Our daily driver/camping/exploration rig; 1992 Toyota FJ80
- Thread starter Greg
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- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
When we started dating I had a '99 Dodge CTD that was straight piped... she liked that truck so much, I think it's what got me a 2nd date. She loved me for my truck. Yeah, I married the right girl. :greg: She has been daily driving our '03 Dodge CTD for the past year, they are much quieter than the older 6BT's and I have told her that the 4BT will be loud, but she's fine with it. I have even pointed out a Frito Lay van as it drove past us at the gas station. I'll be taking steps to quiet it down on the inside, but it's not going to be totally quiet and she understands that.
AA does make an adapter for a NV4500 to a FJ60 Landcruiser t-case, but not for the FJ80 t-case, which is full-time 4WD. I'm going to use the 60 t-case since it's the best option and I can ditch the full-time 4WD.
I believe the newer Tundra and Sequoia aluminum wheels are 8" wide, which ought to be fine for 12.5's. I'd love a 35x10.5x17, but I'm sure they aren't easy or cheap to find.
Seems like the dudes in 80s on the last Swell trip with Kurt (that I went on) were saying that they had to stick to 10.5s
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
From what I understand, a lot of it depends on how much lift they're running, what wheels and how much up-travel and flare trimming they want. I've been reading on IH8Mud a lot, the guys at Slee Offroad (Popular FJ/FZJ shop in CO) recommend 5" lift for 35's. Lots of people are trying to make 4" lift and 35's work and you have to trim the flare/mud flap, limit up travel, etc. And that's with the correct backspacing wheel makes all the difference. 10.5 would make the issue that much easier.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I see what you were saying now... thought you were talking about stock wheels.
Really like the new rig and plans, but agree on the noise. We ran with a CJ3a with a 4Bt transplant, in northern Idaho this spring. I couldn't believe how loud that thing was. We knew immediately when he was within 30 feet of us. The spool up and waist gate sounded cool, the first couple times, but after that it was obnoxious.
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
As with many motor configurations, its all how you setup the mounts, exhaust, timing, etc. I've heard some insanely annoying 4BT's, and some that are extremely tolerable. Many try and use standard motor mounts or even the 6BT mounts that while beefy are not made to handle the extra dampening the design of the 4BT needs (no harmonic balancer). By using the supplied 4BT liquid filled mounts, one can get things to a tolerable level.
Milner
formerly "rckcrlr"
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dynamat!!!!
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I'll be fine with the noise, if it's too much for Catherine I'll gladly daily-drive it. I wonder if you heard the CJ3A's engine would be louder due to a less-sealed engine compartment? I also think having a enclosed passenger compartment will help.
That's one plan to quite it down, I know it will still be noisy and I'm just fine with that.
Brett
Meat-Hippy
- Location
- Salt Lake City Utah
Good choice on soft 8's
They're BLACK!
Polished aluminum > dog feces > wooden wagon wheels > black wheels
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
They're BLACK!
Polished aluminum > dog feces > wooden wagon wheels > black wheels
And why should your opinion matter?
:greg: Did you see the part about the factory Tundra/Sequoia wheels? That will be the final setup, with 315's. The 33's on black wheels are a inexpensive-temporary option until the lift and engine swap are done.
I borrowed this pic from 'jfz80' off IH8Mud, 17" Tundra wheels with 315/75/17 BFG AT's.-
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Brett
Meat-Hippy
- Location
- Salt Lake City Utah
And why should your opinion matter?
Did you see the part about the factory Tundra/Sequoia wheels? That will be the final setup, with 315's. The 33's on black wheels are a inexpensive-temporary option until the lift and engine swap are done.
I borrowed this pic from 'jfz80' off IH8Mud, 17" Tundra wheels with 315/75/17 BFG AT's.-
My opinion means exactly what you think it means
And those will look pretty sharp. I've always like most of Toyota's wheel offerings, especially when used on lifted rigs.
I meant just the engine. What about postal cars
Greg-Ya that would make sense. I havent heard about the half cuts yet, and why not stick with the cummins anyway?!? Cummins motors are the sh!t!
WJ- I ave just heard that RHD vehicles (minus postal vehicles) were illegal in the US since you are driving on the right lane. I dont know if this is true or not, but that is what I have heard. That is why only LHD vehicles are manufactured in the states.
Brett
Meat-Hippy
- Location
- Salt Lake City Utah
i dig those wheels on the 80!
side question... are dark charcoal/ gunmetal grey wheels ok Brett?
Need a pic of said wheels on the vehicle. Then you get my decision.
Dude in Moab (Cruise Moab) with the sick kid was running a 4bt in his right? We all sat around the fire with it idling about 5ft away.... wasn't bad at all, infact my 24v is louder.
The Stranger
Stranger Danger
- Location
- Draper Utah
I don't think they are. I've had quite a few friends with RHD cars and they get them registered just fine.