Great rig, so-so spotter. And as an owner, yes, the aftermarket suspension isn't too great presently, but I hear there's some resivoir Bilsteins/maybe Fox that really let you flex the front better - the rear flexes great (actually helps the so-so front).
In fact, I feel a "Soccer-Mom" owned 80 with a lift (4" & 315/75R16/~35"s) & a ARB locker rear is a better buy than a factory e-lockered rig that has been beat its' whole life. I have e-locks & rarely use the FR one.
The 80 series is my favorite off road vehicle. They feel unstoppable when you shift into low. I used to take my dads out off roading and laugh when the jeeps, chevy's and fords all got hydro-locked trying to follow me through deep water. Too bad toyota is producing crap these days.
It doesnt look very unstoppable, restricted suspension really hurt him. if that front axle could move, he would have been able to walk the obstacle. i guess its a toyota thing.
@MRpyrotyro Yeah, but this wasn't what the 80 series was intended for. Its more of an expedition vehicle. Despite its huge size, it is quite capable. If you have the chance to you should drive one/ work on one.. the build quality is really amazing. FWIW I am not a toyota fanboy, my past vehicles include datsun, porsche, vw, honda, suzuki, and yamaha. I just finished up a Chevy Camaro project which turned out great! I wouldn't hesitate to buy a japanese built toyota though. Check them out!
ah thats ok, my jeep was made to get groceries. but the axle moves better then this ;)
my friend has been looking into one, and the problems we have run into is the limited (and very expensive) aftermarket for them. in order to get him up off the rocks, it would take 4" and 35s, minimum. and whats hard to understand is the really expensive kits are so incomplete, and non of them seem to flex...
@MRpyrotyro Yeah that and the low side step and long rear overhang. Not the best car for that stuff. Great for expedition stuff though. The build quality is excellent and you can trust these cars to run for a long time if you can afford the crazy gas prices. Jeeps seem to be you're thing, so enjoy them! but don't limit yourself.
how is this 4 wheeling when you have some to tell you where to drive. this is how dentist 4x4. Pussy
arizonaboy77 3 weeks ago
is that a hill or a rock wall?
alexcheetah79 3 weeks ago
@alexcheetah79 Do a Search for Hells Gate Jeep. You can see it's a long way back down...
zuksofhazzard 2 weeks ago
i bet the driver could have been better without the spotter
samthepspuser 1 month ago
now how do i get down...
ThePsyko187 1 month ago
@ThePsyko187 That is the Way Out. This is Optional. You go down into it, to come back up.
zuksofhazzard 2 weeks ago
Great rig, so-so spotter. And as an owner, yes, the aftermarket suspension isn't too great presently, but I hear there's some resivoir Bilsteins/maybe Fox that really let you flex the front better - the rear flexes great (actually helps the so-so front).
In fact, I feel a "Soccer-Mom" owned 80 with a lift (4" & 315/75R16/~35"s) & a ARB locker rear is a better buy than a factory e-lockered rig that has been beat its' whole life. I have e-locks & rarely use the FR one.
linusfzj80 2 months ago
Worst spotter ever
PbNTheory 3 months ago
great looking truck
Mockingbird5150 6 months ago
Spotter wasn't very good
clandr80 10 months ago
The 80 series is my favorite off road vehicle. They feel unstoppable when you shift into low. I used to take my dads out off roading and laugh when the jeeps, chevy's and fords all got hydro-locked trying to follow me through deep water. Too bad toyota is producing crap these days.
ZentRose 1 year ago 7
@ZentRose
It doesnt look very unstoppable, restricted suspension really hurt him. if that front axle could move, he would have been able to walk the obstacle. i guess its a toyota thing.
MRpyrotyro 1 year ago
@MRpyrotyro Yeah, but this wasn't what the 80 series was intended for. Its more of an expedition vehicle. Despite its huge size, it is quite capable. If you have the chance to you should drive one/ work on one.. the build quality is really amazing. FWIW I am not a toyota fanboy, my past vehicles include datsun, porsche, vw, honda, suzuki, and yamaha. I just finished up a Chevy Camaro project which turned out great! I wouldn't hesitate to buy a japanese built toyota though. Check them out!
ZentRose 1 year ago
@ZentRose
ah thats ok, my jeep was made to get groceries. but the axle moves better then this ;)
my friend has been looking into one, and the problems we have run into is the limited (and very expensive) aftermarket for them. in order to get him up off the rocks, it would take 4" and 35s, minimum. and whats hard to understand is the really expensive kits are so incomplete, and non of them seem to flex...
MRpyrotyro 11 months ago
@MRpyrotyro Yeah that and the low side step and long rear overhang. Not the best car for that stuff. Great for expedition stuff though. The build quality is excellent and you can trust these cars to run for a long time if you can afford the crazy gas prices. Jeeps seem to be you're thing, so enjoy them! but don't limit yourself.
ZentRose 11 months ago
@ZentRose
yes i will agree with you there, toyotas are built well!
MRpyrotyro 11 months ago
@ZentRose These are the generic 4x4 in Aus ;)
shepchri88 2 months ago
@ZentRose Google: "Toyota 70-series" They are still producing quality 4x4s we just don't get them in the North American market
kabodkhwaamkhid 2 weeks ago
specs?
CocaColaStallion 1 year ago
the hand is disgusting
ErvinTan930701 1 year ago 2
@ErvinTan930701 What???
Atoyot1031 1 year ago 3
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well done mang!!
98snakeeater 2 years ago
good climb
MotelCambodia 2 years ago
way to pay attention to the spotter. nice team work.
petetothemax 2 years ago