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1997 FZJ-80 For Sale: 163,322 Miles Asking $17,000
I’d love to keep it but we live in Germany now and when we return in the next year or two I could use the funds to ease into a decent 200 series LC.
Purchased in 2011 From TLC 4X4 with 147,000 miles on the OD
Black with Oak interior. Seats are surprisingly good. Normal wear spots. Steering wheel is in decent shape. The original aim was to have a built up camping and expedition truck.
Original seatbelts replaced with new OE belts (grey as the oak ones were unobtanium). Safety of family was first.
It came with electric diff locks. I added the center diff lock switch to accompany the 7pin mod. I also added an OE throttle lock.
This one did not have a factory roof rack or rear wing, so there are no holes in the roof. Except the sun roof. It works but I don’t use it. I have checked the sun roof drain tubes and have never had any issues with water collection. I have always kept it in the garage so there was never a chance of the tubes becoming fouled with debris.
I replaced the PHH and did the tube bypass. Gates hoses and constant torque clamps.
The EGR system was already upgraded when I purchased the truck. I have never had an EGR code. I did get a P0031 code the first winter I had it. The original ECU PN was known to have too narrow a band between actual temperature and engine temperature with a resulting P0031 code. I replaced the ECU with a newer PN from a Lexus and have not had an issue with it.
OME stock height replacement springs, shocks and steering damper. Tires are Maxxis Bighorn 255/85 x 16” mounted on Toyota Tacoma 16 hole steel wheels 7” wide. I also have a set of Lexus alloys with the original Toyota alloy spare that can be had with the purchase as well.
I fitted a National Luna intelligent solenoid that controls charge to dual batteries. With the exception of the fog light relay all additional wiring is routed via a Bussmann fuse/relay block mounted in the base of the center console. The second battery is its own separate circuit for the auxiliary power. Voltage is monitored with the National Luna controller and digitally with a volt meter and three position switch (L battery, R battery and off) where the useless napkin slot used to be.
One relay is for the auxiliary 12v plugs and USB plugs mounted in the front console, rear of the center console and in the rear cargo area. The fuses for these and the CB are mounted on the passenger seat bracket.
The additional wiring from the main relay block includes switches for outer and inner roof lights, auxiliary external 12 volt camp/task lighting via a sealed dual pin plug (one in the tailgate one in the front bumper), and the cargo area is pre wired for a fridge.
The roof light wiring routes through the D pillar vent finisher. If the roof rack is removed the lights can be removed with it. The light wiring includes a water proof four pin connector.
The Baja roof rack also includes a dual jerry can mounts and spare tire holder.
ARB front bumper (winch version but no winch) with Hella 550 amber fog lights, and CB antenna mount. 4’ Firestick antenna is included with the Cobra SW75 CB Radio. Additional CB antenna/task light mounts are fitted to the location of the rear hatch latches. The antenna could easily be relocated to the rear.
OE radio antenna was removed to make way for the Toyota snorkel (70 Series topper). The mounting of the bracket in the A pillar was done with nutserts, not the typical rivets. If the snorkel is removed some seals and a few bolts would plug the holes.
I removed the third row seats to install a box and drawer system, but retained the ability to put the seats back in. The box is secured with a second set of third row seat brackets. This allows the box to be removed and replaced with the seats. The box is a simple plywood box with no rails. The drawers are 1/2” thick plastic material. The fit to the box slots is tight enough to prevent play but loose enough to slide in and out. The material slides rather easily without guides or rails. The drawers can be fully removed.
If you want the third row seats to go with it, I still have them too.
Ram mount for iPad is included. I upgraded all four door speakers (Pioneer) the rear cargo area speakers and put in a new 6" Kicker sub in place of the factory sub. Someone with more audio experience can probably get it to do more than I have. The factory amp is still in and I wasn't going to expend too much more money or energy on the sound system.
I put in an Ultra Gauge to read some vitals from the OBDII port. It is mounted via suction cup to the lower driver side corner of the wind shield.
The rear emblems were rotting and pitting the paint. I removed them sanded the area down and resprayed paint. The small LandCruiser sticker covers the mounting holes for the sombrero.
I have not done a front axle rebuild. It doesn’t need it. I have added grease to the Birfs, but no rebuilt the axle. If I were to keep it I would do it when I return to the US just to have it done and out of the way.
It could also stand to have some 100 series brakes as an upgrade.
If you are interested and want to know more, please PM me. I have more pictures.
1997 FZJ-80 For Sale: 163,322 Miles Asking $17,000
I’d love to keep it but we live in Germany now and when we return in the next year or two I could use the funds to ease into a decent 200 series LC.
Purchased in 2011 From TLC 4X4 with 147,000 miles on the OD
Black with Oak interior. Seats are surprisingly good. Normal wear spots. Steering wheel is in decent shape. The original aim was to have a built up camping and expedition truck.
Original seatbelts replaced with new OE belts (grey as the oak ones were unobtanium). Safety of family was first.
It came with electric diff locks. I added the center diff lock switch to accompany the 7pin mod. I also added an OE throttle lock.
This one did not have a factory roof rack or rear wing, so there are no holes in the roof. Except the sun roof. It works but I don’t use it. I have checked the sun roof drain tubes and have never had any issues with water collection. I have always kept it in the garage so there was never a chance of the tubes becoming fouled with debris.
I replaced the PHH and did the tube bypass. Gates hoses and constant torque clamps.
The EGR system was already upgraded when I purchased the truck. I have never had an EGR code. I did get a P0031 code the first winter I had it. The original ECU PN was known to have too narrow a band between actual temperature and engine temperature with a resulting P0031 code. I replaced the ECU with a newer PN from a Lexus and have not had an issue with it.
OME stock height replacement springs, shocks and steering damper. Tires are Maxxis Bighorn 255/85 x 16” mounted on Toyota Tacoma 16 hole steel wheels 7” wide. I also have a set of Lexus alloys with the original Toyota alloy spare that can be had with the purchase as well.
I fitted a National Luna intelligent solenoid that controls charge to dual batteries. With the exception of the fog light relay all additional wiring is routed via a Bussmann fuse/relay block mounted in the base of the center console. The second battery is its own separate circuit for the auxiliary power. Voltage is monitored with the National Luna controller and digitally with a volt meter and three position switch (L battery, R battery and off) where the useless napkin slot used to be.
One relay is for the auxiliary 12v plugs and USB plugs mounted in the front console, rear of the center console and in the rear cargo area. The fuses for these and the CB are mounted on the passenger seat bracket.
The additional wiring from the main relay block includes switches for outer and inner roof lights, auxiliary external 12 volt camp/task lighting via a sealed dual pin plug (one in the tailgate one in the front bumper), and the cargo area is pre wired for a fridge.
The roof light wiring routes through the D pillar vent finisher. If the roof rack is removed the lights can be removed with it. The light wiring includes a water proof four pin connector.
The Baja roof rack also includes a dual jerry can mounts and spare tire holder.
ARB front bumper (winch version but no winch) with Hella 550 amber fog lights, and CB antenna mount. 4’ Firestick antenna is included with the Cobra SW75 CB Radio. Additional CB antenna/task light mounts are fitted to the location of the rear hatch latches. The antenna could easily be relocated to the rear.
OE radio antenna was removed to make way for the Toyota snorkel (70 Series topper). The mounting of the bracket in the A pillar was done with nutserts, not the typical rivets. If the snorkel is removed some seals and a few bolts would plug the holes.
I removed the third row seats to install a box and drawer system, but retained the ability to put the seats back in. The box is secured with a second set of third row seat brackets. This allows the box to be removed and replaced with the seats. The box is a simple plywood box with no rails. The drawers are 1/2” thick plastic material. The fit to the box slots is tight enough to prevent play but loose enough to slide in and out. The material slides rather easily without guides or rails. The drawers can be fully removed.
If you want the third row seats to go with it, I still have them too.
Ram mount for iPad is included. I upgraded all four door speakers (Pioneer) the rear cargo area speakers and put in a new 6" Kicker sub in place of the factory sub. Someone with more audio experience can probably get it to do more than I have. The factory amp is still in and I wasn't going to expend too much more money or energy on the sound system.
I put in an Ultra Gauge to read some vitals from the OBDII port. It is mounted via suction cup to the lower driver side corner of the wind shield.
The rear emblems were rotting and pitting the paint. I removed them sanded the area down and resprayed paint. The small LandCruiser sticker covers the mounting holes for the sombrero.
I have not done a front axle rebuild. It doesn’t need it. I have added grease to the Birfs, but no rebuilt the axle. If I were to keep it I would do it when I return to the US just to have it done and out of the way.
It could also stand to have some 100 series brakes as an upgrade.
If you are interested and want to know more, please PM me. I have more pictures.
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