92 or 94?
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94 FTW!
94
I own a 91 with a 3fe - and I love the truck to death, for sure.
However if I were to do it again, I would avoid the 3fe for the reasons stated previously.
However if I were to do it again, I would avoid the 3fe for the reasons stated previously.
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Test drove the 94 yesterday. Ran awesome, everything worked electronically, and it has the locker. After market head unit, and had some pep to it. No dents or dings, but some paint and clear coat are in poor shape in a few places. He had a Toyota master mechanic look it over and replaced the starter as a precaution 500 miles ago. New rubber.
Buy it.
When you say "The locker", do you mean the center diff lock (above the climate controls) or axle lockers (switch to the left of the steering column)? Either way the price sounds very reasonable, at least for where I live, and so I'd say go for the 94. Heck even if the '94 didn't have the center diff lock switch you can buy one from a dealer for around $50. Factory axle lockers, those are a bit of 4X4 gold.
Frank
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Update from the mechanic I dropped it off with:
Looks like there is some built up sludge around the oil pan, the alternator is making a noise, and the Cadillac converter is a mess. He is also scared of the wiring job done by whomever put in the aftermarket deck.
Looks like there is some built up sludge around the oil pan, the alternator is making a noise, and the Cadillac converter is a mess. He is also scared of the wiring job done by whomever put in the aftermarket deck.
That might be the only LC that comes with one of those!
@450LX True story... unlike other vehicles these are more of a buy on the spot (in cash) if its a good deal situation. The overpriced onces sit for a long time however the $7k and less crowd gets picked up quick. To keep yourself from getting a bad one your best bet is to make friends with a local cruiser guy (or girl) who can look it over with you in person, and then offer them a case of beer.
I was helping a buddy find a cruiser last year and went through this process time after time. Once he got off work and scheduled an appointment it was too late.
I was helping a buddy find a cruiser last year and went through this process time after time. Once he got off work and scheduled an appointment it was too late.
Having owned both engines I'd vote for the 1992. I think both engines are superior to competitors. What I like most about the 3FE is its a little less electronic (at the loss of a little bit of power). Of course you can re-gear if youre looking for more pickup.
Show us photos after you make the buy this afternoon. With lockers that price is hard to beat.
Older with less miles means it spent more time sitting.
Idk about all you, but I'd rather have a vehicle that was driven, and maintained, than one that just sat, especially if it sat on grass.
Take a look underneath, rust matters, then look at maintenance. If the one with more miles has good maintenance records, and the one that sat has none, it's a no brainer.
Eta: lockers are a big factor.... assuming they work...
Idk about all you, but I'd rather have a vehicle that was driven, and maintained, than one that just sat, especially if it sat on grass.
Take a look underneath, rust matters, then look at maintenance. If the one with more miles has good maintenance records, and the one that sat has none, it's a no brainer.
Eta: lockers are a big factor.... assuming they work...