You're probably thinking of the Ivestor Gap trail, which starts right off the Black Balsam Knob parking lot. It only opens to 4x4's in the fall, but is totally doable in a stock rig and an awesome place to camp. Old North State Cruisers do a trip up there every November, I think.
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Looks like the factory overhead console? Source: Subtank Roof Console Part # 83290-60090
They were never available in the U.S., you can only get the used from Oz or Japan.
Make sure you see it in person before you send any money. Waldrtw sold a similar looking 80 in Wilmington, For Sale: - 1994 TOYOTA FZJ80 Expo Ready, but that LX is also on a for sale ad in Maryland Watch More Lexus Lx 1996 Lexus Lx 450 Factory Diff Lockers Fzj 80 Land Cruiser
The truck looks...
I don't think an electric 80 series is practical at all. Too heavy, not aerodynamic, and no range to speak of. Diesel is a much better bet.
BUT... an all electric trail rig, that you could trailer and recharge with a portable generator at camp? That might be the coolest thing. Ever. There are...
We just finished a looong road trip from NC to CO and UT and back. We did the alpine loop through the San Juan mountains as well as the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands NP. Absolutely beautiful part of the US.
Top of Hurricane Pass I think?
Hurricane Pass by expdshn posted Aug 25, 2015 at 7:13 PM...
You can get the Aisin blue fan clutch on Amazon for cheap. I installed it along with the water pump and thermostat a few weeks ago and couldn't be happier. For the price, I would replace it with a brand new unit.
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@4xFletch, we kept a blog at www.brazildrive.com. We also have a map at map.brazildrive.com. If you do some planning and are careful, you should have no problem. PM me if you have any logistical questions!
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Camp (El Salvador?)
View near the Colombia-Ecuador border
We took our 80 down through Central and South America last summer. It is an amazing overland platform. I'm hoping to get out to Colorado sometime this summer and do some more exploring!
Piedras Blancas National Park, Costa Rica
Near Chimbote, Peru
Highway 10 in Bolivia