pathfinder_88
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'89 HJ61, 12ht 6cyl turbo diesel, 281,xxx km's
Details:
-5 speed, factory cable locking front and rear diff's
-a/c (still works great), power windows/mirrors, sunroof
-suspension seats! (driver's seat has been modified and moved back about two inches for more leg room)
-rear heater
-ARB front bumper
-Warn 8274 winch
-inline coolant heater
-24/12v converter
-Old Man Emu Dakar springs/greasable shackles/shocks
-285/75R16 (33") Hankook Dynapro MT's, siped, lot's of tread
-Full 3 inch turbo back exhaust
-Boost adjusted to 14psi
-Mad Man EMS...currently monitors oil pressure, water temperature/coolant flow alarm (if the water pump ever quits this will let you know well before the motor starts to melt), voltage, EGT's (probe has been mounted properly pre-turbo). This is a pretty slick unit, ton's of different functions, can check all your maximum values, and an audible alarm sounds if there are any issues.
Other stuff:
-within the last year: new front rotors/pads/wheel bearings, rear shoes are good (comes with brand new shoes whenever they need doing)
-belts and hoses have been done recently, inline coolant heater
-recent $1500 maintenance at Radd Cruisers, I don't have the bill in front of me, but the tranny was pulled to check the clutch, noted the Exedy clutch in it has lot's of life. Bunch of little things, new sway bar end links, caster shims added to front end to aid steering feel, etc.
-valves adjusted within the last year and a half
-previous owner built a bed for the back, take out the rear seats and you can throw a double mattress back there
***$350 just spent on an alternator rebuild this week!***
Known issues:
-rust is starting to present itself on the body, nothing major to this point, frame is good
-John at Radd Cruisers noted the front end could stand to be gone through in the near future...around $1000 or do it yourself
-bit of a leak from the transmission/transfer case. Have receipts from previous owner noting both were resealed, but it does weep a bit from somewhere. I believe I have a receipt indicating the transfer case has been rebuilt.
-stereo is 12v CD player and loses memory when the truck is turned off. I have just gotten used to re-setting the station!
-rear defrost doesn't work, never looked into it
I absolutely love this vehicle and it has been extremely reliable.
This vehicle is well sorted and is my daily driver. It will do 120km/h all day long and get's very good fuel mileage. Performance (for a landcruiser) is excellent. When it was originally imported, the cost was well into the $20k range. It runs absolutely excellent, starts instantly. It will sit in 35 degree (celcius!) heat in a traffic with the a/c on full without ever over heating. It really is IMHO superior to pretty much everything on the road.
Price is $10,500obo. Possibility of trades. I would consider adding cash for the right vehicle, ie manual trans TRD Tacoma, Fj Cruiser, Nissan Frontier, etc. I am really not using her excellent off road abilities...just driving her on the highway which seems a waste.
I'm likely missing something. It comes with two manuals, a few spares and receipts.
brent_67@hotmail.com is the best way to reach me!
***PICS:***
http://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-trailers-sale-wanted/412158-1989-hj61-5-speed-cable-lockers-kelowna-bc.html
Details:
-5 speed, factory cable locking front and rear diff's
-a/c (still works great), power windows/mirrors, sunroof
-suspension seats! (driver's seat has been modified and moved back about two inches for more leg room)
-rear heater
-ARB front bumper
-Warn 8274 winch
-inline coolant heater
-24/12v converter
-Old Man Emu Dakar springs/greasable shackles/shocks
-285/75R16 (33") Hankook Dynapro MT's, siped, lot's of tread
-Full 3 inch turbo back exhaust
-Boost adjusted to 14psi
-Mad Man EMS...currently monitors oil pressure, water temperature/coolant flow alarm (if the water pump ever quits this will let you know well before the motor starts to melt), voltage, EGT's (probe has been mounted properly pre-turbo). This is a pretty slick unit, ton's of different functions, can check all your maximum values, and an audible alarm sounds if there are any issues.
Other stuff:
-within the last year: new front rotors/pads/wheel bearings, rear shoes are good (comes with brand new shoes whenever they need doing)
-belts and hoses have been done recently, inline coolant heater
-recent $1500 maintenance at Radd Cruisers, I don't have the bill in front of me, but the tranny was pulled to check the clutch, noted the Exedy clutch in it has lot's of life. Bunch of little things, new sway bar end links, caster shims added to front end to aid steering feel, etc.
-valves adjusted within the last year and a half
-previous owner built a bed for the back, take out the rear seats and you can throw a double mattress back there
***$350 just spent on an alternator rebuild this week!***
Known issues:
-rust is starting to present itself on the body, nothing major to this point, frame is good
-John at Radd Cruisers noted the front end could stand to be gone through in the near future...around $1000 or do it yourself
-bit of a leak from the transmission/transfer case. Have receipts from previous owner noting both were resealed, but it does weep a bit from somewhere. I believe I have a receipt indicating the transfer case has been rebuilt.
-stereo is 12v CD player and loses memory when the truck is turned off. I have just gotten used to re-setting the station!
-rear defrost doesn't work, never looked into it
I absolutely love this vehicle and it has been extremely reliable.
This vehicle is well sorted and is my daily driver. It will do 120km/h all day long and get's very good fuel mileage. Performance (for a landcruiser) is excellent. When it was originally imported, the cost was well into the $20k range. It runs absolutely excellent, starts instantly. It will sit in 35 degree (celcius!) heat in a traffic with the a/c on full without ever over heating. It really is IMHO superior to pretty much everything on the road.
Price is $10,500obo. Possibility of trades. I would consider adding cash for the right vehicle, ie manual trans TRD Tacoma, Fj Cruiser, Nissan Frontier, etc. I am really not using her excellent off road abilities...just driving her on the highway which seems a waste.
I'm likely missing something. It comes with two manuals, a few spares and receipts.
brent_67@hotmail.com is the best way to reach me!
***PICS:***
http://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-trailers-sale-wanted/412158-1989-hj61-5-speed-cable-lockers-kelowna-bc.html