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Just here...
So, I began the search for a factory diesel long ago. Wanted to stay Land Rover but my options were limited to Defenders. Many would say that that is a nice place to be limited to but it wasnt for me (insurance issues, quality of 110s available for less than $20k is appalling, non factory diesel swaps, numerous "1984's," etc...). I find Defenders to be some of the most uncomfortable vehicles for taller people I have ever been in so that removed that from my list. I couldve converted the D1 to diesel but then I am running into Virginia DEQ problems and inspection issues that I didnt want so I started looking at Land Cruisers. I can find legal Canadian imports relatively easily with factory diesels. Plus, they have legendary diesels in them that last for 100s of thousands of miles with little issue.
So, without further delay, my new vehicle. Its my daily driver too. I picked it up in New Orleans and drove it back over a day and a half. Cruising at 70-75 mph the entire way, I had no issues. Also, averaged about 19 mpg which isnt too shabby for something as big as this truck is and going from flat land up into the mountains.
1983 BJ60
H55F
4.5" OME Dakar lift kit
Locked rear
32x11.50 Pro Comp ATs (will be 33x11.50s soon)
4+ Front bumper with 9500lb T Max
4+ Rear bumper with swing out spare tire carrier and swing out for two jerry cans and Hi Lift
NO RUST OR ROT
Safari Snorkel
Great interior with good stereo and Cobra CB
Plans are to do a fluids change, IPOR will be making up some sliders for me in a few weeks, wooden organizer in the back (I dont want drawers as I use cases), pick up a few spares (alternator, etc...), Ziebarted and undercoated this week, a few lamps and thats about it.
So, without further delay, my new vehicle. Its my daily driver too. I picked it up in New Orleans and drove it back over a day and a half. Cruising at 70-75 mph the entire way, I had no issues. Also, averaged about 19 mpg which isnt too shabby for something as big as this truck is and going from flat land up into the mountains.
1983 BJ60
H55F
4.5" OME Dakar lift kit
Locked rear
32x11.50 Pro Comp ATs (will be 33x11.50s soon)
4+ Front bumper with 9500lb T Max
4+ Rear bumper with swing out spare tire carrier and swing out for two jerry cans and Hi Lift
NO RUST OR ROT
Safari Snorkel
Great interior with good stereo and Cobra CB
Plans are to do a fluids change, IPOR will be making up some sliders for me in a few weeks, wooden organizer in the back (I dont want drawers as I use cases), pick up a few spares (alternator, etc...), Ziebarted and undercoated this week, a few lamps and thats about it.
