New Wheelin Rig

colsoncj · 08-23-2008, 11:56 PM

Well, I went through with it today. I've been thinking about getting a new wheelin rig to build, and was leaning towards a 96-98 4Runner... Then I started thinking about having to SAS it and everything else... Then I started thinking about what already has a front solid axle, has 4 doors, has leather, and is not a 4cyl... It dawned on me I should get an FZJ80... So, today I picked one up. Its a 94 with the 4.5L I6, auto, factory e-lockers front and rear, center diff lock, TJM front bumper, BFG A/T 33"s and the creature comforts newer cruisers are known for... How bout some pics:

Now, I've decided I cant do any hard wheeling, or even moderate wheeling, until I get sliders, and a good rear bumper with quarter protection. The plan is to keep this one semi nice. Some scratches are to be expected, but not huge dents or aggravated tree encounters, unlike the 87. And for those who are curious, I'm now leaning towards parting out the 87 and leaving nothing but part of a body and a frame... then as time and money allows, turn it into a competition rig... two seats, 1 big motor, 1 transfer, 2 big axles, and 4 big meats.... For the Cruiser, I plan on doing a 6" lift , regear the axles as steep as I can, putting some 37"s on it, and callin it a good general purpose wheelin rig!

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bigt · 08-24-2008, 12:12 AM

dam im looking for a new rig one like this would be amazing!!!

prolly too much for me though

i cant get this right hand drive turbo diesel surf out of my mind i test drove today

almost bought it on the spot

must wait ill monday to test drive a 1985 bj-70..

did you have to travel to get this? how many kms or miles i guess it would be

colsoncj · 08-24-2008, 12:30 AM

I had to go about 170 miles to find this one, but the price was right, and so far I'm really happy with it... now just need some more money for some armor.

ADH8796 · 08-24-2008, 07:04 PM

Nice ride man now I just need to get my peace figured out so we can go wheel.

yotasavg · 08-24-2008, 07:50 PM

that's a beauty for sure

rhale · 08-24-2008, 07:56 PM

great looking runner, cant wait to see the build up. i dont think i've ever seen one on 37's.

mrtejman · 08-24-2008, 08:01 PM

Nice man, I had a '95 with OME 2" and 33" tires w/ ARB front and rear and it was the best wheeler I've had. Never once got stuck in it. My uncle has one with 35's and a turbo, its fricken badass with ARB's front and rear with winch. There have been four of 'em in my family and we beat on them with no problems.

colsoncj · 08-24-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADH8796

Nice ride man now I just need to get my peace figured out so we can go wheel.

Still havin probs? Give me a call.

colsoncj · 08-24-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhale

great looking runner, cant wait to see the build up. i dont think i've ever seen one on 37's.

Better look closer... thats no runner, its a cruiser

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtejman

Nice man, I had a '95 with OME 2" and 33" tires w/ ARB front and rear and it was the best wheeler I've had. Never once got stuck in it. My uncle has one with 35's and a turbo, its fricken badass with ARB's front and rear with winch. There have been four of 'em in my family and we beat on them with no problems.

I got the e-lockers front and rear, so I'll take that. I'm really set on the 37"s. im pretty sure its goina be regeared to 5.29"s to help spin them, leave the e-lockers, and put a slee 6" lift on it... But who knows... thats several dollars down the road, first step is armor!

187proof · 08-24-2008, 10:43 PM

Damn, nice new 80 series man. Like where this is going.

***Corey*** · 08-25-2008, 01:26 AM

Very nice ride!
There is a thread on Mud where I got these pics from, I will have to look later again as I forget who made the bumper.

But I like the bumper very much.
The guy makes great stuff for Land Cruisers from what I read.

Vermejo · 08-25-2008, 05:27 AM

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ling-pics.html

This thread will give you some ideas.

colsoncj · 08-25-2008, 08:58 AM

Corey, I like that bumper, I'm just not too sure if it will give me enough corner protection.... but I can also modify... any leads on who it was?

***Corey*** · 08-25-2008, 09:08 AM

Not yet, and I was looking on Mud too earlier for it.
I just grabbed the pics from there too a week back.

It may have been on Expo.
It was for a roof top tent thread, I will have to search some more later.
He names the bumper maker in the thread.

colsoncj · 08-25-2008, 09:10 AM

It looks like a bumper that I found that you can buy in pieces and weld together yourself... (saving money), but I cant remember or find who or where it was.

***Corey*** · 08-25-2008, 10:50 AM

I found the thread.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-gear...rtt-level.html

Some guy named Luke made it, that is all the info I have.
You would have to drop the guy a PM.

colsoncj · 08-25-2008, 10:59 AM

Thanks Corey!

***Corey*** · 08-25-2008, 11:10 AM

You are welcome.
Hey, I ran a search for Luke's bumpers, and look what popped up

Same bumper.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/az-copper-st...group-buy.html

Here is the website
http://4x4labs.com/

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...out-there.html

yotasavg · 08-25-2008, 11:27 AM

that's an uber nice bumper there

mt_goat · 08-25-2008, 11:57 AM

Sweet Cruiser, I didn't know they had factory lockers for the front...great find!

colsoncj · 08-25-2008, 01:16 PM

Corey, really like that bumper, and it is the same one that I believe you can buy in pieces and weld up to help save you some dough.. (nice option). Only thing that worries me is the quarter protection... I'm not sure its going to be enough... I guess when the time comes I can start looking different options. I still have to pay off a bedroom set before I get to start buying goodies... patience is a virtue, at least thats what I keep telling myself!

Thanks Dale!

Cargun · 08-25-2008, 03:59 PM

Nothing short of and exo is going to give you the protection you need

colsoncj · 08-25-2008, 04:23 PM

thanks Hans...

thook · 08-25-2008, 07:47 PM

Ooooooo.....Cory! My heart flutters! I've loved that body style of LC since day one when I first saw one. Well, I like all cruisers up until after that style. Anyway, great choice!!!!

Any intentions of parting out fenders or body panels on your '87? Are they even in decent shape?

colsoncj · 08-25-2008, 09:01 PM

hey buddy! I love it too... its a pretty sweet rig.

I hadnt thought about parting out panels... I will say they're beat up and have some rust...

08-24-2008, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,200	dam im looking for a new rig one like this would be amazing!!! prolly too much for me though i cant get this right hand drive turbo diesel surf out of my mind i test drove today almost bought it on the spot must wait ill monday to test drive a 1985 bj-70.. did you have to travel to get this? how many kms or miles i guess it would be __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

08-24-2008, 12:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
colsoncj Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monett, MO (Springfield) Posts: 2,533	I had to go about 170 miles to find this one, but the price was right, and so far I'm really happy with it... now just need some more money for some armor. __________________ Cory Eastern OK, Western/Northern AR, Southeastern KS, or Southern MO area: OZARKS 4ROC Click Here 04 Dodge 2500 Cummins - DD/Tow Rig 02 Z06 Corvette - Weekender 94 FZJ80 - Wheelin Rig. Build in progress: http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129727 72 Buick GS - i.e. the project that will never get done.

08-24-2008, 07:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
ADH8796 Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 1,073	Nice ride man now I just need to get my peace figured out so we can go wheel. __________________ SOLDBlack '99 4Runner Highlander Edition SOLD '98 4Runner Limited Edition

08-24-2008, 07:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
yotasavg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chico Republic, NOR*CAL Posts: 1,625	that's a beauty for sure __________________ -Andrew 94 4Runner 3.0 Auto. I got mods Now Back in Action!

08-24-2008, 10:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
187proof Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N. California Posts: 79	Damn, nice new 80 series man. Like where this is going. __________________ 1985 EFI SR5 4Runner

08-24-2008, 07:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
rhale Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 109	great looking runner, cant wait to see the build up. i dont think i've ever seen one on 37's.

08-24-2008, 08:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
mrtejman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 100	Nice man, I had a '95 with OME 2" and 33" tires w/ ARB front and rear and it was the best wheeler I've had. Never once got stuck in it. My uncle has one with 35's and a turbo, its fricken badass with ARB's front and rear with winch. There have been four of 'em in my family and we beat on them with no problems.

08-25-2008, 01:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,067	Very nice ride! There is a thread on Mud where I got these pics from, I will have to look later again as I forget who made the bumper. But I like the bumper very much. The guy makes great stuff for Land Cruisers from what I read. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

08-25-2008, 05:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 440	http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ling-pics.html This thread will give you some ideas. __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|Yukon 4:88's\|BFG KM2 315\|SMP Bumpers & Armor\|Sonoran Steel Lift & Links\|BudBuilt Skids\|WARN Recovery & Hubs New Mexico Backroads \| Images and Exploration \| Blog SmugMug Gallery

08-25-2008, 08:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
colsoncj Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monett, MO (Springfield) Posts: 2,533	Corey, I like that bumper, I'm just not too sure if it will give me enough corner protection.... but I can also modify... any leads on who it was? __________________ Cory Eastern OK, Western/Northern AR, Southeastern KS, or Southern MO area: OZARKS 4ROC Click Here 04 Dodge 2500 Cummins - DD/Tow Rig 02 Z06 Corvette - Weekender 94 FZJ80 - Wheelin Rig. Build in progress: http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129727 72 Buick GS - i.e. the project that will never get done.

08-25-2008, 09:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,067	Not yet, and I was looking on Mud too earlier for it. I just grabbed the pics from there too a week back. It may have been on Expo. It was for a roof top tent thread, I will have to search some more later. He names the bumper maker in the thread. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

08-25-2008, 09:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
colsoncj Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monett, MO (Springfield) Posts: 2,533	It looks like a bumper that I found that you can buy in pieces and weld together yourself... (saving money), but I cant remember or find who or where it was. __________________ Cory Eastern OK, Western/Northern AR, Southeastern KS, or Southern MO area: OZARKS 4ROC Click Here 04 Dodge 2500 Cummins - DD/Tow Rig 02 Z06 Corvette - Weekender 94 FZJ80 - Wheelin Rig. Build in progress: http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129727 72 Buick GS - i.e. the project that will never get done.

08-25-2008, 10:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,067	I found the thread. http://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-gear...rtt-level.html Some guy named Luke made it, that is all the info I have. You would have to drop the guy a PM. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

08-25-2008, 10:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
colsoncj Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monett, MO (Springfield) Posts: 2,533	Thanks Corey! __________________ Cory Eastern OK, Western/Northern AR, Southeastern KS, or Southern MO area: OZARKS 4ROC Click Here 04 Dodge 2500 Cummins - DD/Tow Rig 02 Z06 Corvette - Weekender 94 FZJ80 - Wheelin Rig. Build in progress: http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129727 72 Buick GS - i.e. the project that will never get done.

08-25-2008, 11:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,067	You are welcome. Hey, I ran a search for Luke's bumpers, and look what popped up Same bumper. http://forum.ih8mud.com/az-copper-st...group-buy.html Here is the website http://4x4labs.com/ http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...out-there.html __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

08-25-2008, 11:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,916	Sweet Cruiser, I didn't know they had factory lockers for the front...great find! __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

08-25-2008, 11:27 AM	#19 (permalink)
yotasavg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chico Republic, NOR*CAL Posts: 1,625	that's an uber nice bumper there __________________ -Andrew 94 4Runner 3.0 Auto. I got mods Now Back in Action!

08-25-2008, 01:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
colsoncj Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monett, MO (Springfield) Posts: 2,533	Corey, really like that bumper, and it is the same one that I believe you can buy in pieces and weld up to help save you some dough.. (nice option). Only thing that worries me is the quarter protection... I'm not sure its going to be enough... I guess when the time comes I can start looking different options. I still have to pay off a bedroom set before I get to start buying goodies... patience is a virtue, at least thats what I keep telling myself! Thanks Dale! __________________ Cory Eastern OK, Western/Northern AR, Southeastern KS, or Southern MO area: OZARKS 4ROC Click Here 04 Dodge 2500 Cummins - DD/Tow Rig 02 Z06 Corvette - Weekender 94 FZJ80 - Wheelin Rig. Build in progress: http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129727 72 Buick GS - i.e. the project that will never get done.

08-25-2008, 03:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
Cargun Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 483	Nothing short of and exo is going to give you the protection you need __________________ I own 11 vehicles... 10 of which are ongoing projects. I need to sell some stuff so I can turn the 11th into a project. Let me know if you're in need of a Yota transfer case, solid front axle, 22R motor, or rear axleshafts. I promise all proceeds will be directed back into the local 4x4 economy (Ok... Marlin may get some of the money) .

08-25-2008, 04:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
colsoncj Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monett, MO (Springfield) Posts: 2,533	thanks Hans... __________________ Cory Eastern OK, Western/Northern AR, Southeastern KS, or Southern MO area: OZARKS 4ROC Click Here 04 Dodge 2500 Cummins - DD/Tow Rig 02 Z06 Corvette - Weekender 94 FZJ80 - Wheelin Rig. Build in progress: http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129727 72 Buick GS - i.e. the project that will never get done.

08-25-2008, 09:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
colsoncj Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monett, MO (Springfield) Posts: 2,533	hey buddy! I love it too... its a pretty sweet rig. I hadnt thought about parting out panels... I will say they're beat up and have some rust... __________________ Cory Eastern OK, Western/Northern AR, Southeastern KS, or Southern MO area: OZARKS 4ROC Click Here 04 Dodge 2500 Cummins - DD/Tow Rig 02 Z06 Corvette - Weekender 94 FZJ80 - Wheelin Rig. Build in progress: http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129727 72 Buick GS - i.e. the project that will never get done.

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