Registry 80 Series Registry (11 Viewers)

[Woofythewolf]

First Post!
1. 1995 FZJ80 (with the a343f)
2. Nick Wolford
3. not really into naming
4. 350,000+ (odometer broke) single owner (my mom) miles.
5. all interior LED lighting (with leftover strips from fixing a friend's computer monitor)

Really needs new suspension (parents totally mashed the springs by storing 2,000 lbs of books in there for 6 months, although it was not driven during that time)

In process of designing a custom roof rack (the stock one is quite flimsy/small for my uses)

extra long 4 ft extendable antenna on springy flex mount (parents broke stock one a long time ago, this one has lived through hitting trees at 35 mph)

6. DD to-from school and college, occasionally off camping
only pic I could find at the moment, thankfully its all cleaned up now
the led lighting (the back windows are tinted)

 

[MEATWAD]

1) 1996 FZJ80
2) Bart Varner
3) Doesn't have one yet
4) 236K miles
5) Working on it. . . currently just OME factory ride height replacement shocks/springs
6) Plan$ are to build Overland/Expo rig
7)

96 Cruiser

• MEATWAD
• Dec 4, 2015

 

[casatubac]

Found this site while searching the net for build ideas. Great stuff. I'm starting next week with a trip to my mechanic for a full assessment of what will be needed to make the truck 100% for long trips. Also plan on bumpers, sliders, suspension kit, Aussie locker, a roof rack....the list is long.


1. 1993 fzj80
2. Gary
3. "Ruby" redbird (a beer drinking Texan will know)
4. 171,000 now... 138,000 at purchase
5. None yet, starting soon
6. DD and exploring Southern Arizona

 

[bighornctd]

My first LC and first Toyota. Had it 2 months now and love it. Don't love the fuel milage or the auto, but the rest of it outshines those negatives.
1. 1997 FZJ80
4. 210,000
5. Medium OME springs, bilstein shocks, 285-75 Firestones
6. Daily driver

 

[mtbmr2]

My first LC, though I frequently borrowed a friends '87 '60. My SWMBO* bought us an E350 Bug-out/Adventure Van/tow vehicle at the same time my daily/tow pig Dodge gave up the goose. I still needed a reliable daily, that was capable of hauling Toyota MR2 racecar parts or our pitbulls and our foster/rescue dogs, while surviving Houston weather, roads, and my immature requirement to be able to run over curbs/parking stops.
We agreed I could get anything I liked as long as it had leather and she wouldn't be embarrassed climbing out of it at one of the oilfield events we attend with our colleagues.


1. 1997 LX450
2. Zack
3. Baej
4. 234,846
5. Stock (sad trombone)
6. DUJAT (Daily, Urban Jungle Assault Truck)

(*SWMBO =she who must be obeyed, tongue in cheek: first she bought the van and second, she's told me to upgrade the stereo, bumpers, wheels/tires, add a small lift, and install a snorkel)

 

[gytman]

1. 1992 HDJ80, manual gearbox, factory locked axles
2. Gytman
3. Black TOYota
4. 260k km, not sure, if it is actual
5. 2' lift, line X coated, 4x4 Specialist front and rear bumpers, 33' M/T+

Short video

 

[serenity]

I know this cruiser is in here already but it's changed a lot and been sold and re-acquired. So here is my dirty old 80 again.
1. Model: 1994 HZJ80 DX
2. Name of owner: Glenn
3. Name of 80: Serenity
4. Mileage: 400,000km
5. Mods: 3" lift, remote res shocks, superior engineering adjustable panhards and steering links, vision x led driving lights, roof rack, cargo barrier, 1hdt ct26 turbo setup, dual batteries, gxl interior, 305/70r16 BFG KM2
6. How the truck is used: Camping trips, carrying tools for work.

 

[nachoosx]

Hello my name is nacho and in from spain but living in ecuador ,sorry for my bad english firts , i have buy a Lexus lx450 from 97 with 150000 miles in the clock , the car seam to be in a very good form , the last owner is a ih8mud reader and a car have somes hacks in it. This is not my first offroad car, i have previusly a nissan xtrail , a land rover disco I , a toyota 90 , and now this , it only with me a few days and im discovering it yet but i believe that is very good construction . Im going to read and ask a lot.

Enviado desde mi SM-N910H mediante Tapatalk

 

[BJANDCJ]

1. 1997 FZJ80 40th #644
2. Jack
3. Betty
4. 120k
4. Arb bumber, Ome lift, Nitro 4.56 gears, ARB F&R air lockers, lots and lots of PMs
5. Weekend Warrior, camping, surfing, fishing, hunting, french kissing, gear for wherever life takes me

 

[MinorESalas]

1. Year and model: FZJ80 [diesel converted]
2. Name of owner: MES
3. Name of rig: Pulgarcito
4. Mileage: 200.000 km
5. Mods...if any: Many.
6. How the truck is used: DD and Expedition Rig.

7. Photo. again...small to save space

 

[SoCal Kenny]

So I've been driving a Jeep for the last 16 years. It is highly modified, extremely reliable and will go anywhere, but there is just no room for the family. So I decided it was time to move on from my Jeep..... sigh. I was looking for something larger than my TJ that could carry four comfortably along with camping gear and still hold its own off road albeit not necessarily in the all out crawler fashion of my Jeep. The vehicle had to be reliable, have live axles, and of body-on-frame construction. So after some research I decided on a LC as the replacement for my TJ.

1. Year and model: 1995 FZJ80
2. Name of owner: Ken
3. Name of rig: PIMA (pain in my a$$)
4. Mileage: 230k
5. Mods...if any: OME 2.5 - 3" on 33" BFG's
6. How the truck is used: Camping, desert exploring, & occasionally as a DD

I've included a shot of my beloved Jeep. Alas, it is time to move on.

So I picked up a LC with factory lockers about two weeks ago and have already experienced the PHH. Wow! What a pain. In the future I will add HD springs to the front to level the stance, along with a winch, bumpers, sliders etc... and a set of 35's. I just have to keep myself in check or else I'll end up with a terrific trail rig that's no longer very practical on the road. Still looking for that balance.

First impressions of a 20 year old FZJ80 from a long time Jeep guy: very comfortable, rides smooth, strong engine (compared to the Jeep 4.0), leather is a nice step up, same gas mileage as my TJ on 35's, will do 80+ MPH on the highway easily without breaking a sweat, the axles seem to be pretty beefy
Concerns: lack of aftermarket support, tiny tie rod, limited articulation, availability of some serious sliders (I'm a bit wary of the bolt-ons but that appears to be the industry standard for LCs) potential for HG failure in the future

 

[Andrew Bluemel]

I've been around on MUD for a couple of months but have not gotten around to posting on this.

1996 Land Cruiser
2. Andrew Bluemel
3. Tank or The Cruiser
4. 192k
5. Running boards off
6. Highschool DD, ski rig, and mild off-roader (once I get my license lol)

 

[ml111]

1. 1992 FJ80
2. Mauricio
3. Campamocha
4. 181k
5. No mods yet
6. Family outings/adventure, getting to remote locations for photography, maybe DD in the future

 

[Ozpall]

Just picked up yesterday since my 4runner got totalled

1. Year and model 1993 fzj80
2. Name of owner Oscar
3. Name of rig.. maybe grandpa since it makes my fj cruiser look like a baby
4. Mileage... 144k
5. Mods...if any...for now one 2.5''
6. How the truck is used...DD

 

[bakjak]

1: 1994 Land Cruiser
2: Brad
3: ...TBD
4: 238k
5: just put a new set of KO2s/ 285s and some steel wheels - plans for an OME 2.5 heavy, bumpers front/rear and winch
6: hunting, trail riding, beer drinking

 

[Steve D]

1. 1994 FZJ80
2. Steve
3. Stormtrooper? (credit for that goes to Trapper50Cal, one of the prior owners)
4. 249,000 miles
5. Too many mods to mention (great summary in the FS thread here: For Sale: - 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 - Seattle, WA
6. Cross country drive (first leg: Seattle to Salt Lake), then overland/weekender/occasional daily driver
7.

 

[D96]

1. 1996 FZJ80 diesel converstion-4BT
2. Neil
3. Beast
4. Rig has 247K, cummins has new head, rings, and piston in #1
5. OME 2" heavy duty, +40 injector nozzles, turbo set at 26#, compushift II system for A343F transmission, factory front and rear lockers, custom bent and tucked 3" exhaust
6. daily driver at 19mpg

 

[RuggedOpera]

I've had many 4x4s, but I've always wanted an FJ! By the way, I've found lots of helpful tech, advice, and write-ups on here, which is greatly appreciated.

1. Year and model: 1991 FJ80
2. Name of owner: Dan
3. Name of rig: Brunhilde
4. Mileage: 140564
5. Mods...if any: Just fluids, tune-up and front knuckle rebuild so far, but EGR delete, LandTank seat mod, and shifter flip will be SOON.
6. How the truck is used: DD, expedition/camping vehicle

 

[RuggedOpera]

These might help...

FJ80

• RuggedOpera
• Jan 10, 2016

FJ80

• RuggedOpera
• Jan 10, 2016

 

[tBoneBrown]

I've been looking to get back into an 80 Series as soon as I sold my last one. This is the only vehicle I've truly missed and had instant sellers remorse once I signed the title. The Tundra has kept me at bay for the last 6 years and I am super jealous of my wife's 120 series so I thought I better pony up and get back on a gas gusslin pony once again. Just purchased it last week for dirt cheap and plan to add a few bells and whistles once I get it solid mechanically.

1. Year and model: 1994 FJZ80
2. Name of owner: tBone
3. Name of rig: BB-80 (figured I'd take it before someone else does)
4. Mileage: 174-ish
5. Mods...if any: Just purchased it but there will be some coming SOON. Previous owner or his kid put in a bumping stereo which I do appreciate.
6. How the truck is used: Daily driver, snowboard and KTM hauler, as well as exploration and camping vehicle throughout the Rocky Mountains.

Can't wait to get my plates tomorrow!