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upcruiser

Perpetual Transient
Hey fellas, Just discovered this forum from a link from the Ih8mud forum. This is the type of place I've been looking for. I have a '92 FJ80 that I've been working on over the past few years with the purpose of long distance self sustained trips and general sight seeing. I'm looking forward to reading up on some of the trips here and gaining some insights to some places to check out. :)
 

datrupr

Expedition Leader
Welcome to the forum upcruiser! That is a nice 80 by the looks of your AV, post some more pics and let u sknow what you have done to it.
 

upcruiser

Perpetual Transient
thanks for the welcome guys. I made a post with a bunch of pictures and info, but by the time I went to submit it, I was logged out and lost it. I'll try to find some time again later to do it over, bummer.
 

Scott Brady

Founder
Oh Bummer. The forum does not have a time-out set, so it could have been a lost connection (possibly). Sorry :eek:

We will all be waiting anxiously to check out your cool machine :clapsmile
 

upcruiser

Perpetual Transient
OK attempt 2 I'll do this in parts as to avoid losing it again.

The truck is a '92 FJ80 that I bought 4 1/2 years ago.

Mods are as follows,

OME 2.5" 850/863 (heavy load) lift
ARB Bull Bar (winchbar)
Hella 550 auxillary lights
Conferr basket- don't know the exact dimesnisons off hand but it overhangs the roof slightly and runs from the back up to the sunroof. The basket has mounting for my spare, jerry cans, high lift, water containers, and all extra tools and equipment that I throw up there.
33x12.50 BFG Mud Terrain KM's mounted on 15x8 black Unique D spokes
140 amp Mean Green Alternator
I removed the rear two rows of seats and built a one man bed that sits about window height with storage below
Safari Snorkel
extended diff and tranny breathers
rhino lined fender flares
dechromed

I had a deer take out the passenger side of the truck a couple of winters ago and body work done and a repaint. This was my daily driver untill then, but now its just used for trips for wheeling and local excursions. Right now I've got the front axle apart due to a tempermental birfield. I'm planning on installing a set of Longfields in it in the spring.

Next post will be pictures....
 

datrupr

Expedition Leader
Graet pics, and what a great 80! thanks for sharing, and don't be afraid to post up, there is a wealth of helpful knowledge here.
 

Hltoppr

El Gringo Spectacular!
O' my....there goes the neighborhood! :D

Good to see you here!

Up and I got a chance to "wheel" the 80s in Colorado a couple of years back!

Cheers!

-H-
 

upcruiser

Perpetual Transient
Ha ha, this place is more of my speed I can tell already.

H, I'm planning a CO trip again last week of July first week of August next summer. Will probably spend a good chunk of time in the San Juans again. If you have the time and interest, it would be cool to meet up with you again, or anyone from this group.
 

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