So Im stationed in Japan, and on an impulse with not a lot of research, I bought a 92 HzJ73 based on a couple pictures from northern mainland Japan. It had a "great new paint job". Dupe #1. When the truck arrived, I started digging in to it and within the first month, had to replace the entire fuel tank and lines due to the top being completely rusted. The windshield frame is rotten and requires replacement. Also, pulled the car carpet and have rust in the rear corners all the way through the floor and the rear quarters and rear fender well lips are rotten as well. I still have a year left here and feel Im in a losing battle on this one.
Ultimately, the truck will be going back to Oklahoma, hopefully as my daily driver, seeing the highway a lot with some mild offroad on the weekends. Nothing crazy, just backwoods trail stuff.
Now, Im more in research mode and am trying to decide between an HzJ77 and an HDJ81. Im married with two small kids, hence the 4 doors. Appearance wise, I like them both. There are more 80's available in better shape, I like the coil suspension for the highway travel, and parts availability seems a little better. 77's are hard to find in good condition, and those are $$$, but the rarity of them is appealing, especially once I get back stateside. I feel the 1HD-T may be a little more highway friendly than the 1Hz. Last time I was in OK, I was driving 30 miles one way to get to base.
I realize this is a 70 crowd, just didn't know where else to put it. Guess theres not really a question, just trying to think through the next purchase looking for input from you experienced guys. Thanks!
Ultimately, the truck will be going back to Oklahoma, hopefully as my daily driver, seeing the highway a lot with some mild offroad on the weekends. Nothing crazy, just backwoods trail stuff.
Now, Im more in research mode and am trying to decide between an HzJ77 and an HDJ81. Im married with two small kids, hence the 4 doors. Appearance wise, I like them both. There are more 80's available in better shape, I like the coil suspension for the highway travel, and parts availability seems a little better. 77's are hard to find in good condition, and those are $$$, but the rarity of them is appealing, especially once I get back stateside. I feel the 1HD-T may be a little more highway friendly than the 1Hz. Last time I was in OK, I was driving 30 miles one way to get to base.
I realize this is a 70 crowd, just didn't know where else to put it. Guess theres not really a question, just trying to think through the next purchase looking for input from you experienced guys. Thanks!
