Ptarmigan mods - 1995 FZJ80

[Hulk]

The cargo area is stupid bright now.

If anyone needs emergency surgery on the trail, they can use your 80 as an operating room.

 

[nakman]

just beautiful, Mike.

 

[Inukshuk]

From my house it looked like the Mile Hi Stadium lights were on.

Is that "48 LED SMT Array" a plug in bulb? Better interior LED lighting would be a huge plus for me and those seemed to be selling for a very reasonable $24.99.

 

[treerootCO]

From my house it looked like the Mile Hi Stadium lights were on.

Is that "48 LED SMT Array" a plug in bulb? Better interior LED lighting would be a huge plus for me and those seemed to be selling for a very reasonable $24.99.

It comes with the 31mm festoon. I popped 4 of them before I realized the new version isn't protected from reverse polarity. Silly diode.... Just make sure you match the red wire side with the positive.

 

[Snowrun]

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....

Thanks for posting the part number seeing as I have now had the exact same failure in the exact same spot on the hose.
I think this might be something others should put on their 80 series PM list.

 

[treerootCO]

Re-welded the upper pan-hard rod mount. The hole had egged itself out and was starting to make awful clunking noises.

 

[coax]

What kind of welder did you use to do the work? I've got a low-speed cluck that I am pretty sure is the rear panhard. Hoping its just the bushing and no welding necessary, but I really don't feel like digging into it while its cold out. Nice job!

 

[treerootCO]

What kind of welder did you use to do the work? I've got a low-speed cluck that I am pretty sure is the rear panhard. Hoping its just the bushing and no welding necessary, but I really don't feel like digging into it while its cold out. Nice job!

It is a Miller 175, 220volt, wire feed mig. Must have left the tank on because the shielding gas was all gone. That always makes overhead welding fun with solid wire. I was able to get the drill in from the back to redrill the holes. You couldn't tell by looking at the hole either but the bolt had about an 1/8 inch play in all directions front and back.

 

[nuclearlemon]

I also get some god awful noises from below. Maybe it's time to buy a new bolt, cut off the old one and take a look

 

[Inukshuk]

I also get some god awful noises from below. Maybe it's time to buy a new bolt, cut off the old one and take a look

Could this be the source of a low-temperature clunk I get?

 

[treerootCO]

Could this be the source of a low-temperature clunk I get?

It could be as long as you don't have ice build up on the sliders.

 

[treerootCO]

link to JLC lighting

mud link

Added brighter reverse lights. Even bought two pair of 3157s for the Duramax and not a moment too soon. The incandescent DRLs had melted both sockets. Obviously a design flaw because it was 100% stock.

 

[LARGEONE]

I just got these installed last week. They are really bright and make a huge difference when backing. I love them. Didn't love expensive price but oh well.

 

[treerootCO]

Installed the Speski OffRoad barrier today. Big a** kitty approved

 

[subzali]

Mike, is that this kitty!?
http://risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=3854&highlight=kitty

 

[treerootCO]

Mike, is that this kitty!?
http://risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=3854&highlight=kitty

yup... she has been great to me, and for me, to say the least.

 

[Rezarf]

looking good as always mike.

 

[treerootCO]

Added a Foxwing awning to the 80 as well as a set of Rotopax. The Foxwing fit perfectly with the tent and the rear swingout. I was giddy when I opened the box and saw it matched the RTT. Silly I know but it made me smile. I have two of the panels that zip on to extend it further or create a wind block.

 

[sleeoffroad]

Man, that is one big compound you have going now. Should be awesome for the camping trip.

 

[bh4rnnr]

Man that's a nice awning, truck's looking good Mike. Guess your all ready for Outlaws Run 11.