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And the transfer case doesn't even leak. :worms:

:doh:
 
Did anyone local buy this rig? I saw it in a driveway 2 blocks over from me. Just wondering if they were on the board already.
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Check out this 1977 FJ55 Toyota LandCruiser. Great Condition!

Pro's - 2F Engine
4 Speed Transmission
Disc Brakes
Rust Free

Con's- Typical LandCruiser Brakes
Left Blinker is sporadic
Heater works well - but only on the High Setting
Dome Light does not work
Front Seat not Original
Head Liner rough- but we have a new one in box that is included with the sale

Small Lift kit, 33x10-50x15 BFG KM2 Mud Terrains with less then 2,000 miles on them

Winch as shown in pictures will be removed prior to sale.

Toyota lovers, interested parties, wheelers -feel free to call!
 
time to meet your neighbor and closet cruiser head
 
Yeah that motor is a 4.7L, think he is confused on that..
 
Way more project then I could handle but would be sweet in my FJ45. I've had the 4.7s in Toyotas for over fifteen years now. 110K mile it's barely broken in. Besides just too much project it's missing a key element, the 4X4 T case. Probably requires a different automatic transmission to add one. Then the front diff would be on the wrong side and need a centered diff rear axle. Do they make a adapter for the 4.7 to a H55F five speed?
 
Run a 100 series trans and tcase. Problem solved :)
 
The 100 series transmission/transfer case still requires a centered rear diff. Already have a 4X series full floater rear axle I plan on using. Not sure about the which side the front comes is on. While would require a little work the front could be switched to the other side. Would still have to source a good 100 series T/T which is not near as easy as finding one from Tundra/Sequoia/4Runner in the US market. If funds were unlimited would be a different matter. Think I'll wait until I win the lottery.
 
100 series rear diff is not centered it's offset to the passenger like the 80.
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100 series rear diff is not centered it's offset to the passenger like the 80. View attachment 1183964

Got me, seven years of owning a 100 series never paid that close attention to it. I worked on and spent more time under my 3rd generation 4Runner in the little over the year I've had it. 100 series was always just a DD and did nothing more then drive it on mild forest service roads. Looking at a parts break down it looks like the Transfer case looks like if set up like older LCs. What may have also thrown me off is because of the width the diff doesn't look as off set as a 40 series. Does make this a more interesting option. The LC was the last of four Toyotas that had the 4.7. Maybe I should take a closer look at my wife's 04 Runner with the 4.7. Believe it's has a centered rear axle but who know. Please don't tell me the Tundra rear axle is offset. Owned a couple of those and did spend some time underneath looking at putting in a Eaton limited slip.
 
I almost wish I wasn't so set on getting an 80. When I still wasn't totally sure there were a bunch for sale that I liked. Now that I'm 95% sure I want one I haven't seen one that interested me in like 3 months. I have a good enough budget that I can be picky and get a clean one but not much local for sale lately. Money to spend and none that interest me for sale!
 
I almost wish I wasn't so set on getting an 80. When I still wasn't totally sure there were a bunch for sale that I liked. Now that I'm 95% sure I want one I haven't seen one that interested me in like 3 months. I have a good enough budget that I can be picky and get a clean one but not much local for sale lately. Money to spend and none that interest me for sale!

Not sure how clean you want. I can be convinced to sell mine with good money.
 
What do you have?

Looking for something pretty clean well looked after with low miles 150k ish or less and at least some service history. Stock is fine to build off of for me but any good mods are a bonus. E-locks a must. No rust a must.

Prefer:
97
Blue/grey or maybe a 40th
Cleaner the better.

I have a pretty large budget based on typical prices of these. Ive been looking for about 4 months now and have a pretty good idea of value on these I just haven't found what I want and the few that I did sold before I could get to them. I missed out on a super nice 1 owner garage queen with like 90k on it that had everything I wanted a while back by about 2 hrs. Total bummer.

Plan is to baseline truck. Lift with 35's, add some armor/winch compressor etc and do some wheeling. Will not be a DD.

Anyone runs across something great let me know!
 
What do you have?

Looking for something pretty clean well looked after with low miles 150k ish or less and at least some service history. Stock is fine to build off of for me but any good mods are a bonus. E-locks a must. No rust a must.

Prefer:
97
Blue/grey or maybe a 40th
Cleaner the better.

I have a pretty large budget based on typical prices of these. Ive been looking for about 4 months now and have a pretty good idea of value on these I just haven't found what I want and the few that I did sold before I could get to them. I missed out on a super nice 1 owner garage queen with like 90k on it that had everything I wanted a while back by about 2 hrs. Total bummer.

Plan is to baseline truck. Lift with 35's, add some armor/winch compressor etc and do some wheeling. Will not be a DD.

Anyone runs across something great let me know!

1997 LX450 with
  • 4.6L fully rebuilt engine with all Toyota parts about 90k miles ago
  • Odometer has 240k miles
  • Front and rear E-lockers
  • OME 850 front with aluminum spacers and OME 863 rear springs
  • OME castor correction bushings
  • ARB front bumper
  • Warn 8000 winch
  • Hanna rear bumper with cans carrier
  • Hanna sliders
  • Safari snorkel
  • Cooper AT3 315 75 16 tires
  • DOM sleeved rear lower control arms
  • Aux electric/condenser fan
  • PCV oil catch can
  • HIR headlight bulbs
  • New rear lower control arm bushings
  • New thermostat, radiator and coolant
  • New Aisin fan clutch
  • New brake booster
  • New AC compressor, condenser and expansion valve
  • New power steering hoses
  • New heater valve
  • Front and rear axles rebuilt
  • Starter rebuilt
  • Power steering pump rebuilt
  • All brake calipers rebuilt, new rotors and pads
  • Brake fluid flushed
  • Power steering fluid flushed
  • Front & rear axle, t-case oil changed
  • No fluid or oil leaks
  • Interior in good condition
  • After market stereo single din head unit with:
    • AM/FM, CD and satellite radio
    • 2 ipod/ipad jacks
    • Amplifier for subwoofer
  • Attic rack
  • Rear storage platform
  • Surface rust on rear axle housing

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1997 LX450 with
  • 4.6L fully rebuilt engine with all Toyota parts about 90k miles ago
  • Odometer has 240k miles
  • Front and rear E-lockers
  • OME 850 front with aluminum spacers and OME 863 rear springs
  • OME castor correction bushings
  • ARB front bumper
  • Warn 8000 winch
  • Hanna rear bumper with cans carrier
  • Hanna sliders
  • Safari snorkel
  • Cooper AT3 315 75 16 tires
  • DOM sleeved rear lower control arms
  • Aux electric/condenser fan
  • PCV oil catch can
  • HIR headlight bulbs
  • New rear lower control arm bushings
  • New radiator and coolant
  • New Aisin fan clutch
  • New brake booster
  • New AC compressor, condenser and expansion valve
  • New power steering hoses
  • New heater valve
  • Front and rear axles rebuilt
  • Starter rebuilt
  • Power steering pump rebuilt
  • All brake calipers rebuilt, new rotors and pads
  • Brake fluid flushed
  • Power steering fluid flushed
  • Front & rear axle, t-case oil changed
  • No fluid or oil leaks
  • Interior in good condition
  • Attic rack
  • Rear storage platform
  • Surface rust on rear axle housing

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Did you get the roof painted white?
 
Not bad. Is that dark blue or green? Hard to tell in that pic. Miles on the rest of the truck are higher than what I am looking for and trying to avoid a tan interior but otherwise looks pretty good. List looks like like you maintain it well. Could you PM me a rough idea what you are looking to get for it?

I am going to keep looking for something closer to what I want but I will definitely keep this one under consideration.
 

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