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1997 Collectors’ Edition - $18,500
Send me a PM and include your phone number and the best time for me to call. I will call you and would be happy to answer your questions. Serious inquires only. Thank you. Markus
Included in the sale but not shown in the pictures: Lots of spare parts and a few tools that are vehicle specific. Factory Service Manual. Third row seats including waterproof seat covers. One extra BFG AT tire (not mounted on a wheel) as a backup spare. A ¾ length roof basket that allows the sunroof to be used. Thule cross bars.
Potentially available for purchase separately: Maggiolina Grand Tour (size medium) Roof Top Tent. Norcold MT60 12v fridge/freezer that fits in the rear storage box area shown in the pictures.
Vehicle:
White exterior. Oak interior.
165,000 miles
I am the second owner. I purchased it in Florida in 2007 and drove it to California. It had 132,000 miles when I bought it which means I have put just over 30,000 miles in the last 9 years that I have owned it. I purchased from the original owner who was obsessive about the maintenance. It has lived in Miami or LA its whole life. No rust. Regular fluid changes and maintenance.
OEM front, rear, and center differential lockers. All diff locks engage and disengage quickly and consistently.
The good:
Super clean interior including leather seats in great condition with no scuffs or tears. The interior looks like this vehicle is just a few years old. Waterproof seat covers and floor mats (included in the sale) have been in place since the vehicle was new.
No oil leaks. Runs strong with no strange noises or quirks. Perfect alignment. No accidents.
Recently passed CA smog.
The bad:
I recently purchased a new antenna unit but it does not retract all the way. I suspect that a piece of the old cable may still be in there and it is keeping the new cable from operating correctly. I have not attempted to repair the issue.
The rear diff lock status light on the dash keeps blinking even though the diff lock is engaged. It seems to be the sensor that notices if the diff has locked. I have not bothered to look into it since the diff lock itself works great.
Paint is dull. No big chips or major damage but the original luster is gone. Plenty of desert pinstriping. A few minor paint chips the size of a pencil tip around the hood area.
There is a small ding in the rear hatch behind the spare tire. Only visible if the spare tire swingout is open.
Tires are old – see below.
Modifications:
ARB front bumper with Warn M12000 winch and Hella 4000 driving lights. I have never used the winch.
Kaymar rear bumper with spare tire swingout and custom jerry can holder on the other swingout. This holds two jerry cans plus a propane tank and can be used to as a bike carrier as well. The bike carrier allows the bikes to stay mounted while the swingout is opened to access the rear hatch. No need to remove bikes to access the rear cargo area.
ARB running boards with integrated front fender protection rails that mount to the front bumper.
Old Man Emu 419 front springs and 864 rear springs with new nitro charger shocks and steering damper. This is a great spring setup and provides about 3.5-4” of lift, carries a very heavy load, and is extremely comfortable on the highway. I went through several different spring configurations before settling on this setup. 315/75/16 BFG all terrain tires. I have a total of 6 of these tires. They still have decent tread left on them and are all worn very evenly. However, they are at least 9 years old since I have not purchased new tires during my ownership. The tires are showing a lot of “hairline spider web” cracking in the exterior of the rubber.
4.56 gearing. Speedometer is accurate with 315 tires.
Slee headlight harness with aftermarket bulbs. Driving lights mounted on front bumper activate by dash switch in combination with high beams.
Long Ranger auxiliary fuel tank in the stock spare tire location. This includes the OEM dual filler neck and the OEM overhead console with fuel gauge and altimeter. The Long Ranger tank is originally 45 gallons but it sacrificed rear departure angle by hanging down further than I liked. I had the tank modified by a welder who cut the bottom 4” off the tank and welded a new stainless steel bottom in thicker 1/8” plate. This reduced the auxiliary tank capacity from 45 gallons to about 35 gallons but improved the rear departure angle substantially to the point where the tank is no longer a factor. OEM subtank switch installed in the dash to transfer fuel from the auxiliary tank to the main tank. OEM (Japanese spec) overhead console altimeter and sub tank fuel gauge. The sub tank fuel gauge is not super accurate, but is useful enough to keep track of the sub tank fuel level in general.
ARB dual motor compressor installed in the rear quarter panel. This is activated via a dash switch. The tank is plumbed directly to a 2.5 gallon air tank that is mounted under the chassis. There is a quick disconnect at the left rear bumper for connecting an air hose. This compressor inflates the tires very quickly.
Dual batteries. Both are Sears Die Hard Platinum AGM. One is for starting only and the other powers the winch and accessories. There is a dash mounted switch from Painless for manually connecting the two batteries via a solenoid under the hood.
There is #2 gauge wiring leading from the auxiliary battery directly to a junction box in the rear quarter panel. This junction box powers the air compressor and also has a set of wires that go through the D pillar and then through a roof penetration to a roof mounted plug. The plug has power/ground wires plus 3 smaller gauge wires that trace back to dash switches. These can be used to power driving lights mounted on the roof rack using relays. I do not have any lights on the roof rack but they can be added and the wiring is already in place. The junction box can also be used to tap power for a fridge.
Seat bracket modification supplied by a Mud member for moving the seat back a little further. I am 6’1” and have lots of leg room.
Alternator bracket supplied by a Mud member to install a higher amperage alternator from a Tundra. This alternator was recently installed and provides plenty of charging power.
Extended diff breathers.
Prodigy trailer brake controller.
Maintenance:
I have replaced the following since I have owned the vehicle:
A/C compressor
Radiator (brass aftermarket)
Alternator (higher amperage form a Tundra)
Starter motor
Both batteries (AGM)
All vacuum lines and radiator hoses including PHH
Spark plug wires and distributor cap including seal
Valve cover gasket
Oil pump seal
Universal joints
Full rebuild of front and rear axles with new seals and repacking bearings
Rear pinion seal
Rear diff gear
Springs, shocks, and steering damper.
Blue hub fan clutch
Replaced foam for driver seat and back
Windshield washer pump and rear diverter valve
The valve in the coolant line that diverts coolant for the heater temperature
ABS sensors
Brake calipers
Drilled/slotted brake rotors
Charcoal canister
Send me a PM and include your phone number and the best time for me to call. I will call you and would be happy to answer your questions. Serious inquires only. Thank you. Markus
Included in the sale but not shown in the pictures: Lots of spare parts and a few tools that are vehicle specific. Factory Service Manual. Third row seats including waterproof seat covers. One extra BFG AT tire (not mounted on a wheel) as a backup spare. A ¾ length roof basket that allows the sunroof to be used. Thule cross bars.
Potentially available for purchase separately: Maggiolina Grand Tour (size medium) Roof Top Tent. Norcold MT60 12v fridge/freezer that fits in the rear storage box area shown in the pictures.
Vehicle:
White exterior. Oak interior.
165,000 miles
I am the second owner. I purchased it in Florida in 2007 and drove it to California. It had 132,000 miles when I bought it which means I have put just over 30,000 miles in the last 9 years that I have owned it. I purchased from the original owner who was obsessive about the maintenance. It has lived in Miami or LA its whole life. No rust. Regular fluid changes and maintenance.
OEM front, rear, and center differential lockers. All diff locks engage and disengage quickly and consistently.
The good:
Super clean interior including leather seats in great condition with no scuffs or tears. The interior looks like this vehicle is just a few years old. Waterproof seat covers and floor mats (included in the sale) have been in place since the vehicle was new.
No oil leaks. Runs strong with no strange noises or quirks. Perfect alignment. No accidents.
Recently passed CA smog.
The bad:
I recently purchased a new antenna unit but it does not retract all the way. I suspect that a piece of the old cable may still be in there and it is keeping the new cable from operating correctly. I have not attempted to repair the issue.
The rear diff lock status light on the dash keeps blinking even though the diff lock is engaged. It seems to be the sensor that notices if the diff has locked. I have not bothered to look into it since the diff lock itself works great.
Paint is dull. No big chips or major damage but the original luster is gone. Plenty of desert pinstriping. A few minor paint chips the size of a pencil tip around the hood area.
There is a small ding in the rear hatch behind the spare tire. Only visible if the spare tire swingout is open.
Tires are old – see below.
Modifications:
ARB front bumper with Warn M12000 winch and Hella 4000 driving lights. I have never used the winch.
Kaymar rear bumper with spare tire swingout and custom jerry can holder on the other swingout. This holds two jerry cans plus a propane tank and can be used to as a bike carrier as well. The bike carrier allows the bikes to stay mounted while the swingout is opened to access the rear hatch. No need to remove bikes to access the rear cargo area.
ARB running boards with integrated front fender protection rails that mount to the front bumper.
Old Man Emu 419 front springs and 864 rear springs with new nitro charger shocks and steering damper. This is a great spring setup and provides about 3.5-4” of lift, carries a very heavy load, and is extremely comfortable on the highway. I went through several different spring configurations before settling on this setup. 315/75/16 BFG all terrain tires. I have a total of 6 of these tires. They still have decent tread left on them and are all worn very evenly. However, they are at least 9 years old since I have not purchased new tires during my ownership. The tires are showing a lot of “hairline spider web” cracking in the exterior of the rubber.
4.56 gearing. Speedometer is accurate with 315 tires.
Slee headlight harness with aftermarket bulbs. Driving lights mounted on front bumper activate by dash switch in combination with high beams.
Long Ranger auxiliary fuel tank in the stock spare tire location. This includes the OEM dual filler neck and the OEM overhead console with fuel gauge and altimeter. The Long Ranger tank is originally 45 gallons but it sacrificed rear departure angle by hanging down further than I liked. I had the tank modified by a welder who cut the bottom 4” off the tank and welded a new stainless steel bottom in thicker 1/8” plate. This reduced the auxiliary tank capacity from 45 gallons to about 35 gallons but improved the rear departure angle substantially to the point where the tank is no longer a factor. OEM subtank switch installed in the dash to transfer fuel from the auxiliary tank to the main tank. OEM (Japanese spec) overhead console altimeter and sub tank fuel gauge. The sub tank fuel gauge is not super accurate, but is useful enough to keep track of the sub tank fuel level in general.
ARB dual motor compressor installed in the rear quarter panel. This is activated via a dash switch. The tank is plumbed directly to a 2.5 gallon air tank that is mounted under the chassis. There is a quick disconnect at the left rear bumper for connecting an air hose. This compressor inflates the tires very quickly.
Dual batteries. Both are Sears Die Hard Platinum AGM. One is for starting only and the other powers the winch and accessories. There is a dash mounted switch from Painless for manually connecting the two batteries via a solenoid under the hood.
There is #2 gauge wiring leading from the auxiliary battery directly to a junction box in the rear quarter panel. This junction box powers the air compressor and also has a set of wires that go through the D pillar and then through a roof penetration to a roof mounted plug. The plug has power/ground wires plus 3 smaller gauge wires that trace back to dash switches. These can be used to power driving lights mounted on the roof rack using relays. I do not have any lights on the roof rack but they can be added and the wiring is already in place. The junction box can also be used to tap power for a fridge.
Seat bracket modification supplied by a Mud member for moving the seat back a little further. I am 6’1” and have lots of leg room.
Alternator bracket supplied by a Mud member to install a higher amperage alternator from a Tundra. This alternator was recently installed and provides plenty of charging power.
Extended diff breathers.
Prodigy trailer brake controller.
Maintenance:
I have replaced the following since I have owned the vehicle:
A/C compressor
Radiator (brass aftermarket)
Alternator (higher amperage form a Tundra)
Starter motor
Both batteries (AGM)
All vacuum lines and radiator hoses including PHH
Spark plug wires and distributor cap including seal
Valve cover gasket
Oil pump seal
Universal joints
Full rebuild of front and rear axles with new seals and repacking bearings
Rear pinion seal
Rear diff gear
Springs, shocks, and steering damper.
Blue hub fan clutch
Replaced foam for driver seat and back
Windshield washer pump and rear diverter valve
The valve in the coolant line that diverts coolant for the heater temperature
ABS sensors
Brake calipers
Drilled/slotted brake rotors
Charcoal canister
