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Year
1984
Vehicle Model
  1. 60 Series
Location
United States
Color
Tan
Outside Link
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No affiliation to post- I am looking to buy this next week, already have agreed upon price to pick up, really just wanted to get your guys opinions.
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1984 Toyota Landcruiser · Sport Utility 4D

1984 Bj60, Diesel 4cyl B motor, 4 speed transmission drives great. Same body as fj60. Needs rebuilt front differential seals Needs to have new turbo installed (I have it) Needs new Edic installed...
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Also wanted this up in case I end up passing on it one of you fine folks can scoop it up.
 
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These BJ60s normally come from Canada and that crusty frame should give you pause. You need to get under it with a screwdriver and try to poke holes in the frame. Also, the 3B can be turboed but they never came that way from the factory as far as I know. I'd be really suspicious about the work that's been done on the engine if it's been pushed that way.
 
ntdb said:
These BJ60s normally come from Canada and that crusty frame should give you pause. You need to get under it with a screwdriver and try to poke holes in the frame. Also, the 3B can be turboed but they never came that way from the factory as far as I know. I'd be really suspicious about the work that's been done on the engine if it's been pushed that way.
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Noted, I was planning on crawling around with a screwdriver. 😂 appreciate the input. I knew they didn’t come turbo’d and am unfamiliar personally with the BJ60s. Definitely going to check it out with a careful eye. Wasn’t sure if anyone had opinions on how the addition of a turbo hurts them in the long run and whether it could be modes back to NA. I really appreciate your time and response. I’m all ears, I don’t wanna go into this with tunnel vision.
 
Turbos are great if you watch the egts. Most people don’t know to watch them and they cook a great engine. Get a pyrometer and watch it. Take a screw driver like others have said. However ask them before you push because they may get mad when you push holes in their frame. Good luck. Ps I have a 60’frame in Ky for sale $750. Anything can be fixed!
Rebuild differential?
Make sure that engine is a 3b engine and not a b or 2b. Big differences. How long has the Edic been out? Because more than likely he’s been dumping the clutch in 4th to kill it. Does it have an h55?
 
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I have worked on this truck. I put the suspension on it, fixed a section of frame, and replaced every brakeline on it. So I am qualified to tell not to even waste your time, it's complete junk. It's a $2K parts truck at the max and that's just because it has a brand new OME kit on it and disc conversion kit for a 40.

it's a BJ40 powertrain, B, not 3B, with a 40series H42 (top cover as well with shifter cut/welded to clear dash) and single piece case,. The entire rockers and 1/4's are solid bondo and the entire thing was painted with a brush. There should still be a hole in the rear 1/4 where I accidentally punched through it with a screwdriver. That should be enough of a warning
 
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@dodgingwords
I have worked on this truck. I put the suspension on it, fixed a section of frame, and replaced every backline on it. So I am qualified to tell not to even waste your time, it's complete junk. It's a $2K parts truck at the max and that's just because it has a brand new OME kit on it and disc conversion kit for a 40.

it's a BJ40 powertrain, B, not 3B, with a 40series H42 and single piece case,. The entire rockers and 1/4's are solid bondo and the entire thing was painted with a brush. There should still be a hole in the rear 1/4 where I accidentally punched through it with a screwdriver. That should be enough of a warning
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Hey Matt! Thank you so much for the info! I’ve heard great things about you and the seller actually even plugged you when I spoke with him on the phone saying you did work on it. Thanks for taking the time to post a comment, just saved me a 6 hr round trip drive! Keep your eye out for a gem in the area. I’m a transplant to SE Georgia and been on the hunt.
 
I hate to rip on a truck/seller like that but it is just not a fair listing that does not accurately show the vehicle, and the owner knows this. He bought it sight unseen for way too much and that sucks, and I even cut him some slack on some labor since I felt so bad that he was paying me more in labor then the truck was worth to bolt some springs on it, but I lose all sympathy when someone tries to forward that wrong onto someone else

FYI - I do Cruiser PPI's somewhat regularly. Feel free to message me if you see another one around here you would like me to check out.
 
cruisermatt said:
I hate to rip on a truck/seller like that but it is just not a fair listing that does not accurately show the vehicle, and the owner knows this. He bought it sight unseen for way too much and that sucks, and I even cut him some slack on some labor since I felt so bad that he was paying me more in labor then the truck was worth to bolt some springs on it, but I lose all sympathy when someone tries to forward that wrong onto someone else

FYI - I do Cruiser PPI's somewhat regularly. Feel free to message me if you see another one around here you would like me to check out.
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Absolutely, I appreciate it very much and will be reaching out for sure. Yeah, I kept asking for more photos and he acted too busy and he said he posted about it on forums but wouldn’t tell me where and what forum so... I was weary but still gonna take the drive, now I’m just gonna skip the drive. I really appreciate it.
 
cruisermatt said:
I hate to rip on a truck/seller like that but it is just not a fair listing that does not accurately show the vehicle, and the owner knows this. He bought it sight unseen for way too much and that sucks, and I even cut him some slack on some labor since I felt so bad that he was paying me more in labor then the truck was worth to bolt some springs on it, but I lose all sympathy when someone tries to forward that wrong onto someone else

FYI - I do Cruiser PPI's somewhat regularly. Feel free to message me if you see another one around here you would like me to check out.
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Appreciate it too lol. Just saved me the drive but i have a few im looking at so I’ll message you later about hiring you for inspection. Thanks so much. I did not need that kind of project 😂
 
gbsmitty said:
Appreciate it too lol. Just saved me the drive but i have a few im looking at so I’ll message you later about hiring you for inspection. Thanks so much. I did not need that kind of project 😂
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@cruisermatt just saved both our asses from that turd, and a drive. I feel we need to send him beer....
 
dodgingwords said:
No affiliation to post- I am looking to buy this next week, already have agreed upon price to pick up, really just wanted to get your guys opinions.
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1984 Toyota Landcruiser · Sport Utility 4D

1984 Bj60, Diesel 4cyl B motor, 4 speed transmission drives great. Same body as fj60. Needs rebuilt front differential seals Needs to have new turbo installed (I have it) Needs new Edic installed...
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Also wanted this up in case I end up passing on it one of you fine folks can scoop it up.
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Still no affiliation but for ease of searching to ensure no one on mud gets burned. VIN: JT3BJ60G2E0013298
 
dodgingwords said:
@cruisermatt just saved both our asses from that turd, and a drive. I feel we need to send him beer....
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Have you looked at this one

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dodgingwords said:
Still no affiliation but for ease of searching to ensure no one on mud gets burned. VIN: JT3BJ60G2E0013298
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You can tell a lot by the pictures... we were already betting that was the case but glad my buddy reminded me to check here. Dodgingwords- we have a house in ssi will shoot you a message next time we are down that way get you a beer too 😂😂 or just shoot the s***.
 
gbsmitty said:
You can tell a lot by the pictures... we were already betting that was the case but glad my buddy reminded me to check here. Dodgingwords- we have a house in ssi will shoot you a message next time we are down that way get you a beer too 😂😂 or just shoot the s***.
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Brother I’m right in Brunswick 😆
 
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