Considering a purchase: 97 Toy LC80
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10ga
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The biggies on the FZJ80 is the head gasket. Most HG failures are due to the PHH ( pesky heater hose ) going bad. Also front axle seals are a biggie. Make sure they're not leaking and if they are, you're looking at $250 for parts, not sure about labor because I did my own. The 80 is one of the best out of the box off road rigs you can buy........good luck
How much are they asking? Does it have front and rear lockers?
Here's some good links that will help you out.
Slee - 80 Series Land Cruiser Newbie Guide
FAQ for 80/LX450 -Mar 2015 -Added Battery Information Thread | IH8MUD Forum
80-Series Tech | IH8MUD Forum
How much are they asking? Does it have front and rear lockers?
Here's some good links that will help you out.
Slee - 80 Series Land Cruiser Newbie Guide
FAQ for 80/LX450 -Mar 2015 -Added Battery Information Thread | IH8MUD Forum
80-Series Tech | IH8MUD Forum
papabeach
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10ga-
Thanks for all the info. You can always count on forum members here for good info. Answers to your questions (and many more) listed below. Would love to know what you think. To me sounds reasonable depending on how bad the body damage is...haven't seen it yet.
$6800 (starting price)
Factory lockers
Head gasket changed in 2009 (50K miles ago)
1997 Land Cruiser info
230,xxx miles. 4th owner. Bought Feb 2009 from South Carolina with 172,xxx miles
Mechanical-
-230,xxx miles on original motor/trans/tcase
-Factory locking diffs. They engage quickly with no issues
-New spark plugs April 2015. Cap, rotor and wires done fall 2009
-Crankshaft seal and oil pump, replaced fall of 2009 as well
-Headgasket and PHH replaced with silicon hose. Firewall hoses replaced with Green Stripe hose
-Photoman smaller Alternator pulley
-New power steering pump (OReilly’s) and rebuilt Toyota steering box -installed in Fall 2014. Also replaced steering cooler with a Derale aftermarket and new Gates high pressure line
-Trans serviced April 2015 with new filter and fluid Blue hub fan clutch with 20k CST fluid
-New front U-joints
-SoCal Frank Exhaust Manifold food warmer
Suspension/Axles
-New TJM progressive springs/Gold shocks, OME steering stabilizer and front/rear spring spacers installed April 2015. Also new yellow caster correction bushings
-LandCruiser Phil front swaybar disconnects
-Metal Tech sway bar drop brackets front/rear
-Tie rod and drag link ends replaced with 555 brand in 2012
-Diffs have fresh gear oil and hex head plugs
-New OEM axle seals and front axle service done April 2015
-Center diff lock button installed along with Pin 7 mod
Electrical
-Die Hard Platinum battery P2 size installed earlier this year
-Urban Land Cruisers heavy gauge replacement battery cables connected with military batt terminals
-Blue Sea 6 place aux fuse box with 60amp fuse. Only 2 places in use now
6 gauge wiring to cargo area for amp in place. Fused with 100amp maxi fuse
12v charge line connected to 7 way trailer plug with auto reset breaker
-Trailer brake wiring connected with auto reset breaker also
Modulite trailer light module. Carries signal on separate wiring from truck and battery
Interior
-JDM Hand Throttle installed
-Alpine CD head unit with Bluetooth, USB, Apple ready and phone mic installed USB port flush mounted in front of shifter for connecting phone, thumb drive etc. to stereo
-Kenwood speakers in dash and rear doors. Pioneers in front doors
Pro-Fit dash mount for satellite radio, phone etc.
-Trailer brake controller mount for a Tekonsha Prodigy and wiring in place
-Hanna Quality interior racks mounted in cargo area. Passenger side floor mount has drawer bolted to it
-Custom lockable wooden drawer with Mac’s tie down rails mounted in pass rear cargo area.
-Blue Sea 2 place 12v outlet mounted to pass side. Only bottom plug is currently wired
-PFran full interior LEDs
-Scangauge mounted on top of steering column with speed corrected for tire size
-Custom red anodized shift t-case shift knob
-Cobra 19 CB with Gamiviti back lit mic holder
Exterior
-Metal Tech large stinger front bumper with ENGO 10K winch. Loaded with 100ft of TJM synthetic line. Aluminum hawse fairlead with Southeast
-Overland fairlead liner also installed
-Outpost Offroad Sliders
-De-flared with plastic rear bumper parts removed
-SoCal Frank rear antenna/light mount on passenger side
-Cree LED reverse light bulbs
-315/75/16 Goodyear MT/R tires. Approx 8k miles and 80% tread remaining. -Same size spare under truck
-New windshield with OEM gasket installed April 2015
Other
-FSM and electrical wiring book included
-Occasionally cruise cancels itself. Resumes by moving stalk. Doesn’t give a diagnostic code and wiring harness looks good. Ive tried another cruise computer and it still does it. Havnt had time to do more troubleshooting
-Front and rear hub locknut tools included along with yellow caster correction bushing template
-Have a passenger side battery box from 3FE truck not installed. Add tie down and washer relocation and youll have an easy second battery mount for dual batteries
-Front seats will need new covers. Rears are good. 3rd row seats included
-Driver door panel needs to be replaced
-Driver master window switch intermittently works on driver rear door window
-Have the following spare parts: front inner long side axle with good used birf, stock tie rod, stock rear lower control arm, extra front spindle, stock front bumper with hardware, red colored tailgate
papabeach
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I think I am now a believer in "Love at first sight". Got to meet and greet this lovely lady this evening and take her for a spin. Pretty happy with LC, needs some cosmetic work but that was expected. Drove well, will take on another test drive next weekend before finalizing the deal but from here it looks good!
10ga
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So did you get it? If so, post some pics, would like to see it.
papabeach
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Made an offer tonight...waiting to hear back. Will keep you posted.
papabeach
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97 LC came home with me last night...super excited. Lifted on 35s, triple locked...this thing is the beast every Jeep wishes they would grow up to become. Don't get me wrong, I have work to do but have a solid partially built platform to work with and don't have to be gentle with her...she is a trail pig not a mall crawler.
I will get some pics up in the next day or so but here is a starter...
I will get some pics up in the next day or so but here is a starter...
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papabeach
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That is a find! Good Luck, I hope you get it! I love my 4Runner but the LC is a beast...no comparison. Solid front axle, Triple locked...whoa!!! Here is the obligatory proud driveway pic! lots of plans and for the LC and packages waiting to arrive and yes a new paint job is in the mix! Hate to say it but the wifey has claimed the LC but is allowing me to consult for the build
