Which TLC to buy?
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1988 thru 1990 = 62-series - leaf sprung, automatic, injected
1991-1992 = early 80-series - coil sprung, automatic, injected
1993-1997 = later 80-series - coil sprung, automatic, improved motor, possible factory diff locks.
Spend some search time in the Tech forums, lots of these things have been hashed thru....WHAT you are going to use the rig for is a determining factor....IMO, the kewlness is highest in the 62-series....
I've got a 1996 80-series and really enjoy it, primarily daily driver/tow rig duties....
Check the Tech....lots o info!
1991-1992 = early 80-series - coil sprung, automatic, injected
1993-1997 = later 80-series - coil sprung, automatic, improved motor, possible factory diff locks.
Spend some search time in the Tech forums, lots of these things have been hashed thru....WHAT you are going to use the rig for is a determining factor....IMO, the kewlness is highest in the 62-series....
I've got a 1996 80-series and really enjoy it, primarily daily driver/tow rig duties....
Check the Tech....lots o info!
for the 80's, in 88 they went to fuel injected and auto tranny with 4.11 ratio (as opposed to 3.70)
when the 80series came around in the early nineties, they were dogs until 93ish
when the 80series came around in the early nineties, they were dogs until 93ish
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Thank you both for the info.
Woody--Strongly agree on the Kewlness issue. I'm looking for a rig that will (1) split daily driving duties with my '73 Porsche 911 and (2) be used as a paragliding/fishing/camping rig on roads the Porsche does not drive. I will use my wife's Sequoia for any towing that needs to be done.
Nuclearlemon--in what sense were the early 80 series dogs? Reliability or power?
Woody--Strongly agree on the Kewlness issue. I'm looking for a rig that will (1) split daily driving duties with my '73 Porsche 911 and (2) be used as a paragliding/fishing/camping rig on roads the Porsche does not drive. I will use my wife's Sequoia for any towing that needs to be done.
Nuclearlemon--in what sense were the early 80 series dogs? Reliability or power?
power...the 1991-92 80-series share the same 3FE motor as the 1988-1990 FJ62 series, with the expense of added weight...
the 1993 model got a MUCH needed motor improvement....
check out http://www.sleeoffroad.com for their noobie guide to all things 80
the 1993 model got a MUCH needed motor improvement....
check out http://www.sleeoffroad.com for their noobie guide to all things 80
Sides dat 93 is quite possibly the best year ever for the FZJ-80.
