Upgrading HZJ80 to HZJ85 -w/ ex 105's engine & axles. My ultimate HZJ80 Build (1 Viewer)

[Hzj85]

LC bug bit me once again, got no cure, have follow the poison....

After more than 8 years since i sold my last Land Cruiser 60, i started to miss the feeling and joy of driving one.

Once again, I want a Land Cruiser.
Unfortunately, at the place i live now, not much population of good and decent LC60.

I started to play with the idea of building an ideal HZJ80, the way i want it.

I don't want Turbo machine, 1HZ is perfect.
Reliable, easy spare part availability, and the most important thing is: It is SLOW.... feels like 2H in the HJ60
Sourcing a late 1HZ from a 105 was my ideal goal.

I want split rims, tall and skinny tire.
As i look for them, older split rims have a lot of rust on them, being at least 30 years old.
A split rim from younger Land Cruiser would be ideal, but they all come in 5 lugs.

Should i build a HZJ85?

PLEASE HELP ME TO DECIDE

 

[Hzj85]

Hard to find unmolested 80 series these days.....

 

[Hzj85]

Found one among 20 units i viewed in the last 6 months....

looks quite unsomolested....

Decided on this HZJ80:

 

[Hzj85]

 

[Hzj85]

Interior photos:

 

[tgbyota]

Nice hzj80 right there. More pics on your upgrades Do you plan to lift it? and what tires will you put?

 

[thecapedcapper]

Very cool! Never seen the seats in the rear that face each other like that in an 80 series

 

[Hzj85]

Nice hzj80 right there. More pics on your upgrades Do you plan to lift it? and what tires will you put?

More pics coming this weekend...

Currently welding the rusted part on the rear floor area.
Got a rear half cut body for welding donor.

I plan to lift 2inches, with BP51 shocks.
Converted to 5 studs axle, parts off 2003 mint HZJ105.
Will use HZJ79 split rims and 255/85R16 Cooper St T Maxx

 

[Hzj85]

Donor body being ripped off the rear floor metal sheet

 

[Hzj85]

Hole through the rusted floor

 

[Hzj85]

Five studs axle is on its way to the 80s

 

[Hzj85]

Not sure if 255/85R16 is going to fit nicelyinto the 5.5J split rim.

Finger crossed..

 

[Hzj85]

Very cool! Never seen the seats in the rear that face each other like that in an 80 series

Thanks mate! Plan to keep the 3rd row seat as is....

 

[Hzj85]

255/85R16 Cooper on 5.5J split rims sits just right, looks good to me....

 

[mudgudgeon]

LC bug bit me once again, got no cure, have follow the poison....

After more than 8 years since i sold my last Land Cruiser 60, i started to miss the feeling and joy of driving one.

Once again, I want a Land Cruiser.
Unfortunately, at the place i live now, not much population of good and decent LC60.

I started to play with the idea of building an ideal HZJ80, the way i want it.

I don't want Turbo machine, 1HZ is perfect.
Reliable, easy spare part availability, and the most important thing is: It is SLOW.... feels like 2H in the HJ60
Sourcing a late 1HZ from a 105 was my ideal goal.

I want split rims, tall and skinny tire.
As i look for them, older split rims have a lot of rust on them, being at least 30 years old.
A split rim from younger Land Cruiser would be ideal, but they all come in 5 lugs.

Should i build a HZJ85?

PLEASE HELP ME TO DECIDE

Why not just put the 105 1hz into an 80? Keep the 80s axles.
The engine bolts in ( immobiliser might need a work around if the 105 engine had one) and apart from a few small differences 80 and 105 axles are basically the same.

 

[mudgudgeon]

Never mind.
I see you're deep into it already

 

[mjosoba]

Any idea if those 3rd rows are a stock toyota item?

 

[beatle_bayly]

Yes, for specific markets.

 

[Hzj85]

Any idea if those 3rd rows are a stock toyota item?

Yes, they are OEM Toyota for Middle East and some other regions

 

[Hzj85]

Why not just put the 105 1hz into an 80? Keep the 80s axles.
The engine bolts in ( immobiliser might need a work around if the 105 engine had one) and apart from a few small differences 80 and 105 axles are basically the same.

Why not just put the 105 1hz into an 80? Keep the 80s axles.
The engine bolts in ( immobiliser might need a work around if the 105 engine had one) and apart from a few small differences 80 and 105 axles are basically the same.

Yes they are exactly the same, with slightly bigger brake system.

Diff gear ratio is a bit higher, very nice with 33" tyres.
Factory LSD at the rear too...

Overall it feels more sharp and new, probably due to the gears and setting in my previous 80 axles is about worn out or abit off....