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Location
United States
****REDUCED****
4,900.00

For sale or trade! (I cant believe that Im doing this)
1988 FJ62 in Reno, NV.!

Specs:

Stock 3FE with 227K
Stock A440 auto trans
Blue, lined lower line, rear 1/4 chop.
Custom, home brew rear bumper with dual swings
35 in BFG MT's 80% tread with Black steels, 2.5 in BS
SOA with stock springs and long aal's
C and T'd front housing
Custom diff guard
DC rear shaft
Stock front shaft
4:88 gears f/r
Longs up front with aussie locker
Stock rear with lock rite
Cutsom wrap bar
Marlin sliders
Wood bed bin for storage and sleeping

Issues:
Most of the usual rust has been taken care of, cut out and new panels welded in. However, there is the rear channel rust on the frame.
It does have some dents and dings. It was used exclusively as my wheeler, so it has taken some hits on rogue rocks.
The steering wheel is "off" when driving down the road, and it does have a pull to the right. When I did the C and T, I was off a bit when setting the steer arms, and this is a result. Youre not FIGHTING to stay on the road by any means, but she does pull.
I do not have to smog this rig, so Im not sure if she'll pass.
She does have a leak in the muffler. I was planning on a Vortec swap, so I never felt the need to address is. Because of this issue, I suspect that she wont pass smog until that is replaced.

Other info:
Ive owned this rig for almost 4 years and all work (except the drive shaft build and the re gear had been done by me and thouroughly documented here on Mud. There are NO SECRETS about this rig. Search my user name and youll find everything there is to know, and what I have done. Ive put a great deal of pride and care into her and my work on her.
Ive NEVER beat on this rig. I wheel with a very light pedal and its always gotten me home (except the pittman arm break...that wasnt my fault).
Im selling/ trading because I am of the opinion that this rig will never be what I want it to be without complete dismanteling and lots of time and money, or just totally thrashing the body. Im looking to find something smaller and lighter for the type of wheeling that I really like to do.

With all that being said...
Im putting it up for 4,900.00 OBO, or TRADE for a similarly built mini truck, tacoma, 4 runner (preferred) or POSSIBLY FJ40.

Im NOT trying to KILL anyone on a price or re coop all ive put into this. Im a very reasonable individual. All I want to do is be able to start/ complete a different rig better suited for my needs.

Thanks for looking!
If you need anything specific, lemme know and Ill get it for you.

Chicago
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There are TONS of lookers here!
What's up?
Someone's GOTTA be thinkin something on this rig.
Lets hear it!
NO ONE has a trade of the above listed rigs they wanna part with?
Price too high?
Smog issue?
Mileage?

Someone gimme SOMETHING to think about!

Chicago

Having just gotten back from being forced to run Rubithon with an XJ, I can't believe this hasn't been snapped up already. This would have been a solid runner on the wagon run, and it arguably could not be built for this.

Keith, I think everyone's in shock that you're selling it, and they're looking to make sure you're not faking them out. You're close to CA, but a lot of us have to deal with dyno smog which might freak out a lot of people. Lots of rigs that pass two speed idle with flying colors need $$$ worth of work to pass dyno.

Bump for a 62 that sets the bar a couple notches higher. :beer:
 
Bump for a WELL PRICED rig.
 
Bump for a WELL PRICED rig.

Thanks Pilos1
Glad to see that youre looking again!:D
How about it? Ive also got most of the parts together for the Vortec swap including an NP203 gear box for (of course) an additional charge.

Here is what I have for the swap:
(This is additional cost above the cost of the rig, and I will NOT sell/separate ANY of this until the cruiser is sold!)
01' 5.3 L Vortec 49K miles, 99.9% complete with fly wheel and computer
Rebuilt injectors
Intake chemically cleaned
New head gasket replaced because (I HAD to see what the cylinder heads looked like.)
The heads and valves were cleaned thoroughly (I have pics)
02 4L60E trans re build with upgrades and a 700R output shaft installed.
AA 6 to 4 bolt adadpter with VSS and Reluctor ring
700R adapter plate
NP203 gear box

Needs (to get started):
Comp reflash
wiring harness (I was planning on a Howell)
Manifolds
Motor mounts
trans shifter
203 to split case adapter (Colorado Off Road express)
 
Having just gotten back from being forced to run Rubithon with an XJ, I can't believe this hasn't been snapped up already. This would have been a solid runner on the wagon run, and it arguably could not be built for this.

Keith, I think everyone's in shock that you're selling it, and they're looking to make sure you're not faking them out. You're close to CA, but a lot of us have to deal with dyno smog which might freak out a lot of people. Lots of rigs that pass two speed idle with flying colors need $$$ worth of work to pass dyno.

Bump for a 62 that sets the bar a couple notches higher. :beer:

Thanks for the props!
Ill do a little research and see what I come up with as far as the smog for the Blotch rig.

Keith
 
I hate to see you sell this Kieth. I think it can still be what you want, but it will take some very large tires and maybe stronger axles.

Frizzlefry had a very impressive FJ55 that was a big wagon on 42s, Dana 70 rear.60 front. It basically just walked over everything on the Rubicon with no issue at all.
 
I hate to see you sell this Kieth. I think it can still be what you want, but it will take some very large tires and maybe stronger axles.

Frizzlefry had a very impressive FJ55 that was a big wagon on 42s, Dana 70 rear.60 front. It basically just walked over everything on the Rubicon with no issue at all.

Thanks Andy,
Yeah...I COULD do it, but IMO its just not worth it unless she just doesnt sell.
Not when I can build another more appropriately suited for my needs for much less time and money.

Its a drag, but its a good thing too.

K
 
When you mentioned that it pulls a bit, can this be adjusted, by any chance?
 
Id trade you fiona for blotch (i dented it up some for ya so you wont feel as bad) but i dont think i could ever part with my fiona. she has always been there for me and we have alot of sentimental memories together some good some bad and if i were to even think about selling her my price would be waaaaay higher than what your asking! (cause sentimental value) Ill sleep in my fiona before i sell her!

i vote keep it!

If i had the cash id buy it now and drive it nearly daily.

I hope it goes to someone who can respect the wagon and treat her well.
 
When you mentioned that it pulls a bit, can this be adjusted, by any chance?

Yeup!
However, it would require a new c and t'd housing to be swapped in.:eek:
Proffits would be the EASIEST solution. He'll sell you a housing in exchange for the core and IIRC it wasnt that bad.
Luke at 4x4 labs will do em too.
Then all you have to do is x fer the components. The only things that YOU would have to weld in are the lower shock tabs and possibly the bump stops.
BTW, the front end was just re built...AGAIN...last summer with the Marlin HD's when I installed the locker and longs.
To me, its not that bad and has never been worth the time to re do, but...that is me.

Chicago
 
Monday bump.
 
Price drop to 4,900.00
NO ONE's got a similarly built 4 runner, mini or tacoma they want to trade?

Everyone's looking, but no one is saying a word?

Gimme some info here people.
IM OPEN!

Chicago
 
ill trade ya my harley for it... then you know it went to good hands and would be taken care of. it would be my occasional wheeler / daily and fiona still my main wheeler that gets beat on.
 
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My Dad's coworker has a stock white 1988 4Runner. Lots of miles, selling for $500... I'm sure that doesn't help though. I hate to see such a rig go at sucha low price. :(
 
ill trade ya my harley for it... then you know it went to good hands and would be taken care of. it would be my occasional wheeler / daily and fiona still my main wheeler that gets beat on.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

NEED a wheeler!
This activity is the ONLY thing that keeps me SANE (and crazy)!

K
 
My Dad's coworker has a stock white 1988 4Runner. Lots of miles, selling for $500... I'm sure that doesn't help though. I hate to see such a rig go at sucha low price. :(

PM sent!
Thanks for thinkin of me bro!

K
 
No interest, So I guess that Ill just keep it and keep building it!

Thanks for looking anyway.

Chicago
 

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