Hey members of the 80 forums. I haven't been here so feel out of place, but I'm looking for some guidance. I currently own a 40 I've done a bunch of work on, you can see the link from my signature line, so that is really where my perspective is coming from. But I'm looking now at possibly buying a 1991 FJ80. I didn't see a FAQ like there is for the 40series forum or I might've started there.
I don't know much about these things, i.e. what to look for what not to look for, which years are better, etc. The one I'm looking at seems to need a lot of work and I would likely just do the work over some time, not looking to it as an immediate truck to drive around in, But the body is straight without any rust, but would need work to refresh her for sure. I'm not a big time wheeler, but would like to start getting more into it with our local club BBCNN.
I think from what I know it's good to grab one that has center diff lockers, and from what I can tell this one has it. Do they come stock with rear/front locking diff? Whatever help either links or just pointers what I should be careful for when figuring a novice mechanic like myself needs to know before getting into these things, would be appreciated. It is a landcruiser so I figure cost of parts is likely $$$ pricey.
Thanks in advance.
I don't know much about these things, i.e. what to look for what not to look for, which years are better, etc. The one I'm looking at seems to need a lot of work and I would likely just do the work over some time, not looking to it as an immediate truck to drive around in, But the body is straight without any rust, but would need work to refresh her for sure. I'm not a big time wheeler, but would like to start getting more into it with our local club BBCNN.
I think from what I know it's good to grab one that has center diff lockers, and from what I can tell this one has it. Do they come stock with rear/front locking diff? Whatever help either links or just pointers what I should be careful for when figuring a novice mechanic like myself needs to know before getting into these things, would be appreciated. It is a landcruiser so I figure cost of parts is likely $$$ pricey.
Thanks in advance.