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Hello all- I have been looking to purchase an 80 series for a while and I have found a nice '97 40th Anniversary Edition with 150k miles. Since it is out of state, I had the dealer take it to the local Toyota dealer and they found the following items that need to be repaired. 1. Speedometer...

So this is my first 4wd truck. Just have some questions about how to use the 4wd system. The center diff lock should only be used off road correct? And when I switch to 4wd low, the car should be stopped and placed in neutral? Can this be done while moving? Thank you for your help - super newb here.

I have an opportunity to purchase a 1983 FJ60 with original 147K. The truck has been used as a farm truck for many years and stored indoors. It is owned by a Toyota mechanic who has put a new clutch, new suspension parts, tires and brakes. Mechanically, it is VERY SOLID. No rust on the frame...

I am a newbie when it comes to hooking up lights and debating if I should tackle the job my self or take to a shop. Just purchased a 94 LC that came with lighting not yet installed in the ARB bumper. Two sets of lights: Amazon.com: Auxbeam 7" LED Light Bar 36W 3600LM CREE Driving Light 30...

Hi guys, I bought my first Land Cruiser a month ago and I already love it! I bought a 2000 model that has been extremely well maintained. Since picking it up, I have driven 5k miles. I have noticed a few things that I want to refresh on the car. Based on threads from this forum I have fixed the...

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and I'm the proud new owner of this 1991 FJ80. The vehicle has 195K and as far as I can tell from the mechanic receipts and maintenance logs, it has been well cared for (will post more info on previous work done if the need arises.) After taking her for a few...

Hey out there, I'm brand new to the forum, new owner of a stock 62 and new at restoring anything. The Fj62 was owned by my dad originally and then left in a dirt field and forgotten by us kids for 12 years to age gracefully and die. Haha, she didn't keel over! I picked her up, towed her home...

Hello all, I'm new to these forums don't know if im posting in the correct section. So basically I've bought a 1983 fj60 vx recently and have some engine troubles, need some interior parts and. Would like to know what mods i could do with parts from gcc, if i could find somebody in Qatar who...

Hi all, I moved to Salt Lake City from Pittsburgh in October and there was no way I was going to live in this state without owning a 4x4 overlander for taking advantage of this awesome geography. At first the target was a VW Vanagon Syncro, then for a while an 80 series (almost flew to Texas...

Hi All, This is my first post and I hope I'm in the right place. Since moving to Utah a few months ago, I've been planning on buying an FZJ80 as a second vehicle for weekend mountain trips, and I've located a 97 LX450 in the exact config I'm looking for for sale by an independent dealer in...

Howdy forumers, What an invaluable resource this site is. I've only been poking around for a couple of days and already learned a lot. I've been a lover of the 60 series LandCruiser since I was in elementary school and now that I'm mostly grown up, now it's time to get one. (Stop reading...

hello all just checking in.... new to the forum and will have lots of questions soon. First vehicle ever was a 1972 fj40 in the baby blue. dad brought home torches and an arc welder and set me to work at welding the frame back together and somehow, eventually, getting the old girl (Ezmerelda)...