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I bought this cruiser for $1200 from a frustrated owner with 181K and a bunch of missing parts from a failed attempt to fix a seized smog pump. The good news was the body was straight and had no rust. Although I really had wanted an FZJ80, I thought it was too good of a deal to pass up. Fast forward two years, another $7000+, and about 10K miles later . . . I still want an FZJ80. I love the looks, but the 4spd, the carb, and manual windows just don't do it for me. All that time and money and I still don't even have a lift, a 5 speed, or show quality paint job. But it does have most of the typical FJ60 upgrades/maintenance. Everything works - even the AC and headlight washers. I have receipts for most of the items I have done, but here are the highlights:
2007
Installed all new OEM radiator hoses, vacuum tubing, waterpump, fan clutch, thermostat, belts, fan, radiator cap, tune up items (tuned up again since).
New exhaust (cat back) with Magnaflow muffler
FJ62 Swaybar
Stainless battery tray (also have a second stainless tray for a dual battery)
VDP Center Console
George's LED domelights
OEM Shocks
OEM Steering Stabilizer
Catalytic Converter
New Carpet over 100+ sq. ft of Damplifier and Heatwave padding
Pioneer Stereo and speakers (also have steering wheel control unit for it)
Urban Landcruiser Battery Cables
IPF H4 Headlights and Bulbs with an upgraded Wiring Harness
31” Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor Tires (including the spare) - less than 5K miles on them
2008
New Tailgate lifts
Rebuilt the knuckles (Cruiser Outfitters kit and Marlin seals)
4runner Calipers
OEM Tie Rods/Ends
Aussie Mirrors
Rebuilt Carb (OEM kit, rebuilt by me)
Replaced Oil Pan Gasket (OEM)
Replaced the EGR downtube gasket (OEM)
Wagongear weatherstripping
2009
MAF Tranny/Xfer case overflow hose
Replaced the aftermarket smog pump with a gutted OEM pump (used)
The body is straight and rust free, but by no means perfect. It looks good from 10 feet away, but has a ding or two (or twenty). Prior to my ownership, there was clearly some bodywork and a cheap paintjob. The interior is in excellent condition. It has the typical small tear on the drivers side seat cushion.
It has an oil leak from the area of the tranny/transfer case. It could be the rear main seal, but the flywheel is dry and I have been unable to pinpoint it (otherwise I would have fixed it). Satellite radio is not included.
Current mileage is 190K and ticking. PM me or e-mail (mdinardo) (*AT*) (lycos.com).
I bought this cruiser for $1200 from a frustrated owner with 181K and a bunch of missing parts from a failed attempt to fix a seized smog pump. The good news was the body was straight and had no rust. Although I really had wanted an FZJ80, I thought it was too good of a deal to pass up. Fast forward two years, another $7000+, and about 10K miles later . . . I still want an FZJ80. I love the looks, but the 4spd, the carb, and manual windows just don't do it for me. All that time and money and I still don't even have a lift, a 5 speed, or show quality paint job. But it does have most of the typical FJ60 upgrades/maintenance. Everything works - even the AC and headlight washers. I have receipts for most of the items I have done, but here are the highlights:
2007
Installed all new OEM radiator hoses, vacuum tubing, waterpump, fan clutch, thermostat, belts, fan, radiator cap, tune up items (tuned up again since).
New exhaust (cat back) with Magnaflow muffler
FJ62 Swaybar
Stainless battery tray (also have a second stainless tray for a dual battery)
VDP Center Console
George's LED domelights
OEM Shocks
OEM Steering Stabilizer
Catalytic Converter
New Carpet over 100+ sq. ft of Damplifier and Heatwave padding
Pioneer Stereo and speakers (also have steering wheel control unit for it)
Urban Landcruiser Battery Cables
IPF H4 Headlights and Bulbs with an upgraded Wiring Harness
31” Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor Tires (including the spare) - less than 5K miles on them
2008
New Tailgate lifts
Rebuilt the knuckles (Cruiser Outfitters kit and Marlin seals)
4runner Calipers
OEM Tie Rods/Ends
Aussie Mirrors
Rebuilt Carb (OEM kit, rebuilt by me)
Replaced Oil Pan Gasket (OEM)
Replaced the EGR downtube gasket (OEM)
Wagongear weatherstripping
2009
MAF Tranny/Xfer case overflow hose
Replaced the aftermarket smog pump with a gutted OEM pump (used)
The body is straight and rust free, but by no means perfect. It looks good from 10 feet away, but has a ding or two (or twenty). Prior to my ownership, there was clearly some bodywork and a cheap paintjob. The interior is in excellent condition. It has the typical small tear on the drivers side seat cushion.
It has an oil leak from the area of the tranny/transfer case. It could be the rear main seal, but the flywheel is dry and I have been unable to pinpoint it (otherwise I would have fixed it). Satellite radio is not included.
Current mileage is 190K and ticking. PM me or e-mail (mdinardo) (*AT*) (lycos.com).
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....ok my brother did... 
