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No F/R lockers; silver; currently in Liberty Hill.
Truck is in average condition for having 230k miles. I purchased in the middle of last year. On the way from Dallas to Fort Worth after buying it, it overheated due to a radiator leak. Trailered it back to Austin and replaced just about the entire cooling system, including the radiator, radiator hoses, and water pump. I did not do the PHH because I only have so much patience, but there’s no indication of any current issues with it (and hey, you’re gonna pull at least the heads so perfect time to do it).
After Thanksgiving I was headed back to Austin from Fort Worth and the engine started to overheat again, vibrate, and lose power. Pulled off into a parking lot and let it cool down. Started it again and got tons of smoke out of the exhaust (light gray, so maybe a mix of coolant and oil). Trailered it back to Austin and the engine wouldn’t start, just made a loud clunking sound. At some later point it started up and ran enough to move it a few hundred feet. Initially hoped it was the head gasket but once we got it back to Austin started working off the assumption it’s probably a bottom end issue.
BUT THEN it started up and, after moving it around a few times, started running a lot better. Idle is really rough, but once the RPMs get over ~2k or so, the engine runs smoothly (...ignoring the large amounts of grey smoke it produces). So, we're back to thinking it's a top end issue (e.g., head and valve stem seals).
Prior to its near death, it was burning oil fairly rapidly.
Things that have been done since I got it: Replaced the shocks with KYB Gas-a-Just shocks and the steering dampener with the Old Man Emu dampener. Replaced front and rear door speakers. Replaced a bunch of other small stuff, including a new Optima yellow top battery. Sunroof leaked so I had standard maintenance done to it by Texas Auto Tops of Austin which solved the problem, which was caused by the drains being clogged. Had Land Cruiser Specialists do about $2500 worth of work, including: new axle seals, brake pads, repacked birfields, wheel bearings, hub seals, cleaned throttle body, replaced EGR vsv, and fixed some vacuum leaks.
I replaced the PS pump, still squealed, so I had Land Cruiser Specialists replace the new one. Still squeals. Replaced the tires with BFG AT T/A KO2 tires, which now only have 5-10k miles. Transmission is a little clunky shifting into drive sometimes but otherwise shifts well. A/C/heater works well.
Discovered the fuel tank has a leak on the top where the fuel filler connects. This has apparently become a common issue and necessitates a tank replacement unless you want to weld on a fuel tank (not viewed as a particularly good idea). Paint clear coat is spotty.
When we got it back to Austin after I first bought it, we discovered that the rear driver side quarter panel had been repainted and the color didn’t completely match (not particularly noticeable depending on the light). The fender flare paint on that quarter panel started coming off/bubbling soon thereafter.
I have a removable roof rack for it.
Other issues:
1. Pinstripes were kinda removed (probably so they didn’t have to replaced after the quarter panel repaid)
2. Minor oil leaks, including the distributor (not surprising on a truck of this age)
3. Lowest part of the side cladding on one side is missing (an inch or two tall piece that runs just below the doors)
4. At least two window seals need to be replaced (it’s safe to assume they’ll all need to be replaced). No issues in rain but result in a lot of wind noise and high pressure water (e.g., from a power washer) will get through.
5. Some of the door seals are starting to lose small chunks. Does not appear to have any impact on the actual seal.
6. Front bumper corner is not entirely flush with the truck (off about a half inch).
7. Rear bumper has a dent/missing paint (sharp linear indentation like you would get from a door edge)
8. Cruise control doesn’t engage; haven’t pulled the code.
9. Triangle trim pieces in the corner of the front doors broke while trying to replace the speakers and will need to be replaced.
10. Some of the dash lights probably need to be replaced.
11. Front driver’s seat is starting to wear and get stiff but doesn’t have any major cracks yet (maybe still savable with some proper conditioning).
12. Front seat won’t move forward or back.
13. Carpet stain in the second row next to the center console.
14. Rear speaker covers were broken before replacing the rear door speakers; probably some modification required to get them to fit over the new speakers even for non-broken ones.
16. Three of the locks don't work (motors, most likely; driver's front and both rear doors)
17. Front driver side window has a broken track
18. Probably some additional minor issues I’m not remembering.
All total I probably put $3500 - 4500 into it before the engine issues. With the exception of the engine and rear quarter panel, most of the stuff is fairly minor/easy to fix (and the quarter panel is purely cosmetic).
Clean title. I have ~200 detailed pictures for potential buyers.
$5000 very negotiable
(super excited to see how many people still talk s*** about the price)
Truck is in average condition for having 230k miles. I purchased in the middle of last year. On the way from Dallas to Fort Worth after buying it, it overheated due to a radiator leak. Trailered it back to Austin and replaced just about the entire cooling system, including the radiator, radiator hoses, and water pump. I did not do the PHH because I only have so much patience, but there’s no indication of any current issues with it (and hey, you’re gonna pull at least the heads so perfect time to do it).
After Thanksgiving I was headed back to Austin from Fort Worth and the engine started to overheat again, vibrate, and lose power. Pulled off into a parking lot and let it cool down. Started it again and got tons of smoke out of the exhaust (light gray, so maybe a mix of coolant and oil). Trailered it back to Austin and the engine wouldn’t start, just made a loud clunking sound. At some later point it started up and ran enough to move it a few hundred feet. Initially hoped it was the head gasket but once we got it back to Austin started working off the assumption it’s probably a bottom end issue.
BUT THEN it started up and, after moving it around a few times, started running a lot better. Idle is really rough, but once the RPMs get over ~2k or so, the engine runs smoothly (...ignoring the large amounts of grey smoke it produces). So, we're back to thinking it's a top end issue (e.g., head and valve stem seals).
Prior to its near death, it was burning oil fairly rapidly.
Things that have been done since I got it: Replaced the shocks with KYB Gas-a-Just shocks and the steering dampener with the Old Man Emu dampener. Replaced front and rear door speakers. Replaced a bunch of other small stuff, including a new Optima yellow top battery. Sunroof leaked so I had standard maintenance done to it by Texas Auto Tops of Austin which solved the problem, which was caused by the drains being clogged. Had Land Cruiser Specialists do about $2500 worth of work, including: new axle seals, brake pads, repacked birfields, wheel bearings, hub seals, cleaned throttle body, replaced EGR vsv, and fixed some vacuum leaks.
I replaced the PS pump, still squealed, so I had Land Cruiser Specialists replace the new one. Still squeals. Replaced the tires with BFG AT T/A KO2 tires, which now only have 5-10k miles. Transmission is a little clunky shifting into drive sometimes but otherwise shifts well. A/C/heater works well.
Discovered the fuel tank has a leak on the top where the fuel filler connects. This has apparently become a common issue and necessitates a tank replacement unless you want to weld on a fuel tank (not viewed as a particularly good idea). Paint clear coat is spotty.
When we got it back to Austin after I first bought it, we discovered that the rear driver side quarter panel had been repainted and the color didn’t completely match (not particularly noticeable depending on the light). The fender flare paint on that quarter panel started coming off/bubbling soon thereafter.
I have a removable roof rack for it.
Other issues:
1. Pinstripes were kinda removed (probably so they didn’t have to replaced after the quarter panel repaid)
2. Minor oil leaks, including the distributor (not surprising on a truck of this age)
3. Lowest part of the side cladding on one side is missing (an inch or two tall piece that runs just below the doors)
4. At least two window seals need to be replaced (it’s safe to assume they’ll all need to be replaced). No issues in rain but result in a lot of wind noise and high pressure water (e.g., from a power washer) will get through.
5. Some of the door seals are starting to lose small chunks. Does not appear to have any impact on the actual seal.
6. Front bumper corner is not entirely flush with the truck (off about a half inch).
7. Rear bumper has a dent/missing paint (sharp linear indentation like you would get from a door edge)
8. Cruise control doesn’t engage; haven’t pulled the code.
9. Triangle trim pieces in the corner of the front doors broke while trying to replace the speakers and will need to be replaced.
10. Some of the dash lights probably need to be replaced.
11. Front driver’s seat is starting to wear and get stiff but doesn’t have any major cracks yet (maybe still savable with some proper conditioning).
12. Front seat won’t move forward or back.
13. Carpet stain in the second row next to the center console.
14. Rear speaker covers were broken before replacing the rear door speakers; probably some modification required to get them to fit over the new speakers even for non-broken ones.
16. Three of the locks don't work (motors, most likely; driver's front and both rear doors)
17. Front driver side window has a broken track
18. Probably some additional minor issues I’m not remembering.
All total I probably put $3500 - 4500 into it before the engine issues. With the exception of the engine and rear quarter panel, most of the stuff is fairly minor/easy to fix (and the quarter panel is purely cosmetic).
Clean title. I have ~200 detailed pictures for potential buyers.
$5000 very negotiable
(super excited to see how many people still talk s*** about the price)
