FZJ80 and Tacoma. Evaluating the choice

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Yeah, you know my problem with the 80's section on mud is Lemmings. Anything new or different is taboo.

You hit the nail right on the head with that one!

I am very glad to have found this board and something dedicated to what i want to use my rig for!

 

[Desertdude]

maybe those who have used a roof tent and had to put it away wet could comment.

We just camped in the Santa Cruz Mountain Redwoods last night it rained all night long - woke up and closed the lid on theMaggiolina The tent material really shed water ( did not absorb water)

I will let you know how it turns out :box:

 

[clarkrw3]

However, the 80's don't go back far enough.

I second that about Lanktank's brackets....they totally transform the 80. They are a little bit of a pain to install but are well worth the effort and price!!! They were one of the first mods I did and would be again if I did it over.

Now a Taco with a SAS would tempt me more but still very different vehicals and I would choose the 80 again, although wouldn't mind having both. I think for long trips I would still choose the 80.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

I second that about Lanktank's brackets....they totally transform the 80. They are a little bit of a pain to install but are well worth the effort and price!!! They were one of the first mods I did and would be again if I did it over.

Now a Taco with a SAS would tempt me more but still very different vehicals and I would choose the 80 again, although wouldn't mind having both. I think for long trips I would still choose the 80.

How big are you guys? I am 6'3" 265lbs and fit fine in my 93 80.

Could possibly use another inch of backward movement but i am in no way cramped!

my .02

 

[Desertdude]

I am about 2" shorter than you - and I feel like I am eating the steering wheel - I have more leg room in the Tacoma than the 97 LC - I have the landtank seat brakets and when I get back to AZ that is the second thing I will do. After the gold removal - All ready did the cup mod

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

I am about 2" shorter than you - and I feel like I am eating the steering wheel - I have more leg room in the Tacoma than the 97 LC - I have the landtank seat brakets and when I get back to AZ that is the second thing I will do. After the gold removal - All ready did the cup mod

Hmmm, maybe the 93 and 97 have different seat setups?

 

[clarkrw3]

I am 6'4" and I love the extra room of the landtank brackets make a world of difference. I too felt very cramped in the drivers seat before the brackets. Let me know if you have any questions Desertdude...it isn't the easest install but not a big deal. :beer:

 

[Desertdude]

Let me know if you have any questions Desertdude...it isn't the easest install but not a big deal.

Thanks - the PDF instructions look pretty well written - I will let you know how it goes

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

I am 6'4" and I love the extra room of the landtank brackets make a world of difference. I too felt very cramped in the drivers seat before the brackets. Let me know if you have any questions Desertdude...it isn't the easest install but not a big deal. :beer:

Hmmm, i am going to look into a set these then, my knees usually do hurt a little after long drives, thats probably why!

I have already had a few passegners sitting behind me whine about lack of room, this should really tick em off!

 

[Desertdude]

Seat bracket thread

if the driver is not happy - then no one is happy :victory:

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

I just got back from a job out of town.

I took the company 2005 Tacoma with me and noticed another flaw with the Taco where the FZJ80 shines! THE HEADRESTS!!!!

When i am driving long distances, i like to rest my head on the headrests sometimes. The headrest on the taco wouldnt even support the weight of my head resting on it, never mind in an impact. Can you say whiplash?

Anyway, another observation, the FZJ80 headrests rock!

 

[Scott Brady]

Yes, Tacoma seats suck... big time.

The seats and interior trim is where you can really see the MSRP difference between the vehicles.