My 1985 BJ70 JDM RHD (1 Viewer)

[R33F]

Well, here she is in all her glory!
I picked it up a few weeks ago from a member here on IH8MUD and am very happy with it's condition.
Thought I would start a build thread to record the progress.
Lots of things on the list to do before she is trail worthy, but that's part of the fun.

Specs:
1985 Toyota Landcruiser BJ70 JDM RHD
3B Diesel Non Turbo
H55 - 5 speed manual transmission
This model has a full floating rear axle, push button 4x4 (with manual locking hubs of course) and a factory PTO winch. PTO winch works great.

Plans are to build a nice little trail/camping/exploring rig for me and my son.

It's completely stock and the stock springs are in pretty bad shape.
Next week I'll have time to get the OME Ultimate kit installed that I got from Cruiser Outfitters installed.

The wheels are also too rusted out for my liking, so I picked up 5 new OEM FJ40 steels wheels
from Cruiser Corps and a set of 33x10.5R15 BFG KM3's.

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[R33F]

Got myself a low profile Warrior brand rack.

 

[R33F]

Picked her up from the shop this morning. Wheels, tires and lift installed. Needs to settle a bit but drives and looks amazing!

 

[R33F]

Did the tire carrier flip mod to fit the rear tire.

 

[R33F]

Front Runner ladder installed today.

 

[R33F]

Overland Pros awning installed.

 

[R33F]

Picked up the Gen 2 Tepui RTT today.
Haven't had the chance to use it yet, but so far I'm lovin it.
Super low profile and still fits in the garage.

 

[fj77]

Picked her up from the shop this morning. Wheels, tires and lift installed. Needs to settle a bit but drives and looks amazing!

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she is a beauty! Bravo!

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Wheels too rusted out? The whole truck looks to be in fantastic condition, regarding lack of rust.

Love the two tone colors. Any other mods planned-gears?

 

[R33F]

Wheels too rusted out? The whole truck looks to be in fantastic condition, regarding lack of rust.

Love the two tone colors. Any other mods planned-gears?

Thanks it's been a fun build,

These are the new FJ40 wheels I got from Cruiser Corps, the chrome OEM wheels are real bad.
It's in pretty good condition, a little rust but not a huge deal.

I have a 14 year old, so I'm putting in a 3rd bucket seat and belt at the moment.

Gears, Locker, small turbo would all be nice. LOL

Thanks for checking it out.

 

[Cruiser Corps]

Those wheels do look good! Great looking rig!

 

[Devils Paw 80]

I have a 14 year old, so I'm putting in a 3rd bucket seat and belt at the moment.

My CDM '85 BJ70 had two shoulder belts in the rear for the bench seat. Did yours have a different set up?

 

[R33F]

My CDM '85 BJ70 had two shoulder belts in the rear for the bench seat. Did yours have a different set up?

Mine had no seat belts at all, just went and bought a universal lap belt for now.
I don't even see where a shoulder belt would attch to.

 

[hoser]

^^^Until about 10 years ago, Japanese law didn't require rear passengers to wear seatbelts.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

^Interesting. In that case, probably no anchor point to retrofit shoulder belts from other world market 70 series.

 

[R33F]

The only option I can see would be some kind of roll bar with a mount on it, like older Jeeps have.

 

[R33F]

Update:

Made a plywood sub floor and covered it with rubber gym flooring.

Then added a 3rd bucket seat for my son to come on small local trips with me and the wife.
I can remove the seat pretty easily if he decides he doesn't want to tag along.

I also upgraded my awning brackets, OEM awning brackets had too much flex in them.

Yesterday, I installed a Front Runner fold down table.

 

[ceebs87BJ]

Looks great! How tall is the top of the tent when folded down? My BJ70 is on the sagging stock springs and I will put on the OME suspension kit this winter. I'd love a roof top tent but my garage door is only 7'.

 

[R33F]

Looks great! How tall is the top of the tent when folded down? My BJ70 is on the sagging stock springs and I will put on the OME suspension kit this winter. I'd love a roof top tent but my garage door is only 7'.

The highest point on the tent is only 9 inches.

Here is a picture of it closed.