Goals:
Reliable, decent power, decent offroad (for the Midwest) tow 3000lbs well. (somewhat) comfortable, not loud, low smoke.
I haven't done any serious off-road since about 2011, i had a 1988 pickup, locked on 33s. want to get back into it and make a cool project for a company truck. I've...
Hello all,
I am swapping a OBD2 (95-97) 1FZ-FE motor into my 1993 80. I have had some people raise some concern about the compatibility with the swap, and wanted to reach out to some with possibly more knowledge on what my plan is and if it will work.
If I were to swap everything including...
Looks like the previous owner was going to do an engine swap and they removed the old (original) frame side mounts.
I’m assuming lots of fellas out there have removed these when doing motor swaps ?
Price with shipping to 97304. PM me or reply here.
Thanks everyone!!
Engine, ECU, Harness and wiper motor $2000.00 OBO
I am selling my 3FE that I swapped into my FJ60 4 years ago, the motor itself has about probably 270k, I bought the engine as a takeout from another swap from Cruiser Matt after my 2F lost a cylinder. He replaced the bearing on the lower end...
Toys On The Rocks, still the oldest LandCruiser club in Placerville, at 40 something years, will be having our annual vehicle show, swap meet, raffle and social event on April 27 this year, the last Saturday of the month. Yes, a Saturday, last year was on Sunday.
Venue is the same though...
I recently imported a 1995 HZJ75 from Tanzania. 555,000 KM on the ticker and overall running and driving well.
Thinking down the road, one of my goals will be an engine swap both for reliability and to make driving our mountainous highways easier (unlike when I was in Africa, I do want to go...
I want to introduce Lola.
She is a 1994 80 Series Land Cruiser, Factory Triple Locked, with the 1FZFE, A442F, and HF2AV. With a 2/2.5" Dobinsons Lift and an ARB front bumper.
I am starting this thread to document and update the build/swap. I will be swapping in a 2UZFE and A750F from a 2005...
Finally making some time for this in between working on the ongoing M715 build
Here’s the FJ40…
I’ve owned this since 2000 when it was a bone stock rusty basket case. It’s been through the standard evolution of changes.
In 2003, I installed the Vortec 5.7 from a 1996 Suburban and at...
Just a quick one, I’ve been wanting to swap a 1hdt into my hzj79r, are there any major considerations when doing this swap? And would most of the eletrical be plug and play? Cheers
I’m just gathering some info before I start my 2H swap into a 1977 fj40.
Curious to know the most practical way to measure up and secure the new gearbox cross member in place?
Also wondering if I will need to modify drive shafts at all and if yes, if anyone knows what is required?
Finally, I’ve...
1. 1996 model LX450 ‘slung a rod’ several years ago at 275k miles. I bought at 70k from a rich dude, it literally looked brand new. The next 200k miles, all oil changes etc and only 93 octane. This vehicle has literally never been off road (sorry to disappoint everyone, just not my thing...
Hello, I have started to replace my 2002 rear open diff axle with an oem locked rear from a 1999 in my 100 series. Besides the switch, and axle itself what will I need to remove from the donor vehicle? Thanks
Does anyone know if the tundra front coils can be swapped without a spring compressor? It's really common way to do it on the 4Runner/Tacoma suspension by just removing the retaining nut on top before dropping the suspension and you can separate the coilover safely as you lower the LCA and pull...
Hey was wanting to diesel swap my 1988 fj62 Land Cruiser I’m located in San Diego was wondering if anybody knew of any shops who would be willing to do an engine swap want quality work for a good price.
Hello,
I’ve been lurking on here for a while and have picked up some really good info to help improve my LJ70
Mines a UK supplied 1992 LJ70 with a 2L-T engine, its about 175,000 miles, the engine has been serviced by a landcruiser specialist and I’m told is sound, its had some work done by...
Long story short my wifes 60 sat in our garage waiting for its heart transplant with the engine/trans/transfer out of it. Our puppy labrador decided the starter wires looked tasty to chew on. Pics are what is left. LS in in now and I need to wire the starter, and need to know what each wire is for?
Hey all, I bought an 1997 hdj80 with h151 to swap my 3fe and auto trans out my 1992 jdm cruiser.
My question is I have seen where the part numbers for 91-92 are different of that of the 93+. Can the 97 pedal set work in the 92? Or do I have to source a 92 pedal set?
Regards
Dan
After months of searching and planning, I finally
got around to a fellow GXer on my road trip who wanted my captains for his bench. It is LITERALLY plug and play, nearly everything is identical. Just 14mm bolts, plastic removal tools and a couple plugs. Took us about an hour and a half on both...