I just joined the group here and am a 1st time Toyota owner. My rig is currently in the shop as of this morning having the engine swapped out. I bought a 92 FJ80 in pretty good condition with a slight knock in the engine. Definitely a rod. After checking on rebuild prices my pocketbook dictated risking a used engine. Hopefully it will work out, keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer for me tonight 
The truck is a dark grey color, AT, sunroof, A/C, and has a a grey cloth interior. The previous owners took pretty good care of it and supplied me with tons of receipts for the past 6 years or so that they owned it. It appears completely stock with the exception of a push bar added to the front bumper and a tow hitch added to the rear. Paint is faded but original. It has the locking differential which from what I've read on this site is a good thing. Since I've spent most of my available cash on the purchase of the truck and engine and have the approximate cost of the install set aside, I've really nothing left for upgrades. Nonetheless I need to know from more savvy LC owners what I should be looking for in the way of parts/accessories/upgrades. I"m guessing the first thing would be a lift and then perhaps front/rear bumpers. I really don't want to do anything major as I'd like to keep it reliable for longer OTR trips. I am wanting to drive this to Cabo San Lucas at Christmas with my daughters and hopefully will have any mechanical issues behind me long before then. About the only thing I'd really like to have done prior to the trip is to find myself a nice used rack somewhere or possibly one of those car top tents. Everything else will have to be piecemeal. You wouldn't know it by looking at me but due to health issues (bad ticker-viral infection, fused back w/rods, screws, etc...-auto accident), I'll also need to pay someone to do any of the heavier installs so that will have to factor into the budget as well. So any help, suggestions, leads on parts/mechanics would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to to talking LC's or otherwise with all of you!
The truck is a dark grey color, AT, sunroof, A/C, and has a a grey cloth interior. The previous owners took pretty good care of it and supplied me with tons of receipts for the past 6 years or so that they owned it. It appears completely stock with the exception of a push bar added to the front bumper and a tow hitch added to the rear. Paint is faded but original. It has the locking differential which from what I've read on this site is a good thing. Since I've spent most of my available cash on the purchase of the truck and engine and have the approximate cost of the install set aside, I've really nothing left for upgrades. Nonetheless I need to know from more savvy LC owners what I should be looking for in the way of parts/accessories/upgrades. I"m guessing the first thing would be a lift and then perhaps front/rear bumpers. I really don't want to do anything major as I'd like to keep it reliable for longer OTR trips. I am wanting to drive this to Cabo San Lucas at Christmas with my daughters and hopefully will have any mechanical issues behind me long before then. About the only thing I'd really like to have done prior to the trip is to find myself a nice used rack somewhere or possibly one of those car top tents. Everything else will have to be piecemeal. You wouldn't know it by looking at me but due to health issues (bad ticker-viral infection, fused back w/rods, screws, etc...-auto accident), I'll also need to pay someone to do any of the heavier installs so that will have to factor into the budget as well. So any help, suggestions, leads on parts/mechanics would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to to talking LC's or otherwise with all of you!
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