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    Import a 75 series Grey Market Question

    The VIN starts with JT1VHZJ that tells me its got a 1HZ engine it. The pictures I've seen confirm that. Its a 75 series for sure, maybe not a a BJ variant. I will do some more research and then pull the trigger.
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    Import a 75 series Grey Market Question

    @Honger, NHTSA says the date must be on a data plate or listed on paperwork as first registration. It makes no mention of a vin checking website that lists it as 3/99 will work. I called two brokers today one said yes, list date of manufacture as 3/99 and let customs figure out. The second...
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    Import a 75 series Grey Market Question

    Question for the brain trust. I am looking at importing a 1999 BJ75. My question is the vin doesn't show the build date, and the first registration is 01/2000 on the current owners title. If I search the vin, it comes up as built 3/99 which would make it eligible to import march of 2024. If...
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    For Sale 1995 FJZ80 Locked Expo Built

    You missed the peak foliage by a week its right now:). It's beautiful here year round, but it's cold as balls for a few weeks. I love at 1750 ft on the side of a mountain. Saw -24F for a few days! The next time your up let me know, am I can show you some cool spots. Also check out The Vermont...
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    For Sale 1995 FJZ80 Locked Expo Built

    Were you up for the Vermont Overland Rally? @Baltimorejake
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    For Sale 1995 FJZ80 Locked Expo Built

    It did sell a few weeks ago, buyer was out of the country for a few weeks. Flew in yesterday and is driving back to Milwaukee.
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    For Sale 1995 FJZ80 Locked Expo Built

    SOLD!!! 10/10/2017
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    Wanted 70 searies costa rica

    I spent 9 months there and saw only a few that were not police vehicles, all were too new for importation. If you want a 40 series than there are tons. the good ones are few and far between though.
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    Rear Driveshaft removal CDL Switch Question.

    Thanks guys. Truck is much quieter with rear DS out. Time to order some parts :) it looks like i will be rebuilding the rear axle soon.
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    Rear Driveshaft removal CDL Switch Question.

    I am going to remove my rear driveshaft tommorow to start rebuilding my rear axle. I am going to remove shaft , see if needs u joints, and or has any slop in it. I plan to drive it to work while I wait for wheel bearings and all the pinion parts to rebuild my 3rd:). Planning on doing all the...
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    Balancing Beads, general consensus/Experience?

    I have used Equal in R22 truck tires with great success.
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    80's mechanic in VT?

    Do Not use. 4x4 Center in Burlington. Ask me how I know:flipoff2: I am in the same boat. a friend suggested a plan in Huntington, but I have not gotten there yet. I could dig up the name if needed.
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    For Sale 1995 FJZ80 Locked Expo Built

    @sxp I have done the hood. I can send cell phone pics if you message me your cell number.
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