I am a new member and I am looking at a 84 FJ60 tomorrow. I have always wanted a LC. I talked to the owner last night. He is the 2nd owner. He said the engine is strong, it has fairly new springs and shocks. It has been sitting for a year. The brakes recently went to mush but a couple years back had pads and rotors installed. The seal on the top of the trans/transfercase? is leaking. the speedo says 128k, but the cable is busted. Interior is said to be in good shape. He has all the maintenance records since purchase. It did get hit in the driver side rear quarter though. (see pic below) need to look more into the actual damage of that. It looks like it is just the sheet metal is bent.
thanks- Matt
Below is a pic of the vehicle I am going to look at. See the back 1/4 panel is dented. also looks like back bumper is almost hanging.
- Are these issues pretty minor? (the cost of the parts seems pretty cheap. 1/4 panel is most $ part but I can cut/weld/paint).
- Top of tansfer/trans case seal is leaking - is this a major concern?
- It the seal pretty easy to replace as DIY? (don't mind bruised knukles!)
- What are some other things to look for as I am checking it out?
- Are there common things that fail or maybe even signs of "about to fail"?
- what is a good price for a 84 FJ60 with these issues I have listed?
thanks- Matt
Below is a pic of the vehicle I am going to look at. See the back 1/4 panel is dented. also looks like back bumper is almost hanging.