Recent content by PuraVidaLC

Nice.

Looks great! We’re twinning indeed!

I wish I knew. Bought it in Panama and it had 350k hard km on it. I’ve had to rebuild the engine and drive train. Now starting to focus on aesthetics / details. Its getting there, though!

No turbo. I rarely am on highways, mostly dirt, gravel and sand, so I haven’t really sought that out yet. I like to say that this baby won’t get you there fast, but she’ll always get you there 😁

Thanks! But it is a 79. Just ask my VIN#!

Yes, 35s, though I don’t recommend them if you do much highway driving. I can barely get the 3L to push me up to 80km/h on a flat road! But they work great on the muddy steep roads here in Costa Rica.

Hope I’m doing this right, but here’s a shot of my 1995 LJ79

Stock was 31”, but appreciate your point.

If I did want to do a 1HD-T + tranny swap, do you happen to have any leads down there in Panama to find one and do the work for me. Up here in CR prices are ridiculous.

I just want to be able to get up to highway speeds — I can’t even get fast enough to shift into 5th gear. 65 mph would be great.

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Sorry, I said 2L, it's actually the 3L (2.8 L -- Toyota 3L (2.8 L, SOHC) diesel engine: specs and review, service data - https://www.engine-specs.net/toyota/3l.html). Still very much a slug on the 35s. It's a manual. I see the threads on improving the horsepower of the 2LTE, but this one is...

Possibly. Mine is actually the 2L (naturally aspirated). Are those still options for this vehicle?

Finding those in Costa Rica aren't so easy :/

I’m new here. Just picked up this LJ78, threw on the Iron Man kit and 35s. Love how it looks, but BOY is it ever slow. Cant even get it over 70km/k on flat highway. I need some help with figuring out my options on getting it more power. Ayuda por favor!