Does anyone remember this......?

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

 

[Gav missin]

Dont tell us Andy......have you brought another one?

 

[Tonytoyota2]

Hi Andy that's a great looking 80s all the best Tony

 

[karl webster]

Your first 80?

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

Your first 80?

You know what Karl, I'd have bet at least a pound you'd be the one that got it right.

I bought it back yesterday.

Nearly 17 years I had it, been away 11.

 

[Ciderman]

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Absolutely gorgeous mate!
Would you mind telling me what spring set-up you have there, and also what tyres you're using?
That height looks perfect.

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

Would you mind telling me what spring set-up you have there, and also what tyres you're using?

Hi Ciderman.

Yesterday was the first time I'd laid eyes on it since it drove away all those years ago. It obviously wasn't as it drove away that day. I think it is 2" lift OME springs and dampers with 285 75 16 Toyo Open Country tyres.

This is what it looked like when I had it

 

[Ciderman]

What a gem!
Toyo 285/75 on the stock 16" wheels - that'll do nicely!

I have a set of Pedders Std (slightly higher) height springs ready to fit, so should hopefully look a little more elevated.
Mine are on original OEM springs and definitely a little saggy now after 32 years.

Thanks for the before and after photos Andy

 

[chadr]

Wow Andy - I remember you selling that 80 and I'm sure you posted pics on here (or the other place) of it leaving your yard. How time flies - I bet it feels good to have it back!

 

[LandcruisingFarmer]

Perfect height and tyre combo for an 80 in my opinion. Looks very smart and makes one wonder what more is needed in a car?

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

I'm sure you posted pics on here (or the other place) of it leaving your yard. How time flies

Yep Chad , time does fly and it's the one truck I sold that I did think about from time to time.

Funny how things turn out. I only found a note with the guy's number by chance whilst clearing out a filing cabinet of redundant paperwork and coincidently was visiting another forum member who lived close by on Sunday morning.

 

[chadr]

Sounds like it was a "series of fortunate events" in your case - meant to be