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[app1]

Hey everyone,

I’m a long time reader, first time poster, second time FJ80 owner. I’ve always wanted to rebuild one to OEM or better quality to use as a daily driver and adventure vehicle. My first 80s series had rust and almost 300k miles so I wanted a lower mileage and rust free one to start with. I sold the first one and found this one 2 weeks ago.

This was a car that was not for sale, I was buying a burger from a food truck and I overheard the owner of the truck talking to another customer about an 80s series he was picking up tomorrow. He was buying it from his mom and brother. It is a 1995 (center locker only), clean title, single owner, 80k miles, dealer maintained every 5k miles according to the Carfax and didn’t have a spot of rust because it had spent its life in El Paso. The negatives were that the paint and Interior were faded from sitting outside. It was not off roaded and used as a commuter. I didn’t intend to buy a car that week but I couldn’t resist and offered him double what he got it from his family on the spot. It wasn’t for sale but he said he would get back to me if he changed his mind. a week later I got this beautiful cruiser for under 10k.

 

[app1]

I’ve made a basic outline for the build. I included the part numbers and a running budget. The total budget for returning to OEM is 10-20k. After that I think could spend a lot more on accessories easily but I’ll cross that bridge when I get there.

Any feedback about “while you are in there” projects that should be completed are appreciated.


November: Mechanical baselining
- PPI (done)
- Oil change (done)
- State inspection (done)
- Transmission fluid drain and fill DIY ($80)
- Brake fluid DIY($50)
- Radiator Fluid DIY($50)
- FR/RR diff fluid DIY ($50)
December: Mechanical Baselining
- Engine restoration (DIY)
o OEM Toyota 1FZ-FE Complete Engine Tune-up Kit 93-97 80 Series Land Cruiser (650)
o Power steering pump and hose (400)?: Power Steering Pump and Hose Replacement - FAQ
o Radiator Hose Replacement and PHH (80)?: 1FZ-FE Radiator Hose Kit 1FZ-FE PHH – Kit 1
- Suspension/Tires
January: Mechanical baselining
- Brake rebuild (DIY)
o SS Brake line (200): Slee - Drivetrain - Brake Parts
o Centric Rotors (200): 1997 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4.5L L6 Rotor | RockAuto
o Brake Pads 50 (Centric)
o Caliper rebuild 100 ( Brake Caliper Rebuild
o Master cylinder rebuild 60
- Steering Box
o Adjusting 80 series steering box
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- Axel Rebuild?
- Front (200) https://duiser.com/shop/toyota-land...0-series-gears/80-series-knuckle-rebuild-kit/ or Front Axle Rebuild - For FAQ (Or cruiser Dan)
- Rear (150) How-to: rear axle rebuild
February: Interior
- Dynamat
- Seat leather replacement (NOT DIY)
o Land cruiser Heaven 1300? (Land Cruiser Heaven 80 Series Leather Seat Covers)+ install (500-700) w/ heated seats vs 1300 independent shop
- Carpet replacement or detail (DIY)
o 400 (premium carpet, dynamat) 92-97 Toyota Land Cruiser Carpet Complete Kit
o Weathertech floor mats 180 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | Floor Mats - Laser measured floor mats for a perfect fit | WeatherTech
- Vinyl refurbishment (DIY)
- Sound system? Apple car play? (NOT DIY)
- seat parts — Gamiviti
March: Interior
- Steering wheel
o Land Cruiser Heaven Leather Steering Wheel Cover
- Shift lever
- Door/window seals
- Headliner steam (DIY or $60)
- Bulbs/window actuators/etc

April: Exterior
- Exterior Paint 2000-000k (including trim/badges)
- Underbody protection? Possible DIY
- Headlights Stock or USA Plug & Play EURO Crystal Glass Headlights For 91-97 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 | eBay
May:
- ARB front bumper/winch
- SLEE side rails
- Roof rack
- Aux gas tank?
- SLEE rear bumper?
- Onboard air compressor
OVERLAND EXPO
June:
- Duel battery?
- ARB front and rear air lockers vs A9378 - Harrop ELocker | 9.5” ring gear, solid axles, front and rear
- Likely does NOT need skid plates depending on application
- Safari Snorkel?
- In cab radio (MXT 400) MXT400 MicroMobile®Two-Way Radio | Midland Radio?
- Storage drawers/fridge?
- Long range fuel tank? https://longrangeamerica.com/fact-sheets/tanks/LCFJ80ReplTankProdGuide5-13-19.pdf

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/newbie/newbie100.htm


running part purchase and budget:

11/19/19: $745.00 (Total Cost $9930.00)
- Engine Detail
- Mechanical baselining (engine)
o Toyota PCV Grommet- 90480-18001(1)
o PCV Valve - Toyota (12204-35040) (1)
o Hose Ventilation N - Toyota (12261-66021) (1) with Drain Hose Clamp - Toyota (90467-14001)
o Hose Ventilation N - Toyota (12262-66021) (Ventilation Hose No 2) (1) with 90467-20002
o Valve Cover Gasket- 11213-66021 (1)
o Spark plug tube seal - Toyota (11193-15010) (6)
o Air Filter - Toyota (17801-61030) (1)
o Gasket Throttle Bod - Toyota (22271-66010)
o Fuel Filter - Toyota (23300-69045) (1)
o Oil Filter - Toyota (90915-YZZD3) (1)
o Front Main Seal (Seal Type T Oil - Toyota (90311-52022) https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/how-to-replace-oil-pump-seal-w-pics.72514/
o Oil Pump Cover gasket15188-66020 (1)
o Toyota Oil Pump Cover Screws (M6-1.0 x 12mm Stainless Steel Screws (7) BUY AT LOWES) –will also need impact drill and syl-glyde gease and phillips #3 head
o AC Tensioner Pulley 88440-26090 (1)
o AC Tensioner Bolt 88446-35040 (1)
o V Belts 90916-02353-83 and 99332-10910-83 (3)
o Distributer Housing O ring 90099-14118 (1)
o Cap - Toyota (19101-66010) (1)
o Distributor rotor (19102-61240) (1)
o Toyota Spark Plugs 90919-01176 (6)
o Spark Plug Cable Set - Toyota (90919-21557)
o Hose - Toyota (17881-66080)
- Power Steering Pump Rebuild: https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/40209-1fz-power-steering-pump-replacement.html and https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj80-and-lx450-ps-pump-rebuild.467550/#post-6457202
o Power steering pump Seal Kit - Toyota (04446-60080)
o Power Steering Pump O ring 90301-73004
o High Pressure Gasket 44327-30030
o 6203-2NSE9 NACHI Bearing ($8) Amazon
- Radiator Hose/brackets
o 99555-10200
o 16267-66020
o 16261-66040
o 16264-66021
o Large Hose Kit (16571-66030, 16572-66021, 16573-66010)
o PHH hose (ordered from wits end $16) My observation for doing quick phh

- 11/20 ($9990.00)
o Constant torque hose clamps $60 Wits End
- 11/29 ($11723.00)
o Landcruiser Heaven 2 row seat kit 1373.00
o 120 sq ft sound deadening mats 360.00
- 12/2
o Stainless steel engine bolt kit ($30) wits end

Misc:
- Breaker bar 20
- 30mm socket 10

 

[KenH]

nice! I'm going to pick up a 97 lx450 this friday, will do very similar to your

 

[Jroc561]

Awesome pick up man, looks like a great base

 

[jfz80]

Nice score.

Hint: Do not use duiser for front axle rebuild and Cdan no longer sells parts. Contact kurt and the gang @cruiseroutfit

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[landcrshr]

Welcome to the forum, nice find!

I'd put a battery hold-down at the top of the list.

 

[FXJ 96]

Looks great - nice color. I'll look for you on the roads in the Austin area.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Nice score.

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[app1]

A little behind but just finished the engine portion of the rebuild. It’s running smooth with no leaks or weird noises. Next up is interior and brakes/axels/suspension. If anyone has a lead on a nice dash please let me know.

 

[cody c]

Try akella I think he parts them out

 

[app1]

Making a big push right now to have it mostly done by August.

Getting the interior ready. Inside is stripped out and secondskin sound deadening put in. Running some wires for a potential future speaker upgrade.

The headliner and all plastic/vinyl panels are at an upholstery shop getting detailed and re-dyed to an oem color.

Seat cushions are being replaced with OEM and new Landcruiser heaven leather being put on. Also putting in the LCH seat heater kit and new leather for the armrests/console.

Dash is being sent off to "just dashes" in Arizona to have the old foam/vinyl removed and replaced.

New carpet kit (stock interior ultra plush pile with mass backing) being installed by the same upholstery shop.

Doing some misc things like installing stainless wits end hardware kits.

Also placed some orders:
- all new seals everywhere (windshield, doors, windows, back door/glass, fixed glass, sunroof, etc).
- new exterior trim including gutters (sourced from local dealer to avoid 400 dollar fright shipping), new 24K package gold emblems (PITA to source and I think I'm the only one who likes them). Misc parts like battery holder and all of the clips I broke.
- OME 2" suspension system with steering dampener. BFG KO tires x 5

Plan for the next few months:
June- finish interior
July- taking time painter on June 29, hoping they finish by Aug 20.
August- driving this to Colorado
Sept- power steering pump/axels
Oct- brake system overhaul, caliper rebuild, sell E92 M3 and make this my new daily.

 

[app1]

I found a good paint shop about 45 min outside of town after going to about 5 shops. The paint will cost almost as much as the car but will be a good quality job. They are taking off all of the trim, doors, hold, glass and willl replace all of the seals with the new ones I just ordered. They are also painting the hubcaps and OEM bumpers. I want to keep it red but a little different from stock. Right now I'm going between a few options but am open to suggestions. Tesla signature red, Mercedes firemist red, Porsche arena red, Land Rover burgundy.

 

[app1]

Getting close...

The shop is finishing out primer, sanding, and the windows are all out. Shop is planning on painting and reassembling on Monday/Tuesday. Right now I'm trying to choose between two different versions of Porsche arena red and a slightly darker version of the oem color. Leaning toward the OEM red pearl with 2x black added (top paint sample).

After this it's a half day in the tint shop, a half day getting suspension/tires/alignment, then finally one week at the interior shop for reassembly. Hope to have it done by the end of August/early sept.

 

[app1]

Just got it back from paint and very happy with the results. After the paint cures or a few weeks it'll go back for a final buff and wax. They repainted the trim pieces, bumpers, and hubcaps as well. Next up is getting the interior in, 2" OME lift with 33 tires, and harrup locking diffs.

I'm keeping the old side steps off and installing slee sliders. Also ordered a gobi roof rack (apparently won't be shipped until nov/dec).

 

[ExpoGeorgia]

My first 80 was a maroon 94! They did a good job on the prep and paint, can't wait to see the final buff