Intro

[94TLC]

Hello!

I purchased a 1994 TLC in the fall and am working on attending to the needs of this 30 year old beaut. My goal is to keep it as stock as possible (nothing against building out a TLC, I had a built TJ years ago), just looking to keep this as mint as possible.

Details:
1994, 172,000 miles
Dark Emerald over Sable CLOTH
ABS, premium stereo
moon roof
third row package
gold package
burl wood dash and trim
running boards
Original Window sticker
center lock diff button added by prior owner

Urgent Needs:
leaking valve cover gasket

While I didn't purchase it on BaT, here is the link to the auction before I got it (deal fell through with high bidder)

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80

Bid for the chance to own a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #117,476.

bringatrailer.com

Looking forward to learning from the experience on this forum!

Best,
94TLC

 

[80t0ylc]

Sweet truck! About the only negative thing that I saw in the ad was the rear drum brakes, which means that it has the semi floating rear axle. Not a big deal, just a disappointment because of the advantages of the rear discs and full floating axle.

 

[CharlieS]

Welcome Congratulations. I'd fix the oil pressure guage asap if it hasn't been fixed already.

@80t0ylc Pretty sure it has rear disk brakes despite the ad text.

 

[sogafarm]

Nice buy! I’ve got the same year/color but with the rear discs. Once I baselined everything it rides and drives great. Keep it stock with oem parts and it’ll last a long time and have plenty of power. Don’t forget to check out the phh and the plastic heater valve for wear. Don’t touch the AFM sensor!

 

[94TLC]

Welcome Congratulations. I'd fix the oil pressure guage asap if it hasn't been fixed already.

@80t0ylc Pretty sure it has rear disk brakes despite the ad text.
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Thanks for the eagle eyes and recommendation on the Oil pressure gauge.

 

[voodu3]

welcome aboard! That’s a great looking rig. Enjoy it.

 

[94TLC]

Maintenance Updates:
Thought I'd provide an update on work completed, and the list of items to work on as I bring this 80 back into its glory.

The list to chip away at:

 

[CrabCake]

Nice rig...I saw the original listing a while back. Your build date is 12/94, so it's the later '94 which is well after the transition to the thicker flange on the front hubs, rear disks, etc. This should be a beauty left just as-is!

 

[94TLC]

Nice rig...I saw the original listing a while back. Your build date is 12/94, so it's the later '94 which is well after the transition to the thicker flange on the front hubs, rear disks, etc. This should be a beauty left just as-is!

Thank you! That's my plan, keep it minty fresh. I have the original stereo, but no code, so I'm not sure I can reinstall it and have it work appropriately. But I would like to add a backup camera and CarPlay; that will likely be the only modification.

 

[94TLC]

I may be biased, but the 80 without running boards doesn’t have a bad angle.