Roaming Lost: x3 Locked 1990 Toyota HDJ81 (80 Series)

[roaminglost]

After much dileberation... I didn't get Scheelmans. I have tried three different Corbeau seats, but they are just not that comfortable for touring.
I ended up getting some refurbed Recaro LXCs from Rolla in Malaysia. LXC has adjustable thighs and bolsters. So basically, it's the same seat as a Scheelman but at a fraction of the cost. He was recommended by someone who had gotten seats from him, so he seemed trustworthy. I was able to pay via PayPal / CC for protection. It only takes about a week to ship. I'll update when they come in.

 

[Ebbs]

Good to know! just picked up an 80 (bought it back from family) and been looking at Steelman's. definitely gonna look into this.

 

[roaminglost]

Good to know! just picked up an 80 (bought it back from family) and been looking at Steelman's. definitely gonna look into this.

I just cant get over the price, ive sat in them and they are comfortable but 5k for 2 seats is a hard pill to swallow. So I think this route is as close as you can get but for 30% of the cost of scheelmans.

 

[Ebbs]

I just cant get over the price, ive sat in them and they are comfortable but 5k for 2 seats is a hard pill to swallow. So I think this route is as close as you can get but for 30% of the cost of scheelmans.

I'll definitely be interested in your experience. what are you doing for mounts? custom fab or?

But yes, that's rough for price. I've honestly thought about the Corbeau's but I'm glad i read your part about not comfortable for touring... as that's what I'll be doing most of the time with mine... so long distance comfort is super important.

 

[roaminglost]

I'll definitely be interested in your experience. what are you doing for mounts? custom fab or?

But yes, that's rough for price. I've honestly thought about the Corbeau's but I'm glad i read your part about not comfortable for touring... as that's what I'll be doing most of the time with mine... so long distance comfort is super important.

I have corbeaus seats and their brackets. So I am hoping to use the brackets. Or at least make them work. Corbeaus are great. Just not the most comfortable when you’re on 8hr+ drives. Maybe not many seats are. But they are on the stiffer side.

 

[Ebbs]

I have corbeaus seats and their brackets. So I am hoping to use the brackets. Or at least make them work. Corbeaus are great. Just not the most comfortable when you’re on 8hr+ drives. Maybe not many seats are. But they are on the stiffer side.

curious, what are your plans with the Corbeau's? I might be interested if your selling (color?) they may work for me until I save up for the Scheelmans or Recarro's

 

[roaminglost]

curious, what are your plans with the Corbeau's? I might be interested if your selling (color?) they may work for me until I save up for the Scheelmans or Recarro's

Ill be selling them.

 

[roaminglost]

Before and after putting quads in. The light power is terrible, LOL, but hoping to swap for LEDs.

 

[Ebbs]

How do you like the Stedi lights? are they the type x pros? I love the classic look of an ARB style bumper with the spot lights.

 

[Ebbs]

Damn looking at your build (wish I had 3xlocked and the Diesel) it's exactly my goals! If you ever head up to the North Idaho or Montana area let me know! (our group up here has like 13 trips scheduled for this year if you're interested link in my sig) maybe we'll see each other on the trail!

 

[roaminglost]

How do you like the Stedi lights? are they the type x pros? I love the classic look of an ARB style bumper with the spot lights.

they are, and they're laser beams! I like them a lot.

Damn looking at your build (wish I had 3xlocked and the Diesel) it's exactly my goals! If you ever head up to the North Idaho or Montana area let me know! (our group up here has like 13 trips scheduled for this year if you're interested link in my sig) maybe we'll see each other on the trail!

Will do, def want to head that way this year.

 

[roaminglost]

I got my Recaros in. The foam is new, so I hope it breaks in with some seat time.





Some aussie upgrades.
ARP head studs and 140A alternator

 

[roaminglost]

 

[roaminglost]

I opened the can of worms, and now i have to rebuild the motor...

 

[roaminglost]

let the rebuild begin...

 

[roaminglost]

Machining has begun!