eBay 1997 - locked - 40th - V8!!!

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Well, it's mine.

Cannot believe I am doing this.

Toyota : Land Cruiser - eBay (item 200591939467 end time Apr-02-11 17:12:59 PDT)

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1997 Toyota Land Cruiser ( similar to the Lexus Lx 450)
Factory FRONT and REAR lockers.
40th anniversary edition.
V8 engine - 30k mile 4.7L v8 2uz engine from a 2004 tundra.
Runs great, lots of extra power ..... AND it gets better gas mileage.

Truck was built as a family vacation rig. Unfortunately, our vacations have been canceled and there is no reason to keep the 4th vehicle.

new front axle seals
new wheel bearing
new brakes
new parking brakes and assemblies
new stainless exhaust
new driveshaft joints
new OLD MAN EMU 1" lift springs
new Nitro shocks
new wood grain



The V8 conversion:
I picked up a 30k mile 2uz 4.7L V8 engine out of a wrecked 04 Tundra. I converted all the electronics to a 2001 Tundra (this eliminated the need for drive by wire.) Truck utilizes the factory v8 headers / cats. (Emissions and OBD-II compliant.) Diagnostic port is hooked up and throws NO codes. Cruise works great. Tach works like it should. Everything is done EXCEPT for an oil pressure sender and an A/c fitting. A/C is installed and wired, however, there is no local shop to crimp the metric high pressure hose.

The truck:
Overall its in good shape. Not a pile, not a show truck.... but very respectable. Its not a sports car or highway rocket, but it certainly can haul and climb just about anything. Clean carfax showing no wrecks. However, I did notice the front was hit and repainted at some time. When I bought the truck, there was some rust above the windshield (on the roof). I had the windshild removed, had the rust fixed, paint didnt match perfect, but now there is no rust. Body has a few blemishes, but it is very respectable. Power windows have been fixed, they now operate quickly. Rear right flair was painted and the color does not match very well.


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Jason -
We'll assume the buy-it-now ebay price of $15k is the 'mud price, correct? Sorry if I missed it, how many miles before the engine swap?



I think the truck had ~184k on it. I've driven it ~8k in the last 2-3 months with the new motor. Only issue was an oil cooler leak in the first 100 miles. Wifey is driving it now.... cheers, jason
 
Fantastic vehicle. Good luck with the sale. I wish I had the money and still lived in WI.
 
Wow. Good luck, that is an incredible deal given the mileage on the V8 swap.
 
Fantastic vehicle. Good luck with the sale. I wish I had the money and still lived in WI.
thanks for the kind words. nice looking rig youve got.
Wow. Good luck, that is an incredible deal given the mileage on the V8 swap.
low mileage 2uz's are tough to find. I drove 350 miles to pick up this motor. cheers.

This is such an amazing truck. Ugghh.

How about I give you $15k and you also throw in the S54 E30 M3? :-)

note to self: do not let Impreza talk to my wife. I might come home to an empty garage.

Cheers, Jason
 
so I assume you are not looking for a trade?
 
This one is sold :steer:

Congrats if you are the new owner - Jason's swap work is some of the cleanest I've seen, and I was trying to work a situation to get this as a 2nd 'Cruiser - I envy you if this is yours now.
 
Congrats if you are the new owner - Jason's swap work is some of the cleanest I've seen, and I was trying to work a situation to get this as a 2nd 'Cruiser - I envy you if this is yours now.

Yes, I'm heading out in a few to pick it up. We've had a V8 40 and a stock 1994 80 but are currently cruiser-less. I'm really looking forward to this new rig. :)
 
Apologies for jumping the gun but we decided to hold off on the 80 purchase. Jason has been great to work with and it sounds like this is a well sorted swap. :beer:
 
Man, too bad you're on the other side of the country or else I would pick it up. Looks like a great deal!
 
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