KevinMLee
Wannabe
whats the average annual cost to keep 80s going?
Hmmm this is a loaded question. Aside from gas, You'll have to consider that oil changes are 7.4qts and a filter and any other maintenance which is run of the mill. Transmission fluid, Coolant (2-Gal Toyota Gen.), brake Fluid, etc. It's a bit more expensive given the amount of fluid, but it's not terrible. Also, stuff to consider is that the truck is heavier so you'll have to replace your rotors during brake changes.
how many miles do those motors and transmissions go assuming it has been well maintained ?
I'm at 148k, just had to replace the rear main seal, rear crank and front crank seal. Other than that... no problem. Though the past 6 months, I have been overhauling my 80. I would recommend doing the PHH hose for sure.
whats the average MPG ?
I'm getting 11.5mpg or about 250 miles per tank, though I just replaced the PCV valve and am not sure what kind of milage I'm getting now.
are the parts easy available ?
Absolutely! Any Toyota dealership will have parts readily available, including the TRD turbo system for the 96 LC. I usually hit up Sam at Lowe Toyota, he's the Parts Manager there and gives forum guys a break plus free shipping.sstewart@lowetoyota.com
do the back seats fold all the way in? can it be sleeping platform?
Not really but they do come out. Check these guys out. They make a sleeping deck if you want.
http://warfieldoffroad.com
most of them i see have over 180k miles what should i check before i buy it?
Check, all your hoses, sparks, cap and rotor, oil pan, likely the rear main seal is going, but other than the rubber pieces, this truck will keep going... in fact I drove 30k miles with 2 of the 3 belts in place (scary after i found out).
Have a good time with it... it's the best truck I've ever owned... It's robust and durable.
Hmmm this is a loaded question. Aside from gas, You'll have to consider that oil changes are 7.4qts and a filter and any other maintenance which is run of the mill. Transmission fluid, Coolant (2-Gal Toyota Gen.), brake Fluid, etc. It's a bit more expensive given the amount of fluid, but it's not terrible. Also, stuff to consider is that the truck is heavier so you'll have to replace your rotors during brake changes.
how many miles do those motors and transmissions go assuming it has been well maintained ?
I'm at 148k, just had to replace the rear main seal, rear crank and front crank seal. Other than that... no problem. Though the past 6 months, I have been overhauling my 80. I would recommend doing the PHH hose for sure.
whats the average MPG ?
I'm getting 11.5mpg or about 250 miles per tank, though I just replaced the PCV valve and am not sure what kind of milage I'm getting now.
are the parts easy available ?
Absolutely! Any Toyota dealership will have parts readily available, including the TRD turbo system for the 96 LC. I usually hit up Sam at Lowe Toyota, he's the Parts Manager there and gives forum guys a break plus free shipping.sstewart@lowetoyota.com
do the back seats fold all the way in? can it be sleeping platform?
Not really but they do come out. Check these guys out. They make a sleeping deck if you want.
http://warfieldoffroad.com
most of them i see have over 180k miles what should i check before i buy it?
Check, all your hoses, sparks, cap and rotor, oil pan, likely the rear main seal is going, but other than the rubber pieces, this truck will keep going... in fact I drove 30k miles with 2 of the 3 belts in place (scary after i found out).
Have a good time with it... it's the best truck I've ever owned... It's robust and durable.
