Just want to introduce my new Cruiser as it’s a little different from what you get in the States. I’m living in Shenzhen China (near Hong Kong) and was actually looking for a cheap new small car like a Corolla as a family vehicle when I spotted an old 80 at the end of the lot. I stood there staring at it and thought what a great truck….I wonder if these old Cruisers are any good? I got online…promptly found y’all…and discovered that yeah…these old Cruisers are not so bad 
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1993 FZJ80 GX
1FZ-F engine with carburator
H151F manual transmission - HF1A part time 2wd transfer case
K295 axle set: limited slip rear differential
Mile Marker Supreme Manual Locking Front Hubs
Suspension/Wheels:
Tough Dog Heavy Duty foam cell shocks
Lovells springs (80mm lift?), torsion rods, castor correction plates, etc.
Rancho steering dampener
Bradley V wheels and one SSR Speedstar Auswuch wheel (spare) all JWL
Cooper Discoverer ATR 305/75 16 tires
Other stuff:
Rear barn doors and integrated factory tire carrier
TJM front bumper
Factory sub tank
Interior is standard GX package:
Cloth seats
NO third row seats (or latches for attachment)
Single bench second row seats
Manual climate controls
Sunroof
Central console with fridge (fits a six pack perfect…genius)
Overhead console with sub tank gauge and altimeter
NEED TO DO:
Paint wheels black
Baseline all fluids/belts.
Trouble shoot rough idle.
Tough Dogs are too stiff for DD…looking for a mushy cheap shock replacement…maybe ProComp 9000’s?
Anybody with the HF1A T-Case know if it has locking center differential? I saw another guy from S. America ask the same question a while back but no answer.
It will be 70% DD urban assault vehicle (navigating broken concrete freeways and driving over traffic control barriers), 20% weekend adventure vehicle (seeking out good surf spots up and down the coast) and 10% expedition truck (now planning a cross-Himalaya trip next Fall from Shenzhen to Lhasa Tibet and down the other side to Chengdu... )
. 1993 FZJ80 GX
1FZ-F engine with carburator
H151F manual transmission - HF1A part time 2wd transfer case
K295 axle set: limited slip rear differential
Mile Marker Supreme Manual Locking Front Hubs
Suspension/Wheels:
Tough Dog Heavy Duty foam cell shocks
Lovells springs (80mm lift?), torsion rods, castor correction plates, etc.
Rancho steering dampener
Bradley V wheels and one SSR Speedstar Auswuch wheel (spare) all JWL
Cooper Discoverer ATR 305/75 16 tires
Other stuff:
Rear barn doors and integrated factory tire carrier
TJM front bumper
Factory sub tank
Interior is standard GX package:
Cloth seats
NO third row seats (or latches for attachment)
Single bench second row seats
Manual climate controls
Sunroof
Central console with fridge (fits a six pack perfect…genius)
Overhead console with sub tank gauge and altimeter
NEED TO DO:
Paint wheels black
Baseline all fluids/belts.
Trouble shoot rough idle.
Tough Dogs are too stiff for DD…looking for a mushy cheap shock replacement…maybe ProComp 9000’s?
Anybody with the HF1A T-Case know if it has locking center differential? I saw another guy from S. America ask the same question a while back but no answer.
It will be 70% DD urban assault vehicle (navigating broken concrete freeways and driving over traffic control barriers), 20% weekend adventure vehicle (seeking out good surf spots up and down the coast) and 10% expedition truck (now planning a cross-Himalaya trip next Fall from Shenzhen to Lhasa Tibet and down the other side to Chengdu... )
I'm wishing I had held out for an auto but they are nearly impossible to find here. I've seen a few imported from the middle east but they were not for sale. That said the manual is makes the truck pretty quick (for an 80) and maybe better MPG? So far I calculate about 16mpg highway 12mpg around town. Anyway you guys should should all enjoy your autos.
