Recomendations on buying a 1HD-T

[yuyoac]

Check @CanarianLandCruiserExports on IG and send him a message. He has a good rep. You can compare some prices that he has. Shipping to the US from there isn't bad.

It would be REALLY hard for me to drop $30k on a truck with little to no maintenance records. Especially one from South America or the Middle East where they generally get pretty abused. There's always exceptions of course. But prices are cooling on these trucks. Parts/labor and their needs are NOT cooling in price.

thnks for the advise ill try to send him a message.

i know that 30k is lot, when I saw it and drove it I don't think I saw any major issue, the only thing that did throw me off was that it wasn't locked, but apart from that I didn't see any big thing, apart from what the other people pointed out.

 

[Hblock]

yes sir im buying from arkensas, and importing it to mexico.

Nice, I bought my Cruiser from Thomas, if that's who you are buying it from.

 

[yuyoac]

Nice, I bought my Cruiser from Thomas, if that's who you are buying it from.

it is actually, how was your dealing with him?

how was the truck?

did you have any major issues not posted or "hidden" from you?

 

[Hblock]

it is actually, how was your dealing with him?

how was the truck?

did you have any major issues not posted or "hidden" from you?

You can give me a call and I will tell you all about my experience. I'll message you my number.

 

[yuyoac]

You can give me a call and I will tell you all about my experience. I'll message you my number.

thanks!

 

[Johno85]

The early 1HDT motors did have some big end bearing issues, could be worth checking and replacing if needed. Fuel pump could need rebuilding soon depending on the vehicles maintenance. Otherwise, you can’t really go wrong as long you’re ok with the price.

 

[yuyoac]

The early 1HDT motors did have some big end bearing issues, could be worth checking and replacing if needed. Fuel pump could need rebuilding soon depending on the vehicles maintenance. Otherwise, you can’t really go wrong as long you’re ok with the price.

Thanks! I've heard about the BEB, I have to look into the price for the fuel pump, I haven't thought about it, thanks for you help!

 

[BarnFab]

So did you buy it ?

 

[yuyoac]

So did you buy it ?

I did end up buying it, its still in the customs office so I still don't have it but should be arriving soon, very exited.

 

[duece71]

yes sir im buying from arkensas, and importing it to mexico.

$30k seems a bit much but prices have been all over the place. I have a 1990 HDJ81 RHD and I probably paid a bit too much but it’s been a great truck. Maintenance…..yeah, here and there, just finished up a complete AC system refurb and upgrade from R12 to R134a. Not cheap but nice cool air. Make sure you do a thorough baseline maintenance check…..all fluids at least. Compression test possibly.

 

[ToyotaDyna]

Hi,

The 1HDT is a great motor, they do tend to have slighty more power, from my experience, than the 24 valve 1HDFT due to less emission equipment.

 

[AussieHJCruza]

Hi,

The 1HDT is a great motor, they do tend to have slighty more power, from my experience, than the 24 valve 1HDFT due to less emission equipment.

Not after a tune of the 1HDFT

 

[duece71]

Hi,

The 1HDT is a great motor, they do tend to have slighty more power, from my experience, than the 24 valve 1HDFT due to less emission equipment.

169 hp for the 1-HDT…..190 hp for the HD-FT (?)

 

[AussieHJCruza]

169 hp for the 1-HDT…..190 hp for the HD-FT (?)

The FT generally has quite a quite conservative boost compensator setting from factory, presumably for emissions reasons so the 1HDT does feel sharper especially at the bottom end. Adjust this and everything else being equal, they're definitely no less snappy than a 1HDT and definitely breathe better in the higher RPM. A 3" exhaust makes a massive difference too.

 

[ToyotaDyna]

I shipped a 1995 24 Valve with a 1HDFT Motor for a customer in the US, it didn´t have the EGR system fitted and it had much more go than a later 24 valve with the ERG.

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[ToyotaDyna]

Check @CanarianLandCruiserExports on IG and send him a message. He has a good rep. You can compare some prices that he has. Shipping to the US from there isn't bad.

It would be REALLY hard for me to drop $30k on a truck with little to no maintenance records. Especially one from South America or the Middle East where they generally get pretty abused. There's always exceptions of course. But prices are cooling on these trucks. Parts/labor and their needs are NOT cooling in price.

Thanks for the mention, I would gladly help out, btw, how did your RHD to LHD 80 swap go?

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[Elbee]

I did end up buying it, its still in the customs office so I still don't have it but should be arriving soon, very exited.

pics and experience so far?