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Great looking cruiser.
Can you share any info on the LR tank? It is something I am considering for my rig.
New to the 80's. I've been stuck in the 40s and 60s. This was not a planned purchase but for the price she was just too nice to pass up. Saturday I picked up a 91 that was originally a west coast vehicle. Almost zero rust on the frame and a super clean body. 234,000 miles but runs ok. Interior is decent. Sorry no pictures. I was in a rush to get it in storage before the snow started flying. She'll be there till spring.
The truck has several issues. First is a really bad gear whine when accelerating. It is way louder then any FJ40 that I have driven. It goes away as soon as you take your foot off the accelerator. I suspect it is the front ring gear but I am open to other thoughts or things to check. The speedo is not working consistently. The passenger window will not work. The sun roof is SLOOOOW so it matches the acceleration. The radio has issues, I am not sure if the air is working (it was about 10 deg F when I test drove it) and the power locks do not work. My plan is to keep it stock for now, maybe put some 31 under it and get all the gremlins sorted out. I'll definitely change all the fluids and rebuild the front axle. The rear main seal leaks a bit. Any other preventative maintenance I should do? Anything special I should do to help the transmission I'll probably use it as a family camping rig and mild off pavement excursions.
Cannot wait to start the journey.
Frank
The truck has several issues. First is a really bad gear whine when accelerating. It is way louder then any FJ40 that I have driven. It goes away as soon as you take your foot off the accelerator. I suspect it is the front ring gear but I am open to other thoughts or things to check. The speedo is not working consistently. The passenger window will not work. The sun roof is SLOOOOW so it matches the acceleration. The radio has issues, I am not sure if the air is working (it was about 10 deg F when I test drove it) and the power locks do not work. My plan is to keep it stock for now, maybe put some 31 under it and get all the gremlins sorted out. I'll definitely change all the fluids and rebuild the front axle. The rear main seal leaks a bit. Any other preventative maintenance I should do? Anything special I should do to help the transmission I'll probably use it as a family camping rig and mild off pavement excursions.
Cannot wait to start the journey.
Frank
91 FJ80
New to these tanks but not to the bulletproof toyotas. Got mine with 200,000 did a complete adjust of valves and tune/flush, rebuilt frontend including Bobby's. It is now @ 240k and still running strong.
New to these tanks but not to the bulletproof toyotas. Got mine with 200,000 did a complete adjust of valves and tune/flush, rebuilt frontend including Bobby's. It is now @ 240k and still running strong.
fj80grillo
Hi every body I'm new, I'm from nj, and I have a 1992 fj80 I would like to know if any body can help with a problem that I have, my drive shaft seen to be loose and make a bung sound when s*** from p. to d, or r, when I'm in the hiway after 70mhr the driving is not to smoth, when i acelerate or desacelerate makes the bump noise from the shaft. and also seen to lose power when going up hill, I don't know any goold mechanic in central nj, if any body knows one that will help, thank you,
Hi every body I'm new, I'm from nj, and I have a 1992 fj80 I would like to know if any body can help with a problem that I have, my drive shaft seen to be loose and make a bung sound when s*** from p. to d, or r, when I'm in the hiway after 70mhr the driving is not to smoth, when i acelerate or desacelerate makes the bump noise from the shaft. and also seen to lose power when going up hill, I don't know any goold mechanic in central nj, if any body knows one that will help, thank you,
Finally ready to check in to the 3FE clan!
Bought this rig with really low miles but very badly maintained rig. Deep Blue was left to rot under the African Sun simply because its a gasoline powered LC.
Being fond of the 80 series and always wanting to own one I took the plunge and turned it into a great DD with the advice of all the great people on MUD.
Bought this rig with really low miles but very badly maintained rig. Deep Blue was left to rot under the African Sun simply because its a gasoline powered LC.
Being fond of the 80 series and always wanting to own one I took the plunge and turned it into a great DD with the advice of all the great people on MUD.
Toyota 3FE
Hi, everybody I've also become the owner of this car.Unfortunately, in the Czech Republic, about the only one with this motorizací 3FE United Kingdom.This is the only rok1991 mezinapravová, closing machine, brought out on supports around 100 mm, shock absorbers, Terrafirma tires 285/75r16 sailed for 204000km.I guess for the time being is enough. I'm sorry Google translated
Hi, everybody I've also become the owner of this car.Unfortunately, in the Czech Republic, about the only one with this motorizací 3FE United Kingdom.This is the only rok1991 mezinapravová, closing machine, brought out on supports around 100 mm, shock absorbers, Terrafirma tires 285/75r16 sailed for 204000km.I guess for the time being is enough. I'm sorry Google translated
3fe toyota
Hi, everybody I've also become the owner of this car.Unfortunately, in the Czech Republic, about the only one with this motorizací 3FE .This is the only rok1991 mezinapravová, closing machine, brought out on supports around 100 mm, shock absorbers Terrafirma, tires 285/75r16 sailed for 204000km.I guess for the time being is enough. I'm sorry Google translated[/QUOTE]
Hi, everybody I've also become the owner of this car.Unfortunately, in the Czech Republic, about the only one with this motorizací 3FE .This is the only rok1991 mezinapravová, closing machine, brought out on supports around 100 mm, shock absorbers Terrafirma, tires 285/75r16 sailed for 204000km.I guess for the time being is enough. I'm sorry Google translated
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I have a 91 Land Cruiser (133,000k) with a 3FE. I Rebuilt the engine with no modifications except that I had to retro-fit the coolant line that runs along the side of the valve cover with copper pipe. It was missing the original line when I got it. Also, I almost fried the engine the second time I ran it because the oil galley plug (between the 4th and 5th spark plugs just below the valve cover) came loose and oil was streaming out. I guess the machine shop didn't replace it. I tapped a new one and JB welded a bolt in place of the plug.
I Just broke it in last night and it runs great.
I Just broke it in last night and it runs great.
'92 LC
I've had it for a little over a year now, been a great truck!
It came from SoCal, so its clean underneath
It was bone stock except for a snorkel when I purchased
162K miles now and a growing list of improvements that include:
OME Heavy 2.5" suspension
33x10.50 KM2's
custom front bumper w/m8000
custom sliders
ARB touring roof rack and awning
ARB fridge
IBS dual battery management
Blue sea fuseblock
Diehard platinum starting and deep cycle batteries
Maintenancy stuff-
EFI Relay relocate
De-Smogging tomorrow!
replaced alternator/fixed some boogered wiring
completely removed dealer installed alarm (what a pile of crap!)
replaced belt tensioner pulley bearings
replaced speedo cable seal at t-case
balanced/straightened driveshafts
replaced brakes
sparkplugs
Runs and drives great! Gets a solid 10.5 MPG!
I've had it for a little over a year now, been a great truck!
It came from SoCal, so its clean underneath
It was bone stock except for a snorkel when I purchased
162K miles now and a growing list of improvements that include:
OME Heavy 2.5" suspension
33x10.50 KM2's
custom front bumper w/m8000
custom sliders
ARB touring roof rack and awning
ARB fridge
IBS dual battery management
Blue sea fuseblock
Diehard platinum starting and deep cycle batteries
Maintenancy stuff-
EFI Relay relocate
De-Smogging tomorrow!
replaced alternator/fixed some boogered wiring
completely removed dealer installed alarm (what a pile of crap!)
replaced belt tensioner pulley bearings
replaced speedo cable seal at t-case
balanced/straightened driveshafts
replaced brakes
sparkplugs
Runs and drives great! Gets a solid 10.5 MPG!
Regear it to 4.88's and you can get 12 like me!
Also, let's see some pictures!
I bought mine with them already installed. I saying that, it is the best riding off-road vehicle I have ever ridden in. I'd say they are worth the money.
I have been curious about them, I have been thoroughly impressed by the ride quality of the 80's suspension, even after getting the heavy springs. It rides 100 times better than my '02 taco, so much of a difference that my wife won't ride in the taco on dirt excursions! She'll get out and walk during rougher stretches! I have a feeling the fox shocks would really open up the suspension and make a big improvement in ride and handling for how I use the truck, which seems similar to what you use yours for.
Ok after 3 years I decided to register here.
1991 3FE VX Limited strait from Japan (Oh yeah with the hole shenanigans.. sunroof, compas, altimeter, 2 tone grey swede, rear lsd with disc brakes, swingout tire carrier, headligh washer things, rear split windows, fridge, 2nd row a/c, clear side markers)
Bought it with 137000 km 3 years ago completely stock now 170000 km and not even close to stock.
OME J Springs with L Shocks
Federal Couragia MT 285/75R16
Slee caster plates, brake lines and bumpstops
No rear sway bar
K40 antenna
Midland cb
6000k HID's
Lightforce 240 blitz
TJM front bar
140 amp Mean Green alt
Pulleys and hoses
K&N air filter
Chinese snorkel (sorry but it was cheap)
EFI relay wiring with new fuel pump
Flowmaster super 44
Pioneer head unit with 12 inch sub
RAM mounts (flashlight, cup, camera)
Drawer system
Rear swingout tire carrier with Hi-lift mount and nack up lamp
Interior LED's
Rebuild rear diff (Terrain Tamer parts)
To do:
Front knuckle with bearings
Brakes and rotors
Oil pan gasket
Charcoal canister replacement
Delete cats
Deciding between a rooftop tent or a rear ARB air locker (the LSD is just crap)
1991 3FE VX Limited strait from Japan (Oh yeah with the hole shenanigans.. sunroof, compas, altimeter, 2 tone grey swede, rear lsd with disc brakes, swingout tire carrier, headligh washer things, rear split windows, fridge, 2nd row a/c, clear side markers)
Bought it with 137000 km 3 years ago completely stock now 170000 km and not even close to stock.
OME J Springs with L Shocks
Federal Couragia MT 285/75R16
Slee caster plates, brake lines and bumpstops
No rear sway bar
K40 antenna
Midland cb
6000k HID's
Lightforce 240 blitz
TJM front bar
140 amp Mean Green alt
Pulleys and hoses
K&N air filter
Chinese snorkel (sorry but it was cheap)
EFI relay wiring with new fuel pump
Flowmaster super 44
Pioneer head unit with 12 inch sub
RAM mounts (flashlight, cup, camera)
Drawer system
Rear swingout tire carrier with Hi-lift mount and nack up lamp
Interior LED's
Rebuild rear diff (Terrain Tamer parts)
To do:
Front knuckle with bearings
Brakes and rotors
Oil pan gasket
Charcoal canister replacement
Delete cats
Deciding between a rooftop tent or a rear ARB air locker (the LSD is just crap)
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