I’m a month in to new ownership of a 1989 FJ62 and am still working to sort the AC out. When I bought the truck the AC was blowing cool but not cold, my mechanic charged the system (it has been converted to r134a previously but I don’t know any details about when or how thorough the conversion...
I’ve been on the lookout for an FJ62 for a year or so but the wife (rightfully so) has been pretty firm that’s it’s a one in/one out cruiser policy these days 😂 (76 40 series, 97 40th anniversary edition and 2016 200 series in the garage). The 80 series was my first cruiser, great vehicle but a...
SOLD
The time has finally come to let someone else enjoy my 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 40th Anniversary Edition (#1979) in Antique Sage Pearl. It is triple locked and has 173K miles. I have owned since 2013 and have added about 27k miles during my ownership. It has been an amazing vehicle...
I’ve had my 76 FJ40 for about 6 months, no electrical issues, and as I’m driving down the road last Saturday night my dash lights suddenly go out (after hitting a medium bump). After getting back home I realized it wasn’t just the dash lights but the whole circuit - parking lights, tail lights...
After being a long time Toyota fan and dreaming about an FJ40 for many years I finally added one to the family a few weeks ago! I’ve got a 97 40th Anniversary Edition and a 2016 200 that are my daily drivers so my 40 will be the new weekend rig. @Chris8760 rescued it in 2014 and did an amazing...
I’ve had my 2016 200 for about 2.5 years and installed a Tough Dog suspension system and SPC UCA’s about 10 months ago. I’ve noticed a “clunk” for lack of a better description on the front passenger side when the suspension cycles, especially when turning left at low speeds and hitting a bump...
After several months of staring at suspension parts sitting in the garage I finally got my Tough Dog kit installed yesterday (41 mm front coilovers with 1” Toyota spacers, 45 mm adjustable rear shocks, light duty rear coils with 10 mm OME trim packers, and SPC UCA’s). Jason at @TRAIL TAILOR was...
I’m planning to upgrade the suspension on my 2016 LC (leaning hard toward Tough Dog with SPC UCA’s) and am curious if anyone on here can recommend a shop that knows 200’s in the central or eastern part of NC. Already contacted Iron Pig in Fredericksburg, VA and had a great experience talking to...
The rubber Toyota mats that came with my Land Cruiser have been alright for the last year but leave a lot to be desired, especially due to their small surface area. I was planning to get WeatherTech's for my 2016 because that is what most on here seem to go with, but recent threads highlighting...
I've been on the fence about adding the OEM coil spacers since I bought my 200 back in March. There was a mild rake on the cruiser but not terrible and I just wasn't sure a 1" lift up front would be worth the cost of the spacers plus labor to install. I ended up having the spacers installed...
Been a long time Toyota owner and a Land Cruiser owner since 2013 when I picked up a 1997 40th edition. I've done a mild build on the 80 series but have kept it relatively stock as I also had a built 3rd gen in the garage. I've had my eye on the 200 series for years and the time was finally...
I spend a lot of time reading this forum but post pretty rarely because so many of the projects I've tackled have been well documented and I don't have much more to offer. I did do a pretty cheap and functional mod this weekend that I couldn't find much info on beforehand so I'll share in hopes...
I'd really like to tint the front windows of my cruiser to match the rears as close as possible (I know it's almost impossible to get a perfect match with our factory tint though). I've read thru many of the window tint threads on here, most of which are a few years old. Regardless, it seems...
I've been part of the Toyota community for a while now, spending the last 10 years building my 2000 Limited 4WD 4runner as a multi-purpose mild expedition rig. It's been a fun project but I've had my eye on a 80 series Land Cruiser for a while due to the increased size, solid front axle, and...
As the title implies, I am in the market for a late model (96-97 ideally) FZJ80. I drove to Richmond today with cash in hand to pick up this cruiser https://forum.ih8mud.com/nc-olde-nort...80-advice.html, but unfortunately it was a lot rougher in person both inside and out than the photos...
Wanted - 96/97 Clean FZJ80
As the title implies, I am in the market for a late model (96-97 ideally) FZJ80. I drove to Richmond today with cash in hand to pick up this cruiser https://forum.ih8mud.com/nc-olde-north-state-cruisers/752099-fj80-advice.html, but unfortunately it was a lot rougher...
I joined the forum a few months ago and was pretty set on finding a solid FJ40 as a backup daily driver. Unfortunately, a combination of a few recent mechanical issues with my 4runner and the fact that an FJ40 in the condition I want would probably be 15K+ has really pushed me toward buying an...
Came across this 40 today, located in Elizabeth City. Nice looking rig but that price seems awfully high, though it does sound like it has been pretty thoroughly restored inside and out. Way out of my price range, but figured someone might be interested -...
Hey guys! After several years of lurking around the forum I finally decided it was time to join. I've got a 2000 4runner that's been my DD for the past 10 years. I bought it bone stock and have turned it into a pretty capable expedition rig, really enjoying the process and spending a fair...