Ptarmigan mods - 1995 FZJ80

[treerootCO]

Did you sew the plastic reinforcement in around the seat control switches? I found that to be the worst part of the whole job.

I didn't sew the plastic into the new seats. I did think about it though...

 

[Uncle Ben]

I didn't sew the plastic into the new seats. I did think about it though...

I didn't either. Seen no advantage to it.

 

[treerootCO]

The Landtank seat mod is complete on the driver's side. Very cool mod I wish I had done a lot earlier. Plan on a few hours to install.

 

[subzali]

please explain for us non-80 guys...

 

[Beater]

morus roomus leggus

 

[Uncle Ben]

The Landtank seat mod is complete on the driver's side. Very cool mod I wish I had done a lot earlier. Plan on a few hours to install.

Very cool! Truly a great mod! It was among my first mods as I knew before I got the 80 that it was a must do!

 

[nuclearlemon]

i thought it was highly overrated

 

[corsair23]

Thanking my stars for my short legs

 

[Hulk]

Plenty of legroom for me too. 5' 8" is a good height.

 

[Beater]

Plenty of legroom for me too. 5' 8" is a good height.

for a wnba point guard. MAYBE...

 

[treerootCO]

The seat mod increases leg room by removing the stops of the seat and attaching the front legs a few inches further forward. It is a must do for any 80 in case someone else needs to drive your truck. The seat can still crush a leprechaun against the steering wheel if needed.

 

[Hulk]

It is a must do for any 80 in case someone else needs to drive your truck. The seat can still crush a leprechaun against the steering wheel if needed.

Tall people are not allowed to drive my truck.

 

[nuclearlemon]

Tall people are not allowed to drive my truck.

lol

 

[Corbet]

The Landtank seat mod is complete on the driver's side. Very cool mod I wish I had done a lot earlier. Plan on a few hours to install.

Does he sell this as a kit? At 6'1" I'm really not that cramped as I prefer to sit closer to the steering wheel than most but on the long trips a little more room couldn't hurt.

 

[Uncle Ben]

i thought it was highly overrated

If you were more that 3'3" then you would see the benefit!

 

[Nay]

I did that mod and didn't like sitting back like I was in a low rider with my head basically by the B pillar. So I had my seat bulked up with a bunch of super cushy foam at the local upholstery shop (Knowles in the Springs) so I got more leg extension by sitting up rather than way back, which is the driving position I like in a truck. Mucho better and just had the passenger side done the same as well.

But the LT mod works exactly as advertised, unfortunately it doesn't come with spinning rims and underbody lights

 

[treerootCO]

Funny pic from this morning.

 

[treerootCO]

01/01/10

 

[treerootCO]

This is the low pressure power steering hose that let go on the trail. I ordered part number 44412-28160 from Toyota, approximately $25. The Cruiser part is discontinued but the Previa is a close match and rated for ATF. The web also says the line is 10mm not 3/8" but I don't know if that makes any difference.

This is the hole that caused the issues....

 

[Bikeman]

Funny pic from this morning.

Spring sag already?