The New WILDYOATS Vehicle:

[WildYoats]

Well as you know, the 85 4Runner is gonzos.... Thankfully a local Toyota enthusiast is the new owner so it will be cared for and well taken care of.

My search continued for my next project and as of a week and a half ago, I was successfull in finding one! A factory locked 1996 FZJ80. My wife and I took a trip to CA for the purchase, and hit up three national parks on the way back in it!

For the past 6 days, I have been getting crazy with it by adding things. The whole enchilada! Bumper, winch, tires, snorkel, rack (homemade) and more! The lift, an Old Man Emu will be installed in the next day or so!

BEFORE & 6 DAYS LATER!!!

http://www.wildyoats.com/images/FZJ80two.jpg

http://www.wildyoats.com/images/septrunweb8.jpg

http://www.wildyoats.com/images/septrunweb9.jpg

[Brian Passey]

Bout time.... :spanka:
What are you gonna do with the old front bumper? Are you gonna relocate the AC dryer?
BTW, L O V E the J-monkey rack!!! :devillook
:rofl:

[WildYoats]

Bout time.... :spanka:
What are you gonna do with the old front bumper? Are you gonna relocate the AC dryer?
BTW, L O V E the J-monkey rack!!! :devillook
:rofl:

Old Bumper will remain in storage. For the time being at least. Yes on the AC Drier, or at least fab up a skid plate for it!

:grin:

[Brian Passey]

Old Bumper will remain in storage.
Good to hear...Unless you were to sell it to me....It looks brand spankin new.
You going to Moab in Oct.?
Have fun! :grin:

[SuperRunner]

Very coo

So..where is the lift? And how you going to feel when you dent and scratch it when you run 5+ trails in this?

[WildYoats]

Oh snap! How could I forget the lastest pic! Lift is done! Gotta get back in the garage now!

[WildYoats]

Very coo

So..where is the lift? And how you going to feel when you dent and scratch it when you run 5+ trails in this?

Oh, and it will be a while before she see's any 5+ trails....Been there done that, towed that broke that... Going for more an expedition style vehicle! :redspotda

[WildYoats]

Hey Johnny,

What man you chose OME?

Uh, you mean what made me ?

Simply put, Old Man Emu is the best for an FZJ80. The ride is out of this world. As smooth and comfortable as stock, something I wished to retain (sick of the old bumpy bouncy old rockcrawlers :grin: ) and the articulation is great too.

Besides, there is really not much more out there other than Slee and I really didn't want to go 5 or 6 inch.

[YellowJacket]

Hey Johnny,

What made you chose OME?

That's what my Grandpa is running on his 96, I was just wondering what your research pulled up?

[WildYoats]

Fall asleep smooth on the road, yet she still flexes a little bit!

[YellowJacket]

Fall asleep smooth on the road, yet she still flexes a little bit!
A little?

Sweet pic.

[yota fan!]

you should sell me your 80 i'll give ya top dollar!...how does 3,000 sound? :grin: nice 80 man!

[YellowJacket]

Fall asleep smooth on the road, yet she still flexes a little bit!

No really, how does it flex????

[BigDaddy]

Looking good man.....you going to Moab in May?

[WildYoats]

Looking good man.....you going to Moab in May?


Hey bro, thanks. Yes, we are heading down in March and May for Cruise Moab.

You?

[BigDaddy]

Bobby Long is coming down Memorial Day....so that would be it for me, how about you, May sound good?

[WildYoats]

Bobby Long is coming down Memorial Day....so that would be it for me, how about you, May sound good?


When are you going down in May? Cruise Moab? We are registered for Cruise Moab.

[BigDaddy]

When are you going down in May? Cruise Moab? We are registered for Cruise Moab.

The 26-30th is when we are heading down.......hope you can make it. OH yeah....Don is getting a 2007 FJ40. Sounds like he will have it in a few weeks....I will take some pic and post!

[Brian Passey]

[QUOTE=BigDaddy]Don is getting a 2007 FJ40.QUOTE]

Whats that? :devillook

[yota fan!]

:frown: omg, i wish i could afford a 2007 fj. but i'm only 18, and way to poor :bluecryin

[WildYoats]

We have a guy here that works for Toyota that is getting one too. I'm excited to take a ride in it.