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

[REDrum]

Just wrapped up having both axles rebuilt and regeared (4.88)

Next mod, full (u-pol) bed coat all over body in white

After that, limb risers and 20% tint all around

[Mauka2Makai]

Next mod, full (u-pol) bed coat all over body in white

Interesting... keep us posted with pics.

[Driver-Navigator]

New radiator at 213k... Just got some used front mud flaps, now I need the screws to attach them. My budget for new mods is gonna be about zero for a while though. :\

[coax]

Are there any real fixes for those windows? All mine seem to be slow, but more so as the temps drop.

Not sure. Some folks have reported good results after replacing most of the components. Right now I think I have switch problem cause it was slow, now it doesn't move. Next step is to fix that and maybe replace the spring piece, whatever its called.

[REDrum]

Are there any real fixes for those windows? All mine seem to be slow, but more so as the temps drop.

My windows would only work when engine was running and had >13v power I replaced the harness for power everything in the drivers door (418 bux) and relays down at bottom of "A" pillar (37 bux) and all power windows go up/like new. Since the harness goes through the door and jamb it fatigues, like a coat hanger. The smaller/more fatigued the wire gets the less it can draw.

[slowLC]

Phh!!! It's in the mail now

[DirtAddictLC80]

Planning to PM the rear axle next weekend. I did the front about a year ago and just haven't gotten around to doing the rear as there haven't been any issues. It's been bothering me though that I have about 178K on the clock (bought it at 150K) and I'm pretty sure it's never been done. Shame on me for waiting so long, although I did change the rear diff fluid as part of doing all the fluids in the truck when I bought it.

As far as mods go, I recently purchased a hand throttle...that will take all of 30 minutes to install, if that. Over the next few weeks I am planning to install some rear drawers (finally!), and I'm in the process of getting all the parts together to install a dual battery, upgrade the wiring and install an inverter.

If nothing breaks on the truck after these projects, I'll be able to squirrel away some money to make it actually LOOK like a proper land cruiser, with some front and rear armor, and a winch. Maybe even a snorkel! ...aahh, someday.

[Mountainhound]

Thanks Guys!!! You would think there would be a better fix since it is a common problem with these things. I mean yea replacing with new wire and what not is going to bring it back to new but same problem is goin to happen again. As an example wifes car 250k miles windows work great my jetta (just sold) has 165k miles again no problems plus many many more, except the 80.

Not sure. Some folks have reported good results after replacing most of the components. Right now I think I have switch problem cause it was slow, now it doesn't move. Next step is to fix that and maybe replace the spring piece, whatever its called.

My windows would only work when engine was running and had >13v power I replaced the harness for power everything in the drivers door (418 bux) and relays down at bottom of "A" pillar (37 bux) and all power windows go up/like new. Since the harness goes through the door and jamb it fatigues, like a coat hanger. The smaller/more fatigued the wire gets the less it can draw.