I have been getting pestered by a few people to do a build thread on my HZJ77 for while now. I figure I should at least do this as the mud community and mud itself is great database of knowledge. I hope to contribute and learn as much as possible while I'm on here. I have already learned a TON and the obsession with land cruisers really began to thrived as soon as I found this place. So I figure I should start taking some more pictures and documenting stuff online not just in my maintenance log. I am a big fan of detail on certain things, I'll try my best to be detailed as possible.
Bit of History on the truck, I imported it back in March 2011. Here is the original thread:
So I decided to import my own: Round Two
Bought it in November 2010 and told very few people about it online because it wasn't in the country yet, but I spilled the beans once it was shipped, I couldn't help myself. I had to sit a few months before it was legal for importing into Canada and it was like a early Christmas present when I won the auction and a late gift when I popped the container open. Missed the Tsunami thankfully as the ship was in China when Japan was hit with the disaster, lots of concerned people contacted me when it hit as they knew my truck was shipped. Dodged a bullet as container insurance doesn't cover acts of god.
Some specs on the truck when I bought it:
1996 HZJ77
1HZ Engine
H55F 5 Speed
Factory Front and Rear Difflocks
ARB Bullbar and Brush Guards
Warn Aux Lights
Warn XD9000i Winch
Safari Snorkel
Zeal Lift springs, Extended Shackles, Rancho Adjustable Shocks
4x4 Engineering Rims
Mods/Maintenance I have done:
Alpine headunit Completed March 2011
Amsoil Severe Gear 75W/90W in the Diffs Completed March 2011
Amosil MTG 75W/90W in the Trans and Transfer Completed March 2011
Extended Diff, E-Locker and Transfer Breathers Completed March 2011
Cruisin Offroad Skid Plate Completed May 2011
Donaldson Pre-Cleaner Completed September 2011
Aisin Manual Hub Conversion using BJ74 Hubs Completed March 2012
ACSD Delete Completed March 2012
MacNamara Output Gear in the Transfer during a rebuild Completed March 2012
Slee Offroad Rear Locker Armor Completed March 2012
Piranha Battery Trays to accommodate a third battery for strict 12v accessories Completed November 2012
Redarc BCDC-1220 to safely charge the 12v battery from the 24v system Completed November 2012
Separate 12V and 24V fuse blocks Completed November 2012
Ceramic Coated Exhaust Manifold, Turbo Compressor and Exhaust Housings Completed December 2012
Gturbo CT26 (Old Supra Hybrid) Boosting 14.5lbs Completed December 2012
Custom 3" Stainless Steel Exhaust with Aeroturbine 3030XL Muffler Completed December 2012
ISSPRO EV2 Pyrometer, Turbo Boost and Oil Pressure Gauges Completed December 2012
Exedy Safari Tuff Clutch Installed (machined flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disc, pilot bearing, rear main seal) Completed May 2013
New Summer tires (255/85R/16 Toyo MTs) Completed June 2013
Custom Roof Rack Built Completed June 2013
Repacked front wheel bearings with amsoil waterproof grease, upgraded trail gear hub studs installed Completed June 2013
Installed boost compensator, retimed IP to 1.09mm and retuned fuel pump Completed July 2013
Repacked rear wheel bearings with amsoil waterproof grease, upgraded arp rear hub studs installed Completed July 2013
Suspension Bushes and Pins (grease nipples everywhere that work) Completed April 2014
Valve Adjustment @ 160,000km Completed April 2014
New Greasable TREs and Drag Links Completed April 2014
Tire Alignment Completed April 2014
Amber Wax Sprayed Rear Interior Quarter Panels and Crevices Completed April 2014
Install Top Mount Intercooler Completed May 2014
LineX 045 Toyota White Sides Completed May 2014
Cruisin Offroad Sliders/Brush Guards Completed May 2014
Manual Boost Controller Installed Completed May 2014
Powdercoat ARB Bumper Black Completed July 2014
Old Man Emu Sport Shocks (60071L 80 series J lift for the front / 60043 hilux rear shocks for rear / OMESD24 Steering Damper) Completed August 2014
Led Signals in ARB Bumper Completed August 2014
New Intake Manifold Gaskets Completed December 2014
Wired Lighforce XGT Converted 70 HID and 20" Single Row 120W LED Bar Completed December 2014
Rear Right Hub Rebuild Completed July 2015
Okanagan Fuel Injection 12mm Injection Pump and Injectors Completed July 2015
Installed Catch Can Completed July 2015
1FZ Airbox Lid Completed July 2015
Mods List (No Order Really):
Mod/Install Front Locker Armour
Cargo Barrier
Aluminum Interior Panels w/ Storage
New Rear Speakers
Cargo Drawers & Fridge Slide
Rear Bumper with Dual Swing Outs
Better turbo and more boost
4" Snorkel and better airbox
Intake Manifold Mod potentially
3.73 diffs, 3.05:1 Low range gears.
Maintenance wise the truck was tight when I first bought it. Service records and poking around for general maintenance. After owning it for over a year and a half now I am still super impressed with it, and just as pleased as the first time I drove it out of the container.
I try and keep a good written record with everything and I am hoping by the way I treat the truck maintenance wise it won't let me down. I can't afford to pay someone to fix my truck so I find it fun and a learning experience working on my own truck. I tend to research the living hell out of things and modify or upgrade when needed. I hate doing things twice if it could be done right the first time. Buy one, cry once. Preventative maintenance is a must in my eyes.
For me the truck is a tool to explore and every modification I do will aid in my travels. I think its silly to build something up and not use it.
This thread might be slow to update at times but I hope to plug away at my truck when funds permit. I have lots of plans and hope to keep this truck for a very long time. All with in time and funds though!
Bit of History on the truck, I imported it back in March 2011. Here is the original thread:
So I decided to import my own: Round Two
Bought it in November 2010 and told very few people about it online because it wasn't in the country yet, but I spilled the beans once it was shipped, I couldn't help myself. I had to sit a few months before it was legal for importing into Canada and it was like a early Christmas present when I won the auction and a late gift when I popped the container open. Missed the Tsunami thankfully as the ship was in China when Japan was hit with the disaster, lots of concerned people contacted me when it hit as they knew my truck was shipped. Dodged a bullet as container insurance doesn't cover acts of god.
Some specs on the truck when I bought it:
1996 HZJ77
1HZ Engine
H55F 5 Speed
Factory Front and Rear Difflocks
ARB Bullbar and Brush Guards
Warn Aux Lights
Warn XD9000i Winch
Safari Snorkel
Zeal Lift springs, Extended Shackles, Rancho Adjustable Shocks
4x4 Engineering Rims
Mods/Maintenance I have done:
Alpine headunit Completed March 2011
Amsoil Severe Gear 75W/90W in the Diffs Completed March 2011
Amosil MTG 75W/90W in the Trans and Transfer Completed March 2011
Extended Diff, E-Locker and Transfer Breathers Completed March 2011
Cruisin Offroad Skid Plate Completed May 2011
Donaldson Pre-Cleaner Completed September 2011
Aisin Manual Hub Conversion using BJ74 Hubs Completed March 2012
ACSD Delete Completed March 2012
MacNamara Output Gear in the Transfer during a rebuild Completed March 2012
Slee Offroad Rear Locker Armor Completed March 2012
Piranha Battery Trays to accommodate a third battery for strict 12v accessories Completed November 2012
Redarc BCDC-1220 to safely charge the 12v battery from the 24v system Completed November 2012
Separate 12V and 24V fuse blocks Completed November 2012
Ceramic Coated Exhaust Manifold, Turbo Compressor and Exhaust Housings Completed December 2012
Gturbo CT26 (Old Supra Hybrid) Boosting 14.5lbs Completed December 2012
Custom 3" Stainless Steel Exhaust with Aeroturbine 3030XL Muffler Completed December 2012
ISSPRO EV2 Pyrometer, Turbo Boost and Oil Pressure Gauges Completed December 2012
Exedy Safari Tuff Clutch Installed (machined flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disc, pilot bearing, rear main seal) Completed May 2013
New Summer tires (255/85R/16 Toyo MTs) Completed June 2013
Custom Roof Rack Built Completed June 2013
Repacked front wheel bearings with amsoil waterproof grease, upgraded trail gear hub studs installed Completed June 2013
Installed boost compensator, retimed IP to 1.09mm and retuned fuel pump Completed July 2013
Repacked rear wheel bearings with amsoil waterproof grease, upgraded arp rear hub studs installed Completed July 2013
Suspension Bushes and Pins (grease nipples everywhere that work) Completed April 2014
Valve Adjustment @ 160,000km Completed April 2014
New Greasable TREs and Drag Links Completed April 2014
Tire Alignment Completed April 2014
Amber Wax Sprayed Rear Interior Quarter Panels and Crevices Completed April 2014
Install Top Mount Intercooler Completed May 2014
LineX 045 Toyota White Sides Completed May 2014
Cruisin Offroad Sliders/Brush Guards Completed May 2014
Manual Boost Controller Installed Completed May 2014
Powdercoat ARB Bumper Black Completed July 2014
Old Man Emu Sport Shocks (60071L 80 series J lift for the front / 60043 hilux rear shocks for rear / OMESD24 Steering Damper) Completed August 2014
Led Signals in ARB Bumper Completed August 2014
New Intake Manifold Gaskets Completed December 2014
Wired Lighforce XGT Converted 70 HID and 20" Single Row 120W LED Bar Completed December 2014
Rear Right Hub Rebuild Completed July 2015
Okanagan Fuel Injection 12mm Injection Pump and Injectors Completed July 2015
Installed Catch Can Completed July 2015
1FZ Airbox Lid Completed July 2015
Mods List (No Order Really):
Mod/Install Front Locker Armour
Cargo Barrier
Aluminum Interior Panels w/ Storage
New Rear Speakers
Cargo Drawers & Fridge Slide
Rear Bumper with Dual Swing Outs
Better turbo and more boost
4" Snorkel and better airbox
Intake Manifold Mod potentially
3.73 diffs, 3.05:1 Low range gears.
Maintenance wise the truck was tight when I first bought it. Service records and poking around for general maintenance. After owning it for over a year and a half now I am still super impressed with it, and just as pleased as the first time I drove it out of the container.
I try and keep a good written record with everything and I am hoping by the way I treat the truck maintenance wise it won't let me down. I can't afford to pay someone to fix my truck so I find it fun and a learning experience working on my own truck. I tend to research the living hell out of things and modify or upgrade when needed. I hate doing things twice if it could be done right the first time. Buy one, cry once. Preventative maintenance is a must in my eyes.
For me the truck is a tool to explore and every modification I do will aid in my travels. I think its silly to build something up and not use it.
This thread might be slow to update at times but I hope to plug away at my truck when funds permit. I have lots of plans and hope to keep this truck for a very long time. All with in time and funds though!
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