What to inspect on an HJ61?

[Wherlwind]

I'm going to look at a 61 tomorrow and wondered if there is anything different to look for compared to a 60. I have an FJ and HJ60 so know all the usual rust areas etc. Any turbo items to check ? Just wondered if there was anything different to check on a JDM.
Pete

 

[monton]

Sticky windows, thermostat above rear view mirror, sunroof, pto winch. Sure check the turbo, i wouldn't know how to do this except for driving it and feeling the power. Sometimes these vehicles sit for a while in Japan so use your judgement. Good luck, though... hope things work out.

 

[dieselDaryl]

Check anything you would in a high mileage Canadian 60:
Check the steering for freeplay.. Wheel bearings.. Front end..
If its a manual:
-Open up the tranny fill plug if you can and make sure oil doesn't come gushing out (indicating the seal between the tranny and transfer is gone)
-Make sure the gears shift smoothly.
-Make sure it doesn't pop out of 5th.

HTH
Daryl