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Corry

26-09-2005, 09:37 PM

That's a great set of photo's showing the swap UDM. Well done, good to see the effort that is put in.
How did you go with the fuel lines. Did you change over the set up so that you can pick which tank, or is it still set at 'rear pumps into front'?

Well done.

udm

03-10-2005, 09:01 PM

The 80 series has a factory switch for the reserve tank, so... no need to modify there... what I did change is the side the fuel lines run, now they are on the other side of the car, opposite to exhaust sytem.

udm

19-10-2005, 07:29 PM

Done the 4" lift, but cant seem to get rid of the death wobbles.
Checked so far: wheel align/balance done at 1 place and rechecked at another, wheel bearings, all bushes replaced.

To check list: knuckle bearings, tie rod ends.
(Everything seems to be tight)

Im thinking of replacing the toughdog rtc damper for the XHD rtc toughdog damper.
This is what has been done so far, so I really dont know what to look at next.

Ulises

ferremit

19-10-2005, 11:50 PM

Caster correction, lifting your truck 4" will put the caster way out, you got correction plates or bushes fitted?

udm

20-10-2005, 05:26 AM

Caster correction, lifting your truck 4" will put the caster way out, you got correction plates or bushes fitted?

Ive used 5.5 degree plates from snake racing.

Peter @ Aawen4x4

24-10-2005, 05:49 PM

If anything, the RTC will REDUCE the death wobbles, not make it worse, you might find going to the XHD unit is fatal!! Have you replaced the leading arm bushes, diff end and including the bushes at the body end?

udm

24-10-2005, 06:41 PM

RTC will reduce wobbles, not make it worse
Thats what Im after.

Going to the XHD unit is fatal!!
I didnt quite understand why.

Ulises

Peter @ Aawen4x4

24-10-2005, 06:51 PM

Sorry, play on your words! If you have the death wobbles with an RTC damper on, going to something lesser, like the XHD should be worse.... Worse than death, I could only come up with fatal at the time, I apologise!!

But seriously, if the RTC damper is set up right, it will be reducing the wobbles, and going to the XHD which has less ability to damp and rtc than the one you already have on, it could be fatal

udm

24-10-2005, 07:21 PM

Peter, we got it all mixed up, there is a ToughDog RTC damper for $165 (what I have right now), the other option was a ToughDog RTC XHD/xtreme big bore for $300, this is the damper I was talking about.

Peter @ Aawen4x4

24-10-2005, 07:27 PM

OK! Tough dog also do a gas charged XHD non rtc damper. THAT's the one I thought you were talking about!!

BTW spoke to a Wheel Alignment mob here in SA that specialises in curing death wobbles (etal), they said to check and replace the panhard rod bushes, both ends, and use genuine Nissan rubber bushes, the urethane and nolethane jobbies are too hard!

udm

24-10-2005, 07:35 PM

replace the panhard rod bushes

Yeh, the cars got brand spanking new genuine bushes all around, big bucks :o

Peter @ Aawen4x4

24-10-2005, 07:47 PM

The mob I spoke to also said to look at the "thrust" alignment. Apparently, it needs to be corrected, not aligned out at the front!

When I looked a little confused at that, they showed me a report from a Patrol that had its' rear axle travelling 6mm further right than the front, and there was some degree of toe out on that side, toe in on the other side, on the rear. The vehicle had been thrust aligned to counter that, and apparently that is OK for little cars, not OK for Patrols, lifte, big wheels, etc, etc. They put adjustable upper and lower arms in the back, and wheel aligned the whole thing straight and NO MORE DEATH WOBBLE!

Might be worth looking at, but you'd need to go to somone like Shim-a-line or Truck-a-line, not the local car wheel alignment place!

RedGQ

24-10-2005, 07:56 PM

Could be more simple...

I'm not sure how old your tyres are but...

With my previous GQ ute the old BFG Muddie were on their way out and even a wheel ballance and alignment couldn't get the wobbles away at 90 km/h. They got to the point of being scary wobbles, and so...

NEW TYRES ;D ;D

Problem gone. Like I said I don't know how old the tyres are, if they're new then it got me stuffed. It sounds like you've done the lot. ???

udm

24-10-2005, 08:08 PM

I don't know how old the tyres are

The tyres are bfg AT 33" with only 10000km on them.
The only thing left to check are the knuckle bearings, but wont do yet unless a cv decides to fu%$&up.

Ulises

Ozjunk38

24-10-2005, 09:31 PM

Sounds like you have just about done everything that you have needed to do. Just one simple thought remains, Have you jacked the car up and checked your wheel bearings?

Hace you been given a reading for the caster when you had your wheel alignment done? If so what is the reading? Have you fitted adjustable panhard bars?

SPAZ400

27-10-2005, 12:05 PM

nice tidy job well done. ;D
Welcome to the diesel club time for a big turbo!! :P

udm

27-10-2005, 03:15 PM

time for a big turbo!!

Its on the list ;), long list btw :o

udm

11-11-2005, 06:04 PM

Im doing the partime conversion in 2 weeks time, the kit is from Marks4wd.

Is there anything I should be aware of before I start?
Anybody out there that has done this before? Pros and cons?

Ulises

11-11-2005, 06:22 PM

hey there did the 80 series petrol mounting points differ that much from the later diesel models??
i had a look at a diesel 80 that was a 94 and the mountings looked the same!!

udm

17-11-2005, 09:38 AM

Just finished with the partime thingy, 6 hours with it :( but its all good now, no more drive shaft vibrations and stuff ;D

http://www.ozsigns.com/aussie/fj80tohzj80/partime_conversion/index.html

udm

17-11-2005, 09:42 AM

hey there did the 80 series petrol mounting points differ that much from the later diesel models??
i had a look at a diesel 80 that was a 94 and the mountings looked the same!!

Ive got the early model 80series (4ltr), the mounts are different from the diesel, probably the mounts from the later model (4.5petrol) are the same as diesel mounts.

udm

07-12-2005, 06:16 PM

Ok, here are the lastest mods...

AVM hubs are rubbish, as I found out... >:( all the internals are plastic, lost the knob, had to pull it apart to unlock it (yeh, always happens in the bush)
Tip: RUBBISH
http://www.ozsigns.com/aussie/P1010014.jpg

The new (2nd hand) genuine hubs, very nice... 8)
http://www.ozsigns.com/aussie/P1010015.jpg

And the just 1 month old rtc damper that is leaking... :o btw, it´s a tough dog rtc.
Tip: RUBBISH
http://www.ozsigns.com/aussie/damaged_tough_dog_damper_02.jpg

A suicide tree that jumped in my way :-[
Tip: try to avoid trees ;)
http://www.ozsigns.com/aussie/P1010035.jpg

http://www.ozsigns.com/aussie/P1010037.jpg

Well... that´s all the carnage for now.

Ulises

-BJ-

07-12-2005, 06:54 PM

Hmmmm, BlackGQ uses AVM hubs and there hasnt been any troubles so far.....

I have a 4way RTC damper (tough dog, right ?) that has lasted ages. Which one are you gonna get now ?

As for the tree, well, they are pretty dangerous. Especially the 'Mexican fighting tree' ;) ;D

udm

07-12-2005, 07:41 PM

BlackGQ uses AVM hubs and there hasnt been any troubles so far.....

I have a 4way RTC damper (tough dog, right ?) Which one are you gonna get now?

BlackGQ has just got his hubs fitted, I´ve had them for about a year... he´ll find out as soon as he hits something pretty hard to make the knobs internal clips break. You lose the knob and the bloody water will lead it´s way into the wheel bearings and cv´s, not good at all. >:(

As for the damper (4way = tough dog), Im looking at the next model up, which is a bigbore damper for around $300 (the spring itself is like 100mm diameter).

Mad Cruiser

07-12-2005, 10:45 PM

Interesting, i haven't had any problems with my toughdog RTC damper

udm

27-12-2005, 12:28 PM

Just finished designing and making new adjustable panhard rods for one of the 80series (front and rear) www.ozsigns.com/aussie/fj80tohzj80/suspension/index.html

PS. We can now modify your own bars if looking for something similar.(shorten, extend, make adjustable)

Ulises

harvey

28-12-2005, 03:44 AM

udm

29-12-2005, 01:06 PM

Sometimes people and animales don´t see you, I reckon this time at least they will hear me.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/air_horns_05.jpg

Nice spot right underneath the oe horns, behind the grill.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/air_horns_04.jpg

Dont think we´ll be doing much more till aprox mid next year, but the 2006 list is:

-little boost (turbo)
-33-12.5-15 muddies/wheels, bfg/mickey thompson kinda tyre (as soon as these at´s are cactus)
-a decent steel front bar

PS. started using photobucket, howz that? Pretty easy it was.

udm

29-12-2005, 01:19 PM

UDM I'd like to have your workshop skills. I'd like to have your workshop machinery! it must be fun to have the skills and machinery to tinker away on your 4bee [except when things break]... well done mate!

Harvey, you have no idea how much money, time and hassles you save by doing things yourself ;D, it´s very satisfying when things get done they way you want it, and as you said, hell yeah, lot´s of fun doing it and driving it when it´s finished.

PS, there are only 2 things we cant do... panel beating and engine rebuilds ::) we cant´all be perfect ;)

luxor

30-12-2005, 04:38 AM

Nice rig!
Just wondering how hard the air horns were toput in?

udm

30-12-2005, 11:37 AM

how hard the air horns were toput in?

It was very simple, just the usual stuff, relays, fuses, brackets. A signal comes from the original horn and feeds the relay, the relay feeds the air horns, it´s kinda like hooking the spotties to the high beam, only with a little more work, about 2 hours for the whole lot.

Ulises

-BJ-

30-12-2005, 11:38 AM

Thats cool, are they the ones from super cheap ?

udm

30-12-2005, 11:44 AM

Thats cool, are they the ones from super cheap ?

Yep, only $37, they are bloody LOUD 8), hope they last a while.

Now it does feel like you´re driving a truck, I should just get myself a Mack. :D

Big Boots

30-12-2005, 03:45 PM

Honestly, I don't really see the point to an rtc damper unless you are running HUGE tyres.

Nice 80 too.

udm

30-12-2005, 07:10 PM

Honestly, I don't really see the point to an rtc damper unless you are running HUGE tyres.

Seriously... I haven´t noticed any diference with the rtc, but I never drove the car with the 4" lift and the genuine damper on, and now that it´s leaking (still haven´t taken it back) it should be softer (worse) and it still drives good, so apparently, it doesn´t make much difference.

Ulises

udm

10-01-2006, 12:16 PM

We just ordered 2 sets of BFG muddies 35/12.5r15 and sunnies for both cars, we´ll be getting them tomorrow.
Only worried about the car with 2" lift, if it scrubs... will have to be lifted a bit more ;D, and the other one without turbo.... will have to turbo it ;D

I´ll get some pics after they´re on.

PS. We´ll have 4 x BFG AT 33/10.5r15 and 5 x Bridgestone DesertDuelers 31/10.5r15 for sale.

Ulises

-BJ-

11-01-2006, 08:39 PM

Will be interesting to see if they scrub...did you get the black wheels ?

udm

11-01-2006, 09:49 PM

We got the tyres ;D. I´m glad the blokes couldn´t find us the BFG´s cause we bought 2 sets of MTR´s instead, they are awesome 8), and look really good, they are pretty big, not what I was used to... but not going any smaller again. ;D

I love the rim´s offset, the tyres sit where I want them.

The n/a diesel seems to pull them pretty well, and the other one just rubs on the rear mud flap, nothing to worry about.

A lot of people complain about the gearing, but I like it, driving at 100km/h the engine doesn´t sound so over reved. Speedo´s out around 11%, before was 7% with the 33´s.

Got them at 5.00pm and at 6.00pm we were already getting them dirty. These things grip on to anything.

What it looked like before. 33/10.5r15 A/T
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/P1010222.jpg

What they both look like now. 35/12.5r15 MTR

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/CopyofP1010009.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/CopyofP1010010.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/CopyofP1010031.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/CopyofP1010056.jpg

-BJ-

11-01-2006, 09:52 PM

MT/R's look sexy eh ! And they're nice n soft...I had a pair on my 80 series and loved em...for the 2 weeks I had it :'(

udm

11-01-2006, 09:56 PM

Will be interesting to see if they scrub...did you get the black wheels ?

Nah mate, didn´t get black, but I wanted black... nothing that paint cant fix ;) I´ve got a two part epoxie (what I think its called), so that might do the job. And I´ll probably paint the panhards, swaybar extensions, etc with it.

-BJ-

11-01-2006, 10:00 PM

It'll look alot better with black wheels...it will set it off nicely.

Now you have change your signature line to 35's

udm

11-01-2006, 10:00 PM

MT/R's look sexy eh ! And they're nice n soft...I had a pair on my 80 series and loved em...for the 2 weeks I had it :'(

I hope they last (for been soft), because the car is soooo smooth with them, you cant hear any coil rattles and shit anymore.

udm

11-01-2006, 10:04 PM

Now you have change your signature line to 35's

Hahaha, give me time.... thanks for reminding me btw

Ulises

11-01-2006, 10:27 PM

Hey mate loving the new tyres!!!

Question about the bullbar on the 80 with OZ SIGNS on the side did you just lop the bottom off it?

timbocruiser

11-01-2006, 10:53 PM

udm

11-01-2006, 10:58 PM

Question about the bullbar on the 80 with OZ SIGNS on the side did you just lop the bottom off it?

It was a Bocar two piece bar, so just got rid of the bottom section as soon as I got the car... had to gain a bit more clearance without changing it. ;) So if something has to be hit, it will be the snatch hooks under the car and not the soft alloy bar... but that doesn´t stop you from hitting the sides of it ::)

The front bar still in one piece, a bit over 1 year ago. (standard everything)
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/landcruiser_04.jpg

udm

11-01-2006, 11:12 PM

how ya goin, you wouldnt be able to do a measurment to the bottom of your ddrivers door handle could you? i wouldnt mind comparing heights with mine, see if my springs have sagged compared to your new ones. my rig has 4 inch lift and 35s too

much appreciated :)

Just checked it out for ya, the car is sitting on grass (not concrete) and roughly measured 120cm to the "bottom" of the handle..... with me out of the car ofcourse, obviously taking measurements. :D ;)

udm

12-03-2006, 04:24 PM

I finally got the front end to flex a bit more.

I tried out ARB bushes on the front control arms (arm to chassis bushes) and it made a huge difference.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/CopyofP1010005.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/CopyofP1010004.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/CopyofP1010002.jpg

Ulises

udm

17-04-2006, 07:41 PM

I finally got the bastard fixed, actually... we had to fix both cars.
We got some pics www.ozsigns.com/aussie/fj80tohzj80/chassis_repair/index.html

Where it all started: http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=17072

Ulises

-BJ-

17-04-2006, 07:47 PM

Nice flex photos :D good to hear you got the chassis fixed too.

gobble_doc

17-04-2006, 10:09 PM

yep bloody 80 series i love the things but toyota made a huge **** up with the chassis

old man had to have his chassis repaired his panhard mount had snapped all along the weld and the power steering box was peeling off like some one opening up a can of beens

and i was under the car a few weeks before we found it changing the oil and didnt see any thing

and it had only been doing road driving

funny enough it let go driving into the mechanics with the mechanic in the passenger seat discussing some thing else not related

he is luky it didnt go when he was on the free way or something

udm

13-07-2006, 09:09 PM

Hey everybody,

As you might have seen, I have fitted a 1hz into the car about 1 year ago... and after that I knew I was going to want a turbo, so now im doing it.

Just these pics for now, but Ive got lots more coming... and maybe even a webpage next week www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/turbo/index.html (http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/turbo/index.html)

The new chra
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/turbo_chra_01.jpg

The turbo is ready to bolt on
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/turbo_assembled_11.jpg

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/turbo_assembled_16.jpg

VDO boost and egt gauges
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/turbo_gauges_04.jpg

Thermocouple fitted to the manifold
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/turbo_theromcouple_01.JPG

The cooler
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/turbo_intercooler_03.jpg

Ulises

TOY80ST No.2

14-07-2006, 09:14 PM

Ulises.
Your intercooler, Did it come with the kit? I am after one for my 80 what was the $$$$$$$
Cheers Paul.
BTW my chassis has also cracked but in a slightly different spot. Mine has craked up through the right hand side spring mounting bracket towards the front. I will have to do something about it before I drive it next. I will take a pic and post it here if OK.

udm

14-07-2006, 09:40 PM

Ulises.
Your intercooler, Did it come with the kit? I am after one for my 80 what was the $$$$$$$
Paul, I didnt buy a kit... I sourced all the bits by myself.

I also saved heaps by fitting it myself, and by searching for the right parts at the right price... pretty much ebay is your best friend.

I did all the cooling system with only $800 (cooler, alloy bends, clamps, silicone hoses, etc)

I got the cooler from JustJap (ebay) and the bends from Performanceoz (ebay), the rest is all from Rocket Industries.

Ulises

udm

17-07-2006, 06:24 PM

Thought it would take me 2 days, but no way... took me 2 days for the piping/cooler, 2 days for the turbo and another 2 days to get everything to look pretty (gauges, etc)

Anyway, its all done ... and its only boosting 4psi, but still, nice difference. ;D

There is some smoke on hard take off, but probably just fuel set a little too high, even though the pyro has only reached 500c (at the manifold)

I got some more pics www.ozsigns.com/aussie/fj80tohzj80/turbo/index.html

Ulises

udm

03-09-2006, 05:26 PM

Yeeha, got rid of the front alloy bar....

and replaced it with a steel bar and a 12000lbs winch.... ;D ;D ;D

Now i will have to get 6" springs to get it back up to where it was ::)

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/bullbar-winch_18.jpg

Ulises

Mick.

03-09-2006, 05:41 PM

Thats a cool looking bar your got their mate. 8)

Cheers mick.

boof

03-09-2006, 06:19 PM

nice bar looks good 8)

-BJ-

04-09-2006, 04:08 PM

That looks very nice 8) If you had 6" springs why did you take them out ?

udm

04-09-2006, 08:56 PM

Thanks guys, I knew somebody would probably like the bar, its the kind of bar that you would normally use in south america... I even tried getting rid of the chrome loop 8) , but too many holes were going to be exposed. :(

Some might not like it though... as for been in "3 loops bullbar" territory. ::)

As for the springs, I still have the 4" springs that I got last year... but now with all the new weight, the front end has dropped atleast an inch... so thinking now of going 6" all around... but hey, just found out that kingsprings dont come in 6".

Ulises

familybus

04-09-2006, 09:51 PM

ALL THAT WORK AND YOU HAVNT EVEN BOTHERD TO PUT NISSAN BADGES ON IT! ::)

udm

04-09-2006, 10:15 PM

ALL THAT WORK AND YOU HAVNT EVEN BOTHERD TO PUT NISSAN BADGES ON IT! ::)
And why exactly would I wanna do that? If I do that, the car will start falling to bits :P :P :P

PS. are you coming to stockton?

Ulises

familybus

05-09-2006, 01:16 PM

its looking good! wifes trying to postpone something she had planned so we can go! will prob know tonight ;D

udm

03-11-2006, 06:28 PM

Just got a new dyno run today and what a surprise...

June
n/a 4.2 diesel
55hp / 340lb-ft

August
turbo/intercooler @6psi
76hp / 460lb-ft

November
3" exhaust/dump pipe @12psi
118hp / 710lb-ft
http://ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/turbo_dyno_03_3inchexhaust.jpg (http://ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/pics/turbo_dyno_03_3inchexhaust.jpg)

Making up a new dump pipe...
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/3inch_exhaust_02.jpg

All finished...
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/3inch_exhaust_05.jpg

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/3inch_exhaust_11.jpg

Ulises

udm

04-11-2006, 02:00 PM

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/3inch_exhaust_13.jpg

And couple days later with the resonator...
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/3inch_exhaust_15.jpg

udm

04-11-2006, 02:08 PM

Also, forgot to mention that the asian bullbar got damaged too soon, so I replaced it with an arb bar...

http://ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/bullbar-winch_28.jpg

http://ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/bullbar-winch_31.jpg

Disco_Alex

15-11-2006, 09:00 AM

love the look of that bar mate:D

woolgoolgaoffroad

15-11-2006, 09:49 AM

Yeeha, got rid of the front alloy bar....

and replaced it with a steel bar and a 12000lbs winch.... ;D ;D ;D

Now i will have to get 6" springs to get it back up to where it was ::)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/bullbarwinch_18.jpg

Ulises
hi udm,
just a enquiry, where did you get that bar from, and do u remember how much ?
cheers

udm

15-11-2006, 04:00 PM

hi udm,
just a enquiry, where did you get that bar from, and do u remember how much ?
cheersI do remember where I got it from, and I do remember how much... but dont bother, cause it is not a bullBAR... it is bullSHIT... :eek:

It ended up all bent and twisted and they still expected me to wash it up (yeah right) so they could sell it again... WTF

Anyway... this pic came from the 1st winch job I did with the bar.

Ulises

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/pics/PDVD_001.JPG

woolgoolgaoffroad

16-11-2006, 09:25 PM

I do remember where I got it from, and I do remember how much... but dont bother, cause it is not a bullBAR... it is bullSHIT... :eek:

It ended up all bent and twisted and they still expected me to wash it up (yeah right) so they could sell it again... WTF

Anyway... this pic came from the 1st winch job I did with the bar.

Ulises

http://www.ozsigns.com/aussie/fj80tohzj80/pics/PDVD_001.JPG

no worries,
sorry to hear that it didnt work......................
cheers
kev

kenny

19-11-2006, 04:17 PM

where bouts did u get your exhaust done at?
and what did it set u back?

udm

19-11-2006, 07:09 PM

where bouts did u get your exhaust done at?
and what did it set u back?
Done it myself...

Flex $95
resonator $95
3x 45º 3" steel mandrel bends $75
1mt 3" steel pipe $20

kenny

19-11-2006, 07:45 PM

ah nice one UDM

udm

11-12-2006, 07:34 PM

Been working on it for about 2 weeks all up and finished last sunday with the 5link.

This is with the standard 6" shocks... (looking forward to finding longer ones soon)

Cant wait to check it out on some wombat holes...

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/ramp02_04.jpg

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/ramp02_08.jpg

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/ramp_05.jpg

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/ramp02_01.jpg

Boxa

11-12-2006, 08:57 PM

That is some crazy articulation you have going on mate. NICE.

udm

11-12-2006, 09:09 PM

That is some crazy articulation you have going on mate. NICE.
Thanks mate

Mick.

11-12-2006, 09:44 PM

Thats very impressive.:eek: Did you make that 5 link yourself or did you buy it?

Cheers Mick.

udm

11-12-2006, 10:00 PM

Thats very impressive.:eek: Did you make that 5 link yourself or did you buy it?

Cheers Mick.
Thanks mate.

It was all built, not bought.:cool:

btw when are ya gonna update your avatar with the big whitie?

Ulises

Kransky

12-12-2006, 06:06 AM

nice work with the 5 link, hows it drive on the road now?

Cheers,

Col.

Gerg

12-12-2006, 05:52 PM

thats nuts! good work!

udm

12-12-2006, 06:03 PM

nice work with the 5 link, hows it drive on the road now?

Cheers,

Col.Totally different, the smoothness is amazing, stopping and cornering is awesome... all I can say is there is a little more body roll, but nothing to worry about though.

Only problem, it pulls a little to the left, but it was doing it before the 5link anyway.
Some say I should move the left front wheel a couple mm forward compared to the right wheel, I really dont know :confused: :rolleyes:

Cheers
Ulises

Mick.

12-12-2006, 07:29 PM

Thanks mate.

It was all built, not bought.:cool:

btw when are ya gonna update your avatar with the big whitie?

UlisesWell done mate.:cool: Are you a fitter and turner by trade or is this just something you do on weekends? From memory you have make adjustable panards and heavy duty control arms for your rig as well haven't you?

I'd forgoton all about the activator i'll have to get that sorted out.:D

Cheers Mick.

udm

12-12-2006, 07:46 PM

Are you a fitter and turner by trade
Nah, just a fitter and turner by hobby.:D

Kransky

12-12-2006, 10:35 PM

if you are still after the lockright, www.rocky-road.com goto landcruiser differentials and then cruiser 69+ . thats the correct lockright for the rear. im not too sure on the front but will find out.

Col.

udm

13-12-2006, 07:10 PM

if you are still after the lockright, www.rocky-road.com (http://www.rocky-road.com) goto landcruiser differentials and then cruiser 69+ . thats the correct lockright for the rear. im not too sure on the front but will find out.

Col.
Thanks kransky... will check it out.

jimbo jones

14-12-2006, 10:18 PM

nice what did the 5 link cost you & how do you think it compares to the X link
Jimbo

udm

15-12-2006, 01:06 PM

Only problem, it pulls a little to the left, but it was doing it before the 5link anyway.
Some say I should move the left front wheel a couple mm forward compared to the right wheel, I really dont know :confused: :rolleyes:

Cheers
UlisesI just put the 35's on and the car aint pulling left no more :confused:. I might have to check what problems the 33's have. (they have already been balanced though)

Ulises

udm

15-12-2006, 01:24 PM

nice what did the 5 link cost you & how do you think it compares to the X link
Jimbo
I reckon it couldve cost up to $1500, but had links, bushes and lotsa stuff hanging around, so all up spent around 500 including some tools.

I cant compare with xlink (ive never personally seen one) but we all have seen crankys setup and it also works very well.

I didnt do an xlink cause I am still not convinced about the strenght on the centre pivot sleeve/bush. just my 2c though.

Ulises

-BJ-

16-12-2006, 08:34 PM

Its come along nicely since I saw it last. Nice work mate :cool:

udm

10-02-2007, 09:15 PM

Sick of dragging the lower links over rocks too often, so put them over the tierod, clearance is heaps better now.

PS.The diff end is still running the factory brackets... seeing that the 5link works really well and stable, eventually i might just cut the brackets off, and make up new brackets for the diff and possibly making two new "no bends" lower links...

Before
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/5link_25.jpg

After
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/5link_38_update.jpg

Ulises

udm

10-02-2007, 10:29 PM

Btw, I managed to grind into one of the brakes lines... :eek: :mad:

Matt-lux

10-02-2007, 10:42 PM

Nice work should make a big difference. Hit the brake lines hey, every time you think your finished....

udm

24-06-2007, 06:44 PM

Geez, it took me a while to find my thread lol...

Anyway, thought id post up now that i have just fitted the rear e-locker.

Not much to say here just that I got a complete rear diff (housing, axles, e-locker 3rd, hubs, etc) and made my own control circuit which allows me to use a factory dash switch and can also use the lock indicator lamps that are already in the dash board. Even though the diff was complete, I still used my own hubs, brake rotors and calipers, cause they have been serviced not long ago.

Some pics,

New factory dash switch
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_rear_16.jpg (http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/pics/elocker_rear_16.jpg)

The dash board rear diff lock indicator (the dash also has the lamp for the future front locker)
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_rear_14.jpg (http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/pics/elocker_rear_14.jpg)

My own electricals
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/wiring.jpg (http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/pics/wiring.jpg)

Guts out
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_rear_01.jpg

New in
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_rear_08.jpg

Ulises

boof

24-06-2007, 06:47 PM

nice job

MYTANK

24-06-2007, 07:07 PM

Looking good :)

This thing has some really amazing flex, when it starts to dry up a bit you should come out to Vineyards again :)

Dan

Guts

24-06-2007, 07:48 PM

The dash board rear diff lock indicator (the dash also has the lamp for the future front locker)
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_rear_14.jpg

I have front and rear air locks in my 80 and have hooked the dash's factory lock lights up so they work with them. Its was as easy as using 2 relays as the dash needs the earth switched where as the air locks switch the active.

udm

25-06-2007, 03:33 PM

I have front and rear air locks in my 80 and have hooked the dash's factory lock lights up so they work with them. Its was as easy as using 2 relays as the dash needs the earth switched where as the air locks switch the active.
yes, but with the factory locker, the dash lights turn on only when the locker has truely engaged, and not as soon as you pressed the button :D

udm

25-06-2007, 03:56 PM

when it starts to dry up a bit you should come out to Vineyards again :)

Danso whats it looking like? is it one big lake? :D

udm

21-07-2007, 10:06 PM

update...

The front locker is now fitted... next is the electricals (i think im gonna make up some temporary switching so it works this weekend, and next weekend wire it up properly)

Guess what, you cant pull axles out of a bent diff housing :frown:, so had to cut it into 2 pieces.
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_front_03.jpg

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_front_06.jpg

The notch that has to be cut out for the locker.
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_front_20.jpg

I also found this, glad I already had new axles and cvs for the locker... dont know when and dont know how it happened :rolleyes:
http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_front_19.jpg

Ulises

udm

21-07-2007, 10:06 PM

off to the wattos tomorrow morn to check it out :D hopefully nothing stuff's up

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_front_25.jpg

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_front_26.jpg

MYTANK

22-07-2007, 10:35 AM

so whats it looking like? is it one big lake? :D

Yep! That's exactly what it looks like!

How was the wattagans ?

udm

22-07-2007, 10:21 PM

How was the wattagans ?it was a great day... and Ive had a :D all day...

oldcourier

22-07-2007, 10:26 PM

Sounds like they worked a treat mate!!! Well done on the work you have done! :thumb:

udm

28-07-2007, 10:33 AM

Done with the electricals and the switches for both front and rear lockers, had to move the switches around a little too...

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_06.jpg (http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/pics/elocker_06.jpg)

http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/thumbnails/elocker_08.jpg (http://www.ozsigns.com/fj80tohzj80/pics/elocker_08.jpg)

sniper

06-01-2008, 05:01 PM

c`mon ulises

sum updates mate :)

udm

06-01-2008, 05:40 PM

There hasnt been much going on, just bits and pieces here and there.

Playing at Kurnell
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/2007/12-30-07_Kurnell/dsc02608.jpg

The sliders had to be made, because the aluminium ones didnt get along with rocks.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/fj80tohzj80/sliders_18.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/fj80tohzj80/sliders_16.jpg

Spring popping was getting a little annoying, so I locked them in.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/fj80tohzj80/spring_retainers_06.jpg

And the experiment im trying out, a modified intake manifold.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/fj80tohzj80/turbo_intercooler_21.jpg

crankycruiser

06-01-2008, 05:54 PM

neat lookin manifold, wats the experiment??

udm

06-01-2008, 06:17 PM

neat lookin manifold, wats the experiment??
Basically, I am trying to get rid of all the piping on top of the engine to cut down turbo lag a bit. Some people suggest running both pipes on the drivers side, but you cant.. without hacking into panels anyway.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/fj80tohzj80/turbo_intercooler_10.jpg

udm

21-04-2008, 10:47 AM

Giving the new simexs a run in the mud, and they loved it :D still amazed at how these things dig looking for the dry stuff...

My very 1st trip on them, still gotta play around with the pressures a little more.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/2008/04-19-08_Lithgow-Downunderdvd/more/April2007Lithgowclub_0957.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/2008/04-19-08_Lithgow-Downunderdvd/more/IMG_0844.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/fj80tohzj80/simexs_21.jpg

udm

24-01-2010, 05:46 PM

Thought i would mention the 80 is now off the road, and will most likely be for a while...

If any of you blokes know of a good, complete and cheap turbo diesel body around, please let us know.

udm

24-01-2010, 08:00 PM

what it used to look like...

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/ozsigns/fj80tohzj80/stickers_28.jpg

joshy

25-01-2010, 02:49 AM

what happend to it?

crankycruiser

25-01-2010, 11:14 AM

I saw photos of the 80 man, very sad :cry:

udm

25-01-2010, 08:28 PM

what happend to it?Fire :cry:

.CRUIZIN.

25-01-2010, 11:45 PM

body maybe

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=83904

crankycruiser

26-01-2010, 05:20 PM

heres one man.. its an rv body
Outer Limits 4x4 Board :: Log in (http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic198886.php)

udm

27-01-2010, 05:57 PM

udm

27-01-2010, 06:00 PM

heres one man.. its an rv body
Outer Limits 4x4 Board :: Log in (http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic198886.php)

Btw, whats an RV body compared to a GXL?

toplux

27-01-2010, 06:03 PM

Btw, whats an RV body compared to a GXL?

im sure its just got more seats... the body shapes the same

udm

27-01-2010, 06:12 PM

im sure its just got more seats... the body shapes the sameive got a gxl, and its already got too many seats :) i was wondering if its got extra optionals or less.

crankycruiser

27-01-2010, 06:19 PM

Btw, whats an RV body compared to a GXL?
RV body is the same as a GXL except RV's dont have power windows, or flares...

udm

27-01-2010, 08:20 PM

RV body is the same as a GXL except RV's dont have power windows, or flares...
kind of like the DX version? no tacho, no roof subtank gauge, etc?

crankycruiser

27-01-2010, 08:53 PM

kind of like the DX version? no tacho, no roof subtank gauge, etc?

pretty sure they do have tacho and subtank etc.. only thing they were missing was 16x8 wheels, flares and elecy windows..

still get carpet interior etc.

4runnernomore

27-01-2010, 08:58 PM

Basically a specced down GXL with no flairs, manual windows etc. I think the guage specs are the same.

You still have the same back as a GXL. No split barn door.

Cheers, Chris

.CRUIZIN.

27-01-2010, 09:46 PM

Try this wrecker in Seaford (bayside) Victoria might be worth a phone call

Welcome to First Auto Parts Plus (http://www.firstautoparts.com.au/Home/Home.asp)

Over the weekend when I drove past their yard & they had an 80 sitting up on a stand for all the world to see right alongside the Frankghanistan Freeway
GXL or Sahara not sure but the same color as yours looks as though most parts were still there!

P.m. me if ya want me to look at it as its 5 mins from my place

cheers Chris

joshy

28-01-2010, 09:08 PM

Theres an 80 body out at pick n payless at blacktown. Most of it was still there last week.

jackotree

28-01-2010, 09:10 PM

Its the same car lol. I have got onto him already, just hoping he can send me better pics. Shame that car is in Victoria though. Anybody know whats the best way to get this sort of items from state to state?

Really appreciate the effort everybody is putting into helping me sort this out.

you need a good friend with a car that can tow and get on to allens car trailors in bexly (spelling) hes really old but hes cheap and tell him exactly what you are doining and he'll give you his good traiilers i can send you his phone number if you want

gone80

29-01-2010, 01:13 AM

hey udm.... that must suck that looks like a nicee lookng rig anyways i told my dad and he said his friend has a 80 series shell that he is looking to get rid of he lives in the winston hills area in sydney near castle hill.
sorry dont know much about it as im in the philippines at the moment i cant really get pictures but could post them up for u as soon as i get back? we fly in feb 1st

udm

31-01-2010, 12:44 PM

Theres an 80 body out at pick n payless at blacktown. Most of it was still there last week.
was it a burgundy car? its already stripped down and its got both roof and floor/sill cutouts, im not sure what these were cut for :confused:

udm

31-01-2010, 12:49 PM

udm

31-01-2010, 12:50 PM

80Butts

31-01-2010, 11:17 PM

UDM, sorry to hear about your bad luck with your bus. especially after all the work you put into it. I know what it feels like to lose your vehicle. recently sunk my Nissan hence recently bought my 80 to replace it
BTW if it's still valid, I have an 80 series RV. The body's are exactly the same as GXL minus the flares. Interior wise, no leccy windows and mirrors but the trim material and carpet etc is the same as GXL It has the same seating arrangement and it has the subtank and altimeter in the roof too. In fact I reckon the wiring is all there to GXL spec as well as I have a few dormant connectors in the kick panel for the windows and mirrors.
I have heard there is an 80 getting pulled down at the wrecker near me which I'm going to check out this week. if the body is any good I'll let you know..

.CRUIZIN.

01-02-2010, 05:30 PM

Got onto them and no reply yet.

If you dont mind checking it out, that would be awesome. But i think freight would kill it.

Droped over to see em tonight! and spoke to James .The Burgandy was in good nick last friday but was damaged by the forklift satday morning,Roof and firewall now F#$@ED

Any way hes got another one there as well (White+ petrol) -repairable writeoff , no diffs no seats only drivers side quarter no rad support Chassis is bent about 4 inches to the drivers side But the body didnt look torn were it mounts to chassis, windscreen cracked but all other glass intact

Body and doors look all straight and I didnt notice any rust . 1000$neg with the doors and 600$ transport to sydney on the back of a caravan transporter. He said he just wants it gone ,been in the yard to long !

Call james during business hours 039 785 3333 and hes happy to take plenty of pics for ya