New 70 series Members say hi here first. Chit chat ok

[JuanJ]

Hello RoscoFJ73,

You are right. It's got a lot of power, about 220 HP at 4,600 or so rpm. You do feel a kick on first gear, no matter how softly you try... Aside from that, it accelerates smoothly and provides a nice ride. And fuel consumption does not hurt your pocket.

Needless to say, there is plenty of power to go up and down and through rough terrain. After the photo I drove up to 12,000 ft on a mountain trail. Other 4x4s went on four wheel drive, having a hard time climbing, I didnot. On the way down, I got stuck in a small mud puddle; H4 got me out, no need for low range. A nice ride indeed.

At a point I considered portal axles rather than a lift, but none of the options available from either Unimogs or Volvos seemed good enough to me. I am not sure the extra welding and plumbing required is worth the effort.

I have put in some extra tools and added some creature comforts like a cooler and a bottle holder. An air compressor is on the list.

However, bigger tires remain an option...





Juan

 

[Gib009]

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Originally Posted by Gib009
Hey guys, new to forum> Recently bought a 1987 BJ71 jap import w the 13BT. Great little trucks goes everywhere i point it... well almost everywhere! Hope you like the pics
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They sure a great trucks and welcome to the forum. Is the top pics taken at Alkimos and the others at the Powerlines?

Hey thanks for the welcome. You are almost right the first pics taken at wilbinga just north of alkimos and and yep the others are from the powerlines. Both of them great spots. Are there plenty of west auzzies on this forum? Where abouts do you usually go? im heading up to kalbarri on the weekend

 

[Farmer_Fred]

Good looking trucks guys! solid looking antenna you got there Gib.

 

[Turbotojo]

newly joined but long time reader

G'day all, I'm a long time forum reader but only joined today. Just trying to get away from some Aussie forums as they are too narrow minded.
I run a 91' LJ78 EX5. 235/85 R16 tyres, That's about 32.5".
30mm lift with Bundera springs. The front coils didn't fit the base plate so I cut em (illegal in Queensland) and fitted 30mm coil spacer. It also rides on RAW 4x4 3 way adjustable RFX shocks. I am running a Chinese copy CT20 with boost controller and a 2H fan and fan clutch for better cooling.
I just fitted new injectors and reco pump and also a mech temp gauge in place of the original temp sender.
5L-E swap is on my wish list.

All up it's a good little performer. Beats a mates KZJ95 Prado off road all the time.
Pictures 404 5.jpgPictures 404 3.jpg

 

[lulo]

Let me introduce myself,
Im 35 years old an a fanatic offroader since i was a kid, working at a specializes Landcruiser store in Holland, next to this i'm an offroad guide for the heavy trips......

Im driving an old BJ70 (1997) witch took me for 420.000 km and still going strong! Made some adjustmends to this Toyo like 4.88 diff's with original cable lockers, header incl. much more technical adjustments to the engine about 120 HP (but still no turbo !) , reased springs and shocks, now driving on 9.00R16 (255/100/16), the rest is al usual stuff like winch, snorkel, roofrack, en so on.

I enjoy reading al the stuff and mayby i can be a helping hand in the problems....

ps. excuses for my englisch...

Regards
Mike

Beautiful your Land Cruiser Mike, your toy what engine use? 3B and 120 hp??? or use 1hz engine??? congratulations for excellent machine ,

 

[lulo]

I just bought this rig from a friend of mine and am addicted to wheeling. It's a 1988 BJ74 , SOA, 35" boggers, front and rear factory cable lockers, 13BT, 5-speed manual. I've just ordered 4.88 gears and want to replace the PTO winch with an electric winch hidden up under a Bullbar type bumper. This was a great trail rig when I bought it and want to make sure that it spends as much time up in the mountains as possible. I'm new to Landcruisers and I am sure I will need a lot of help with part interchangeability and advice on different suspension set-ups.

Nice Toy!!! ... with Pto Winch, Factory Cable Lockers and more... , Soft-Top Rules!!!

 

[lulo]

LULO: LJ-70 Soft-Top (SPAIN)

Hi, my name is LULO, i´m from Spain, this is my Land Cruiser LJ-70`88 with 2L-T Engine (86 Hp ), right now the car is STOCK, coming soon install factory electric rear locker, Warn 8274 (upgrade) electrical winch and big tyres (right now use 30.5x10 r 15 ) hahahahahaaa... becare "mates"

This Picture is in the Andorra Pyrennes Mountain`s...



"Soft-Top RULES!!!"

 

[Tapage]

WElcome dude !

More pics please .. aaaaa please hide those when your Cruiser is stuck

 

[lcbj73]

hi guys, my name is josep and i'm from barcelona, spain.
i've a toyota land cruiser BJ73 with a VM engine... what is a VM engine? the worst engine assembled in a car... i bought a 1hz engine in australia and actualy i'm trying to install it instead the vm... but i'm experienced a few problems... hehehe...

a beer for the people and thanks for the forum...

PD hi lulo... nice car... i'm sure i've seen it somewhere...

 

[Turbotojo]

hi guys, my name is josep and i'm from barcelona, spain.
i've a toyota land cruiser BJ73 with a VM engine... what is a VM engine? the worst engine assembled in a car... i bought a 1hz engine in australia and actualy i'm trying to install it instead the vm... but i'm experienced a few problems... hehehe...


a beer for the people and thanks for the forum...

PD hi lulo... nice car... i'm sure i've seen it somewhere...

Hi, the VM is that the Italian VM Motori motor. How bad is it if it's the one I mean.? I was looking at transplanting one out of a Jeep as nothing could be worse than a Toyota L series.

 

[Tapage]

Welcome Josep .. please create a thread in the diesel section and let us help with the 1HZ instalation in your 70 series Cruiser .. I was 2 times in Barcelona year ago .. nice place !

Adeu ! ( not sure if is the right way to write it .. but you catch it )

 

[gilghana]

Hi Guys,
also just joined up and stuck some pictures of my 78 series troopy on the "post pics thread". I live and work in Ghana, where there are plenty cruisers, but no recreational scene as such. Lulo was asking if Ghana is safe? Yes! Safest country in West Africa. Getting stuff for the cruiser takes a bit of forward planning though, but despite this the mods run below

Had it since new in early 2007, I was fortunate to get one of the last old shapes before they went all modern - wouldn't have said no to the Aussie spec V8 turbo but! Future stuff to do is possibly suspension, where I am looking at various options, and totally undecided. TJM front bar and some home made side step replacement sliders will probably be on the agenda, and still have a big list of interior mods for touring.

Have been very impressed with the turbo kit I stuck on it. Anyway, glad to be on iH8MUD, huge amount of tech knowledge on here!
Gil

• Toyota Turbo and boost compensator
• Glind heat exchanger shower system
• 108L stainless underbody water tank (in progress)
• 180L Longranger diesel tank (270L total tank capacity)
• Firestone Airbags
• Hannibal roof tent on bars, 2nd set of bars for other stuff
• IEF Engineering twin wheel bumper replacement
• Tourfactory Side exit stainless exhaust
• 105 series steel wheels with 265 BFG MTs at the moment
• 40L National Luna S/S fridge
• 100a/hr CAT Battery with Sterling Power Battery to Battery Digital Charger
• Lightforce 170s

 

[Jaun Herholdt]

Hello

Hi all,from a cold but sunny South Africa,Yeeh I know I am new.
I am busy rebuilding a 75 series 1hz,Replaced the suspension with OME,mud tyres,ARB lockers,whinch,snorkel,custom bullbar and tow bar with spare wheel carriers,rev counter,these are not standard in sa,vhf radio,my latest thing is converting the pick up to a double cab,still looking at the options but I think I will be able to do this one myself.rock sliders are done and fitted ,the mechanics is so to say new all round,after a lot of sweat,tears,money and cold beer to cool the project down,
One thing is for sure there is some pretty awesome vechiles I saw on this forum

 

[benniebez]

Hi from ZA

Hi, I'am Ben Bezuidenhout all the way over in South Africa. I stay in the beautifull Garden Route of the Cape Province. I now have a BJ74V FRP wich I bought in July last year.

Previous LC was ; 1st- swb LD with 2L-T
2nd-80 GXL 4.5i
3rd-my pride & joy BJ74V mwb FRP 13B-T

How do I load a pic ?
Was this the correct place to introduce myself ?

Thanks

 

[mudstorm]

Intro

Hi all this is my first 4wd
i dont do things small.
x mining....hzj75 330.000 on the clock never to buy a x mining car again (how do u break everything on a 4wd ...ask bhp they know )
(new brakes new diff new gearbox and assorted other expensive items.
35's all terains )
ditched the landcruiser seats for a pair of buckets awesome change ;P

2'' shackel lift old man emu shocks and springs heavy clutch (wish i didnt ) so heavy 2 rally spotties and big plans oh and its camo
.
spend every long weekend in wedge island (lanclen) with a few good mates

 

[lulo]

WElcome dude !

More pics please .. aaaaa please hide those when your Cruiser is stuck

Hey BOSS!!! hahahahahahhahahaaaa


David, you can see more pics in this links OK:


http://toyotaserie70.mforos.com/896454/7405406-ruta-estamariu-cima-andorrana-a-menos-15/?pag=2

http://toyotaserie70.mforos.com/896454/7530081-paseo-por-balboa-ponferrada-abril-2008/


Enjoy the pics and the report`s, becare mate!

 

[IironSika]

Hello!

Not really a new "member" in 70-series, since i´ve had before BJ-75, LJ-70 and RJ-70. But here is my LJ-70 now.

-LJ-70 -87
-Rover 3.5 efi V8 engine
-ZF auto + Defender transfer case
-HJ-60 axles with air lockers
-HDJ-80 springs
-37" Boggers in 8" bead locks
-six point roll cage
-Tabor 9K front and T-max 9.5 rear
-Lots of dents and bruises

 

[headlesschicken]

Hi guys, the names Tim. I'm from new zealand (that thing next to aus). Bought an 85 bj70 a month or two ago. High ks (or miles for you americans stuck in time ) and lots of body rust but overall im pretty pleased with it. jeez those swb go anywhere!

custom front bar
narva spotties
brand new ( ) 31x10.5 maxxis buckshots mounted on ROH rims
airflow snorkel

i want to get a winch but $ are tight
will post pics when i get some

 

[crushers]

what a wicked cross section of the world, fanatics abound!!

 

[Farmer_Fred]

hi headlesschicken Tim! What part of NZ are you from? I spent a year over there a while back and travelled in an old Mitsubishi L300 4wd van. Good times. Get some pics up of your truck and welcome!