Wanting a Landcruiser
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X2 start with the FAQ and use the search function on a regular basis! Everything you ever wanted to know about a 60 series is here! Enjoy it as much as I have!
Welcome to Mud!
I already got the FJC madness! Thats why I got a 62! I'm a glutton for punishment!
Welcome to Mud!
I already got the FJC madness! Thats why I got a 62! I'm a glutton for punishment!
Just get an FJ Cruiser and save yourself the madness.
Don't do it! There are lots of Killer deals on 60 series rigs out there(a real land cruiser)
i just picked this up today for $1500 factory a.c 137,000 miles . its my fourth 60 
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Wow Toynut, that is a great deal for the few miles she has!
Toynut that's sweet! Nice save! Are you trying to horde them on us?
Bronco boy
81-87 was the FJ60. 4.2l straight 6 (2F), carburated, 4 speed manual, 3.7 diffs.
88-90 was the FJ62. 4.0l straight 6 (3FE) EFI, auto overdrive, 4.1 diffs.
In stock form, the 62 is a better highway vehicle, but a 5-speed manual would trump both of these factory options. Many prefer the looks of the 60 with the round headlights, and the straightforwardness of the carbed engine. Others (me) like the looks of the 62 better, along with the overdrive and the less stuborn EFI....
There were diesel options outside the US, but these were the only factory offerings stateside.....
81-87 was the FJ60. 4.2l straight 6 (2F), carburated, 4 speed manual, 3.7 diffs.
88-90 was the FJ62. 4.0l straight 6 (3FE) EFI, auto overdrive, 4.1 diffs.
In stock form, the 62 is a better highway vehicle, but a 5-speed manual would trump both of these factory options. Many prefer the looks of the 60 with the round headlights, and the straightforwardness of the carbed engine. Others (me) like the looks of the 62 better, along with the overdrive and the less stuborn EFI....
There were diesel options outside the US, but these were the only factory offerings stateside.....
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Or you could get the best of the 60 (looks, manual tranny), 62 (EFI, improved dash) and 80 (coil spring suspension) all in one truck...
Project Uranus look at post 478...
Project Uranus look at post 478...
Now you're gonna have him looking for one with the five speed. Don't bother dude, they weren't imported, and finding one is as hard as woodpecker lips. There's plenty of clean and dry 60's in Tx. Accept no rust, and the later model the better, in general. You shouldn't have to spend much over 5 grand, and may find a decent one well under that. Fuel prices being what they are, Austin would probably be a good place to look.
I wouldnt trade my 62 straight across for an FJcruisers, NO WAY and NO HOW!
As frustrated as i get with my 62 at times, it still way better IMO than an FJC for the solid axel alone. PLUS, the wagons have waaaaay more CLASS!
Read the FAQ and post up what youre expecting from your rig...what do you want to do with it etc.
If I didnt have my 62, Id consider the FZJ 80 above all else for a great all around rig out of the box (so to speak). They can be had pretty cheap now a days, some with factory lockers, and the lifts (as Im to understand) are easy to install and fairly inexpensive.
Crusiers definately have their kwerks, but if youre anything like the rest of us here... if you love em, you love em and youll do damn near anything to keep em.
I was about to put a "for sale" sign in mine about a month ago...I opted for the V8 swap insted...
Chicago
As frustrated as i get with my 62 at times, it still way better IMO than an FJC for the solid axel alone. PLUS, the wagons have waaaaay more CLASS!
Read the FAQ and post up what youre expecting from your rig...what do you want to do with it etc.
If I didnt have my 62, Id consider the FZJ 80 above all else for a great all around rig out of the box (so to speak). They can be had pretty cheap now a days, some with factory lockers, and the lifts (as Im to understand) are easy to install and fairly inexpensive.
Crusiers definately have their kwerks, but if youre anything like the rest of us here... if you love em, you love em and youll do damn near anything to keep em.
I was about to put a "for sale" sign in mine about a month ago...I opted for the V8 swap insted...
Chicago
I see phil C on this thread so I will withhold any FJC input
not sure where youre at Bronco, but here in Seattle and Portland there are a BUNCH of 60's for sale very cheap. Like no rust, nor major issues fro $1500-2000. Thats a steal.
Frame rust and Roof/Pillar rust are somewhat common. so stay away from those.
you want
You want a 85-87 FJ60 bone stock and clean with 220k or less. Better to start from scratch then trust someone elses work you don't know. (Although Ige did great work on mine FTMP)
OME 2.5" Heavies
Bilstein 5125's
Anti inversion shackles
Greasable pins
33x12.5 meats
and your done
You want a 85-87 FJ60 bone stock and clean with 220k or less. Better to start from scratch then trust someone elses work you don't know. (Although Ige did great work on mine FTMP)
OME 2.5" Heavies
Bilstein 5125's
Anti inversion shackles
Greasable pins
33x12.5 meats
and your done
What Trapper Said!!
