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SOLD -1989 FJ62 - Beautiful condition- Daily Driver - Texas
SOLD!
Location: Tyler, Texas (100 miles east of Dallas)
I had posted this for sale, then retracted it a few months ago, but, after more reality checks from my wife and my job, I cannot keep it any longer.
Why would I sell such an awesome rig You ask.....
We have a 6 month old baby boy now, and my wife insists that I have the child seat latch loops in whatever vehicle I drive, so I must move to something newer. This is a tough time to sell this Landcruiser because I was in process of gathering and buying parts in plans of doing an LS engine swap and extreme upgrade on all components.
I am not going to be able to do the engine swap anytime soon, and I MUST HAVE a vehicle that I can clip a baby seat base into to carry my boy the way that momma insists on (and I can't blame her).
Ok, enough about why I need to sell it....
Here is some info on the truck and why I wish I could keep it!
Condition:
Very good. No dents whatsoever. Very few minor scratches. Was nicely repainted in 2008 and new weatherstripping was installed. There is no Frame or body rust that I have found anywhere that is more than just merely surface color rust on the frame and the only rust on anything painted is inside the doors near the seam sealer and it is surface color only where the seam sealer is cracked. This has always been a Texas Truck and was bought in Austin originally.
I was looking under the truck today (11/3/2013) and admiring how good the condition of the frame and body underside is still on this truck.
Interior:
All the gauges and switches work well. The power antenna goes up and down quickly and smoothly, the rear defrost works well, the rear washer and rear wiper also works well. The front wipers also work well and the washer does also.
The interior is all original or it has been replaced with NOS Toyota parts where necessary (new armrest console). Everything works properly. A/C was converted to R134A at a cost of over $1400 several years ago and still runs very cold!
The seats are in excellent condition and were either recovered in original fabric or they were VERY well preserved. No tears anywhere.
The headliner is excellent and was replaced in 2008 when the paint job was done.
I currently have an overkill stereo system that any audiophile could appreciate, especially if You don't like to just hear all bass when You are listening to your favorite music.
Very clean, simple install using a Pioneer DEH-80PRS head unit, A USA Made US AMPS 600de mono amp for the Morel 12 inch subwoofer that is installed in a custom built box that is mounted to the passenger's side rear quarter panel, replacing that trim panel but not sticking out past the wheel hump, and a US AMPS hybrid Tube amp AXTU300 2 channel for the front Morel Tempo components installed in special mounting rings that were mounted to the door panels (the windows roll down properly with these and they don't bother Your legs).
If I don't get my asking price for the wagon, I will want to remove my stereo setup.
The windows and locks all work and have been all used. I was going to do the relay trick for the window and lock motors like on the FAQ, but haven't gotten around to it. The driver's side window works very quick, the passenger's side works ok, and the rear two door windows are slower but do work fine and they always do work.
I recently had the windows tinted at a cost of $300 and they are legal on the front and a little darker on the back, but not too dark so as to cause You to back over stuff because You can't see it.
The original dash is cracked, but I am including a good used dash with no cracks with the truck.
The engine bay has a slightly rusted battery tray, but, I am including a brand new Stainless Trays battery tray and strap for a Group 65 battery. The current battery is not a group 65, but it is a newer Toyota battery and it has been holding up very well for starting and general use.
Exterior:
New replacement Japanese made taillight lenses with New Toyota NOS OEM rubber gaskets and Toyota NOS red side marker and yellow front side marker lenses and lights. New replacement Off-brand front yellow turn signal lenses from Australia that cost me over $250 alone!!!
I have over $600 in plastic lens replacement costs here!
Bought NOS OEM License plate light- chrome TOYOTA emblem for rear tailgate for $200 when I found one also...
Recently purchased and installed custom 4+ bumpers front and rear along with heavy duty Crosby Domestic made D-rings- $$$$$
Engine:
This engine is in excellent condition and doesn't smoke nor does it use oil. It had a tune up at 190,000 miles and it runs as good now as it did when it was tuned up.
I drive this truck extensively on the highway and I can average as much as 1000 miles a week at 70 mph!
The engine runs smooth and has very good power for a 3FE. All smog equipment is present and still functioning except for the cat converters which were removed because I thought it might help the fuel mileage (which it did add 1 mpg on average!).
I was going to do an engine swap because I am power greedy and I was wanting to tow some very heavy trailers with this rig at high altitudes.
Mileage showing is 216,xxx, but, that is because the speedo cable went bad and it took me a month to replace it with a new Toyota unit a little bit ago....
I have replaced the Fuel Pressure regulator, the Fuel pressure pulsation dampner, and the fuel filter.
ALSO, The radiator was replaced at around 190,000 miles I believe.
The temp never goes higher than a little above the first third of the gauge at low speed or at highway speeds.
Also, the underhood fan still works great and blows on the manifolds when the truck is shut down!
I have never had an issue with water in the tank or bad gas that I have noticed, and at 750-1000 miles driven a week sometimes, You know I would feel the difference!
I feel confident that this engine will honestly go another 100,000+ miles without issue or problems.
TRANSMISSION and DRIVELINE:
The trans was rebuild about 35,000 miles ago and has been acting flawlessly.
It shifts firmly and goes into gear well when cold or hot.
I installed a large Denso Toyota tranny cooler this summer for good measure and it definitely dropped the tranny temps by about 35-50 degrees.
The Axles are stock 4.11 gearing and work flawlessly. The front hubs turn smooth and with the proper amount of resistance and the work correctly.
The Transfer case works correctly and the 4wd button does engage the solenoids and turn on 4wd.
The front hub bearings do have a minor amount of wear and replacement will be necessary within the next 20,000 miles as recommended by an alignment specialist at Toyota.
The Tie rods and main drag link have been replaced recently also and everything on the steering is good and solid.
Brakes: The brakes are all stock and will be serviceable.
SUSPENSION WHEELS AND TIRES:
This truck has a Deluxe OME medium/light Dakar kit installed with the longer greasable shackles and OME shocks.
The wheels are aluminum UNIQUE brand 15 x 9's ( I think) and I am running BFG 33 x 12.5 x 15 All Terrains with 11/32 tread left.
The alignment is very good and I do not see any wear issues on the tires. I have been rotating them every 10,000 miles thus far.
The steering wheel is straight when driving down the road and the truck drives smooth going down the road.
SPARE/NEW/USED parts included
brand new Stainless battery tray and strap for a group 65 battery (not yet installed, current battery is a Toyota and not a group 65, but in good condition)
comes with a Good used brown dash with no cracks (current dash is cracked)
Intake/ exhaust manifold gaskets
Injector O-ring kits
More to come.....
I have a 3 ring binder full of receipts for labor and parts on the truck and some haven't even been added in yet.
SOLD!
SOLD!
Location: Tyler, Texas (100 miles east of Dallas)
I had posted this for sale, then retracted it a few months ago, but, after more reality checks from my wife and my job, I cannot keep it any longer.
Why would I sell such an awesome rig You ask.....
We have a 6 month old baby boy now, and my wife insists that I have the child seat latch loops in whatever vehicle I drive, so I must move to something newer. This is a tough time to sell this Landcruiser because I was in process of gathering and buying parts in plans of doing an LS engine swap and extreme upgrade on all components.
I am not going to be able to do the engine swap anytime soon, and I MUST HAVE a vehicle that I can clip a baby seat base into to carry my boy the way that momma insists on (and I can't blame her).
Ok, enough about why I need to sell it....
Here is some info on the truck and why I wish I could keep it!
Condition:
Very good. No dents whatsoever. Very few minor scratches. Was nicely repainted in 2008 and new weatherstripping was installed. There is no Frame or body rust that I have found anywhere that is more than just merely surface color rust on the frame and the only rust on anything painted is inside the doors near the seam sealer and it is surface color only where the seam sealer is cracked. This has always been a Texas Truck and was bought in Austin originally.
I was looking under the truck today (11/3/2013) and admiring how good the condition of the frame and body underside is still on this truck.
Interior:
All the gauges and switches work well. The power antenna goes up and down quickly and smoothly, the rear defrost works well, the rear washer and rear wiper also works well. The front wipers also work well and the washer does also.
The interior is all original or it has been replaced with NOS Toyota parts where necessary (new armrest console). Everything works properly. A/C was converted to R134A at a cost of over $1400 several years ago and still runs very cold!
The seats are in excellent condition and were either recovered in original fabric or they were VERY well preserved. No tears anywhere.
The headliner is excellent and was replaced in 2008 when the paint job was done.
I currently have an overkill stereo system that any audiophile could appreciate, especially if You don't like to just hear all bass when You are listening to your favorite music.
Very clean, simple install using a Pioneer DEH-80PRS head unit, A USA Made US AMPS 600de mono amp for the Morel 12 inch subwoofer that is installed in a custom built box that is mounted to the passenger's side rear quarter panel, replacing that trim panel but not sticking out past the wheel hump, and a US AMPS hybrid Tube amp AXTU300 2 channel for the front Morel Tempo components installed in special mounting rings that were mounted to the door panels (the windows roll down properly with these and they don't bother Your legs).
If I don't get my asking price for the wagon, I will want to remove my stereo setup.
The windows and locks all work and have been all used. I was going to do the relay trick for the window and lock motors like on the FAQ, but haven't gotten around to it. The driver's side window works very quick, the passenger's side works ok, and the rear two door windows are slower but do work fine and they always do work.
I recently had the windows tinted at a cost of $300 and they are legal on the front and a little darker on the back, but not too dark so as to cause You to back over stuff because You can't see it.
The original dash is cracked, but I am including a good used dash with no cracks with the truck.
The engine bay has a slightly rusted battery tray, but, I am including a brand new Stainless Trays battery tray and strap for a Group 65 battery. The current battery is not a group 65, but it is a newer Toyota battery and it has been holding up very well for starting and general use.
Exterior:
New replacement Japanese made taillight lenses with New Toyota NOS OEM rubber gaskets and Toyota NOS red side marker and yellow front side marker lenses and lights. New replacement Off-brand front yellow turn signal lenses from Australia that cost me over $250 alone!!!
I have over $600 in plastic lens replacement costs here!
Bought NOS OEM License plate light- chrome TOYOTA emblem for rear tailgate for $200 when I found one also...
Recently purchased and installed custom 4+ bumpers front and rear along with heavy duty Crosby Domestic made D-rings- $$$$$
Engine:
This engine is in excellent condition and doesn't smoke nor does it use oil. It had a tune up at 190,000 miles and it runs as good now as it did when it was tuned up.
I drive this truck extensively on the highway and I can average as much as 1000 miles a week at 70 mph!
The engine runs smooth and has very good power for a 3FE. All smog equipment is present and still functioning except for the cat converters which were removed because I thought it might help the fuel mileage (which it did add 1 mpg on average!).
I was going to do an engine swap because I am power greedy and I was wanting to tow some very heavy trailers with this rig at high altitudes.
Mileage showing is 216,xxx, but, that is because the speedo cable went bad and it took me a month to replace it with a new Toyota unit a little bit ago....
I have replaced the Fuel Pressure regulator, the Fuel pressure pulsation dampner, and the fuel filter.
ALSO, The radiator was replaced at around 190,000 miles I believe.
The temp never goes higher than a little above the first third of the gauge at low speed or at highway speeds.
Also, the underhood fan still works great and blows on the manifolds when the truck is shut down!
I have never had an issue with water in the tank or bad gas that I have noticed, and at 750-1000 miles driven a week sometimes, You know I would feel the difference!
I feel confident that this engine will honestly go another 100,000+ miles without issue or problems.
TRANSMISSION and DRIVELINE:
The trans was rebuild about 35,000 miles ago and has been acting flawlessly.
It shifts firmly and goes into gear well when cold or hot.
I installed a large Denso Toyota tranny cooler this summer for good measure and it definitely dropped the tranny temps by about 35-50 degrees.
The Axles are stock 4.11 gearing and work flawlessly. The front hubs turn smooth and with the proper amount of resistance and the work correctly.
The Transfer case works correctly and the 4wd button does engage the solenoids and turn on 4wd.
The front hub bearings do have a minor amount of wear and replacement will be necessary within the next 20,000 miles as recommended by an alignment specialist at Toyota.
The Tie rods and main drag link have been replaced recently also and everything on the steering is good and solid.
Brakes: The brakes are all stock and will be serviceable.
SUSPENSION WHEELS AND TIRES:
This truck has a Deluxe OME medium/light Dakar kit installed with the longer greasable shackles and OME shocks.
The wheels are aluminum UNIQUE brand 15 x 9's ( I think) and I am running BFG 33 x 12.5 x 15 All Terrains with 11/32 tread left.
The alignment is very good and I do not see any wear issues on the tires. I have been rotating them every 10,000 miles thus far.
The steering wheel is straight when driving down the road and the truck drives smooth going down the road.
SPARE/NEW/USED parts included
brand new Stainless battery tray and strap for a group 65 battery (not yet installed, current battery is a Toyota and not a group 65, but in good condition)
comes with a Good used brown dash with no cracks (current dash is cracked)
Intake/ exhaust manifold gaskets
Injector O-ring kits
More to come.....
I have a 3 ring binder full of receipts for labor and parts on the truck and some haven't even been added in yet.
SOLD!
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