Ptarmigan mods - 1995 FZJ80

[Beater]

now I don't feel so bad.. i had a clunk for 3 days before I decided to look and see my lower shock bolt was missing. FYI - you know those large 5/8'ths and 7/8'ths multi-hole clevis pins? they are awesome temp bolt replacements. just sayin.

 

[subzali]

well, at least you got all your mods done before starting into the regular maintenance items...

Looking good Mike! Now it'll probably pull a lot better up them hills!

 

[treerootCO]

Ben confirmed the plugs are original. Each one has an H marked on the top.

 

[treerootCO]

Swapped the U-joints today....Is it bad if all the needle bearings are broken in half and all smashed up?

 

[Rock Dog]

Swapped the U-joints today....Is it bad if all the needle bearings are broken in half and all smashed up?

only if you plan to to use it Or in your case ABuse it.....

 

[treerootCO]

Swapped the fuel filter today and bolted the control arm back on. Even managed to fix the broken shock that was making annoying clunking sounds.

Next up...silicon...

Thar she blows!!!!

 

[Corbet]

Mike that thing needs a cargo barrier.

 

[corsair23]

Next up...silicon...

Thar she blows!!!!

Ahh...the PHH and FHH fun

I hated them both times I had to do them

 

[treerootCO]

A/C Evaporator is clean! Finally found the BG products A/C kit at Advanced Auto. $36.25 plus tax.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/92253-cleaning-ac-system-evaporator.html

 

[Snowrun]

How well did it work? Is it all fresh and clean smelling now?

 

[rover67]

Cool. I think I'll do that too now

 

[treerootCO]

How well did it work? Is it all fresh and clean smelling now?

Bring the truck by and we can fix you up in the parking lot. All I need you to bring is a 1/4 bit and cordless drill. It worked better than I would have thought. A/C is fresh and cool!

 

[Snowrun]

Bring the truck by and we can fix you up in the parking lot. All I need you to bring is a 1/4 bit and cordless drill. It worked better than I would have thought. A/C is fresh and cool!

Thank you for helping with that. It made a big difference. Now if I can just clean the spilled 90 weight up it might be tolerable to ride in.

 

[PabloCruise]

Found the terminal blocks cheaper at Delcity.

http://www.delcity.net/store/Stud-Type-Junction-Block/p_71704.a_1

I would think you would want that positive one covered/protected so you don't inadvertantly commit to some under-hood welding.

Not saying you would, but I know my own behaviors...

 

[treerootCO]

Swapped in a '94 radiator and modded the blue fan clutch with 25ml of 10,000cst silicone. The 80 was running in the 200s whenever it got hotter than 90 outside. After the changes, the temp went to 191 once. The rest of the time it was around 175-190. The other change made was to replace all the foam between the radiator and the radiator support. I also added foam between the radiator and the fan shroud. The thought is to direct as much air through the radiator as possible.

Also sourced an all metal, American made, shovel.
http://rayssupplycompany.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=167&sort=20a&page=2
King of Spades DHV Series:
The D grip handled shovels are available in a pointed edge round blade and a pointed edge flat blade. All metal construction. D grip handled shovel with 12” blade.

 

[treerootCO]

Ok, so my HIDs are obnoxious. Working on a projector retrofit to make it go fix

Before:
Low beam 35watt HID
f4 - 1/2sec - 100iso

High beam 50watt HID
f4 - 1/2sec - 100iso

50" RigidLED + 35lowHID + 55highHID
f4 - 1/2sec - 100iso

 

[treerootCO]

No more blinding HIDs

Added the FXR projectors to the Depo lights...

 

[treerootCO]

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/409078-depo-fx-r-bi-xenon-projectors.html

 

[Jacket]

Cool. What did you have to do to fit those projectors in the housing?

Nice cutoff!

 

[treerootCO]

Cool. What did you have to do to fit those projectors in the housing?

Nice cutoff!

The pics of the modifications are mostly here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/409078-depo-fx-r-bi-xenon-projectors.html

Ok, I may have gone overboard on this one.

I think I found the limit of brightness when measured on a scale of comfort.

I added double the LEDs to the two stock dome lights and the additional one in the cargo area. The two 48 SMT boards are just super glued together and the wires of one soldered to the other.

When compared to the lighting on the house, you can see just how bright the light is in the 80.

There is an extra courtesy light in the front door. Other than that, the only change was to add the LEDs. Keep in mind, you are looking through tinted glass in the rear windows. The cargo area is stupid bright now.