- Year
- 1997
- Vehicle Model
- 80 Series
- Location
- United States
- Mileage
- 186000
- Color
- Green
1997 (12/1997) 80 Series Land Cruiser Collectors Edition with professionally installed 2UZFE 4.7L V8 mated to the Toyota A343 4-speed transmission. 186k miles on the chassis (77k on the new motor and transmission)
The truck is 6M1 Dark Emerald Pearl and is factory triple locked. No expense has been spared with this build and factory Toyota parts have been utilized exclusively during the build and V8 conversion.
This truck needs nothing and could be driven anywhere tomorrow.
There is zero rust anywhere on the vehicle
This Land Cruiser is 1 of the 8 V8 swapped 80 Series that Slee Off-road converted. This one happens to be number 8 of 8 and is the last 80 Series they converted. This is the only conversion they did that utilized a new OEM short block from Japan. This is truly an open checkbook, no expense spared build. All parts/accessories were sourced new from Toyota including the starter, alternator, AC compressor, power steering, coil packs, and ECU. The heads were completely disassembled, inspected, and rebuilt with all new OEM parts. The injectors were cleaned and flow matched as well.
production numbers:
Toyota sold a total of 14,981 of the 1997 model year Land Cruisers. For model year 1997, 44% of the Land Cruisers were special editions. This includes both 40th and Collector Edition. The special edition sales were 26% 40th Anniversary and 17% Collector Edition. Of the 3,946 40th Anniversary models, 1,604 were equipped with factory diff locks for a total of 41% installation rate. Of the 2,616 Collector Edition models, 822 were equipped with factory diff locks for a total of 31% diff lock installation rate.
In short, the Collector Edition equipped with factory diff locks is the rarest of the 1997 Land Cruisers. Fewer Collector Edition LCs were built and even fewer had the factory diff lock option.
Upgrades listed below:
4.56 gears by Slee
New front and rear driveshafts
New fuel pump and hoses
Center differential switch w/ 7-pin modification
All new rod ends and steering dampener
New EFI relay
New fusible link
Extended differential breathers
DEPO HID headlights
DEPO tail lights
RIGID SQ2 driving lights w/ Slee harness
Complete front axle service(s) w/ new OEM parts including spindles
Rear heater removal
2nd battery w/ National Luna split charge and upgraded 200 amp solenoid
Complete Dynamat and Dynaliner of interior and doors
“D” bulb replaced
Matrix 115V switch w/ 400W Wagan pure sine inverter
Kenwood DNX771HD w/ Sirius and backup camera
Kenwood sub w/ Whole Hog mount
Kenwood X500 amp
Blue Sea 12V custom panel
USB ports throughout truck
120V receptacle at driver and rear of vehicle / inverter
OEM hand throttle
LED Reverse light on bumper
OEM window seals, runs, and trim throughout
OEM windshield
OEM extended brake lines
All new OEM bushings throughout
OEM rear axle rebuild
New OEM outside mirrors
Adjustable upper rear control arms
Complete OEM parking brake system overhaul
Double cardan front driveshaft
Redhead heavy duty steering gear box w/ upgraded 105 series sector shaft
Delta Rear panhard bracket
Delta bumpstop drop kit
New OEM battery hardware
New OEM hood struts
New OEM rear hatch struts
New OEM rear hatch latch hardware
New OEM rear locker actuator
New OEM brake pads
Replaced OEM calipers
New DBA slotted rotors (front and rear)
New RCV chromoly inner and outer axles w/ 30 spline upgrade
New ABS tone rings
New OEM grille from Toyota
All new OEM door moldings for all 4 doors (inner and outer)
All new OEM window runs for all 4 doors
New window regulator and motors in front doors
All new OEM door vapor barriers
New OEM shift knob
New OEM gear selector leather boots
New OEM fender flare rubber seals
New OEM brake soft lines
New OEM hood struts
New OEM lift gate struts
New OEM wheel studs on all 4 corners
New OEM license plate lamp / housing
Delta Vehicle Systems radius arms
Scheel-Mann seats
TrekboxX Alpha system w/ custom switch plates
200W solar system w/ Victron MPPT controller
OME 2.5” lift
OME BP-51 shocks
Dobinsons adjustable rear lower control arms
Firestone airbags
NEW batteries (2 new batteries)
ARB front bumper
Alpha Overland rear bumper w/ dual swingouts
Extreme air compressor w/ dual chuck outlets on rear bumper wired to dash switch
Slee custom skid plate
Custom mandrel bent exhaust
Cruisin Offroad sliders
Warn 9.5XP winch
Shore power connections to charge batteries
Nitto Trail Grappler 35” tires
KMC USA manufactured Impact OL wheels
ICOM ID-5100 UHF/VHF radio
Yaesu HF radio
National Luna fridge
Jotto Desk mount for tablets
50% rear seat delete plate
100% rear seat delete plate
ScanGauge II
Interior floor LED lighting
LED dome and interior lights
Back Bay Customs tailgate storage deck
(2) NOCO wall mount chargers for house and starting battery w/ Anderson SB50 connectors installed
Wits’ End Anderson SB50 outlets for fridge or high amp external devices
Frontrunner roof rack
Dual 100 Watt (200 watt total) roof rack mounted Solar Panels
Part-time transfer case spool w/ Aisin selectable hubs (Japanese spool, not Trail Gear)
4 working keys and 4 working key fobs including the two original fobs
I have every receipt for every part going back 13 years and will provide all documentation to buyer. Many people on here have seen this cruiser and can speak to the build quality.
Pricing: $82,500
Feel free to message me directly if you prefer.
The truck is 6M1 Dark Emerald Pearl and is factory triple locked. No expense has been spared with this build and factory Toyota parts have been utilized exclusively during the build and V8 conversion.
This truck needs nothing and could be driven anywhere tomorrow.
There is zero rust anywhere on the vehicle
This Land Cruiser is 1 of the 8 V8 swapped 80 Series that Slee Off-road converted. This one happens to be number 8 of 8 and is the last 80 Series they converted. This is the only conversion they did that utilized a new OEM short block from Japan. This is truly an open checkbook, no expense spared build. All parts/accessories were sourced new from Toyota including the starter, alternator, AC compressor, power steering, coil packs, and ECU. The heads were completely disassembled, inspected, and rebuilt with all new OEM parts. The injectors were cleaned and flow matched as well.
production numbers:
Toyota sold a total of 14,981 of the 1997 model year Land Cruisers. For model year 1997, 44% of the Land Cruisers were special editions. This includes both 40th and Collector Edition. The special edition sales were 26% 40th Anniversary and 17% Collector Edition. Of the 3,946 40th Anniversary models, 1,604 were equipped with factory diff locks for a total of 41% installation rate. Of the 2,616 Collector Edition models, 822 were equipped with factory diff locks for a total of 31% diff lock installation rate.
In short, the Collector Edition equipped with factory diff locks is the rarest of the 1997 Land Cruisers. Fewer Collector Edition LCs were built and even fewer had the factory diff lock option.
Upgrades listed below:
4.56 gears by Slee
New front and rear driveshafts
New fuel pump and hoses
Center differential switch w/ 7-pin modification
All new rod ends and steering dampener
New EFI relay
New fusible link
Extended differential breathers
DEPO HID headlights
DEPO tail lights
RIGID SQ2 driving lights w/ Slee harness
Complete front axle service(s) w/ new OEM parts including spindles
Rear heater removal
2nd battery w/ National Luna split charge and upgraded 200 amp solenoid
Complete Dynamat and Dynaliner of interior and doors
“D” bulb replaced
Matrix 115V switch w/ 400W Wagan pure sine inverter
Kenwood DNX771HD w/ Sirius and backup camera
Kenwood sub w/ Whole Hog mount
Kenwood X500 amp
Blue Sea 12V custom panel
USB ports throughout truck
120V receptacle at driver and rear of vehicle / inverter
OEM hand throttle
LED Reverse light on bumper
OEM window seals, runs, and trim throughout
OEM windshield
OEM extended brake lines
All new OEM bushings throughout
OEM rear axle rebuild
New OEM outside mirrors
Adjustable upper rear control arms
Complete OEM parking brake system overhaul
Double cardan front driveshaft
Redhead heavy duty steering gear box w/ upgraded 105 series sector shaft
Delta Rear panhard bracket
Delta bumpstop drop kit
New OEM battery hardware
New OEM hood struts
New OEM rear hatch struts
New OEM rear hatch latch hardware
New OEM rear locker actuator
New OEM brake pads
Replaced OEM calipers
New DBA slotted rotors (front and rear)
New RCV chromoly inner and outer axles w/ 30 spline upgrade
New ABS tone rings
New OEM grille from Toyota
All new OEM door moldings for all 4 doors (inner and outer)
All new OEM window runs for all 4 doors
New window regulator and motors in front doors
All new OEM door vapor barriers
New OEM shift knob
New OEM gear selector leather boots
New OEM fender flare rubber seals
New OEM brake soft lines
New OEM hood struts
New OEM lift gate struts
New OEM wheel studs on all 4 corners
New OEM license plate lamp / housing
Delta Vehicle Systems radius arms
Scheel-Mann seats
TrekboxX Alpha system w/ custom switch plates
200W solar system w/ Victron MPPT controller
OME 2.5” lift
OME BP-51 shocks
Dobinsons adjustable rear lower control arms
Firestone airbags
NEW batteries (2 new batteries)
ARB front bumper
Alpha Overland rear bumper w/ dual swingouts
Extreme air compressor w/ dual chuck outlets on rear bumper wired to dash switch
Slee custom skid plate
Custom mandrel bent exhaust
Cruisin Offroad sliders
Warn 9.5XP winch
Shore power connections to charge batteries
Nitto Trail Grappler 35” tires
KMC USA manufactured Impact OL wheels
ICOM ID-5100 UHF/VHF radio
Yaesu HF radio
National Luna fridge
Jotto Desk mount for tablets
50% rear seat delete plate
100% rear seat delete plate
ScanGauge II
Interior floor LED lighting
LED dome and interior lights
Back Bay Customs tailgate storage deck
(2) NOCO wall mount chargers for house and starting battery w/ Anderson SB50 connectors installed
Wits’ End Anderson SB50 outlets for fridge or high amp external devices
Frontrunner roof rack
Dual 100 Watt (200 watt total) roof rack mounted Solar Panels
Part-time transfer case spool w/ Aisin selectable hubs (Japanese spool, not Trail Gear)
4 working keys and 4 working key fobs including the two original fobs
I have every receipt for every part going back 13 years and will provide all documentation to buyer. Many people on here have seen this cruiser and can speak to the build quality.
Pricing: $82,500
Feel free to message me directly if you prefer.
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