tell me about the fj80 please

[crawlerdan]

im looking at buying a landcruiser as a momma crawler for my wife. i love the 80 series.
any one know stuff about them i shoul know??

im looking at a 91 tommorow that is pristine

i want the factory lockers but they didnt offer those till 93 huh??

anyway...some bigmike knowlage would go good about________________________< here

[Huhwhye]

They are really nice vehicles.  I was considering one when I bought my 4runner and looked at several. If it is clean and drives nice it's up to you.  The 91 will have the 4.0 motor.  Really underpowered.  MPG will be pretty bad, but the are selling for so cheap that its not such a big deal.

For what they are going for they are hard to beat.  You could probably find a later 4.5liter one for a few more bucks.  Those have decent power.

[crawlerdan]

check it out  http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/550520011.html

[RokCrawlinToy]

Hey Dan,
Here is a link that should help you out. http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/announcement-thinking-buying-80-follow-link-helpful-advice.html
Also, I know of one in SoCal you might be interested in. He is a friend of mine that works for University of Toyota/Lexus. So, you know its well taken care of. I think he wants in the $7K range.

[crawlerdan]

thanks man!!!!

[crawlerdan]

really good info rct- looks like i need to find a newer one, no sense in buying a rig that isnt what i want

[RokCrawlinToy]

really good info rct- looks like i need to find a newer one, no sense in buying a rig that isnt what i want

Glad that helped. I've been looking for a 97 40th annv. ed.

If you look on the IH8MUD classified board, you can find some nice ones every now and then.

[79coyotefrg]

Ron,  do the 80's  still have the big inline 6  engines

or  are the V6  or V8

[RokCrawlinToy]

Ron,  do the 80's  still have the big inline 6  engines

or  are the V6  or V8

I 6 3FE in the earlier models, 1FZE in the later (FZJ80)and 1HD-T availible overseas, or you can get a halfcut from Spector offroad for doing a conversion.

[79coyotefrg]

I 6 3FE in the earlier models, 1FZE in the later (FZJ80)and 1HD-T availible overseas, or you can get a halfcut from Spector offroad for doing a conversion.

whats the 1FZE ?? !HD-T   I-6  or V8

[RokCrawlinToy]

whats the 1FZE ?? !HD-T   I-6  or V8

1FZE is an I 6, the 1HD-T is a turbo diesel, when they stopped making the 80 series, the newer 100 series got the V8

[79coyotefrg]

thanks 

[crawlerdan]

there is a cherry 40th annv for sale in ashland or for 11k

[alwaysbroken]

I was also of thinking of building one..  How much bigger is the fj80 over the 1st gen runner?

[79coyotefrg]

I was also of thinking of building one..  How much bigger is the fj80 over the 1st gen runner?

MUCH,  heavier engine,  much beefier  tranny

I WANT ONE

[RokCrawlinToy]

there is a cherry 40th annv for sale in ashland or for 11k

You got a link?

[Plekto]

IMO, Big, heavy , slow to turn as a whale.  Just hated it when I test drove one a few years back(that was new, no less).

Stick with the 60 series.  Classic looks and well built.

[jimbo74]

i liek the fzj80

[crawlerdan]

You got a link?

no, its a private guy, he owns ashland pets, name is jeff

[Hammerhead]

FJ80s are pretty sweet.  The one I test drove had all the bells and whistles including factory lockers at both ends.  I'd have one in a heartbeat if it fit the needs of my family.

[kneedownnate]

I 6 3FE in the earlier models, 1FZE in the later (FZJ80)and 1HD-T availible overseas, or you can get a halfcut from Spector offroad for doing a conversion.

Got a link to their site?

[Hammerhead]

Here ya go...

http://www.sor.com/

[crawlerdan]

anyone here own a 93-97 fzj??

[Rockcrawlintoy]

there is a cherry 40th annv for sale in ashland or for 11k

i can prolly go look at it on friday if you want me too

[crawlerdan]

i can prolly go look at it on friday if you want me too

im not 100% sure its still for sale, it was the last time i saw hiom, wheich was a few months ago. gorgeous car though-had lockers

[Rockcrawlintoy]

let me know man

[crawlerdan]

i ned to sell my lexus...

[RokCrawlinToy]

i ned to sell my lexus...

what kind of Lexus??

[crawlerdan]

es 300, coach edition

[jmsdad]

anyone here own a 93-97 fzj??

My brother has a 95 with the e-lockers.  Slee 4" lift, ARB front bumper and 35" tires.  Nice and comfy ride but filling up at the pump will kill ya.  I think he gets about 9-10mpg.  Earlier this month when we towed my project parts truck, we got 6 mpg.