing the lift, a hot water on demand gig, my hood is going to hell fast, so Im going to ryno line her this summer, and I desperately want a rear bumper to get my spare out, and a bike rack on.

    not too much else is calling my name...
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    For PM I'm looking at a slow oil leak that needs to be located & corrected, as well as a general tuneup, and routine change of some of the fluids like oil, coolant, & auto transmission. Also I got a Groupon deal to get a full detail with claybar, wax, etc. which will give me a good baseline for keeping her clean. Tires are ready to be rotated & balanced as well. Also l would like to address the tear in the leather of the driver's seat base, so the thread on local upholstery places in another thread has been helpful there.

    Also a new "bug" has popped up, where my hood wants to pop open! It's hard to get it to latch fully to prevent that. The second catch stops it, and getting it fully closed in the first place seems to prevent it, but I need to see what's going on there and if there is any kind of adjustment I can do to get it back to working properly. It may be the second battery tray that's making it hard for the hood to close easily.

    Mods... Mods mods mods...

    - There's the cut-down exhaust tailpipe that I will probably have extended and re-routed so it doesn't burn a hole in the replacement mudflap!
    - A Hannibal awning is on my wish list when I can budget it.
    - I'd like to do the center diff & pin 7 mod, when I can find a factory switch that doesn't cost 10x what it should.
    - Now that I've seen it, I want to install the Wagon Gear tailgate mod.
    - A freezer/fridge is probably my next big purchase. I'm waiting on checking out Overland Gourmet's ARB & Engel models at Desert Rendezvous.
    - I should install the speedo correction gear I got from Slee.

    On a related item, I want to complete my camp kitchen setup. I need to find a storage box, dishes, etc. that I like that won't cost a fortune or weigh a ton. I was hoping for the Bundu Box with dishes, cups, etc. but that doesn't seem to be happening.

    Of course by the time all of that is done there will be a new list, lol. But most of the major items are done except the awning and freezer/fridge, unless I opt for a RTT of some kind in the future.
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    Just had my 1fzfe broken down and had the headgasket and all other gaskets and seals replaced.
    All new belts and most of the hoses replaced, blue hub upgraded fan clutch along with Heavy Duty rear lower control arms. All work performed by LandTank.
    It's in the shop now getting some rust issues dealt with and bedlined Tan with Al's liner. When it gets out it's back to LandTank's for a regear.
    New Iron man springs to replace the tired J springs.
    Supercharger possibly in the near future.
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    Mods: 4.88 gears, ARB rear air locker (these mods are happening now)

    PM: New O2's, new speedo cable, fix driver's side window (quits going up about halfway up), drain/fill diffs, t-case and transmission

    Future mods: Sears Die-Hard battery (biggest one I can fit), 12V outlet in rear to power fridge
    I've had enough...

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    Hitting the open road mod.
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    '92 HDJ81

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    Our 80 is sitting virtually stock so this month is looking to be a little busy,

    Mods for the month of March: Front ARB winch bumper, OME 3" lift with correction brackets, 33" Toyo Tires, paint flairs, handles, mirrors and oem wheels, 4.88 gears, install a solid mast antenna, a new radio, center diff switch,

    PM for March: As that the engine is already out and on its way back from the rebuilders thats number one then new water/heater hoses, plug wires, plugs, thermostat, cap/rotor, trans filter, fuel filter, oil/filter, vacuum lines, air filter, belts and passenger side seat motor.

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    Mods: OME stock level lift (Springs; 861/862, Shocks: NitroCharger Sports)

    PM: Front axle rebuild, rear axle bearing re-pack, roof rack delete, re-finish 17" FJ Cruiser Steelies, install new heavy duty battery cable set, fuel and tank filter sock replace
    Pete

    Expedition Vehicle in the works...97' FZJ80 40th Anniv.y Ed. #4647 - 268K - UnLocked -CDL Switch/7-pin mod - Gen II LT MAF - ScanGauge II - OME 861/862 OME NCS F/R & OME SS - 255/75R17 Michelin X Terrain on 17" FJ Cruiser Steel

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    mods:

    1. Slee headlight wiring kit. Not epic, but something I'm looking forward to.

    2. buying a whitewater raft to do more of this in the spring/summer/fall with the family:
    Drysidesteel.jpg

    PM:

    1. brake work

    2. valve job

    3. new suspension

    4. whatever it takes to keep her running smooth for the family unit...

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    Mods: roof rack, 12v outlet in rear
    PM: already did front axle service last month
    Wish list: 4:56 gears, rear air locker, dual batteries, winch, exhaust system

    1994 FZJ80
    2006 Subaru Impreza Wagon
    1987 Mongoose ATB
    1971 VW Super Beetle

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