Official ONSC member buying/selling thread (25 Viewers)
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Thanks. He knows I'm looking to repower but I didn't feel good about knocking on his door in search of free advice and favors when he's trying to make a living at it.
Any particular LSX you are looking for? What's your mileage cutoff and price range?
Understood. I was thinking win win. You are a potential buyer for a 1FZ if someone is on the fence about a LSX install.
Al, there are several Gen IV engines I would be happy with. Am not looking for a true LSX (i.e. big block) but rather someone in the LS family such as an LQ4 or LQ9 6 liter (first choice) or a 5.3 liter.
The price cutoff is a good question .... while I often approach buying stuff as "will cross that bridge when we get to it" I would like to get the complete repower done for around 3-4K. (i.e. a lot of used stuff).
NCFJ
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You are going to have to cut a lot of corners to do it for $3-4K. You'll get a Gen 3 5.3 at a better price than a Gen 4 and they are out there under 120K miles. Be very specific about all that comes with the motor.
NCFJ
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LSX has become the generic term for any engine in the LS family. Generally, an LS will have an aluminum block and be a car motor and the Vortec is iron block and a truck model. There are some later aluminum block Vortecs. In general parts are interchangeable between the two, make sure that you are dealing with the same Gen, head ports are a factor and cant mix different gen ECUs
http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/4725190618.html
doesn't look like it has lockers and the seats are in rough shape for the mileage but probably not considering the year and sun. No idea was he is asking. Unless the lighting on my computer is bad he thinks he has lockers and doesn't so he probably doesn't know what he has like he states.
doesn't look like it has lockers and the seats are in rough shape for the mileage but probably not considering the year and sun. No idea was he is asking. Unless the lighting on my computer is bad he thinks he has lockers and doesn't so he probably doesn't know what he has like he states.
Yeah, I didn't see a locker switch... Maybe a factory CDL? Looks like his rare leather needs to be replaced. Still, might be a good deal depending on what he wants for it?
Thats a common mistake for not LC folks. $9k isn't out of possibility if it's real clean and has maint. records. Doubt it is though by the leather and head unit swap.
When u start buying a toyota within Edmunds pricing then you have found a deal. 
Yep I contacted them as well. Sad about the edmunds pricing as that is no where near what it is likely worth. But I agree I'm not sure in what type of shape it is really in. I could easily look but it is about an hour + or so from here.
Damn, and that's the rig I want. But not in the cards right now....
I have a set of 4 FJ80 rims for sale. The previous owner painted them black and I've used some paint stripper to get most of it off. It turns out the finish underneath is in pretty decent shape for the age. There are some minor scuffs and curb marks. You could scuff them up and paint them to your liking or you could spend a little more time getting the small bits of black paint off and mount them up as they are. They would use the Acorn style lug nuts. I'll also include center caps that I stripped and painted silver.
Price ?
elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
Closing the loop. The 80 went to a new home today. Local CL buyer who seemed interested in the club. I gave him a card.
Sam
Sam
My 80 is on the Block
- 1994 FZJ80
- 189K miles
- Factory Lockers, CDL and Pin 7
- OME Heavy / Medium Lift
- ARB Winch Bar
- Warn M12000 with Synthetic Line (no pulls on line)
- Slee Step Sliders and Transfer Skid
I am the 4th owner of the truck (including a flipper who owned it for a month in 2005). The truck was originally purchased at Toyota of Concord with all maintenance performed by the original owner at TOC. The PO bought it from the flipper in February of 2005 and I bought it this past February.
Why am I selling? I really love this truck, but another Cruiser crossed my path and desire (and a little automotive ADD kicked in) and I now have a new to me truck / project. I have to make physical and fiscal room, so the 80 has to go.
The truck is Red (Maroon) with Oak interior. The interior is in decent shape for the age. Carpet is good expect for under the second row seats. The truck was used as a kid hauler by the PO and there is gum and candy ground into the carpet under the middle row .. not noticeable until you flip the seats forward. The truck has manual seats. It left Japan with cloth seats and the dealer in Concord (where it was sold new) added leather. The front seats have typical wear with the driver's seat bottom cracked. Second row is in good to very good shape. Third row are impeccable (and in storage in 100 series 3rd row seat storage bags). The passenger rear door armrest / pull handle is cracked and the speaker grill will not stay in place (see pictures). The power windows are slow in the cold weather). AC Blows cold. I have some Cabelas seat covers on the front seats.
The truck has a single DIN Alpine head unit, speakers, sub-woofer amp, and sub-woofer installed by the PO. They work good, but the buttons are hard to read due to the combination of wear and my aging eyes.
The carfax showed no accidents when I bought it. All the body panels are OEM Toyota, but there are no VIN tags on them. I believe they are as original to the truck. The truck has not been painted (see below) and the paint is in good shape with a few scratches here and there. It shines up good.
The Good
- Complete records of maintenance by original owner
- Major maintenance records from prior owner
- PHH Bypassed already
- D light works (but the N does not!)
- Complete records from my ownership
- I have pretty well baselined the truck. Since February, the following has been done by either me or a tech I trust:
- Engine oil and filter (OEM filter and Rotella Synthetic)
- Transmission fluid and filter change
- Transfer Case, and axle gear lube change
- Air Filter
- Antenna Mast
- Cooling system flush and fill with Toyota Red
- New OEM Thermostat
- New Valve Cover Gasket and spark plug tube seals
- New plugs and PCV valve and grommet
- New OEM intake hose
The Not So Good:
- The OEM cigarette lighter socket sometimes does not work. I have traced it to the socket (see parts list)
- The cluster surround has some tabs broken off of it, but stays in place pretty good.
- The steering column plastic surround is loose.
- The passenger side rear door arm rest is cracked (see picture)
- Hail damage from the storm Memorial day Weekend.
- The dents have all been repaired with paintless dent repair. The clear coat on the hood failed due to the storm damage and the hood and cowl have been refinished and blended into the fenders. Additionally, while they had it, I had them fix a gouge on the passenger rear flare (so the flare got painted too) and they painted the mirrors. Work was done by Young's Auto Body in Fort Mill.
- I cannot tell that any damage occurred and the truck looks beautiful
- The rear main seal (I believe) weeps a little.
Uninstalled parts
The following uninstalled parts will be included in the sale
- Three oil filters, one air filter, one fuel filter, 100 series brake pads and a few other odds and ends.
- New upper and lower instrument panel bezels. New Dash vents, new cigarette lighter. I intended to replace the stereo and refurbish the dash at the same time with all new OEM parts.
- Slee AC receiver skid plate
- LandCruiserPhil front sway bar disconnects
- YodaTeq Mirror Mount light brackets and LED dually floods
- Thule (I think) load bars
- Land Rover Discovery cup holder for console
- Factory Service Manual and EWD
Upgrades:
- OME Heavy / Med lift installed by PO
- ARB winch bar installed by PO
- Bridgetone Revo 285s installed by PO - in the last year of his ownership, he went through a divorce and got slack on rotating the tires. The truck was his DD until the last few months of his ownership and the tires are a bit cupped and loud
- Warn M12000 - bought from an ONSC member, resealed by me and installed by me
- FourRunner (I think that's his MUD name) HD battery cables and primary ground wires installed by me
- LED interior lights (installed by PO)
- LED Backup Lights - installed by me
- Slee Step Sliders - installed by me
- Slee transfer skid - installed by me
- yodaTech rear antenna brackets - installed by me
Price: $9,000
PICs (see below). Third row seats not pictured. Note my camera battery was dying, so some of these need a little help.
