80 Series, BEST Expedition Rig....Period

[cc93cruiser]

Hi there! Being fairly new to the forum, I thought I would post up a a description of my 1993 Land Cruiser and let the people here on the EP Forum see my cruiser and ask on questions they may have on the mighty 80 series. I decided to post my cruiser up here because I see the other car forums here having a lot more hits, especially the Landies :yikes: . I challenge all 80 series cruiser owners to do the same. Let's show these panzy fancy landies what a true expedition rig really looks like. Scott Brady, you know it's all fun :victory::victory:. So here is my ROTW from MUD, hope you guys enjoy!

Hello to all fellow cruiserheads. I have pretty much finished for the most part what I wanted to accomplish 7 years ago when I started building my wife's daily driven mall cruiser, to my hands down, "most capable wheeler." 80 series rock, and that is all I have to say.
Any questions, feel free to ask.
Thanks to all, that support the cruiser scene, and especially MUD! My dad, which is the biggest cruiserhead I know, and my local buddies! Thanks for all the technical help, and all the countless hours wrenching! We have ************** cruisers to prove it! ..
Here is a list of all my current mods in the cruiser:

Drivetrain (engine, lockers, gears, tranny, etc)
Stock 1FZ-FE w/K&N Filter
Precsion Gears 4.88's
Stock FR CTR RR Differential Locks
Taco FR DC DS
Dual Battery Set Up Painless Wiring Optima Blue & Red Top

Suspension/Lift, Wheels/Tires:
Slee 4" Springs
MAF Fr & Rr Adjustable Panhards
OME Castor Correction Bushings
OME L Shocks
Slee Front & Rear Bump Stops
Slee Front & Rear Sway Bar Drop Brackets
315/75/R16 BFGoodrich Mud Terrains

Interior Enhancements:
Husky Liners (Front, 2nd Row & Cargo)
Wet Okole Seat Covers (Front & 2nd Row)
Cobra CB w/ 4ft. Fire Stick
Center Differential Lock Switch
ARB Fridge/Freezer w/Insulator Bag
Pelican Cases
12V Outlet in Cargo Area
African Outback Rear Drawer System w/ Fridge Slide

Exterior/Armor Modifications:
TRD OFF-ROAD Decals
Hanna Rear Bumper w/ Swingout Tire Carrier w/Spare, Pintle Hook & IPF Rear Utility Back Up Light
ARB Winch w/Warn M12000 & w/ 2 IPF 968's & Slee AC Dryer Skid Plate, Quick Disconnect Firestick on ARB CB Mounting
Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate
Slee Sliders
Garvin Roof Rack w/ Hi-Lift, Axe & Shovel & Outback CO2 Tank Brackets & 4 IPF 868's
Safari Snorkel
JDM Side Indicators
Flareless Rhino Lined Exterior

 

[adrenaline503]

Wowza. Looks very nice.

 

[Pskhaat]

Me lovin' dem 80s.

 

[Mr. Leary]

Very nice truck. :drool:

 

[clinnet]

Love that 80 man!

That is a fine example of an 80 series that is much much more than Blue Book value. Love that Hanna rear bumper. Too bad he does not have the time to make them anymore.

 

[haven]

Welcome to ExPo, cc93cruiser! That truck looks unstoppable.
Tell us about your travel plans!

 

[SAR_Squid79]

BEAUTIFUL RIG!:drool:

...I'll trade you my FJ62 right now - straight up!
Welcome to ExPo!

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Your snorkel head is on backwards!

Great looking rig!

 

[cc93cruiser]

Love that 80 man!

That is a fine example of an 80 series that is much much more than Blue Book value. Love that Hanna rear bumper. Too bad he does not have the time to make them anymore.

Wow, are you serious! I thought he was still making them. I do rememeber that he was a full time firefighter. My bumper is 1 of the first of his original production. Thanks for the compliments guys. Any other 80 owners, post up pics..

 

[cc93cruiser]

Your snorkel head is on backwards!

Great looking rig!

Ha ha! Only the real cool cats throw the head on backwards.:sombrero:

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Ha ha! Only the real cool cats throw the head on backwards.:sombrero:

Yeah, I like the claw like appearance of the snorkel.... I've only turned mine around because of all the deep south snow we've been having!

 

[cc93cruiser]

Welcome to ExPo, cc93cruiser! That truck looks unstoppable.
Tell us about your travel plans!

As of now, I really don't have any plans in the near future for traveling. I did however go on a 2500K mile round trip to Central Idaho on a Mule Deer/Elk combination hunt. Cruiser as expected, performed flawlessly. It is primarily used as Hunting Vehicle now a days. Here's a couple of pics:

 

[targa88]

Excellent looking rig. The only minor improvement would be a 1HDT.

 

[clinnet]

Wow, are you serious! I thought he was still making them. I do rememeber that he was a full time firefighter. My bumper is 1 of the first of his original production. Thanks for the compliments guys. Any other 80 owners, post up pics..

He posted recently that remodeling the house was going to take his time away from making 80 products. It might be very late this year that he might start production again.

Its okay by me. When I get my 80 back from the blood sucking relatives :snorkel:, I should have disposable money to give him when he comes back! LOL.

 

[cc93cruiser]

Excellent looking rig. The only minor improvement would be a 1HDT.

You guys are lucky to be able to import those from Japan. Oh man, one day. The 1FZ-FE is a engine that's 2nd to none in durability with proper maintance and after you upgrade to the "New and Improved Head Gasket," IMHO. Although,mine has 220K on the original Head Gasket.