Hi all -
This marks my attempt to document the build progress of my FZJ80 over the past two years. Here, I'll share my mistakes and lessons learned, along with any regrets coupled with successes. I hope that I can give back to this community as much I have learned. I've added fewer than 5,000 miles in the past two years since much of the time has been invested in baselining the vehicle and head gasket repairs.
I purchased the vehicle from its only owner in late 2020. I reviewed the maintenance record and it suggested more maintenance needed to be performed. The vehicle was stock, other than lights above the front bumper. Most notably, it suffered from some surface rust as it was a vehicle from New Jersey that was used to drive up to upstate New York. Otherwise, everything worked as expected, including a D light that functions to this day!.
1997 Lexus LX 450
FZJ80
Purchase Date: November 2020
Mileage: ~265,000
Factory Triple Locked
Service performed under my ownership:
[being updated]
This marks my attempt to document the build progress of my FZJ80 over the past two years. Here, I'll share my mistakes and lessons learned, along with any regrets coupled with successes. I hope that I can give back to this community as much I have learned. I've added fewer than 5,000 miles in the past two years since much of the time has been invested in baselining the vehicle and head gasket repairs.
I purchased the vehicle from its only owner in late 2020. I reviewed the maintenance record and it suggested more maintenance needed to be performed. The vehicle was stock, other than lights above the front bumper. Most notably, it suffered from some surface rust as it was a vehicle from New Jersey that was used to drive up to upstate New York. Otherwise, everything worked as expected, including a D light that functions to this day!.
1997 Lexus LX 450
FZJ80
Purchase Date: November 2020
Mileage: ~265,000
Factory Triple Locked
Service performed under my ownership:
[being updated]
- Machined block (Mountain Machine and Performance in North Carolina)
- Engine Rebuild (Trollhole Cruisers)
- [Additional work by Trollhole Cruisers]
- [Work by OTRAMM]
- Ron Davis Aluminum Radiator
- 150 Amp Sequoia Alternator mod with Photoman Bracket
- Dual battery installation
- Long Range America 42 Gallon Auxiliary Fuel Tank
- 2.5" Old Man Emu suspension
- ARB Front and Rear Bumpers
- eBay Snorkel
- Weboost Signal Booster
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