FlyingWil's FZJ80

[Pskhaat]

Wil, stick with OEM or at least Toyota rims!

 

[thetanningman]

Any progress pics?

 

[flyingwil]

Any progress pics?

Not yet, it seems like everything I need to get going on it, is missing one thing or another. For example I have the ARB drawers ready to go in, however I missing the water bladder that goes behind the plastics, so if I put the drawer in I will have to remove them once the bladder gets in.

Here is what I am waiting for:

• Front Chromo Shafts/knuckles (holding up gear install)
• FrontRunner Roof Rack (holding up light bar/rtt/electrical install)
• Water Tank bladder (holding up rear cargo install)
• Rear Bumper
• Aux fuel tank
• Sliders (holding up OBA/lockers)
• Tires (Holding up lift install)

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

flyingwil, Are you planning on selling and stocking the Flexitank water bladders?
Can you post up when you receive it, I would like to come by and see it prior to installation if possible.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

I would like to see a install write up on those water bladders too.

 

[flyingwil]

flyingwil, Are you planning on selling and stocking the Flexitank water bladders?
Can you post up when you receive it, I would like to come by and see it prior to installation if possible.

Yes, we will be carrying the bladders (if they are all they are cracked up to be). PM me your phone number and I'll give you a call when it gets in.

I would like to see a install write up on those water bladders too.

Will do.

 

[Flagster]

GIVE ME PICS of those ARB drawers... so I know if I want to order some:ylsmoke:

 

[flyingwil]

GIVE ME PICS of those ARB drawers... so I know if I want to order some:ylsmoke:

Will do when I get there.

 

[flyingwil]

CDL & Cup Holder

Well, I started with the easiest mods for the 80; the center diff lock switch and OEM cupholder from the good guys at Toyota.

I put the CDL switch where the glass break sensor was located and re-located the glass break sensor to the bottom row next to the cigarette lighter.

I did not do the 7-Pin mod, as I am still unsure of the benefits of the mod with out the factory lockers. (Read: I need to spend more time on MUD researching the mod).

Also if anyone has an trashed OEM stereo, I am looking for the EQ knobs. PM or e-mail me if you have any.

 

[Pskhaat]

I did not do the 7-Pin mod, as I am still unsure of the benefits of the mod with out the factory lockers.

Wil, said mod is a good one. With my decade+ of off-highway with my 80 there are numerous times where I still wanted an unlocked tcase and lower gears for improved handling & steering. You do not have to have locked axles to take advantage of this. I can name dozens of moderate mountain trails and even more Utah desert trails where I prefer the low gear with open center.

 

[flyingwil]

Front Runner

Ok, this is semi-live so I'll post up more as soon as we get customers trucks done and can get back to installing.

I selected the Front Runner Wind Cheetah Slimline Roof Rack for Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series 2.2 Meter Rack with Tall Feet, so that I can run the optional table.

Add-ons to the Rack:

• Under Rack Aluminum Table / Mounts
• Light Tabs
• Kayak Mount
• RTT Quick Release Mount (back ordered)
• Tie Down Rings
• Rigid "E" Series LED Light Bar w/ U-Cradle

I choose the FrontRunner rack because I am huge fan of the modular design. The slats, or crossbars are uniformly spaced at 8" apart, center to center with a "T" slot extruded in each slat willing to accept an 8mm hex head bolt slot. Both the top and bottom have this "T" slot, or "C" channel. Ontop of the modular design, its lightweight weighing in at 56 pounds (made from aluminum), and strong... We've had several people standing on one rack in the past

Here is the Rack, right out of the packaging:

One thing to note, about the above picture is the two grooves that go around the exterior of the rack. These two "lines" are a hole centering guideline indentation on edge of basket, these are used to center the bolt on accessories.

Starting with adding the accessories that mount underneath the rack, we started installing the air deflector, light tabs, and table mount.

Initial air deflector install:

The air deflector will need to be drilled to accommodate the light tabs. There will be 4 tabs, so the two in the center will require modification to the deflector.

Here are the Light Tabs:

In the picture you can see the bottom two bolts on each tab are installed into the "T" slots, and the front portion of the tab needs to be drilled into the rack basket.

Here is two of the four installed, with the test fit of the Rigid Industries U cradle for the LED Light Bar:

Drilling the Basket for the center two light tabs:

At this point we flipped the rack over to work on the bottom side to install the Table Mount and start affixing the center two light tabs.

Here is the table and the mounts:

The Front Runner table mounts again mount into the "T" slots, and requires one hole to be drilled in the basket for the stay.

To be continued...

 

[flyingwil]

Ok rack is on...

Here you can see the clearance of the Front Runner airdam vs sunroof in the vent position.

With the tall feet the Rack clears the OEM rack.... however one of the OEM crossbars must be removed to fit the table.

Here is the Rigid Industries 40" E Series LED Bar Mounted using the U Cradle and 4 Frontrunner Light Brackets.

Now to remove the 2nd OEM cross Bar and wire in the LED Lights.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I did not do the 7-Pin mod, as I am still unsure of the benefits of the mod with out the factory lockers. (Read: I need to spend more time on MUD researching the mod).

Im a non 7-pin guy also. My choice is to unplug the Low switch on the transfercase. You get the same benefits of the 7-pin plus you also get OD in low range, the biggest benefit for me.

 

[Pskhaat]

Good point Phil. If it is the plug modification and/or the signal from the tcase, you still benefit with open axles.

 

[Flagster]

Are you leaving on the factory roof rack under the front runner or do you need to long legs regardless...