Magda (the 94FZJ) living her best life. (updated)

[that'swhatshesaid]

Starting a new build on my new girl "Magda" 80 series. She's old (94') had too much sun, inappropriate, and drinks too much. Our purpose with her is to mostly trail not particularly rock crawl as my skills are not there yet. She's getting her lift soon after her axel and re-gear because someone put big shoes on her before doing so... (not me) What sliders and bumpers do you like on your 80 and why?

Pictures of our old boy (Ron Burgundy) and new girl (Magda) His and Hers.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Haha Ron Burgundy! Hilarious! I’m partial to the red ones. It looks like your new one needs a little tlc.
I am an ARB front bumper guy. I think they just look right on Land Cruisers. I also like the Slee bumper but I think they make them out of platinum or something…jk.
I’m running the Slee slider steps on my 80 because that’s what was on when I bought it. I like them and so does my wife.
If I were to change up the suspension, I would look at Dobinsons. Currently I’m running old man emu medium kit.

 

[Lastresort576]

Haha Ron Burgundy! Hilarious! I’m partial to the red ones. It looks like your new one needs a little tlc.
I am an ARB front bumper guy. I think they just look right on Land Cruisers. I also like the Slee bumper but I think they make them out of platinum or something…jk.
I’m running the Slee slider steps on my 80 because that’s what was on when I bought it. I like them and so does my wife.
If I were to change up the suspension, I would look at Dobinsons. Currently I’m running old man emu medium kit.
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is it true those sliders dont provide protection for the cats?

 

[NotyourmomsWife]

@Notyourmomslx450 has this bumper on his 80, he's beat the hell outta it and it still works flawlessly. So much so IM looking at putting the same bumper (but for a 4runner) on my 3rd gen.

80 Series Rear Bumper

80 SERIES LAND CRUISER REAR BUMPER 4X4LABS expedition bumpers offer the most protection, highest clearance and have more available options than anything else on the market by far. We have been building this bumper for over 10 years. Our design has evolved into a simple, modular and customizable...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

Like @NotyourmomsWife said. I have a 4x4labs rear bumper. Bumpit off road front tube bumper, and sliders (colorado company).

 

[that'swhatshesaid]

Haha Ron Burgundy! Hilarious! I’m partial to the red ones. It looks like your new one needs a little tlc.
I am an ARB front bumper guy. I think they just look right on Land Cruisers. I also like the Slee bumper but I think they make them out of platinum or something…jk.
I’m running the Slee slider steps on my 80 because that’s what was on when I bought it. I like them and so does my wife.
If I were to change up the suspension, I would look at Dobinsons. Currently I’m running old man emu medium kit.
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We also have Slee and ARB on Ron Burgundy. On occasion I need to wear heals and wish the sliders were a little wider so I don't slip as much but that would diminish the point of protection as they are not steps.

 

[that'swhatshesaid]

I should also add that on occasion I may need to wear heels while running my rig in town so sliders are always a challenge in that scenario. Any that are just slightly wider than Slee but similar and have a little grip??

 

[Hulk]

The Slee Step Sliders would work great for you.

 

[that'swhatshesaid]

Haha Ron Burgundy! Hilarious! I’m partial to the red ones. It looks like your new one needs a little tlc.
I am an ARB front bumper guy. I think they just look right on Land Cruisers. I also like the Slee bumper but I think they make them out of platinum or something…jk.
I’m running the Slee slider steps on my 80 because that’s what was on when I bought it. I like them and so does my wife.
If I were to change up the suspension, I would look at Dobinsons. Currently I’m running old man emu medium kit.
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[Johnny Utah]

is it true those sliders dont provide protection for the cats?

Yeah not really. One of the mounting arms goes underneath the cats so that’ll hit first, but no cage or additional structure around the cats.
I had Scott at AA muffler tuck the cats up a little higher and that helps too.

 

[DomOfTheDead]

Awesome! I say go back down to 285s, toss in a 2in lift and just go wheel that truck as is. You don't need lockers or gears to go have fun.

As for bumpers, seems like the styles are with or without headlight and grill protection. I like the ARB for the full face mask style and the Slee short bus for the sleek look.

 

[Lastresort576]

Yeah not really. One of the mounting arms goes underneath the cats so that’ll hit first, but no cage or additional structure around the cats.
I had Scott at AA muffler tuck the cats up a little higher and that helps too.

thats what I thought. lame. I wonder why they got rid of the tube sliders with protection to only offering the steps w/out. I know they said demand for the steps was higher, but even so a move that doesnt feel true to the brand.

 

[Trapper50cal]

I had metaltech sliders on my 94 fzj80. IIRC, they had cat protection. They took some massive hits while on the kokopelli trail run of Cruise Moab on Rose Garden Hill and elsewhere.

 

[that'swhatshesaid]

Slee no longer makes sliders for 94's so who still is?? Or who has some for sale used??

 

[Johnny Utah]

I would give them a call…maybe just out of stock. 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

[Johnny Utah]

SLEE - SliderStep - '95-97 Land Cruiser / Lexus LX 450 - Slee Off Road

Features: 2"x3" main slider 1.75" round outer tube Flat step surface Bolt on Step Plate coated in slip resistant Powder Coat. Functions as running board Semi Gloss black powder coat Bolt-on solution

sleeoffroad.com

Does anyone know if these will fit a 94?

 

[Lastresort576]

SLEE - SliderStep - '95-97 Land Cruiser / Lexus LX 450 - Slee Off Road

Features: 2"x3" main slider 1.75" round outer tube Flat step surface Bolt on Step Plate coated in slip resistant Powder Coat. Functions as running board Semi Gloss black powder coat Bolt-on solution

sleeoffroad.com

Does anyone know if these will fit a 94?

I dont think so. Cat locations are different. and if any company knows what will/wont fit, itll be Slee.

 

[that'swhatshesaid]

SLEE - SliderStep - '95-97 Land Cruiser / Lexus LX 450 - Slee Off Road

Features: 2"x3" main slider 1.75" round outer tube Flat step surface Bolt on Step Plate coated in slip resistant Powder Coat. Functions as running board Semi Gloss black powder coat Bolt-on solution

sleeoffroad.com

Does anyone know if these will fit a 94?

They do not. Already called down to Slee. Cats are located differently from 94-95.

 

[hitchhiker]

The slee step sliders were also super easy to install too. Just some jacks and it can be done in under an hour. They look a lot more sleek (like most stuff from slee) but they are pricey!

 

[Trapper50cal]

Metaltech is having a sale right now and has OPOR (Outpost Offroad) sliders for 93/94 with cat protection available as part of the sale and $99 shipping on all slider orders. Not trying to be one of Mark's salesmen or anything, just know early fzj80 offerings are becoming more scarce and these are likely as cheap as they're ever going to be. They sort of have steps.

OPOR 80 Series Land Cruiser/LX450 Sliders (Raw Steel)

Protect the sides of your 4x4 and offer a step with Land Cruiser 80 Series/LX450 sliders. These sliders provide a kick out to keep your quarter panels dent free.

metaltech4x4.com