SOLD 1987 LHD Toyota Troopy Land Cruiser BJ75 - Price Drop $19500 (1 Viewer)

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I am selling a 1987 LHD Toyota Troopy. I purchased this just over a year ago and have been fixing it up since then. After the repairs listed below, it runs quite well. I wouldn't hesitate to take a cross country trip tomorrow - but at a slower pace than the modern vehicles some are used to. I am selling because the naturally aspirated 4-cyl diesel isn't really suited for driving up and over the many passes we have in CO. It's great for around town and offroad but really doesn't like to go above 65 mph. I have considered adding a turbo - there are reputable kits available - but I'm leaning toward a pickup based overland vehicle at this point.

See below for a list of repairs since purchase: (all work completed by Robbie Antonson, Jr. of Adventure Offroad unless otherwise noted):

Rebuilt Transfer Case
Replaced U-joints
Driveline service
Replaced the water pump
Replaced Belts and Hoses
Replaced Tie Rods
Rebuilt Starter
Replaced Cylinder Head / Head gasket
Rebuilt Injectors
Replaced Thermostat
Installed Dash Autometer Water Temp Guage
Install Oil pan Heat pad
Replaced Exhaust (not by Robbie)

Other information of interest:

Mileage 248000 km
Brakes have 70% left
New BF Goodrich AT (5)
New Rims (5)
Replaced Headliner
Custom Interior Panels

Needs:

Front axle rebuild

The suspension is tired and I would replace - The springs are a bit flat, but still have some arch. The front spring eye and shackle bushings show some sign of wear, while the rear spring eye and especially the shackle bushings need replacing.


Driving impressions: Typical of a naturally aspirated engine at elevation; accelerates well for its limitations here. Brakes straight.

PRICE: $20,500

*I couldn't seem to add more than 5 photos, so feel free to ask for any specific images.

 

[4btfjz80CO93]

 

[4btfjz80CO93]

Oh, I forgot to add that I added sound deadening material throughout the vehicle, cutting the road noise down significantly.

 

[Reinhardtius]

This looks like a very good deal, given recent service (incl head job!). I can confirm that the 3B is a great engine for all but drag racing and climbing mountain passes on the highway. I drive my 1998 BJ75 pickup (also red) on the highway with no trouble at 65-70mph, so long as the grades are not too steep. People like to poo-poo this engine, but it's honestly a fine engine.

Was the oil pan heat pad added for any particular reason? Does your truck have superglow glowplugs like mine does? With new glow plugs, mine starts effortlessly in very cold temperatures. I suspect yours may, too, even without the oil pan heat pad.

 

[coldtaco]

Put a built 12HT in it and all your worries will go away about climbing Colorado passes and such

 

[4btfjz80CO93]

This looks like a very good deal, given recent service (incl head job!). I can confirm that the 3B is a great engine for all but drag racing and climbing mountain passes on the highway. I drive my 1998 BJ75 pickup (also red) on the highway with no trouble at 65-70mph, so long as the grades are not too steep. People like to poo-poo this engine, but it's honestly a fine engine.

Was the oil pan heat pad added for any particular reason? Does your truck have superglow glowplugs like mine does? With new glow plugs, mine starts effortlessly in very cold temperatures. I suspect yours may, too, even without the oil pan heat pad.

Thanks for the props! I added the oil pan heater for colder starts...but that was before the head/injector job and it starts much better these days.

 

[gilmorneau]

bump for a cool car

GLWS

 

[SNLC]

Put a built 12HT in it and all your worries will go away about climbing Colorado passes and such

Or a v8.

Cheers

 

[CrusierCobes]

what kind of mileage have you been able to get out of it?

 

[4btfjz80CO93]

25+ mpg.

 

[bugsnbikes]

hows rust? underbody -frame etc? any pics of underneath?

 

[4btfjz80CO93]

 

[4btfjz80CO93]

The only significant rust that I had planned to repair is on the passenger side rocker panel. It is rusted through from the back of the passenger door to the wheel well.

. See pic.

 

[Forerunner]

What transmission is in it? 4 or 5spd?

 

[4btfjz80CO93]

5spd

 

[pawnthatdude]

Is this @gilmorneau's old Troopy?

 

[4btfjz80CO93]

Yep

 

[bugsnbikes]

any pics of the other side on that passenger door rust? im wondering if theres anything to weld to/ to salvage the door or it it would be easier to just get a hold of another door?

 

[bugsnbikes]

also curious if u have somw pics of the rear cargo floor under the mats?

 

[gilmorneau]

any pics of the other side on that passenger door rust? im wondering if theres anything to weld to/ to salvage the door or it it would be easier to just get a hold of another door?

Not to be rude and intrude on this thread, but I believe there's been a misunderstanding here. The rust pictured is in the rocker panel, not the door. Been a while since I saw the car, but from what I recall, the doors are in pretty good shape.

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