New LC Owner! (1 Viewer)

[aleigh181]

Hello all,

Just bought a '97 FZJ80 from a good family friend. I have always loved land cruisers and finally came around one in good shape. The previous owner always had it maintained at a dealer with records. Previous owner has had brake master cylinder, power steering, radiator, and A/C compressor replaced in the last 10,000 miles by Toyota. Most of this work was done in 2017/2018. It is triple locked with 248,xxx miles and runs like a top, it was hardly used in the past 3 years by the previous owner so as soon as I got it I replaced belts, hoses, shocks, engine oil, coolant. Diff and transfer case oil is next on the list.

Only things that do not work are the power drivers seat, safari windows are seized, power antenna (looking to replace with stationary antenna), and sunroof does not open. Paint is a little rough but planning on getting some trail stripes anyway.

I do believe the Birfs need a rebuild, they don't make any noise but do have grease caked up underneath (in pictures below).

Eventual plans are a small lift with 35's, but I want to get her 100% mechanically first.

Looking forward to being apart of the LC community and would appreciate any input/advice!

 

[Rusty Marlin]

They don't need to be rebuilt; if anything, they are dry. Its a total loss grease lube system.
If they needed to be rebuilt, they would look like diarrhea pouring out of them.
Oh! and Welcome to Mud
Good looking rig. The condition of the seats is downright amazing.

 

[aleigh181]

They don't need to be rebuilt; if anything, they are dry. Its a total loss grease lube system.
If they needed to be rebuilt, they would look like diarrhea pouring out of them.
Oh! and Welcome to Mud
Good looking rig. The condition of the seats is downright amazing.

Good news, I’ll add it to the list. Thanks

 

[Rusty Marlin]

This is what they look like ( or worse) when they need to be rebuilt.

Fluid coming from knuckle

92 3fe 306k miles Right knuckle has some thick black fluid coming out of it when the truck stops for an extended period there will be a puddle of it underneath. Fluids are good, power steering pump is leaking a little, and the oil at the dips tick is clean and clear. This smells like burnt...

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This is a truly spectacular example. YUCK!

Does this look like an axle oil seal leak. ??

Oil seal leak or something else? The grease is just dripping from the bottom. It appears to be coming from the entire one side, high up on the knuckle. That is leakage after about 15 miles of driving. Thanks for your thoughts.

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