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I've never reinstalled paper gaskets. Just use Toyota FIPG and not worry. The new truck diff actuators are all assemembled with FIPG.

Of the trucks mentioned, I would go with a 3RZ, 5VZ, or 1FZ powered anything that's in good shape. The rest all have common issues even if they're in good condition. Yes the 80 will be expensive to run due to fuel and parts costs, but will be the most capable in stock or lightly modified form...

Yup. That's pretty much what I do with mine. My 80 comes with steel bumpers already. I believe the 100 comes with an aluminum front and steel rear bumper. Good enough. Just get the rest ready for your trip, and be cognizant of the weight every time you add something. The minimalist mindset is...

AxleIke, thanks for the review. I'm considering switching from my KM/2 to the KO2 because these should work well in winter, where my KM/2 feel downright scary when it is icy out unless I chain up. Love the KM/2 in all other conditions. The KO2 looks to have similar carcass construction to the...

What has already been said is good advise. If you're planning on putting a lot of mileage on an 80 then get one with lower miles if possible. But I'd buy that one for $4.5k and not hesitate to sort it out and drive it anywhere. Rear main seals aren't too expensive, but you should do the oil...

This is the kit that inspired me to build my own. I started off with some electrical tools and stuff in a tool roll. I've also got a regular socket set and some misc stuff. But the writeup on the jeep forums is pretty awesome. Just adjust it for the needs of your Toyota. Yup. I drive an...

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/wasteland-survival-guide-engineering-greta-1344782/index45.html#/forumsite/20623/topics/1344782?page=45&postid=13513781

The fix for father in laws car is pretty simple. Find out which one of his remotes opens the neighbours car and have that remote erased from the car and replaced. Bring all the other remotes with you to the dealership. They *should* be able to do this under warranty if the service manager isn't...

Fox is good value. Works well and can be valved for almost any application. Sunny and Neil at Downsouth Motorsports were incredibly helpful with parts and adjustments. I feel that my truck drives just fine with 2deg caster and 35s. Would I like more? Probably. But that would require a cut n...

It would be fun to hack the system to make available 4L with the center diff unlocked. This can be very handy when off pavement (permits lighter steering) and also when doing simple stuff on pavement like backing up a trailer.

Yep. Hypermiling my 80 is loads of fun. To get 2mpg is 20% fuel savings, and it's about $5/gal here in Canada.

Yep. If mpg is a primary concern then buy the 5sp 100 or LX470. My 80 gets 10mpg in city traffic. 12mpg in city with no traffic. 14-16mpg freeway. On 35s with stock gearing. Fairly light as far as mods go.

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Yes. I definitely noticed the difference when going from stock 32s to my 35s. Tire weight and leverage both conspire to increase braking effort, stopping distances, and pucker factor in emergency manoeuvres. Switching from the original mystery pads to high performance brake pads and fresh...

My biggest concern with expensive machinery is trail damage. At some point it gets too expensive to risk body damage. I've built up a few vehicles in the past, and at some point you just can't drive it as hard or risk damaging it. So I'll stick to my 80-series because it didn't cost me much...

Nice. Would love to see pics of the winch mounted on your bracket.

Also consider fox shox. I've been running a set for about a year and I like em

Bigger tires, with tread optimized for sand. Keep the truck as light as possible. My experience is with 80-series cruisers. Two very similar trucks. Buddy's truck had 33x10.5 and mine had 35x12.5 tires. Both were aired down. He has perhaps 700-1000 lbs more weight in his rig than I have in...

I've found that the tacos drive fine as long as there is more than 2.0 deg caster. If your lift is higher than 5100s with the perch at max height then you'll want the upper arms. On an older truck with rusty alignment bolts you may need new lower arms as well. It's easier to check before doing...

The 80 is a fine vehicle for hauling people around and off pavement travels. As long as the OP is prepared to deal with preventive maintenance and tow capacity he will be just fine. Fwiw the "rest of the world" max towing capacity is 3500kg (7700 lbs) when "properly equipped" whatever that...