Mark's '95 fzj80...

[Mlachica]

from the owners manual of a 95...76 ftlbs for alluminum

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

from the owners manual of a 95...76 ftlbs for alluminum

Just doubled checked the spec in my 93 FSM and it says 108ft lbs!!

I would confirm this with CDan, there was a thread about this awhile ago over on mud, if i am not mistaken, there might have been a big variation between the OWNERS manual and the SERVICE manual, either that or the years and rim difference is that variable, its been awhile so it isnt on the top of my head!

EDIT: Here it is, check out posts #4 & #6!

http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=103196&highlight=Lug+Nut+Torque

 

[adventureduo]

yeah '93 are done at 115ft lbs at Americas Tire.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

yeah '93 are done at 115ft lbs at Americas Tire.

No Offense, but that doesnt mean anything!

Mine are done at 108ft lbs per my FSM and per Cdan (Toyota Jesus)

 

[adventureduo]

No offense taken. I was just pointing out the fact that there seems to be a ton of different variables in what torque people are using.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

No offense taken. I was just pointing out the fact that there seems to be a ton of different variables in what torque people are using.

Copy that! Kinda scary if ya ask me

Check your NUTS!

 

[Desertdude]

Mark, Your 80 looks awesome!

I have installed the Slee rotors - they have made a big difference.

I have also the Slee SS lines which I have not yet installed

When my rotors were new, Ben at Slee suggested I wait a bit to install the 100 series pads. I think my rotors are down enough to install those pads, which many suggest gives a bit more braking power.

 

[blupaddler]

When my rotors were new, Ben at Slee suggested I wait a bit to install the 100 series pads. I think my rotors are down enough to install those pads, which many suggest gives a bit more braking power.

-P-
Welcome back home!



FYI...CruiserDan told me that the 100 series pads don't really give that much more braking power. They do however, last about twice as long. About 30-50k apparently. Supposedly people normally only get about 20k on stock 80 series pads.
And speaking of which, I initally went with the PBR (i think) pads with my DBA rotors. They have lasted me about 25K (non-adjusted). I will be needing to put new pads on soon.

 

[Desertdude]

Thanks Robb...


I have approx 30K on the '97 pads up front and I am about due for a change

 

[Mlachica]

Mark, Your 80 looks awesome!

I have installed the Slee rotors - they have made a big difference.

I have also the Slee SS lines which I have not yet installed

When my rotors were new, Ben at Slee suggested I wait a bit to install the 100 series pads. I think my rotors are down enough to install those pads, which many suggest gives a bit more braking power.

Thanks P, and welcome back!

I remember asking you about your brakes and you saying you were going to go through one set of pads before putting the 100's on there. So we'll see how long these pbr 4wd pads last, I'll likely go with the 100's next...So far so good with the pbrs, I'm still in the brake in period.

Here's a few pics...

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

I don't know if you can just put new tabs in for the fender or not. But there is always the option of taking the fenders off, which many people have done. The holes get filled in (welded possibly) and most people apply a durabak or rhino type liner along the bottom panel.




Oh, and...
:bowdown: :drool: :bowdown: :drool: :drool: :drool:



(beavis voice: snorkle's are cool! yeah, yeah. cool!)

Tabs are only .50 cents and it seems you will need 3.

You are lucky the main seal is not broken, that would set you back 40.00 dollars.

 

[Pskhaat]

A little late back to this thread, but yes, 100lbs is a higher. However (and I wish not to upset the FSM gods, but) at a lower torque I had several lug nuts on their last few threads on both rear sides both driving to DRO and then back home (then) to DEN. I bumped the torque up a notch and have had no issues since. Mine are the hub-centric, non-conical seat on my 1996 FZJ80.

 

[Mlachica]

A little late back to this thread, but yes, 100lbs is a higher. However (and I wish not to upset the FSM gods, but) at a lower torque I had several lug nuts on their last few threads on both rear sides both driving to DRO and then back home (then) to DEN. I bumped the torque up a notch and have had no issues since. Mine are the hub-centric, non-conical seat on my 1996 FZJ80.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep mine at 76ftlb and keep an eye on them, if I find them loose I'll bump up the torque.

back to :Mechanic: mods and maintenance :safari-rig:

 

[ArchaeoTaco]

Congrats on the trade, Mark. I'll be following this thread closely; like your old Tacoma, I'm sure your new rig will be a sight for sore eyes :lurk:
BTW, that roller drawer system looks stout!

 

[Scott Brady]

Looks great Mark.

Now that you have spent time with the 80 for a few months, what are your impressions, specifically in comparison to the Tacoma.