FZJ80 - Needs a little love

The Man With The Plan · Sun Sep 06, 2020 9:40 am

Son #2 turned 16, so we found a '97 FZJ80 for him. ~165000 miles, good carfax, mechanically ok, exterior is mostly good, interior is decent, but the seats are shot. Who has experience with these? What are some good places to research for parts, maintenance, mods, and common problems? I know about Ih8mud already. Any others?

Willie G · Post by **Willie G** » Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:08 pm

There are at least 2 seat places that replicate the factory covers, plus the aftermarket drape-over covers.

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The Man With The Plan · Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:29 am

Here we are a year later, and I think the motor just blew. Not sure it's worthwhile to put another straight 6 in there, but maybe a LS. I remember reading about a place in town that can do it pretty cheap, but of course, when I need to find them, I can't. Anyone know?

Willie G · Post by **Willie G** » Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:29 am

Christo Slee would know.

Big Dave · Post by **Big Dave** » Sat Sep 11, 2021 4:00 pm

Willie G wrote:Christo Slee would know.

That's where I would start.

Metalhed · Post by **Metalhed** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:26 am

3rd time for Slee Offroad

newracer · Post by **newracer** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:14 am

Many shops have stopped doing engine swaps do to the hassle and cost with new emissions rules.

The Man With The Plan · Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:17 pm

Slee doesn't do engine work. Found a shop that can get it in next week.

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YJLopes · Post by **YJLopes** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:28 pm

Details? Who? Just Toys? Guess on cost? What’s the plan engine and transmission wise?

The Man With The Plan · Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:55 pm

Probably just fix the engine, depending on the secondary damage.

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The Man With The Plan · Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:00 pm

Motor is toast. Can't find a shop who rebuilds them. Anyone have one, or know where I can buy one?

Willie G · Post by **Willie G** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:50 pm

Robbie Antonson
Adventure Offroad
520 2nd ave, longmont co 80501
powderpig@q.com
303-884-7813

Updated - I found it!

The Man With The Plan · Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:22 am

I heard he moved to AZ

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Willie G · Post by **Willie G** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 10:03 am

Don't know. That was the address he gave back in May, on 'Mud.