upperporcupine
ColoRover
I am selling a 1987 LHD Toyota Troopy. Manual 5-spd transmission. I purchased this just over a year ago and have been fixing it up since then. After the repairs listed below, it runs quite well. I wouldn't hesitate to take a cross country trip tomorrow - but at a slower pace than the modern vehicles, some are used to. I am selling because the naturally aspirated 4-cyl diesel isn't really suited for driving up and over the many passes we have in CO. Since I am up in the high country a lot, it's not ideal. It's great for around town and offroad but really doesn't like to go above 65 mph. I have considered adding a turbo - there are reputable kits available - but I'm leaning toward a pickup based overland vehicle at this point. Because it's 30+ years old, there is some rust. Mainly the rust is surface rust and easy to repair. The only significant rust issue is on the passenger side rocker panel behind the door and underneath. I have attached a picture at the end of the ad. For any prospective buyers, rocker panels are still available from Toyota and can be welded in.
See below for a list of repairs since purchase: (all work completed by Robbie Antonson, Jr. of Adventure Offroad unless otherwise noted):
Rebuilt Transfer Case
Replaced U-joints
Driveline service
Replaced the water pump
Replaced Belts and Hoses
Replaced Tie Rods
Rebuilt Starter
Replaced Cylinder Head / Head gasket
Rebuilt Injectors
Replaced Thermostat
Installed Dash Autometer Water Temp Guage
Install Oil pan Heat pad
Replaced Exhaust (not by Robbie)
Other information of interest:
Mileage 248000+ km
Brakes have 70% left
New BF Goodrich AT (5) - LT235 80R17
New Rims (5)
Replaced Headliner
Custom Interior Panels
Needs:
Front axle rebuild - rolls fine but it's time
The suspension is tired and I would replace - The springs are a bit flat, but still have some arch. The front spring eye and shackle bushings show some sign of wear, while the rear spring eye and especially the shackle bushings need replacing.
Driving impressions: Typical of a naturally aspirated engine at elevation; accelerates well for its limitations here. Brakes straight.
PRICE: $20,500
See below for a list of repairs since purchase: (all work completed by Robbie Antonson, Jr. of Adventure Offroad unless otherwise noted):
Rebuilt Transfer Case
Replaced U-joints
Driveline service
Replaced the water pump
Replaced Belts and Hoses
Replaced Tie Rods
Rebuilt Starter
Replaced Cylinder Head / Head gasket
Rebuilt Injectors
Replaced Thermostat
Installed Dash Autometer Water Temp Guage
Install Oil pan Heat pad
Replaced Exhaust (not by Robbie)
Other information of interest:
Mileage 248000+ km
Brakes have 70% left
New BF Goodrich AT (5) - LT235 80R17
New Rims (5)
Replaced Headliner
Custom Interior Panels
Needs:
Front axle rebuild - rolls fine but it's time
The suspension is tired and I would replace - The springs are a bit flat, but still have some arch. The front spring eye and shackle bushings show some sign of wear, while the rear spring eye and especially the shackle bushings need replacing.
Driving impressions: Typical of a naturally aspirated engine at elevation; accelerates well for its limitations here. Brakes straight.
PRICE: $20,500