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- Asheville, North Carolina United States
JDM 1991 Hilux Surf 2LT-E DIESEL TURBO
Fully set up as an overlander rig and will go anywhere!
Very reliable and mint condition interior. I imported from Japan 8+ years ago. This vehicle has never left me stranded or not started. Daily drove for 6 years. I no longer can afford a 3rd vehicle so it's time to let my baby go. Overall a great vehicle, will last forever and is in excellent condition for it's age. Right hand drive. Clean title, registered vehicle and legally imported by Japan Direct Motors in SC
2nd battery set up
- redarc_electronics solenoid disconnect
- 80 amp hour AGM battery
- blue sea marine switch board
- blue sea marine 12 way fuse block with ground bar
- 4 USB ports with 12V outlet to power a Dometic fridge/freezer
- 1000w sine wave inverter - will power an instapot!
- all systems are isolated with circuit breakers
- ready for solar, just need panel
- can be “off grid” for 2 days
- 3k invested in battery set up and fridge/freezer
Motor
- all work done less than 25,000miles ago
- custom 2” stainless turbo back exhaust with V band connections and pie cut welds
- Rebuilt and upgraded turbo by mic_turbo
- custom water to air intercooler
- motor cylinders were honed and pistons re-ringed, intercooler added
- water pump and timing belt were done at this time
- 8k invested in rebuild and intercooler
Maintenance
- only Toyota oil and fuel filters used
- EGR deleted
- new MOOG U/L ball joints w grease fitting
- new MOOG I/O tie rod ends w grease fitting
- OME steering stabilizer
- total chaos idler arm w grease fittings
- upgraded pitman arm
- Brembo disc calipers and pads up front
- rear diff breather
- RCV upgraded CV axles install - spares also come with vehicle
- energy suspension poly bushings all around
- transmission cooler added when transmission was refreshed 15,000 miles ago
- AISIN manual locking hubs, EGR and water temp gauges (not yet installed)
- 4k in recent maintenance
- 3k in transmission refresh
Armor
- ARB front bumper w hella lights and high lift jack
- coastal.offroad high clearance bumper with custom rear tire carriers, Jerry can holder, max trax mount and fold down kitchen table fabricated by @apexoverland
- custom powder coated welded rock sliders
- 10k invested in armor
Suspension/wheels
- Old man emu heavy spring kit to handle additional weight from armor
- fifteen52 turbomac 16” wheels
- bfgoodrichtires KO2’s with only 200miles driven
- 5k invested in suspension, wheels and tires
Other info
- rear seats are removed and full bed set up with storage underneath
- drawer system to hold kitchen spices etc.
- I imported from Japan about 8 years ago w only 53,000 original KILOMETERS
- currently only 135,000 kilometers (83,000 miles)
- I built this from a factory vehicle so I can answer any questions about the modifications
- I have factory rear seats and wheels so it could be put back to a factory look
Long term goals
- it's slow! A fuel injection pump rebuild from North west toys LLC ($1,400 for rebuild)
- paint is fading and there are dents and dings, definitely not a show car ($1,600 quoted for paint and dent repair)
- Install aftermarket A/C - factory A/C was removed to make room for intercooler
would prefer to sell but would consider trades for a Tacoma, Tundra, Land Cruiser, FJ Cruiser, Sequoia, GX 470, 460, LX 570
Fully set up as an overlander rig and will go anywhere!
Very reliable and mint condition interior. I imported from Japan 8+ years ago. This vehicle has never left me stranded or not started. Daily drove for 6 years. I no longer can afford a 3rd vehicle so it's time to let my baby go. Overall a great vehicle, will last forever and is in excellent condition for it's age. Right hand drive. Clean title, registered vehicle and legally imported by Japan Direct Motors in SC
2nd battery set up
- redarc_electronics solenoid disconnect
- 80 amp hour AGM battery
- blue sea marine switch board
- blue sea marine 12 way fuse block with ground bar
- 4 USB ports with 12V outlet to power a Dometic fridge/freezer
- 1000w sine wave inverter - will power an instapot!
- all systems are isolated with circuit breakers
- ready for solar, just need panel
- can be “off grid” for 2 days
- 3k invested in battery set up and fridge/freezer
Motor
- all work done less than 25,000miles ago
- custom 2” stainless turbo back exhaust with V band connections and pie cut welds
- Rebuilt and upgraded turbo by mic_turbo
- custom water to air intercooler
- motor cylinders were honed and pistons re-ringed, intercooler added
- water pump and timing belt were done at this time
- 8k invested in rebuild and intercooler
Maintenance
- only Toyota oil and fuel filters used
- EGR deleted
- new MOOG U/L ball joints w grease fitting
- new MOOG I/O tie rod ends w grease fitting
- OME steering stabilizer
- total chaos idler arm w grease fittings
- upgraded pitman arm
- Brembo disc calipers and pads up front
- rear diff breather
- RCV upgraded CV axles install - spares also come with vehicle
- energy suspension poly bushings all around
- transmission cooler added when transmission was refreshed 15,000 miles ago
- AISIN manual locking hubs, EGR and water temp gauges (not yet installed)
- 4k in recent maintenance
- 3k in transmission refresh
Armor
- ARB front bumper w hella lights and high lift jack
- coastal.offroad high clearance bumper with custom rear tire carriers, Jerry can holder, max trax mount and fold down kitchen table fabricated by @apexoverland
- custom powder coated welded rock sliders
- 10k invested in armor
Suspension/wheels
- Old man emu heavy spring kit to handle additional weight from armor
- fifteen52 turbomac 16” wheels
- bfgoodrichtires KO2’s with only 200miles driven
- 5k invested in suspension, wheels and tires
Other info
- rear seats are removed and full bed set up with storage underneath
- drawer system to hold kitchen spices etc.
- I imported from Japan about 8 years ago w only 53,000 original KILOMETERS
- currently only 135,000 kilometers (83,000 miles)
- I built this from a factory vehicle so I can answer any questions about the modifications
- I have factory rear seats and wheels so it could be put back to a factory look
Long term goals
- it's slow! A fuel injection pump rebuild from North west toys LLC ($1,400 for rebuild)
- paint is fading and there are dents and dings, definitely not a show car ($1,600 quoted for paint and dent repair)
- Install aftermarket A/C - factory A/C was removed to make room for intercooler
would prefer to sell but would consider trades for a Tacoma, Tundra, Land Cruiser, FJ Cruiser, Sequoia, GX 470, 460, LX 570
