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An interesting footnote.
4 of the 5 original-owner 1FZ trucks just mentioned are supercharged.
OH FINE! Just leave me out. I happen to like my normal aspirations!
An interesting footnote.
4 of the 5 original-owner 1FZ trucks just mentioned are supercharged.
Lack of power is the only thing that would drive me to get rid of mine. I need to figure out a Turbo, source a SC, or swap in a LS soon. The fact most of you original owners have Superchargers is only logical IMHO.
I think we all worry about parts availability since most of us have trucks that will likely outlast Toyota's commitment to serve our parts needs, at least for some items. However, we are already seeing a good number of quality aftermarket options for things like re-manufactured brake parts, glass, power steering components, etc so I think that will continue as long as there is a market for them. The thing that I worry about is that there were only around 80,000 80 Series sold in the US for their entire run and a good percentage of those have already bit the dust. I would be curious to know just how many are left on the road in the US at this point and how that would play into an aftermarket companies decision to serve the model.I'm new to the land cruiser game, having found an unlocked 96 lx450 with 110k miles in 2016...what happens when toyota runs out of more replacement parts? I have been having kind of a hard time getting the parts that are most often need replacing: sunvisors, drivers seat covers and foam, charcoal canister, locking axles, not to mention jdm parts, as well as many others... I have resorted to trying to find oem parts in junkyards and buying anything I can get my hands on and holding on to them for when I'll inevitably need them.
I have always wanted an 80 and I realistically hope to keep mine until I pass it on to my future children. So, what do people do who restore and keep classic cars on the road for parts? For example how do people restore and fix Duesenbergs or Packards? I'm just wondering...
How do the 40's guys keep theirs on the road?
Also, I feel I'm pretty lucky that this being the most organized and comprehensive automotive forum on the internet also happens to be for the truck that I chose to buy.
It is true that they are discontinuing parts, but there is at least some hope if you use their website as a gauge. I know they are not offering everything for the 40 series, but the fact that they still have options going back as far as 1982 does give me some relief. It's also a matter of demand, which Onur has explained. Some parts that don't get a lot of traffic are going away, but for stuff they can sell in good enough numbers to justify, they are still available. Bottom line, if we all buy a lot of parts, we might extend the time that Toyota decides to keep having them made.Most of the 80 series parts are still available, the discontinued parts are mostly cosmetic parts. But I will advise to start collecting oem parts if you plan to keep it for a long time. Not trying to scare you but parts are depleting as days go by.
It is true that they are discontinuing parts, but there is at least some hope if you use their website as a gauge. I know they are not offering everything for the 40 series, but the fact that they still have options going back as far as 1982 does give me some relief. It's also a matter of demand, which Onur has explained. Some parts that don't get a lot of traffic are going away, but for stuff they can sell in good enough numbers to justify, they are still available. Bottom line, if we all buy a lot of parts, we might extend the time that Toyota decides to keep having them made.
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I don't deny that Toyota has the best parts and the best suppliers, but for some things, they are just not competitive and for a lot of people the prices are high enough that it kills the truck. Imagine needing and new brake booster and two new cats for your '94. If you went OEM, you would be into it for $2200 vs, two nice, stainless cats and a re-pop booster for $450 total. I could blow 5 sets of those out and still not reach what it would have cost for OEM parts. That is fine, it's the little stuff, especially electrical parts that I worry about. Motor stuff for the 1FZ-FE will be around for a while.Is all about demand and supply, people are worrying about parts going away yet not willing to spend the money for oem parts.... not saying all but quite a bit....i actually find the aftermarket part is a lot more profitable and higher demand than oem parts as a vendor stand point. But oem parts is a lot higher quality than aftermarket parts, you can debate all you want but that is the fact. Rock auto Aisin water pump is not the exact same quality as Toyota box Aisin water pump for an example. But sadly 99% of the crowd assume it is the same and never question why it is so much cheaper?
I don't deny that Toyota has the best parts and the best suppliers, but for some things, they are just not competitive and for a lot of people the prices are high enough that it kills the truck. Imagine needing and new brake booster and two new cats for your '94. If you went OEM, you would be into it for $2200 vs, two nice, stainless cats and a re-pop booster for $450 total. I could blow 5 sets of those out and still not reach what it would have cost for OEM parts. That is fine, it's the little stuff, especially electrical parts that I worry about. Motor stuff for the 1FZ-FE will be around for a while.
@Red Merle thanks brother! We are enjoying using them out in the great Nevada BLM. The only mods I want to make to the FJ40 are vintage air and lift the drivers seat up 3/4” and bolt back as far as I can get it...! I’m 6’3”. The FZJ80 will have lots of mods to come. I’ll start a thread once I begin.Nice looking rigs!
Just imported a beautiful 96 HDJ81V. Already ordered new ventilation hose from Japan and missing air filter. She runs great though, interior is clean. Folding side mirrors are sticky. Shes getting an insulated winter front next week and eventually a high temp thermostat. Canadian winters are brutal.
Next plan is custom rocksliders.
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