1989 HJ61 Toyota Land Cruiser. RHD Japanese Domestic Model VX Limited 4WD 12H-T Diesel Engine.
Mechanically this vehicle is sound, the 12H-T fires clean every morning that it starts. Automatic transmission turns before 2200 rpm. It burns a little rich than most people may want but starts at altitude throughout cold winter, and can be adjusted. It is sitting on BFG AT 33's with less 8,000 miles on them. Brake shoes and pads in the rear and pads in the front were replaced a year ago. It has Old Man Emu Suspension with stock lift, operable PTO winch, front hub lockers, and everything you need to take this on your next expedition.
The truck was purchased and imported from Japan in May 2014. The Beige paint is believed to have been re-painted prior to crossing seas and is currently in good shape, with minor fading on the hood, small bubbling under the driver's side rear view window, and a few small chips. The two-tone brown interior shows normal wear for its age with what looks like a small burn sealed with crazy glue being the only blem, other than that it is in great condition. The driver's side front door panel has a separation between two materials that has been filled with adhesive. There are two cracks on the dash due to age, but nothing that impacts performance.
The turbo and affiliated light fires and illuminates as it should. The odometer indicates 240,000 kms (~150k miles)
The differential fluid, automatic transmission fluid, transfer case fluid, engine oil, and filters have been flushed regularly and recently. The truck is running strong at freeway speeds, and no current mechanical issues.
Though I hate to part ways with this, having a little one under our roof and job site an hour and a half away I am looking for something less of a hobby and more commuter friendly. I'll probably be asking to buy it back in 17 years!
Feel free to text or email if you have any questions or would like any other specific photos.
Cheers
Chris
A few more photos can be seen here, feel free to reach out for others
Parting ways with my Landcruiser HJ61
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Mechanically this vehicle is sound, the 12H-T fires clean every morning that it starts. Automatic transmission turns before 2200 rpm. It burns a little rich than most people may want but starts at altitude throughout cold winter, and can be adjusted. It is sitting on BFG AT 33's with less 8,000 miles on them. Brake shoes and pads in the rear and pads in the front were replaced a year ago. It has Old Man Emu Suspension with stock lift, operable PTO winch, front hub lockers, and everything you need to take this on your next expedition.
The truck was purchased and imported from Japan in May 2014. The Beige paint is believed to have been re-painted prior to crossing seas and is currently in good shape, with minor fading on the hood, small bubbling under the driver's side rear view window, and a few small chips. The two-tone brown interior shows normal wear for its age with what looks like a small burn sealed with crazy glue being the only blem, other than that it is in great condition. The driver's side front door panel has a separation between two materials that has been filled with adhesive. There are two cracks on the dash due to age, but nothing that impacts performance.
The turbo and affiliated light fires and illuminates as it should. The odometer indicates 240,000 kms (~150k miles)
The differential fluid, automatic transmission fluid, transfer case fluid, engine oil, and filters have been flushed regularly and recently. The truck is running strong at freeway speeds, and no current mechanical issues.
Though I hate to part ways with this, having a little one under our roof and job site an hour and a half away I am looking for something less of a hobby and more commuter friendly. I'll probably be asking to buy it back in 17 years!
Feel free to text or email if you have any questions or would like any other specific photos.
Cheers
Chris
A few more photos can be seen here, feel free to reach out for others
Parting ways with my Landcruiser HJ61
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