SOLD 1997 Lexus LX450 "FZilla"

Location

United States

SOLD!!!!

For Sale: A 1997 LX450 that is built from bone stock 2 years ago into a off road beast. When I do something I go all the way. I tried to mirror jcardona1's FJ80 as much as I could as I truly think that is one of the best out there. This FZJ80 followed suit with 4 Wheel Undergrounds 3Link in front (Stage 3) with matching rear shocks from Radflo, rear OME springs. For protection, went to Luke at 4x4 Labs and went with there front and rear bumpers along with sliders. Gears were upgraded to 5.29 and all wheel and axel barrings were replaced with Koyo or Timkin. Additional, Nitro Gear chromo axles & berfs were installed.

This list is extensive as to what I have done. Basiclly if I touched it, it was replaced with premium gear.

Additionally, I went trick on the audio system with a nice Alpine INE-W967HD paied with KAC-001 so the ARM compressor and lockers are controlled by the screen on the deck, not switches on the dash. JL Audio ZR separates, Polk Audio coax rears, JL HD amps to power front and rears along with the JLW6v3 10" sub in custom box.

It has 194k miles.

I just can explain how much effort, time, and money went into this build so I will list what I have receipts for and show you in pictures. As I find the words to write all I have done I will expand but I am a motivated seller due to financial issues.

Asking $15,000 OBO. Motivated to sell, reasonable offers will be heard. No trades.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

My build thread can be seen here.
The Rebirth: FJZilla 2.0



Item Price
4X4Labs Front Bumper $1,150.00
4X4Labs Rear Bumper Double Swing w/Tire Holder $1,725.00
4X4Labs Sliders $995.00
AFE Prodry Air Filter $56.95
Aisin Free Wheel Hub $290.00
Aisin Hub 300M upgrade gear $110.00
Alpine INE-W967HD $1,500.00
Alpine KAC-001 $150.00
ARB CKMTA12 Twin Air Compressor $491.63
ARB Manifold Kit $64.13
ARB RD132 front locker $910.50
ARB RD142 rear locker $910.50
ARP Steering Arm Knuckle Studs $178.00
ATX WHEELS AX757 CHAMBER PRO II BEADLOCK BLACK TEFLON $2,305.00
Axle Rebuild Kit $175.00
Barnes 4WD Frame Shock Tower $135.00
Cruiser Crap $99.00
Cruiser Gear Paracord Handles $80.00
Denso O2 Sensor $48.78
Extended Front Drive Line w/ New Flange & U-joints $272.44
Four Wheel Underground 3 Link Kit w/ Rear Shocks Stage 3 $4,531.00
Front & Rear Window Belt Moulding $156.48
Front Pinion Solid Spacer $32.00
G&J Aircraft Front Extended Stainless Steel Brake Lines $63.00
Heater Valve $36.99
iPad Pro iPad Pro $111.98
JL Audio 10W6V3 $400.00
JL Audio HD600/4 $675.00
JL Audio HD750/1 $675.00
JL Audio ZR650-CSi Separates $699.90
Knuckle Rebuild Kit w/ koyo wheel bearings $194.75
Les Schwab 27F Xtreme Power Battery $131.78
Lokka Part Time 4WD Kit $299.00
Manafre Rear Stainless Steal Brake Lines $97.50
Manafre Sway Bar Drop Brackets $52.50
Metal Tech 4X4 Offset Rear Lower Links $325.00
Metal Tech 4x4 Rear Upper Links $250.00
Metal Tech Rear Sway Bar Drop Bracket $34.95
Nitro Gear Chromoly Birf Kit $736.75
OME 2423 Rear Coil $223.50
OME Rear Panhard $238.93
Panavise Ram Mount Holder $32.95
Polk Audio MM651 Rear Coax $137.77
Rear Lower Shock Mounts $49.99
Rear Pinion Solid Spacer $55.00
RHD Toyota Steering Arm $129.99
Ring & pinion kit front $146.06
Ring & pinion kit rear $123.26
Ring & pinion sierra front $215.65
Ring & pinion sierra rear $221.83
Rough Stuff Steering Stops $7.00
Rough Stuff Toyota Knuckle Gusset $19.50
Slee High Steer Arms $550.00
StopTech Brake Rotors & Raybestos Calipers $831.86
Toyo 37/13.50 Open Country M/T $2,189.20
Toyota OEM Air Cleaner Hose $86.00
Toyota OEM FJ80 Snorkle $299.99
Toyota Radiator Cap $11.15
Toyota Remanufactured Starter $189.19
Toyota Thermostat $16.93
Toyota Thermostat Gasket $3.65
Toyota Transfer Case Bearing $31.74
Toyota Transfer Case Oil Seal $15.58
Trail Gear Trail Safe Knuckle Ball Wiper Seals $61.95
Versionex Bodyshop Cut & Modify Front & Rear Fenders $3,200.00
Versionex Bodyshop Raptor Black Urethane Spray On Bed Liner $400.00
Versionex Bodyshop Snorkle Install $150.00
Viper LCD 2-Way Security + Remote Start System $700.00
Whiteline BTR46X Rear Sway Bar $251.82
Wits' End Modified Toyota Blue Fan Clutch $249.00
Wits' End Seat Extension Bracket Kit $142.00

Total in parts and body work that i have receipts for- $32,132.00

 

[FJZilla]

Pumper,

Sorry you feel this way. I texted you not to start a bidding war but to be a man and give you the option to pay what I asked and be the luck guy. As I told you in text and over the phone cash in hand wins. I'm getting my full asking price and its cash in hand. I am sorry a deal didn't work for you but I gave you every shot to match. Not outbid. Also when I texted you you said "Let him buy it sorry it didn't work out. I'm just nervous about send money w/o seeing it. U would have the money before u even get up.". Those words do NOT sound like someone confident in there decision.

 

[FJZilla]

Regardless of what transpired, this rig was WAY underpriced! I know what I would have paid for it all day long...

I know that now. :-(. But it's going for the 15k I asked. Not a buck more and the lucky gentleman will be here today to pick her up. Wish I asked more but moving it quickly was more important than getting 20k in a couple of weeks.

 

[AAMC]

Getting what you asked for was way more than fair IMHO. I'm bummed I wasn't higher in the queue!!! LOL!

 

[pumper]

I'm a man of my word if u would have said last night 15k firm or 20k firm and sent that pretty contract u sent. Well u would have had the cash in your account before u rolled out of bed. I have cash on hand. U boys must do business on the west cost a little different than on the east coast. A mans word goes a long way around here.

 

[pumper]

Maybe I should post your contract you sent me last night but I'm not that way. Yes I'm extremely ticked that how you do business. You took the time to call me send pics even wrote up a contract after negotiations than sell it from under me. One word for that SCUMBAG

 

[pumper]

Pumper,

Sorry you feel this way. I texted you not to start a bidding war but to be a man and give you the option to pay what I asked and be the luck guy. As I told you in text and over the phone cash in hand wins. I'm getting my full asking price and its cash in hand. I am sorry a deal didn't work for you but I gave you every shot to match. Not outbid. Also when I texted you you said "Let him buy it sorry it didn't work out. I'm just nervous about send money w/o seeing it. U would have the money before u even get up.". Those words do NOT sound like someone confident in there decision.

 

[pumper]

First of all u text while I was sleeping at 1130-12 had to get up at 330 for work.. and second isnt a wire transfer to your bank account as good as cash in hand!???? Am I missing something here.? U never once said to me or in the contract u sent that if I get the full asking price the deal or contract is off. All u had to say is 15k firm plus a couple hundred for meeting the shipper. Done deal. U need to speak up like a man and not void a agreement while a red blooded American is in bed.

 

[Redgrrr]

This looks like a case of angry low baller...That was a great deal at asking price, sometimes ya gotta pay up to get what you want when its priced right...

 

[pumper]

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[pumper]

Looks like it was a done deal. Nice job w the agreement/contract...

 

[Redgrrr]

You put his bank info up? Classy...

 

[pumper]

I didn't want to be that guy but out here a deal is a deal. Not depending on a higher offer. I would have paid the man what he wanted no questions. I asked the question and he accepted my offer as u can see. I can't say in words how upset I am as my son is. This was for his 17 year old birthday gift.

 

[Redgrrr]

Well you are that guy... Good luck getting another member here to sell you a vehicle. Emotion and money has no place at the same table.

 

[pumper]

Wait I think I'm the victim here no? If this is how u guys do business here than no thanks. I'm not new to the community just here on your site. Thanks

 

[rbgerrish]

Wait I think I'm the victim here no? If this is how u guys do business here than no thanks. I'm not new to the community just here on your site. Thanks

There are good and bad sellers on each coast, fact. Stereotyping a whole coast because you are unhappy isnt right. Sorry it didnt work out for you.

 

[pumper]

i deleted the emailed agreement for the sensitive ones HAPPY

 

[mickeyt]

This looks like a case of angry low baller...That was a great deal at asking price, sometimes ya gotta pay up to get what you want when its priced right...

Agreed & I told him so, lol

 

[SNLC]

Had I wanted the truck I would have shown up asap with cash. That is how these deals work.

I looked at an extremely nice 97 LX last week and made a cash offer, $100 bills right then. They took four days to come back with a counter offer, no deal. I offered cash that day, now I am doing something else.

Anyways sweet truck and good deal. Congrats to whomever got it.

Cheers

 

[pumper]

I don't know what else to say the cash would have been in his account before he rolled out of bed. If i could have wired him the cash at 1130pm my time i would have. Its about the principle of agreeing to a deal , sending a contract w his banking info than deciding after the fact that its no good. Wish the guy after talking on the phone for 45 min and accepting my offer would have just said no price is firm.... no problem than 15k will be wired and done deal instead of all this drama

 

[fjdemon]

Move on, it's over.