1995 Crusher question

[Rev. Coyote]

I'm looking at buying a 1995 Crusher. Any known issues here I should look out for? Only thing I notice is a soft muffler, so probably needs and exhaust system.

Also, not sure I understand the "full-time" 4WD system. Are they decent? I currently have a Dodge 2500 Cummins that you shift in and out of 4WD. Doesn't seem like that much trouble to me...

Any help apperciated.

Thanks,
Willie

 

[Brentbba]

Welcome to Mud!

As a newbie a first suggestion for you is to do some reading in the FAQ section for 80 series trucks. The moderators in this section have done a fantastic job of putting together a wealth of information on these trucks. There's also a good FAQ section on Landcruisers on Slee Offroad's site. He's a vendor sponsor - see upper right section for vendors.

Those areas should give you a good start into learning a lot about these fantastic trucks!

Again, Welcome to Mud!

 

[psfpilot]

Welcome to 'mud.

A good place to start learning about what to look for is in the FAQ. Near the top is a link titled "Thinking of Buying," which should answer some of your questions and give rise to more.

 

[DTAYLOR]

Welcome, Rev.

Give us a bit more info.
milage
color
diff locks (little dial just left of steering wheel)
Previous Owner mods, maintenance
general condition
What use you have in mind, etc

This is a great forum and you'll find the members very helpful.

 

[Rev. Coyote]

Crusher I'm looking at...

OK, it's a 95 without lockers. 91,000 miles, which is pretty low. It's an urban ride, and has no evidence of offroad use. I plan to take it to my place in Old La Sal, Utah, which is in the heart of the redrock country (about 30 miles from Moab). In other words, it's going where it NEEDS to be (if I buy).

I had an 88 Crusher, and liked it except for the engine.

What I'm looking for here are PARTICULAR mechanical problems that crop up in the 95. I'm quite familiar with Toyotas and like to do my own wrench work (like most of you I'm sure).

If only I could get a Cummins in the damn thing, then it would be perfect.

Willie

 

[jfz80]

Willie- another welcome to mud and vote for checking out the FAQ that has been compiled for us. 95 w/ only 91k !!! thats awesome, my 95 is turnin 200k so lots of life left. There is the issue of head gaskets on the 1fz-fe but dont let it scare you away, lots of info here on the tests if you suspect this. oh and if it does ever give up on you you can have a cummins..... https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=119996&highlight=cummins+4bt

i understand you like to wrench so adding lockers may not deter you, you may not even want em (yet) but if you spend enough time here and are that close to moab i cant imagine not having them in the whatever rig you choose.

 

[Rev. Coyote]

How do I find this info in the FAQ? I tried it and searches like "80" or "1995" turn up nothing.

 

[Rev. Coyote]

Oh -- and what is the head gasket issue??? Was there a recall like the 3.0s on the 4Runners? More info on this please. Also, what are compression specs for the 1995 engine (assuming all have the inline 6). Is it around 150#?