- Year
- 1996
- Vehicle Model
- LX450
- Mileage
- 210463
- Color
- Black
Did you say SuperCharged, Locked and NO Rust?!?!
$38K
A bit of a friendly warning here, this will be a very long and detailed story/build log on my Supercharged, Triple Locked, 1996 80-Series LX450 / Landcruiser. Some of you out there know my rig and some don’t so here’s my best attempt at sharing all the work I’ve put into her. If you’re on the hunt for something way over-built and turn-key then keep reading…this is not a cheap, rusty, crusty, unknown LC sitting on a dealer’s lot. There’s a link at the bottom of the text to a dropbox folder containing 100+ detailed pics of how it sits today plus some out in the wild in its natural environment and a few videos.
Rewind the clock to 2014, my wife an I decided it was time to get our kids involved in more outdoor activities and we had a neighbor that was aligned with Tornado Alley Cruisers, local clubhouse of Toyota Landcruiser Association (TLCA), that introduced us to the 80-Series rigs. With the help of our local club members and IH8MUD, I was able to quickly identify the Two most important qualities necessary for us…Triple Lockers and NO RUST. As y’all know, this is more or less a unicorn wish-list in today’s world but I was patient. A few months later, I felt like I had hit the lottery when I found this LX450 sitting down in TX that had been owned and loved on by a Landcruiser aficionado. Deposit immediately put in place, inspection commenced then voila, now in my driveway. I drove the rig around for a month or so to get an understanding of what I had purchased and what I wanted it to become…this is where it got expensive. You think all you need are some springs, shocks and big tires then all the sudden you’re ordering a Supercharger, bumpers, armor, etc..
Build Details: I’m sure I’ve missed some items but this should be close to everything. Upgrades/work below completed after purchase at 200K-205K miles.
Exterior:
-SEM Bedliner – prepped and applied by professional body shop…not a backyard spray job.
Engine Bay:
-Toyota/Magnuson Supercharger – Incredibly Rare Option – NEW at 200K.
-Head Gasket.
-Base Line and dry up any oil leaks (valve cover gasket, oil pump, dizzy o-ring, etc.)
-Replaced ALL fluids (Toyo Red Coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc.)
-MagnaFlow Y-Pipe / Catalytic Converter.
-New Oxygen Sensors.
-Custom “Quiet” Exhaust System.
-New OEM Radiator/Coolant Hoses.
-New Blue Fan Clutch w/ mod (heavier oil).
-New Thermostat.
-PHH Hose replaced with popular silicone unit.
-New Power Steering Pump
-New Alternator.
-New Vacuum Lines.
-New Spark Plugs.
-New Drive Belts.
-New Fuel Filter.
-New Battery.
-New Fusible Link.
-Functional EGR.
Suspension: 2.5 Inch Suspension Lift + 1 Inch Body Lift
-OME J-Springs – 2850J’s + 2863J’s + Steering Damper.
-Fox 2.0 Shocks front and rear.
-Rear LCAs cut and sleeved with DOM tubing and solid chromoly rod slid inside – bullet proof.
-Rear UCAs new DOM w/ HD Rod Ends.
-Castor Correction Brackets.
-HD Steering Kit-Trail Gear.
-Bump Stop Drops front and rear.
-Sway Bar Drops front and rear.
-Front Sway Bar Disconnect kit.
-NEW OEM or Poly Bushings front and rear – all placements.
-New Stainless Extended Brake Lines.
-New Brake Pads & Rotors front and rear.
Driveline-Wheels/Tires:
-4.88 Gears – Zuk.
-E-Lockers gone thru.
-7-Pin Mod w/ CDL Switch on dash.
-Front Axle/Knuckle Rebuild including New OEM Birfs.
-Rear Axle Rebuild.
-Fluid Change (axles and transfer case).
-New U-Joints both shafts.
-Breather Lines raised and terminated well above engine level.
-(5) Level 8 Wheels (Bronze) – 16x8 -10 offset – Perfect stance without needing spacers – tucks with no rub.
-(5) GoodYear Wrangler DuraTrac Tires - LT315/75R16 (35”) (141k).
Off-Road Equipment/Armor:
-Metal Tech High Clearance Winch Bumper.
-Smittybilt XRC 9.5K Winch.
-Custom Splice synthetic winch line.
-4X4 Labs Rear Bumper-Spare Tire and Jerry Can Rack Swing-Outs.
-Metal Tech OPOR Rock Sliders.
-Custom Belly Plate/Transmission Mount/Armor – stupid heavy – 3/16” steel – can support entire rig.
-Snorkel.
-Hi-Lift Jack – 60”.
-Custom Rear Drawer Storage System.
Electrical System:
-New Alternator and Battery.
-Aux Power in Cargo.
-Military Style Battery Terminals.
-Undercarriage LED Rock Lighting (some individual LEDs have expired).
-LED Light Bar – front bumper.
-Depot LED Tail Light Assemblies.
-LED Reverse Light Bulbs.
-4-Pin Trailer Harness.
Interior Upgrades:
-L-Seat 2-Tone Leather Seat Kit – previous owner.
-Ultra-Gauge EM Plus installed on center console. Real time temps, speed, OBD data, etc.
-Alpine CDE-W265BT Stereo Head Unit.
-Bluetooth Audio and Phone Interface.
-USB Direct Connect to back of unit.
-Upgraded Door Speakers.
-iPad Mount – center console.
-LED Interior Lighting Kit.
-LED ARB Carling style switches used for all exterior lighting upgrades in factory blank locations.
-Pre-Wired for Ham or CB
-Tinted Windows to Kansas legal limit.
-WeatherTech Floor Liners front and rear.
-Cleaned & Lubed all window mechanisms and tracks-they work properly even in cold weather.
-Third Row Seats included but not installed.
As you’ll see in the pics, our family has had a lot of fun with this 80 exploring the countryside from TX to Moab and in no way has it ever been abused or mistreated. I built this rig to handle any off-road situation yet deliver a reasonably comfortable and safe driving experience as this has not been used as a dedicated “trail rig”. If you’re looking for an 80 to start driving and enjoying, then this is the one.
I have not totaled up all the receipts and time I have put into this rig nor do I want too but I doubt I could replicate it anywhere close to the price I’m asking let alone find an 80 this clean to build out. There is nothing on my “to do list” outside of the starter dragging sometimes (spare included), in our eyes, it’s perfect for the task at hand in every way and believe it would be hard to find one like it anywhere.
The pics in the aircraft hangar were shot by one of our club members 5/1/2022 in case the backdrop looks familiar. I’ve included additional pics of our adventures which span our ownership so may notice some slight variances in the configuration over the years.
Here’s a link to 100+ pics and a few videos:
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions.
Thanks for your interest,
Sam
Nine one 3 - Two 7 Four - Five 2 Four 2
***I have an excellent shipping resource and would be happy to assist you getting this rig dropped off in your driveway.***
$38K
A bit of a friendly warning here, this will be a very long and detailed story/build log on my Supercharged, Triple Locked, 1996 80-Series LX450 / Landcruiser. Some of you out there know my rig and some don’t so here’s my best attempt at sharing all the work I’ve put into her. If you’re on the hunt for something way over-built and turn-key then keep reading…this is not a cheap, rusty, crusty, unknown LC sitting on a dealer’s lot. There’s a link at the bottom of the text to a dropbox folder containing 100+ detailed pics of how it sits today plus some out in the wild in its natural environment and a few videos.
Rewind the clock to 2014, my wife an I decided it was time to get our kids involved in more outdoor activities and we had a neighbor that was aligned with Tornado Alley Cruisers, local clubhouse of Toyota Landcruiser Association (TLCA), that introduced us to the 80-Series rigs. With the help of our local club members and IH8MUD, I was able to quickly identify the Two most important qualities necessary for us…Triple Lockers and NO RUST. As y’all know, this is more or less a unicorn wish-list in today’s world but I was patient. A few months later, I felt like I had hit the lottery when I found this LX450 sitting down in TX that had been owned and loved on by a Landcruiser aficionado. Deposit immediately put in place, inspection commenced then voila, now in my driveway. I drove the rig around for a month or so to get an understanding of what I had purchased and what I wanted it to become…this is where it got expensive. You think all you need are some springs, shocks and big tires then all the sudden you’re ordering a Supercharger, bumpers, armor, etc..
Build Details: I’m sure I’ve missed some items but this should be close to everything. Upgrades/work below completed after purchase at 200K-205K miles.
Exterior:
-SEM Bedliner – prepped and applied by professional body shop…not a backyard spray job.
Engine Bay:
-Toyota/Magnuson Supercharger – Incredibly Rare Option – NEW at 200K.
-Head Gasket.
-Base Line and dry up any oil leaks (valve cover gasket, oil pump, dizzy o-ring, etc.)
-Replaced ALL fluids (Toyo Red Coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc.)
-MagnaFlow Y-Pipe / Catalytic Converter.
-New Oxygen Sensors.
-Custom “Quiet” Exhaust System.
-New OEM Radiator/Coolant Hoses.
-New Blue Fan Clutch w/ mod (heavier oil).
-New Thermostat.
-PHH Hose replaced with popular silicone unit.
-New Power Steering Pump
-New Alternator.
-New Vacuum Lines.
-New Spark Plugs.
-New Drive Belts.
-New Fuel Filter.
-New Battery.
-New Fusible Link.
-Functional EGR.
Suspension: 2.5 Inch Suspension Lift + 1 Inch Body Lift
-OME J-Springs – 2850J’s + 2863J’s + Steering Damper.
-Fox 2.0 Shocks front and rear.
-Rear LCAs cut and sleeved with DOM tubing and solid chromoly rod slid inside – bullet proof.
-Rear UCAs new DOM w/ HD Rod Ends.
-Castor Correction Brackets.
-HD Steering Kit-Trail Gear.
-Bump Stop Drops front and rear.
-Sway Bar Drops front and rear.
-Front Sway Bar Disconnect kit.
-NEW OEM or Poly Bushings front and rear – all placements.
-New Stainless Extended Brake Lines.
-New Brake Pads & Rotors front and rear.
Driveline-Wheels/Tires:
-4.88 Gears – Zuk.
-E-Lockers gone thru.
-7-Pin Mod w/ CDL Switch on dash.
-Front Axle/Knuckle Rebuild including New OEM Birfs.
-Rear Axle Rebuild.
-Fluid Change (axles and transfer case).
-New U-Joints both shafts.
-Breather Lines raised and terminated well above engine level.
-(5) Level 8 Wheels (Bronze) – 16x8 -10 offset – Perfect stance without needing spacers – tucks with no rub.
-(5) GoodYear Wrangler DuraTrac Tires - LT315/75R16 (35”) (141k).
Off-Road Equipment/Armor:
-Metal Tech High Clearance Winch Bumper.
-Smittybilt XRC 9.5K Winch.
-Custom Splice synthetic winch line.
-4X4 Labs Rear Bumper-Spare Tire and Jerry Can Rack Swing-Outs.
-Metal Tech OPOR Rock Sliders.
-Custom Belly Plate/Transmission Mount/Armor – stupid heavy – 3/16” steel – can support entire rig.
-Snorkel.
-Hi-Lift Jack – 60”.
-Custom Rear Drawer Storage System.
Electrical System:
-New Alternator and Battery.
-Aux Power in Cargo.
-Military Style Battery Terminals.
-Undercarriage LED Rock Lighting (some individual LEDs have expired).
-LED Light Bar – front bumper.
-Depot LED Tail Light Assemblies.
-LED Reverse Light Bulbs.
-4-Pin Trailer Harness.
Interior Upgrades:
-L-Seat 2-Tone Leather Seat Kit – previous owner.
-Ultra-Gauge EM Plus installed on center console. Real time temps, speed, OBD data, etc.
-Alpine CDE-W265BT Stereo Head Unit.
-Bluetooth Audio and Phone Interface.
-USB Direct Connect to back of unit.
-Upgraded Door Speakers.
-iPad Mount – center console.
-LED Interior Lighting Kit.
-LED ARB Carling style switches used for all exterior lighting upgrades in factory blank locations.
-Pre-Wired for Ham or CB
-Tinted Windows to Kansas legal limit.
-WeatherTech Floor Liners front and rear.
-Cleaned & Lubed all window mechanisms and tracks-they work properly even in cold weather.
-Third Row Seats included but not installed.
As you’ll see in the pics, our family has had a lot of fun with this 80 exploring the countryside from TX to Moab and in no way has it ever been abused or mistreated. I built this rig to handle any off-road situation yet deliver a reasonably comfortable and safe driving experience as this has not been used as a dedicated “trail rig”. If you’re looking for an 80 to start driving and enjoying, then this is the one.
I have not totaled up all the receipts and time I have put into this rig nor do I want too but I doubt I could replicate it anywhere close to the price I’m asking let alone find an 80 this clean to build out. There is nothing on my “to do list” outside of the starter dragging sometimes (spare included), in our eyes, it’s perfect for the task at hand in every way and believe it would be hard to find one like it anywhere.
The pics in the aircraft hangar were shot by one of our club members 5/1/2022 in case the backdrop looks familiar. I’ve included additional pics of our adventures which span our ownership so may notice some slight variances in the configuration over the years.
Here’s a link to 100+ pics and a few videos:
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions.
Thanks for your interest,
Sam
Nine one 3 - Two 7 Four - Five 2 Four 2
***I have an excellent shipping resource and would be happy to assist you getting this rig dropped off in your driveway.***
