Gorgeous. Sent you a mesage.
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Just picked ours up yesterday. Going to DD it for a month to make sure it's all healthy before selling the other DD.
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1994 LJ78 Fairfax, VA
Get a better seat for an optimal driving experience the Recaro specialist is pretty goodHey All,
I am well overdue for creating an account and getting more involved on the site! I have been reading and learning from the community for the last few years as I searched for and eventually found my ’91 LJ-78 Prado. I originally purchased the truck from @vintage_coc about two years ago where the previous owner did an immense amount of work on the truck to include the VDJ70 front clip swap, the ARB Bumper and Winch, Spotties, Dobinson’s 4in lift, 33in tires with spacer and 5 lug adapters for OEM rims, Boost control and aftermarket radio. Since that time, I have done the following:
-Lowered the truck to a 2in Old Man Emu lift, done away with the spacers and mounted steelies.
-Swapped the Dual-Mass flywheel that was beginning to deteriorate with a Single-Mass along with a total rebuild of the clutch.
-New fluids/ engine mounts
-replaced exhaust
- cleaned up body rust spots aft of the passenger doors / reinforced the bumper with added welds
- rhino rack / polar RTT
I use the truck as a daily driver about half of the typical work week as I work full time, the rest of the time I like to take it out to overland for climbing, surfing and ski trips. The truck has been incredibly reliable and has no current mechanical or overheating issues to note. I have a laundry list of things that I would like to do to the truck the top of the list includes:
-EGR delete / Intercool the engine
-Oil catch can
-Regear the axels to 4.1 from the stock 4.88 (Truck is a pig on the highway, willing to trade torque for the ability to better use the truck for trips on the highway)
-Install aftermarket temp sensors
-Repaint the roof that has continued to fade
-Soundproof the cabin
-Step the 33in wheels down to a less aggressive tread for a more overland friendly tire
-Looking into Solar options for the use of electronics on trips post shutdown
Thanks again for all the wonderful information, hoping I can give back with documentation of a few projects I have planned. I am eager to learn and look forward to comments and critiques on my plan and any added Ideas you guys might have for the truck.
Cheers,
I have my 1994 FZJ73 registered in Florida. It was originally registered in Alabama before moving it down to Florida. Since no vin number we were able to use the frame number.
My 800th post - seems fitting - so I guess I found my forever Cruiser. 1995 HZJ75.
I'm heading down this morning to Over The Mountain Cruisers outside of Birmingham for a WHID Inspection (What Have I Done?) but I'm really happy with things so far. I'll be doing a Refresh-to-Vation thread (complete with SmelloVision) in a few days and will see other like minded inmates at the Meet and Greet.
I'm heading down this morning to Over The Mountain Cruisers outside of Birmingham for a WHID Inspection (What Have I Done?) but I'm really happy with things so far. I'll be doing a Refresh-to-Vation thread (complete with SmelloVision) in a few days and will see other like minded inmates at the Meet and Greet.
Just got my first Toyota! Once I saw it for sale I had to have it.
1993 KZJ78 Prado SX 3.0
The seller had imported it from Japan in 2020.
Registered in RI.
1993 KZJ78 Prado SX 3.0
The seller had imported it from Japan in 2020.
Registered in RI.
What roof rack is that?
Very Nice!What are your specs?I have a 1995 Prado SX Wide KZJ78TE.I am in NY.
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Always good to have more cruisers in the new england area, welcome
Sorry, need a pic.
New member of the family!
1992 HZJ73 - Residing in Washington State
The Licensing gal was in a good mood and dug out plates ending in 92. That was pretty cool.
Now to remove the rest of that chrome monstrosity in front (cattle bar already removed). ARB bumper in the near future and some longer legs.
1992 HZJ73 - Residing in Washington State
The Licensing gal was in a good mood and dug out plates ending in 92. That was pretty cool.
Now to remove the rest of that chrome monstrosity in front (cattle bar already removed). ARB bumper in the near future and some longer legs.
@thrillhaus Looks to be in great shape. Did you import it yourself?
No one seems to be a fan of the Crimson Chin's chrome brother...
No one seems to be a fan of the Crimson Chin's chrome brother...
I love that extended bumper with the winch. I will paint it in black. Please let me know you swap it out. Wonder if it fits mine...thanks.
Yeah it is in really good shape. Hard to believe how clean it is for being 31 years old.. better than I looked at that age! The PO bought this from the importer. He owned it 5 years but only put around 6500 miles on it!
Haha! I do appreciate the classic stock look. Right now it looks like it would be right at home putting around in a small japanese village. That said, my vision for this beast does not include the big ol' chrome underbite
The chrome front porch is awesome. With a winch, awesomer!!!!
