- Year
- 1990
- Vehicle Model
- 80 Series
- Location
- San Diego, California United States
- Mileage
- 118000
- Color
- rgb(152, 136, 136)
1990 Toyota VX HDJ81 Diesel Landcruiser - cars & trucks - by owner -...
1990 HDJ81 Toyota Landcruiser VX Diesel $26000 obo 118000 km 5x 35x12.5x17 Kenda Klever Oem 4runner wheels Completely gutted and sound insulated cabin Recovered dash Fridge works great AC works...
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1990 VX Landcruiser HDJ81 Diesel
4.2L 1HD-T, A440-F Automatic 4sp
History:
I purchased the truck from the 2nd United States owner.
100% West Coast truck since it’s been in the USA.
The good:
LSD full floating rear axle
100% mechanical diesel injection without electronic control
100% hydraulic transmission without electronic control
Permanent CA registered diesel
Rebuilt front axle less than 50 miles ago
No rust.
5X 35”/12.50”/17 Kenda Klever tires. Less than 3k miles. Lifetime balances from Valvoline service centers. ($1500)
OEM 17 X 8, 5th gen 4runner wheels
New FZJ80 larger front brakes. New pads.
New 4X OEM door seals
New OEM rear calipers, new rear pads
New Bosch 24V starter
Air-conditioning very cold, center refrigerator works perfectly. Converted from R12 under my ownership.
OEM rebuilt CT-26 turbo
Black Mamba 9 blade exhaust turbine. Same turbine used in G-turbo’s. 1/2 the weight, instant boost. Balanced at a local shop.
EGT gauge installed.
Keyless entry, alarm, remote start. You need an alarm they’re too easy to steal otherwise.
Max CA allowable tint
Full interior sound deadening installation with the exception of the doors. I have the material to do them, just haven’t got time.
Full new carpet PAD installation, helps with heat and sound
Dash repaired and covered with suede-like synthetic. (Not alcantara)
Complete fluid change on everything, zerks greased, axles greased.
No leaks from the motor or transmission
3” Redback in frame routing exhaust system. Not available in the US ($1500)
External transmission cooler
Parts not installed:
ACL rod bearing kit and cap screws from RADD Cruiser
Oil filters
Fuel filters
USA conversion accessory belts
Inline fuel filters
Vinyl floor kit, 8 x 12 black vinyl liner for the entire floor
VW Golf MK7 heated and power seats
Great condition, gray, USA, 3rd row seats from FZJ80. All brackets and seat belts to install.
Complete FZJ80 interior. Better headliner, better pillar coverings, higher quality trim, better sun visors etc. My plan was to re-wrap the entire interior to match the dash.
Old Bosch starter that can be rebuilt.
The bad:
Center only differential lock, no front and rear
Slow wipers
The paint
The driver door has scratches
Leaking power steering gear box. ($300 new)
Center vents are loose
Driver mirror power folding function does not work.
Driver seat cloth is so-so condition.
I’m selling or trading the truck for a quad cab pickup, Tundra, F-150, or Silverado. I have too many home repair projects that have left me zero time to wrench on the landcruiser. I need something with a bed to actually haul debris.
This cruiser runs better than any I’ve been in. I’ve owned 3, and driven several others. It has the power and go of a much more modern vehicle. It’s impressive to think that its 30 years old.
We’ve done several trips locally to Big Bear, Johnson Valley OHV, Valley of the Moon etc. and off-road it is night vs. day to a gasoline cruiser.
The low spool and torque make crawler gears virtually unnecessary. It’s like cheating off-road.
This is the landcruiser you actually take out every weekend and enjoy.
I have literally worked on this truck probably 10X more than I’ve actually used it for camping and off-roading.
I’d guess we put all of 3k or less miles on it in 2 years.
Sean
503-754-3685
$18000 obo
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