I found my 80 could tackle almost any track with no issues with only a 2inch lift and 33 inch tyres. But each to there own, love seeing 80 series owners working on there own rig.
For sure! I like how it looks with bigger tires. I don’t think I’d ever actually “need” larger than a 35. Good lines make all the difference but I really like how the 37s - 40s look.
DELTA makes incredibly beefy and well engineered parts. I’m running a 2.5 in OME Heavy kit with the DELTA panhard bracket and their 3in radius arms on 35” M/T tires. My 96 LX450 steers straight and rides perfect. I did drop both sway bars as well. Probably overkill for my lift but will likely be swapping to a similar dobinsons setup to yours or a Slinky kit in the near future. A game changer is Landcruiser Phil’s front sway bar quick disconnects. I get a significant increase in front flex with those disconnected. Super cheap and easy to install. My cruiser goes all the places I’ve pointed it so far with that setup. The factory lockers do help with that though…
I also have a 94 fj80. I put a new engine it as well. I also changed the front end to a 3 link using dobisons 6 inch springs. I had to custom make a steering arm for drivers side so the drag link is in the front of the
I actually had a cracked mount on my driver's rear shock. I cut it out and had a shop weld on 2 new plates as a double sheer with a new bolt welded on the other side, effectively new OEM mount.. I couldn't find anywhere where Toyota or otherwise sells a new mount. This keeps my rig serviceable and I don't need any weird adapters or one off nuts when I get new shocks
The worn stub shafts for the shock mounts can be welded, just have some beads put on there and file the shafts round again. Or, you could have them cut off and new ones welded in the location you want? Great videos, thank you. Jim
@@RM_Garage On the CEE Australia channel, Kurtis does this stuff all day and the repair looks awesome and is as strong as the original. You got this. Jim
Hey mate great video ! Im watching all the way from Perth, Western Australia. I’ve been fitting dobinsons gear to land cruisers for years as a mechanic. When it comes to that brake extension bracket you can lose the after market bracket itself and just adjust the bracket up until the highest point on the factory threads. I know it only adjusts it up half an inch or so but it works great. Keep smashing the rest of the build !
Dann bro, as you are demonstrating, there is a lot to the process doing rebuilding of the classics rigs. I myself went through a similar process on my 1stgentundra and I am finally get through all of the maintenance refreshes that I wanted done. 🔧🔧🔧Keep up the great walk through journey 👊🏽
As another comment said just weld that shock mount and file it down round. That would be easiest. I don't think you mentioned it but you are going to have to extend your diff breather lines too. Just get those ARB extend kits and route it to the firewall in the engine. They are pretty cheap.
I'm running same springs with no sway bars and the hyperflexarms. 13in superior shocks on... very tippy setup but achives major flex... way too much lift for my 37s... thinking about going to a conventional springs
@@RM_Garage do you own crawbar,,or long pipe..1 foot on the bar, 2 hands fit the coil,,easy..&,,why a toyota, ??..shoulda got a nissan gu,,there better..ausie..i drive ford 4x4rs..not jap sht..too many design problems..&,,seeing you yanks dont do any distance,,like we do,,all our 4x4rs are diesel..preferably with no computer..
@@RM_Garage you need to tie the coils in,,like f100..dont rely on the shock..they blow.. we do it,, japs dont cos its not meant to 4x4..plus, mate ripped the mounts off his diff, too much travel,,japs dont have f100 rduis arms, bolt & eye,,, not thru bolt garbage..
@@RM_Garage oh yeh,,toyota g/boxes leak into the transfer,, you have a slight transfer leak you dont worry about,,then your g/box blows up,,no oil.. we fit nissan front diffs & steering boxes,, COS THERE STRONGER. hint..
Great choice! I have Dobinsons flexi coils on my 80 and I think they perform well for how I use my truck. Will you be using adjustable panhards? I have front and rear from Dobinsons and I wish I got the delta lift bracket for the rear. It seems other have had better results with the bracket in the rear because of the angle.
Back in California it was going to be used for crawling. Here in Idaho it’s going to be used for everything. Crawling where we can find it, but off-road in general. Exploring, adventuring, street driving, etc.
Can I ask you a question? Why did you go for 6 inch shocks with a 3.5 inch lift? My 80 has Lovells medium rate springs and Icon 1.0 shocks that are 7 yrs old but they're 3 inch version (matched to the approximate 3 to 4 inch of raise I've got but I think the shocks are flogging out.
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I found my 80 could tackle almost any track with no issues with only a 2inch lift and 33 inch tyres. But each to there own, love seeing 80 series owners working on there own rig.
For sure! I like how it looks with bigger tires. I don’t think I’d ever actually “need” larger than a 35. Good lines make all the difference but I really like how the 37s - 40s look.
DELTA makes incredibly beefy and well engineered parts. I’m running a 2.5 in OME Heavy kit with the DELTA panhard bracket and their 3in radius arms on 35” M/T tires. My 96 LX450 steers straight and rides perfect. I did drop both sway bars as well. Probably overkill for my lift but will likely be swapping to a similar dobinsons setup to yours or a Slinky kit in the near future. A game changer is Landcruiser Phil’s front sway bar quick disconnects. I get a significant increase in front flex with those disconnected. Super cheap and easy to install. My cruiser goes all the places I’ve pointed it so far with that setup. The factory lockers do help with that though…
They’re local to me and I’ll probably buy some of their parts for sure. Also been looking at those quick disconnects!
I also have a 94 fj80. I put a new engine it as well. I also changed the front end to a 3 link using dobisons 6 inch springs. I had to custom make a steering arm for drivers side so the drag link is in the front of the
I just added a willwood manual lspv and it made a massive difference and made the system a lot simpler.
Part number?
I actually had a cracked mount on my driver's rear shock. I cut it out and had a shop weld on 2 new plates as a double sheer with a new bolt welded on the other side, effectively new OEM mount.. I couldn't find anywhere where Toyota or otherwise sells a new mount. This keeps my rig serviceable and I don't need any weird adapters or one off nuts when I get new shocks
The worn stub shafts for the shock mounts can be welded, just have some beads put on there and file the shafts round again. Or, you could have them cut off and new ones welded in the location you want? Great videos, thank you. Jim
My neighbor and I will probably do exactly that, weld and grind. Thanks Jim!
@@RM_Garage On the CEE Australia channel, Kurtis does this stuff all day and the repair looks awesome and is as strong as the original. You got this. Jim
Sweet set up! Simple yet work best!👌
Hey mate great video ! Im watching all the way from Perth, Western Australia. I’ve been fitting dobinsons gear to land cruisers for years as a mechanic. When it comes to that brake extension bracket you can lose the after market bracket itself and just adjust the bracket up until the highest point on the factory threads. I know it only adjusts it up half an inch or so but it works great. Keep smashing the rest of the build !
You said you were a mechanic. Can I ask you some questions please. I’m trying to start my own build.
@@abdullamohsin7471 He's not a mechanic, and how would I know? You wouldn't tell anyone on here. your inbox would be full with questions like yours.
Probably do the same set up on my lc80 3.5 long travel , currently on 35s
Of the axle. I used heims and cut old brackets off and welded on new ones. I got a lot my parts from Barnes
Dann bro, as you are demonstrating, there is a lot to the process doing rebuilding of the classics rigs. I myself went through a similar process on my 1stgentundra and I am finally get through all of the maintenance refreshes that I wanted done. 🔧🔧🔧Keep up the great walk through journey 👊🏽
There IS a lot but it’s fun and totally worth it. Thanks!
As another comment said just weld that shock mount and file it down round. That would be easiest. I don't think you mentioned it but you are going to have to extend your diff breather lines too. Just get those ARB extend kits and route it to the firewall in the engine. They are pretty cheap.
For sure! Definitely a cheap and easy option. My neighbor and I will likely do this.
Ah yep, will definitely need to extend the breathers.
I welded it and used a grinder to shape and a flapper wheen to smooth
I'm running same springs with no sway bars and the hyperflexarms. 13in superior shocks on... very tippy setup but achives major flex... way too much lift for my 37s... thinking about going to a conventional springs
Beautiful mate!
Very informative..
Are you selling your stock wheel rims? Let me know 😊
Thank you
Easiest way to put those front springs.. remove the top hat that holds the bumpstops
IDK if you already sold them but i would take you OME springs if they still have some life left in them and you have all 4.
It’s coming along! Those giant jack stands definitely make a difference compared to your wood block contraptions before 😂
But the wood got the job done!
@@RM_Garage do you own crawbar,,or long pipe..1 foot on the bar, 2 hands fit the coil,,easy..&,,why a toyota, ??..shoulda got a nissan gu,,there better..ausie..i drive ford 4x4rs..not jap sht..too many design problems..&,,seeing you yanks dont do any distance,,like we do,,all our 4x4rs are diesel..preferably with no computer..
@@RM_Garage you need to tie the coils in,,like f100..dont rely on the shock..they blow.. we do it,, japs dont cos its not meant to 4x4..plus, mate ripped the mounts off his diff, too much travel,,japs dont have f100 rduis arms, bolt & eye,,, not thru bolt garbage..
@@RM_Garage oh yeh,,toyota g/boxes leak into the transfer,, you have a slight transfer leak you dont worry about,,then your g/box blows up,,no oil.. we fit nissan front diffs & steering boxes,, COS THERE STRONGER. hint..
I was thinking about putting Dobinson lift on my forerunner. How does it compare to the ONE?
I can’t give an honest comparison as my OME was completely worn out with blown shocks. Sorry! The dobinsons stuff is great though.
You should look at the Australian company superior engineering i have a full set up from them loving the content
I’ve seen them!
Great choice! I have Dobinsons flexi coils on my 80 and I think they perform well for how I use my truck. Will you be using adjustable panhards? I have front and rear from Dobinsons and I wish I got the delta lift bracket for the rear. It seems other have had better results with the bracket in the rear because of the angle.
I was looking at the delta lift bracket and also the eimkeith stuff. Not sure which way I’m going at the moment
@@RM_Garage Eimkeith is a great option. Maybe I missed it in another video but what is going to be your typical use for the truck?
Back in California it was going to be used for crawling. Here in Idaho it’s going to be used for everything. Crawling where we can find it, but off-road in general. Exploring, adventuring, street driving, etc.
What kit did you get as i am considering dobinson?
Please do a Y61 nissan patrol safari TB48 build after this!
I don't have access to those here! Would have to import it
Bro you didn't shows the final look after installed the rear shocks and coil over 😊
Check the newer videos! Sorry!
Should of bought Superior engineering suspension
Can I ask you a question? Why did you go for 6 inch shocks with a 3.5 inch lift? My 80 has Lovells medium rate springs and Icon 1.0 shocks that are 7 yrs old but they're 3 inch version (matched to the approximate 3 to 4 inch of raise I've got but I think the shocks are flogging out.
It's what dobinsons recommended to get the most out of the coils they're paired with. No other reason really
will it clear 33's?
Probably won't even clear a 31 🤣
2" lift is enough to clear 35's without needing to cut/smash/mod