- Year
- 1997
- Vehicle Model
- 80 Series
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington United States
- Mileage
- 201760
- Color
- Black
1997 Toyota Landcruiser FZJ80 – 201,760 Miles
I bought this cruiser from an old mud member back in March of 2014. The engine work below was done right before I bought it and I added or upgraded a lot through my 9 years of ownership, more about all that below.
The engine: Head Gasket failed fall of 2013 under previous ownership. Robby, aka PowderPig on IH8MUD, performed complete rebuild. Bored over to 4.6L with new pistons, rings, bearings, all new seals, head and block decked by Robby’s preferred machine shop, at time of rebuild (130k miles) all of the below was done.
- Rings and pistons cryo'd
- New water pump, radiator ect, fan clutch change out with 20k cst oil, complete new cooling system.
- New AC compressor, dryer, seal kit ect
- New power steering pump
- New alternator brushes
- If it was rubber, it was replaced, all vacuum, and cooling lines
- PHH replaced with blue silicone
- A no expenses spared rebuild, if Robbie recommended it, it was done
- I have since driven over 70k miles on the rebuild and it has been flawless. The increased power of the overbore to 4.6l is noticeable over the stock 4.5l. Rebuild work was done at approx. 130,000 miles.
More Maintenance and drivetrain related adds:
- Freshly regeared to 5.29's at approx. 130k - Also by Robbie. Front R&P cryo'd
- Front axle service with new koyobearings and brand new longfield super set, done at approx. 130k. Front axle rebuilt again at approx. 180k.
- Full rear axle service with re-gear @ 130k
- Custom high mount exhaust, high flow cat and muffler.
- Front and rear brake system completely replaced at approx. 130k miles. New rotors, pads, extended stainless lines, master, calipers, ect. Front rotors resurfaced and new pads installed within last 6 months. Rear OEM rotors and new pads installed at 190k.
-Power steering hose leak fixed (hose replaced with OEM) and power steering flushed (approx. 180k)
- All fluids replaced in last 1000 miles including (motor oil, front diff fluid, rear diff fluid, transfer case, transmission, radiator, brake fluid.
- New OEM Hood insulation with all clips replaced this month
- Front driver seat gears replaced this month
Mods:
- Custom 3.5" lift, Dobinsons heavy tapered coil springs, custom Eye-eye shock mounts front and rear to fully utiilize the 12" travel fox custom valved shocks (shocks rebuilt in 2019). Custom bump stops. Sway bars lowered
-Ironman adjustable front and rear panhard bars, both axles centered
- SLEE Double Cardan Front Drive Shaft (rebuilt in 2020)
- Custom rear drive shaft with Toyota joints, tubed with 0.095 wall material (also rebuilt in 2020)
- Slee caster correction plates – all front radius arm bushings replaced in 2019 with OEM
- Land Tank HD rear Lower Control Arms with Toyota Rubber Busings.
- Metal Tech adjustable rear upper control arms with Johnny Joints
- Custom front winch bumper with headlight hoops made by Badlandz Bumpers in Washington.
- Bump it Offroad high clearance rear bumper, w/custom extensions to fully cover rear quarters to wheel wells. Custom made tire carrier by BadlandzBumpers in Washington
- Bump it Off Road sliders with cat protection moved up to high clearance cats.
- Fender flares removed and black UPOL Raptor Liner applied to match flare lines. Liner re done in 2022
- Slee headlight harness and HIR high and low beams
- Interstate group 27 battery with custom Blue Sea fuse panel and circuit breaker
- 37" Pro Comp All Terrains on FJ Cruiser factory aluminum wheels painted in gunmetal color. 1.25" wheelspacers. Tires are approx. 60% tread.
- Smittybuilt X20 12k winch with synthetic line, wireless remote, Factor 55 fairlead and Factor 55 Pro Link (has safely and easily pulled me out many times, winch is wired to a master switch so it can be disconnected while driving and connected when needed) Winch might be removed prior to sale depending on sell price.
- PIAA 55w fog lights installed under center front bumper hoop with black grilles and lighted interior switch
- PXP Global rear facing pod LED’s with lighted interior switch (always powered so they can be used at camp with the truck off and no key, can be left on overnight without draining battery)
- FrontRunner Slimline II full length roof rack (one of my favorite additions, extremely convenient especially for family camping, hauling lumber, etc.
Interior:
- Impressive for a 25 year vehicle. I work in Product Development for Griot’s Garage and keep my vehicles very clean and protected at all times. The vehicle is completely detailed and all exterior surfaces protected with Griot’s Garage ceramic family of products.
- Always has had Weather Tech liners front and rear
- Landshark Outfitters rear drawer system finished in black raptor liner on all exterior surfaces
- Wits End center console organizer
- Wits End center console lock box
- Wits End driver side fire extinguisher mount with Halon extinguisher
- BROG rear cargo attic
- Cobra CB radio, wired for antenna but I removed antenna prior to powder coating bumper - will include with sale
- Center console leather in dark brown
- Door arm rest leather in dark brown to match console
- New OEM e-brake boot
- New corner door trim
- Front driver and passenger seat bottoms and bolsters repaired with matching tan vinyl (very good match in person)
- Rear seat leather is in excellent condition.
- 3rd row leather in excellent condition. Have all third row seat hardware and seatbelts if you want to remove drawers to reinstall seats
- New window run trim all the way around.
- Brand new windshield and windshield seal
- Wood veneer removed
- Kenwood head unit
- New Pioneer door speakers all 4 doors
- Rear windows currently don't work. They are intermittent but I have avoided using them for the last few months. From diagnosis I have done they just need new motors.
The truck was just fully repainted in black clear coat with fresh black raptor liner applied to the roof, A pillars and rocker panels by Polished Image Detailing in Fife, WA. All armor was also freshly powder coated in satin black at the time of repaint.The upper rear hatch was replaced with a used green hatch from a friend’s 80 series prior to paint work being done. This was done to fully eliminate rust that had begun to spread in the factory upper hatch, I still have the factory hatch if the buyer wants it.
I have the original window sticker and a binder full of receipts of every factory or aftermarket part I have purchased. I am very fortunate to have a family member that works for my local Toyota Parts department and OEM was used wherever possible unless a better aftermarket option was available.
I bought this truck over 9 years ago when my oldest son was born and it has faithfully taken my family on countless adventures and camping trips all over the PNW and to Montana and back 3 times. It's hard to see it go but we have out grown it (3 kids and 2 dogs now) and I don't use it as often as I'd like to. I would love to see it go to someone who will use it like we used to. I'm currently not driving the truck and it will be in indoor storage until sold so mileage will stay right around 201,760.
In short this is an opportunity to own a fully built, LC with factory lockers ready for anything.
$32,500 and willing to arrange shipping at the buyers expense
I bought this cruiser from an old mud member back in March of 2014. The engine work below was done right before I bought it and I added or upgraded a lot through my 9 years of ownership, more about all that below.
The engine: Head Gasket failed fall of 2013 under previous ownership. Robby, aka PowderPig on IH8MUD, performed complete rebuild. Bored over to 4.6L with new pistons, rings, bearings, all new seals, head and block decked by Robby’s preferred machine shop, at time of rebuild (130k miles) all of the below was done.
- Rings and pistons cryo'd
- New water pump, radiator ect, fan clutch change out with 20k cst oil, complete new cooling system.
- New AC compressor, dryer, seal kit ect
- New power steering pump
- New alternator brushes
- If it was rubber, it was replaced, all vacuum, and cooling lines
- PHH replaced with blue silicone
- A no expenses spared rebuild, if Robbie recommended it, it was done
- I have since driven over 70k miles on the rebuild and it has been flawless. The increased power of the overbore to 4.6l is noticeable over the stock 4.5l. Rebuild work was done at approx. 130,000 miles.
More Maintenance and drivetrain related adds:
- Freshly regeared to 5.29's at approx. 130k - Also by Robbie. Front R&P cryo'd
- Front axle service with new koyobearings and brand new longfield super set, done at approx. 130k. Front axle rebuilt again at approx. 180k.
- Full rear axle service with re-gear @ 130k
- Custom high mount exhaust, high flow cat and muffler.
- Front and rear brake system completely replaced at approx. 130k miles. New rotors, pads, extended stainless lines, master, calipers, ect. Front rotors resurfaced and new pads installed within last 6 months. Rear OEM rotors and new pads installed at 190k.
-Power steering hose leak fixed (hose replaced with OEM) and power steering flushed (approx. 180k)
- All fluids replaced in last 1000 miles including (motor oil, front diff fluid, rear diff fluid, transfer case, transmission, radiator, brake fluid.
- New OEM Hood insulation with all clips replaced this month
- Front driver seat gears replaced this month
Mods:
- Custom 3.5" lift, Dobinsons heavy tapered coil springs, custom Eye-eye shock mounts front and rear to fully utiilize the 12" travel fox custom valved shocks (shocks rebuilt in 2019). Custom bump stops. Sway bars lowered
-Ironman adjustable front and rear panhard bars, both axles centered
- SLEE Double Cardan Front Drive Shaft (rebuilt in 2020)
- Custom rear drive shaft with Toyota joints, tubed with 0.095 wall material (also rebuilt in 2020)
- Slee caster correction plates – all front radius arm bushings replaced in 2019 with OEM
- Land Tank HD rear Lower Control Arms with Toyota Rubber Busings.
- Metal Tech adjustable rear upper control arms with Johnny Joints
- Custom front winch bumper with headlight hoops made by Badlandz Bumpers in Washington.
- Bump it Offroad high clearance rear bumper, w/custom extensions to fully cover rear quarters to wheel wells. Custom made tire carrier by BadlandzBumpers in Washington
- Bump it Off Road sliders with cat protection moved up to high clearance cats.
- Fender flares removed and black UPOL Raptor Liner applied to match flare lines. Liner re done in 2022
- Slee headlight harness and HIR high and low beams
- Interstate group 27 battery with custom Blue Sea fuse panel and circuit breaker
- 37" Pro Comp All Terrains on FJ Cruiser factory aluminum wheels painted in gunmetal color. 1.25" wheelspacers. Tires are approx. 60% tread.
- Smittybuilt X20 12k winch with synthetic line, wireless remote, Factor 55 fairlead and Factor 55 Pro Link (has safely and easily pulled me out many times, winch is wired to a master switch so it can be disconnected while driving and connected when needed) Winch might be removed prior to sale depending on sell price.
- PIAA 55w fog lights installed under center front bumper hoop with black grilles and lighted interior switch
- PXP Global rear facing pod LED’s with lighted interior switch (always powered so they can be used at camp with the truck off and no key, can be left on overnight without draining battery)
- FrontRunner Slimline II full length roof rack (one of my favorite additions, extremely convenient especially for family camping, hauling lumber, etc.
Interior:
- Impressive for a 25 year vehicle. I work in Product Development for Griot’s Garage and keep my vehicles very clean and protected at all times. The vehicle is completely detailed and all exterior surfaces protected with Griot’s Garage ceramic family of products.
- Always has had Weather Tech liners front and rear
- Landshark Outfitters rear drawer system finished in black raptor liner on all exterior surfaces
- Wits End center console organizer
- Wits End center console lock box
- Wits End driver side fire extinguisher mount with Halon extinguisher
- BROG rear cargo attic
- Cobra CB radio, wired for antenna but I removed antenna prior to powder coating bumper - will include with sale
- Center console leather in dark brown
- Door arm rest leather in dark brown to match console
- New OEM e-brake boot
- New corner door trim
- Front driver and passenger seat bottoms and bolsters repaired with matching tan vinyl (very good match in person)
- Rear seat leather is in excellent condition.
- 3rd row leather in excellent condition. Have all third row seat hardware and seatbelts if you want to remove drawers to reinstall seats
- New window run trim all the way around.
- Brand new windshield and windshield seal
- Wood veneer removed
- Kenwood head unit
- New Pioneer door speakers all 4 doors
- Rear windows currently don't work. They are intermittent but I have avoided using them for the last few months. From diagnosis I have done they just need new motors.
The truck was just fully repainted in black clear coat with fresh black raptor liner applied to the roof, A pillars and rocker panels by Polished Image Detailing in Fife, WA. All armor was also freshly powder coated in satin black at the time of repaint.The upper rear hatch was replaced with a used green hatch from a friend’s 80 series prior to paint work being done. This was done to fully eliminate rust that had begun to spread in the factory upper hatch, I still have the factory hatch if the buyer wants it.
I have the original window sticker and a binder full of receipts of every factory or aftermarket part I have purchased. I am very fortunate to have a family member that works for my local Toyota Parts department and OEM was used wherever possible unless a better aftermarket option was available.
I bought this truck over 9 years ago when my oldest son was born and it has faithfully taken my family on countless adventures and camping trips all over the PNW and to Montana and back 3 times. It's hard to see it go but we have out grown it (3 kids and 2 dogs now) and I don't use it as often as I'd like to. I would love to see it go to someone who will use it like we used to. I'm currently not driving the truck and it will be in indoor storage until sold so mileage will stay right around 201,760.
In short this is an opportunity to own a fully built, LC with factory lockers ready for anything.
$32,500 and willing to arrange shipping at the buyers expense
