For Sale 97,hdt diesel, 5 speed manual, locked, dream cruiser, oregon

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I've been putting off selling my 80 for awhile. I really love the truck and its super handy, but I'm really starting to feel the need for a full size truck or newer 200 series cruiser. I'm in the middle of some big construction projects and I need a little more towing capacity.
Anyhow I bought the truck off of Mud, heres the original add: For Sale - 97 diesel hd-t 5 speed part time 4x locked

Before I bought the truck, the previous owner decided not to add the oem subtank because we both felt it was unnecessary. He did add an upgraded larger turbo and intercooler system though. Which made the truck even more fun to drive.
I have done the following:
slee upgraded wiring harness
led spotlights on bumper
warn winch
dynamat most of the interior
new speakers throughout
custom 8'' subwoofer in rear i built so no cargo space is lost
alpine carplay double din with reverse cam
two amplifiers
white knuckle step sliders
did a little slee spacer in the front to even out the stance
couple new bushings on the control arms
wits end lock box in center console
put seat heaters in the front seats controlled by some oem switches i got out of a lexus
prob some more things I'm forgetting.

I paid $25,750 for the truck because the previous owner did a fair amount of work to it before selling it to me and the quality of his work was very good and honest.
I'm putting it up for $28,000 considering the amount of fun stuff I've put into it. It cost a fair amount and was a lot of labor.
It's hands down the most fun land cruiser I've driven. I drove a some other diesel conversions before this one and was unimpressed. I test drove this almost on a whim and it blew me away.
I live on the central oregon coast, theres a possibility I might be able to deliver it to the right buyer. After I bought this truck I sold my lx450 to a Mud guy in Arizona. I drove it down there and flew back and it worked out fine. I'm also very busy so thats up in the air.
Has 262,000 miles on the body.

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Good points on all sides. Diesel cruisers can def be had cheaper. It’s important to compare apples to apples though. I haven’t seen many of the cheaper imports be LHD, locked, lifted, and armored. I also haven’t seen any with upgraded turbo, intercooler, and pyro and boost gauges which I think is almost mandatory on these.
That said, I had a buddy fall through on towing my excavator today so I’m feeling more desperate to get my own full size diesel truck so you guys should feel free to shoot me an offer!
 
joekatana said:
For the few that actually know and have had the pleasure of owning a lhd 1HDT 5 speed cruiser there is no comparison to the gaz guzzling soccer mom FJ/FZJ80 you guys got here.I have driven 80 series most of my life but after living a few years in the US and having owned a few FJ and FZJ80's I looked for alternatives.
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nwcoast said:
@texfredbastiat
I don’t do a lot of long road trips, and a fair amount of my time is doodling around my property doing projects. That kind of driving I get about 16-17 mpg. I’ve seen 19 mpg before on tanks where I did some longer hwy drives.
I’ve never been close to 80mph, I’m in kind of a hilly coastal area in Oregon where the limit on the freeway is 65mph. It’s a five speed, but if I was in the desert or a place where I was doing high speeds I would prob slap some 35”
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Again- Im not sure where a 1fz is “guzzling” a lot more gas than a1hdt. quoted above from seller. the 1hdt is simply not one of Toyota’s more efficient diesels like 3b or 12ht.

The real separation in efficiency comes in that the 1hdt can push larger tires and heavier loads and not show much of a mpg hit like a 1fz. 35s and expo loaded the 1fz drops off to 10-12mpg.....where the 1hdt will not drop at all. but again this makes it even a more niche vehicle. If u want to run stock-33’s with lightish loads- the 1fz wins hands down at half the price and less expensive operating costs.

With the 1fz 80s Prices creeping up of late in the U.S. - it’s really become more about finding a deal on either that will make the most sense. Both have advantages and right now there’s more 1fz 80 deals mainly due to availability in the U.S. compared to the rarity of the imports.
 
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nwcoast said:
Good points on all sides. Diesel cruisers can def be had cheaper. It’s important to compare apples to apples though. I haven’t seen many of the cheaper imports be LHD, locked, lifted, and armored. I also haven’t seen any with upgraded turbo, intercooler, and pyro and boost gauges which I think is almost mandatory on these.
That said, I had a buddy fall through on towing my excavator today so I’m feeling more desperate to get my own full size diesel truck so you guys should feel free to shoot me an offer!
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If I would not already have 2 lhd diesel 80 and an agreement to buy one from a friend whenever he put's it up for sale I might have made you an offer.

If you are looking for a full size truck I am selling my 2015 Ram 2500 4x4 diesel with 84 k miles,one owner Texas truck. I want to downsize and start pulling trailer with one of my diesel Cruisers again.
 
That’s exactly the kind of truck I’m looking for. I was hoping for a 3500, but 2500 would work. Manual? Auto? Color? Would you part trade for my 80?
 
I just made a couple videos of the cruiser too. If anyone is curious about it you can PM me your email and I’ll try and send them.
 
You wouldn't f..... believe it. After I warn you someone broke into my car and stole my ashtray full of change, sob. I just want my ashtray back.

nwcoast said:
Crazy I never even think about the change. I suppose I’m usually parked in the woods or something. It’s a fairly rural area, I’ve never been broken into.
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Anyway, good luck with sale at new price!
 
Helping a friend who is interested.

What is the boost/pyro reading at cruise and at wot (climbing long grade)?
Are the seat leathers new(ish)?
Is transfer case gearing stock?
@lynchmob mentioned in the original ad that it’s an H150 (not a h151 which normally comes behind 1HDT). I actually prefer the H150 for its lower first gear... but that also implies it has the smaller 275mm clutch disk... so... any idea if: it is actually a h150? If it is using 275mm clutch is it a HD unit? Or was the h150 input converted to the course spline for a 300mm clutch?

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What turbo upgrade? G-turbo? Supra?
Does cruise control work?
 
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gifu said:
Helping a friend who is interested.
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What is the boost/pyro reading at cruise and at wot (climbing long grade)?
--@nwcoast will have to answer this but Ill help out with the others

Are the seat leathers new(ish)?
--Leather was new when I sold it

Is transfer case gearing stock?
--Yes

@lynchmob mentioned in the original ad that it’s an H150 (not a h151 which normally comes behind 1HDT). I actually prefer the H150 for its lower first gear... but that also implies it has the smaller 275mm clutch disk... so... any idea if: it is actually a h150? If it is using 275mm clutch is it a HD unit? Or was the h150 input converted to the course spline for a 300mm clutch?
--Its an H150 with a 300MM custom heavy duty clutch. No changes to the trans (SPEC Clutches & Flywheels: Auto Parts, Domestic, Import, Truck, Racing, Drifting :: Home) Stage 1 clutch


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What turbo upgrade? G-turbo? Supra?
-- This turbo - For Sale - CT26 Compressor Housing/Wheel Hybrid Upgrade Parts

Does cruise control work?
--It didnt when I sold it, but I understand it does now.
 
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Hey thanks @lynchmob
Good info on that clutch. I’m putting a 1HDFT-h150 together soon. Was going to swap input shafts but this seems easier.
In the meantime, Twisting my buddy’s arm to buy this truck. Very well sorted.
 
The question about boost/pyro readings is a little tricksy to answer. It really depends on the grade and how fast you’re accelerating and what gear you’re in. Also depends on the altitude and if you start out from a stop on the hill or sort of spool up and cruise into the grade smoothly at speed.
I can take a reading later for you of boost/pyro at 60 mph on a flat stretch though. I’m not sure if it would be helpful giving you readings from on a hill though because there are so many variables.
 
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Yeah it’s getting a little chilly in the mornings. Nice to have the heated seats.
I think the max boost is set at 20-22 maybe? Lynchmob might know more about that. But I think the highest I’ve seen it is right around there.
If you’re going up a steep long grade you can easily get EGT to hot. If I’m passing or going fast uphill in the mountains I’ll either downshift to fourth or back off on the gas once I hit about 1200 degrees.
Sorry about poor pic quality on this one. This is passing semi in fifth going over a little 1000’ pass this morning. Steep curvy pass you have to slow down around corners and then build speed to pass.
 
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