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napstermike said:
I wanted to say Hi! I have been browsing this board for a while and finally pulled the plug this month! here is the thread:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-trailers-sale-wanted/541539-1997-champagne-pearl-lx450-sale-9000-washington-d-c-maryland-area.html

Description:

• 1997 Champagne Pearl/Platinum LX450. I am second owner, bought with 83,000 miles in 2004.
• 162,000 miles
• Head gasket replaced at 100k by Toyota dealership with all Toyota parts. Water pump, all hoses and PHH replaced at same time.
• Factory front and rear diff locks
• (5) 285/75-16 (33") BFG TA/ KO tires with lots of tread on factory Lexus LX450 wheels (tires rotated every other oil change)
• ARB Bull Bar front winch bumper (stock front bumper available if you want it)
• Kaymar rear bumper with tire and gas carrier
• Old Man Emu 2.5” lift kit with 1.5”poly spring spacers. I have caster correction bushings and Landtank’s template; not installed
• Metal Tech 4x4 Transmission/T-case skid plate
• Borla Stainless steel cat-back exhaust with new cats and O2 sensors
• 7 pin mod and center diff switch installed.
• AC blows cold and works 100%
• XM radio antenna installed
• Stock interior, six CD changer, 3rd row seats.
• Husky floor liners installed
• Dash cupholder installed
• X-tra brake pads and oil filter as well as some other spare parts included
• New windshield installed in October.

List of work done in the last year:
• New front and rear calipers, rotors and pads
• Front and rear driveshaft u-joints replaced with Toyota u-joints
• New factory Toyota plug wires
• NGK plugs
• Factory Toyota distributor cap and rotor
• Toyota air filter
• New battery
• Crankshaft seal and oil pump seal replaced (new cover installed)
• Distributor seal replaced
• New belts installed
• Oil and filter changed at 160K with Rotlella 15W-40 and Toyota Filter
• P401 fixed with new VSV (under intake plenum)
• Electric trailer brake controller installed

Known issues:
• Paint peeling on right front plastic fender flare (I have rattle cans of factory colors and clearcoat) I may get around to fixing it depending on how long it takes to sell. It seems to be somewhat common for whatever reason.
• There are a few chips in the paint, but it is in overall excellent condition. No rust.
• Full detail done inside and out in October
• Wheel-skinz leather steering wheel cover installed in October
• Front driver seat leather worn from entering and exiting vehicle
• CORRECTED!!!!! Low fuel light always on, Lights up bright when actually low. All gauges work perfectly. It's amazing what cleaning a connector and dielectric grease can do.

this truck runs strong. coming from a subaru (still have a 2004 STi) i'm hoping fixing these are a piece of cake like subarus. Just took it offroading at Wharton State forrest and it was a blast! any south jersey/nj ownes here?

3FE section.
 
new owner!!

Just got my first ever Land Cruiser! I have wanted one forever but finally got one last week. It is a 1995 with 201K. I know the previous two owners which is why I decided to buy this one. I will post pictures in the next few days after I pick it up - its going through routine maintenance and detailing currently!
It has the front brush bar, third row seating, full leather, no roof rack though :(
 
Just got my first ever Land Cruiser! I have wanted one forever but finally got one last week. It is a 1995 with 201K. I know the previous two owners which is why I decided to buy this one. I will post pictures in the next few days after I pick it up - its going through routine maintenance and detailing currently!
It has the front brush bar, third row seating, full leather, no roof rack though :(


Not a 3FE
 
just bought a 91 80 series

It needs a transmission or a rebuild. Has 307,000 miles the values chatter and the heater core is going out I think. Needs a new left head light (yellowed and fogged over) need new front fenders and a left inner liner. Getting ready to paint it. It was rough when I got it. Need trans soon would like a cheep used one to put in and rebuild the one I have . Will go threw the motor next I think then headers muffler, cat and brakes. Lift, tires and aftermarket bumpers after that. I think a got a money pit but will enjoy fixing her up.
 
Welcome... to the addiction... post up in the ONSC section to find other cruiser heads in NC... good to see another 3FE powered 80 in the state.
NC- Olde North State Cruisers
 
Had my 91 Fj80 for about 5 months now. Loving it, thought I would share a list of whats been done so far. Bought it from the second owner with 162,000 on the clock. It's bone stock with all service records. Price paid $ 3100......Here's the list. Valves adjusted,new PCV valve,fuel filter,radiator flushed Toyota red added,plugs changed, front axel seals done, windows tinted,EGR removed and cleaned,modulator cleaned new filter, front and rear diff. fluid changed,tranny drain and fill, AC converted and filled blows cold,new antenae, new air filter, distributor cap and rotor replaced,power steering fluid replaced, cold start injector cleaned,new GT front seat covers, new front seat belts,radiator hoses replaced,steering damper replaced, 02 sensors replaced (denso) , 3 belts replaced, thermostat replaced, plug wires, shocks (oem), added aux. temp gauge, timing adjusted (slightly advanced) , charcoal canister replaced (96 Lumina), third row seats and belts removed,stock wheels & front grill painted black.Just replaced EGR modulator,all vacuum lines,radiator cap,gas cap ----that's about it!
 
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First post, checking in! Hay all :flipoff2:

Had my red '91 about 14 months, never let me down, about to click 280k. I'm extremely handy/mechanical but never worked on cars much. Found ih8mud in my effort to save $ while babying my rig.

Just changed out (possibly original!) sparks, cap, rotor, spark wires. Planning to do 02 sensors, maybe cats (maybe gut them). Confused on right oils for diffs/transfer case - so, see you around the forums!

w00t!

Rob
 
'91 fj80, 258k miles, new plugs, wires, cap, water pump, and starter. I'm in Biloxi, ms. See sig for more details.
 
1992 FJ 80 3fe

This is my first post. I have been a cruiser fan for some time. My first was a FJ 40 !976 and I loved the truck. My son owns a BJ 60 3B
I am happy to have a FJ 80 and it appears to be a good one. It has only 128,000 miles and a 2inch ome with 33-10.5- 15 bfg tires.
It also has a Dave Matthews sticker on the back.:)
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In February, I bought my 91 FJ80 from Cruisercouple. Since then, I've had the front axle rebuilt, added 4.88 gears, rear ARB air locker and Sears Die Hard Platinum battery.

I still have a couple of issues to address, but am loving this thing so far.

Here's a picture from a trip I took last week to Nevada.

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Mike Wintering
Red '92 with 110k, seems like the transfer case fluid was being flung around from the drive shaft. Cleaned it up and keeping an eye on that.
 
92' 3fe 152K, 33's, oldman emu coils stk height/nitro shocks/stablizer, ARB FB, new starter, pcv, vacuum hoses,dual battery and Sony stereo w/amp under seat and 8" sub mount in factory rear panel. looking for rack. My wife's DD, my little girls love it - they named her Marsha. Bought this when 'Mater,my 78' HJ45 became too small for the family. :beer:
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!992 FJ80. Just about 242k on the clock right now. Had it about a year. Ran rough when I bought it for $2500 and with the usual stuff (plugs, wires, some vacuum lines, air filter, belts, EGR valve, showing it the love it deserves, bla bla bla) I got it humming just fine.

I can't break the **** thing. I've tried.

Respect earned.

I'll get around to taking a pic eventually.
 
Aloha
New to website, lots of good info and I knowledgeable people on here that's why I joined. On my second fj80 first was 91 bought with a blown head gasket, bought to fix and sell but fell in love with the damn thing. Finally sold to a guy who flipped it!!!!
Got second 91 whole ago, 225,000 no issues runs top shape. Just purchased a wrecked 95 plan on doing locker swap( got great info from here) and 2.5 ome lift from donor vehicle. Any body in Hawaii need parts Lmk.
 
Just picked up a 92.
103,000 miles, but had been sitting in a shed for 4 years.
Did water pump and hoses last weekend.
A/c compressor, valve cover and side cover gaskets this weekend.
Plugs, wires, cap and rotor, filters next.
Then find parts for front diff output seals.
Then adjust vavles, front axel rebuild, all other PM items and fluids.

Then lift and tires.

Then who knows?

I have very little mechanical experience, so much love for this forum!:beer:
 
Cruiser newb here......

Just bought a 1991, 131,000 miles. Straight, cloth (untorn) all there, all good glass, looks like the valve cover is leaking, has some loose interior trim stuff, stereo doesn't work, windows are slow. Idle seems a litle rough, not bad, but it goes away as soon as I touch the accelerator and runs very smooth. Needs a front bumper corner piece, one rear sliding window latch, and a general good once over...... I paid $2400....

I plan on a 2" or 3" lift and 33" tires, strip the running boards, add some tunes, and just drive it!

Lemme know your thoughts/opinions/advice, so on and so forth....

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91 3fe

bought in 01 240,000 miles with only minor stuff done since then now needs valve job not sure if its time for motor swap or just fix the head. any suggestions?
 

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