80 Series Chassis Preparation 40/80 Swap

80 series Land Cruiser rolling chassis check out Dona Guides for more information on what to buy, look for and a full parts list.

Main Abrasives Used At Refab Engineering.

• Flexovit or 3M 1mm cutting discs. ( Cutting old mounts from chassis )
• PFERD CC Grinding discs. ( For harsh weld removal )
• Fibre Discs  in various grits. ( Great for blending)
• Obital Sanding pads. ( For fine finishing )
• wire wheels. ( For cleaning Chassis )

First step !

• Give the chassis a good degrease and bath.
• remove all parts not needed : Tow bar, rear step , exhausts and mounts, spare wheel carrier, body rubber bolted mounts, power steering lines, brake lines ect.

All Factory Mounts To Remove From 80 Series Chassis.

How To Remove Mounts !

Remove all mounts clean all the welds off and prime the chassis to prevent rust.