Hello!
All of my time so far has been over in the 70-series section, with my JDM HZJ73. This week, we picked up our HDJ81V from Japan, and drove it back to New England. I intend on using this thread as a way to document both the build/maintenance, as well as sharing our adventures.
Please welcome "Pearl", the HDJ81:
In summary:
Year: 1995
Model: KC-HDJ81V-KAI
Mileage: ~113k miles at the time of import (181,500 km's)
Origin: Japan
Diff Locks: ✓
Engine: 1HD-FT
Transmission: A442F
Color code: 2AB
One previous owner. Original "camping" setup from Japan, complete with platform/drawer system, stove, etc.
Currently, she is mostly stock, aside from:
- A minor (maybe ~2 inch) lift from "Big Country"
- BFG K02 tires in 285/75R16 (33") with a full size spare
- Aftermarket front bumper
- Aftermarket exhaust
- Aftermarket Kenwood head unit (with Japanese CD and mini CD included!)
Our plans at the moment are:
-Swap out the front bumper for an ARB, which I plan to do this weekend
- Replace head unit to be bluetooth compatible
- Replace timing belt and water pump
- Drive her
All of my time so far has been over in the 70-series section, with my JDM HZJ73. This week, we picked up our HDJ81V from Japan, and drove it back to New England. I intend on using this thread as a way to document both the build/maintenance, as well as sharing our adventures.
Please welcome "Pearl", the HDJ81:
In summary:
Year: 1995
Model: KC-HDJ81V-KAI
Mileage: ~113k miles at the time of import (181,500 km's)
Origin: Japan
Diff Locks: ✓
Engine: 1HD-FT
Transmission: A442F
Color code: 2AB
One previous owner. Original "camping" setup from Japan, complete with platform/drawer system, stove, etc.
Currently, she is mostly stock, aside from:
- A minor (maybe ~2 inch) lift from "Big Country"
- BFG K02 tires in 285/75R16 (33") with a full size spare
- Aftermarket front bumper
- Aftermarket exhaust
- Aftermarket Kenwood head unit (with Japanese CD and mini CD included!)
Our plans at the moment are:
-
- Replace head unit to be bluetooth compatible
- Replace timing belt and water pump
- Drive her
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