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Location: San Diego
I am putting my 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 up for sale or trade. It is mostly stock with a few tasteful modifications like a 4” lift, tires and rims, and a locker. It is very clean, well maintained, garaged, and virtually rust free.
I am looking to replace it with a larger 80 series or 100 series Land Cruiser or Lexus 450/470 that is already expo built or could be used as a starting platform for a build.
The late model FJ40’s are typically some of the most sought after production years with Cruiser enthusiasts because of the limited number of FJ40’s in production in those later years, as well as having upgraded factory components such as stock power steering, stock front disc brakes, stronger transfer case (split-case), stronger fine-spline axles (30-count splines), larger and stronger steering knuckles, better 4WD lockout hubs on the front axle, rear popout vent windows on the hardtop, carb cooling fan, 3.70 differential gearing for better mileage, etc.
This FJ40 is in incredibly good condition and I have done a lot of work to make certain that it is reliable and solid both on and off road. I had planned on keeping this rig for a very long time, but our family is expanding, and I need to sell in order to get a larger vehicle to accommodate the entire family. I have gone through pretty much every system in the vehicle to make sure everything works as it should and have either repaired or replaced any trouble areas. My goal when I got this rig was to make it a reliable and capable vehicle both on and off road. I do most of the driving with this truck on road; and the off-road use it does see is mostly fire roads and mild trails, so it has been babied and never abused. I took too much pride in it to drive it hard. I am currently using it as my daily driver, so I am confident in its reliability.
Here is a rundown of the truck (trying to diligently list everything, one way or the other):
Engine
Title is clean, and in hand.
To help with shipping, I am willing to deliver the vehicle to the carrier within 30 miles of my home at no extra charge. This should help in the shipping costs so the carrier does not charge extra for pickup service.
Please let me know if you have any questions, or need more pics, or more information. Thanks again for your interest.
Looking for $15.5k, or best offer.
PM me if you want more pics or the VIN.
I am up for trades, but limiting it to capable expedition builds of either an FJZ80 (’95 to ’97) or 100 series in very good condition. Lower miles (around 150k or less, good maintenance, lockers, lift, some trail armor (sliders/skid plates), bumpers w/ winch, and leather for the wife (whatever makes her happy) are the base specs I am looking for. Bonus mods, but not critical, would be long range sub/aux tank, roof rack for gear/tools/cans, RTT, lights, drawers/storage, onboard air tank, etc. I am more interested in well-maintained expedition rig than a rock crawler.
Thanks.
I am putting my 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 up for sale or trade. It is mostly stock with a few tasteful modifications like a 4” lift, tires and rims, and a locker. It is very clean, well maintained, garaged, and virtually rust free.
I am looking to replace it with a larger 80 series or 100 series Land Cruiser or Lexus 450/470 that is already expo built or could be used as a starting platform for a build.
The late model FJ40’s are typically some of the most sought after production years with Cruiser enthusiasts because of the limited number of FJ40’s in production in those later years, as well as having upgraded factory components such as stock power steering, stock front disc brakes, stronger transfer case (split-case), stronger fine-spline axles (30-count splines), larger and stronger steering knuckles, better 4WD lockout hubs on the front axle, rear popout vent windows on the hardtop, carb cooling fan, 3.70 differential gearing for better mileage, etc.
This FJ40 is in incredibly good condition and I have done a lot of work to make certain that it is reliable and solid both on and off road. I had planned on keeping this rig for a very long time, but our family is expanding, and I need to sell in order to get a larger vehicle to accommodate the entire family. I have gone through pretty much every system in the vehicle to make sure everything works as it should and have either repaired or replaced any trouble areas. My goal when I got this rig was to make it a reliable and capable vehicle both on and off road. I do most of the driving with this truck on road; and the off-road use it does see is mostly fire roads and mild trails, so it has been babied and never abused. I took too much pride in it to drive it hard. I am currently using it as my daily driver, so I am confident in its reliability.
Here is a rundown of the truck (trying to diligently list everything, one way or the other):
Engine
- Stock Toyota 2F motor - 4.2 L 6-cylinder – rebuilt, runs strong
- New gaskets on Oil Pan, Valve Cover, Side Cover
- Recent Tune-Up: Timing set, Valve Adjustment, new Filters, new Fluids
- New Ignition Components: Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, Distributor Cap and Rotor
- New Cooling System: Water Pump, Thermostat, Temp Sender, 4-row Radiator, Hoses, chemical flushed and refilled with new coolant
- Stock Aisin Carburetor Rebuilt and Tuned
- New Drive Belts
- New Fuel Filter
- New PCV Valve
- New Rear Main Seal
- New Intake/Exhaust Manifold Gasket
- Most Vacuum and Emissions hoses have been checked or replaced.
- Has passed California smog tests each time on first try.
- There is an exhaust leak at the connection where the manifold meets the exhaust pipe. It does not affect performance or reliability, but it can sometimes be smelled from inside the cab when driving with everything sealed up.
- Stock Toyota H42 4-speed Transmission – shifts very smoothly
- Stock Toyota Split Case Transfer Case – works well, shifts very smooth
- Stock Differential Gearing Ratios: 3.70 – front and rear run smoothly
- New Aussie Locker Installed in Rear Differential – one of the best upgrades I have done
- New Clutch: Clutch Disc, Clutch Cover, Release Bearing, Pilot Bearing
- Flywheel Resurfaced
- New Clutch Hydraulic System: Clutch Master, Clutch Slave, Clutch Hose, Fluids
- New Transmission Input Oil Seal
- Transfer Case linkage recently serviced
- New U-Joint on rear driveshaft at Transfer Case
- New gear oil in transmission, transfer case, and differentials
- The transfer case will need fresh gaskets at some point, as there is a slow leak at the gasket between the transmission and transfer case.
- There is also a slight leak at the front differential pinion seal.
- New 4-inch Suspension Lift from Man-A-Fre: 4-inch Safari springs, Old Man Emu shocks, extended anti-inversion shackles, grease able spring pins and hangers, bushings
- New Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer
- New Castor Correction Shims installed to ensure no driveline vibration with lift
- Tires are 33x12.5x15 Mud Terrains, with approximately 85-90% tread remaining
- Wheels are black wagon wheel style: American Racing 767 model
- Full size spare with matching rim
- New Power Steering System: Power Steering Pump, Hydraulic Hoses and fluid
- Steering Knuckles / Front End Rebuilt: New Wheel and Trunion Bearings, Axle Seals, CV joints (Birfields) repacked, New Grease in Knuckles, New Gear Oil in Axle housing
- Steering Center Arm Rebuilt
- New Tie Rod Ends
- Stock Front Disc / Rear Drum Brake setup: stops straight, firm pedal
- New Brake Master Cylinder and complete system fluid exchange
- Brake Booster checked and in good working order with new vacuum lines
- New Stainless Steel Braided Brake hoses at front calipers
- New front and rear Extended Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines to accommodate the suspension lift
- New Alternator: had the larger capacity unit installed in case of future upgrades
- All running lights, turn signals, wipers, and essential systems work properly with no shorts or blown fuses
- All instrument gauges work and read properly, except for the ammeter (measures battery charge/discharge) which appears to be missing the gauge needle
- The wiring could be cleaned up, but it all works properly
- I keep the vehicle in the garage and I live in San Diego, so it typically isn’t exposed to the elements. Therefore, rust and other weather related issues are not an issue.
- Both and body and frame are straight and in great shape. No dents and no holes.
- Paint is in good shape and shines up nicely when washed. There are some slight scratches from brush on some trails, but only noticeable up close and looking for imperfections.
- Front doors are in perfect condition with no rust
- Rear Ambulance doors are in perfect condition with no rust
- Rear sill is in perfect condition with no rust (this is often a trouble spot on these rigs).
- There are no rust cancer spots anywhere on the truck. The only surface rust spot in on the underside of the wheel well fender lip on the passenger side, but it is solid and is not spreading.
- All glass is in good shapes with no cracks
- All bolts and bolt holes on Hard Top were cleaned with a tap and die last fall to make removal and installation as easy as possible.
- New seat belts in front and back. Standard three-point belts for front seats, and lap belts for rear jump seats.
- Front seats appear to be almost new. Cushion and stitching is good and not worn. There is a small tear on the middle of the driver’s seat.
- New front door panels
- New kick vent weatherstripping
- Has a locking center console.
- Dash pad is in good shape and not faded.
- Headliner is in decent shape, although there is some slight cracking starting in one spot
- Aftermarket Vintage A/C unit installed by previous owner but electrical needs troubleshooting (I usually run without the top in the summer, so it hasn’t been a priority)
- Rearview mirror glass has a crack but is intact.
- No radio installed (I hadn’t gotten around to putting one in; just used my iPod)
- All dash switches work, although the knobs for the hazard and cigarette lighter are missing, but they still work properly
Title is clean, and in hand.
To help with shipping, I am willing to deliver the vehicle to the carrier within 30 miles of my home at no extra charge. This should help in the shipping costs so the carrier does not charge extra for pickup service.
Please let me know if you have any questions, or need more pics, or more information. Thanks again for your interest.
Looking for $15.5k, or best offer.
PM me if you want more pics or the VIN.
I am up for trades, but limiting it to capable expedition builds of either an FJZ80 (’95 to ’97) or 100 series in very good condition. Lower miles (around 150k or less, good maintenance, lockers, lift, some trail armor (sliders/skid plates), bumpers w/ winch, and leather for the wife (whatever makes her happy) are the base specs I am looking for. Bonus mods, but not critical, would be long range sub/aux tank, roof rack for gear/tools/cans, RTT, lights, drawers/storage, onboard air tank, etc. I am more interested in well-maintained expedition rig than a rock crawler.
Thanks.
