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1991 Right Hand Drive, Turbo Diesel Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ81 which was imported from Japan and is registered/titled in California. I bought it stock 8 years ago from a Japanese vehicle import company and have been enjoying upgrading and driving it ever since. This truck has electronic locking front and rear differentials, a fridge in the center console with an ice maker, and other fun JDM quirks as well. I am selling it because I have three Toyota Land Cruisers and not enough time for them all.
The modifications make this truck a ton of fun to drive. In my previous gas powered Toyota Land Cruisers, there was always a feeling that the truck was under-powered. By comparison, this truck, even when fully lifted and loaded, has more than enough power at all times.
POWER MODS ($10,647)
- Upgraded Turbo with G Turbo grunter extreme $1415 (parts) (https://gturbo.com.au/)
- Manual boost controller
- Exhaust - Dea performance $703 (parts) (https://deaperformance.com.au/)
- Custom snorkel - moonlight fabrication $1140 (parts) (https://moonlight4wd.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOorJREjIGdield-juOpCKO3cSBGUhgbbEycBS8GJn0MO-MmL8YGZ)
- Custom intercooler - PDI intercooler $974 (parts)(https://www.performancedieselintercoolers.com.au/products)
- Custom air box - PDI intercooler $636 (parts)
- Rebuilt/tuned injection pump and new injectors $5500 (parts and labor)
- Custom fuel pin $279 (parts)
TRANSMISSION ($4365)
-Rebuilt transmission with heavy duty clutch plate $3043 (parts and labor)
-Billet torque convertor from Wholesale Automatics Australia $1313 (parts) (https://automatictransmission.com.a...ota-a442-behind-1hdt-1hd-ft-1hd-fte-exchange/)
-PDI transmission cooler added (cost included in PDI intercooler price above)
SENSORS/GUAGES ADDED
-MADMAN EMS 1 engine monitoring system $500 in parts ( -Boost with alarm
-Transmission temp with alarm
-EGT with alarm
-Low coolant with alarm
-Voltage with alarm
-Coolant temp with alarm
-Oil temp with alarm
-Oil pressure Analog sender and Gauge
SUSPENSION/DRIVETRAIN ($9779 labor not included)
-Stock front and rear locking differentials stock
-Slee 4”complete lift kit w/ billet aluminum front control arms $5200 (parts)
-ARB differential breather extension kit $80 (parts)
-Re-Geared for 35" tires- $2500 (parts and labor)
-Replaced all bushings $399 (parts)
-Upgraded brake rotors and calipers $900 (parts) (https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/hdj81-brake-upgrade-with-part-s-and-pics.379674/)
-Custom black steel 17” wheels $400 (parts)
-4 x Toyo open country 35”
FUEL TANK
-38 gallon long ranger fuel tank $2250 (parts)
ELECTRICAL ($920 without labor)
-Upgraded cruise control to GPS cruise control $500 (parts) (https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/90-92-cruise-control-fix.978726/)
-Upgraded to high output alternator from Radd cruisers $420 (parts)
BUMPERS ($8236 without labor)
-SLEE front bumper $1655 (parts)
-SLEE rear bumper $4095 (parts)
-WARN wireless winch with synthetic line $1363 (parts)
-Swingout #1 holds 15 Gallons of water on one swing out $425 (parts)
-Swingout #2 holds 35” spare tires, maxx tracks , high lift jack $329 (parts)
-Added Slee Tow Hitch $319 (parts)
ROOFTOP
-Rhino rack with aux lights on either side $300
-Aux power running to roof for powering other accessories
LIGHTS/GRILLE - ( $2000 without labor)
-Rooftop camp LED’s on either Side with individual switches
-Side view mirror LED ditch lights
-Rears Aux LEDs
-Upgraded LED brake lights
-Land Cruiser Grills to mount upgraded headlights $1250 (https://landcruisergrilles.com/)
-6” Hella headlights $350
-Aux led lights mounted on front bumper $150
-All lights wired up professionally in water proof housing
INTERIOR (over $11,000 in parts and labor)
-Dakota Digital gps speed sensor and dash display
-Replaced all glass window runs
-Recaro Orthoped seats with seat heaters and fans $6000 (https://cdn.recaro-automotive.com/f...ets/recaro-hotsheet-orthopad.pdf?v=1688076799)
-Upgraded LED interior lights
-Upgraded speakers and head unit $1500
-Replaced driver side window switch and multiple window motors.
-Added in keyless entry $1000
-Tinted windows $500
-Professional switch wiring for all aux lights $2000 total
EXTERIOR
Replaced front and rear windows lower outer chrome
ENGINE MAINTANANCE
-Bottom end bearings replaced
-Under hood led light
-Replaced belts and hoses
-Replaced radiator
-Fuel filter serviced with every oil change
-Replaced original 24v starter with new OEM starter(still have original as a spare)
OTHER - The following upgrades/features should be done with most imported Diesel Japanese Land Cruisers
-Legally titled in California (very rare)
-Brakes upgraded to US SPEC Land Cruiser brakes
-Injection Pump rebuilt and new injectors added
-Bottom end Bearings were replaced
-Transmission upgraded and transmission cooler added
-Cruise control upgraded to GPS unit
-ACSD device was deleted
-Keyless entry added
SPARE PARTS
-Fusible links -very rare
-4wd computer] -very rare
-12/24v starter relay -very rare
-Injectors $400
-Fuel filters
-Belts
I am asking $37500 for the truck. I would estimate that including the cost of the truck ($20,000) I am over $70,000 invested in this vehicle not including most of the labor.
The modifications make this truck a ton of fun to drive. In my previous gas powered Toyota Land Cruisers, there was always a feeling that the truck was under-powered. By comparison, this truck, even when fully lifted and loaded, has more than enough power at all times.
POWER MODS ($10,647)
- Upgraded Turbo with G Turbo grunter extreme $1415 (parts) (https://gturbo.com.au/)
- Manual boost controller
- Exhaust - Dea performance $703 (parts) (https://deaperformance.com.au/)
- Custom snorkel - moonlight fabrication $1140 (parts) (https://moonlight4wd.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOorJREjIGdield-juOpCKO3cSBGUhgbbEycBS8GJn0MO-MmL8YGZ)
- Custom intercooler - PDI intercooler $974 (parts)(https://www.performancedieselintercoolers.com.au/products)
- Custom air box - PDI intercooler $636 (parts)
- Rebuilt/tuned injection pump and new injectors $5500 (parts and labor)
- Custom fuel pin $279 (parts)
TRANSMISSION ($4365)
-Rebuilt transmission with heavy duty clutch plate $3043 (parts and labor)
-Billet torque convertor from Wholesale Automatics Australia $1313 (parts) (https://automatictransmission.com.a...ota-a442-behind-1hdt-1hd-ft-1hd-fte-exchange/)
-PDI transmission cooler added (cost included in PDI intercooler price above)
SENSORS/GUAGES ADDED
-MADMAN EMS 1 engine monitoring system $500 in parts ( -Boost with alarm
-Transmission temp with alarm
-EGT with alarm
-Low coolant with alarm
-Voltage with alarm
-Coolant temp with alarm
-Oil temp with alarm
-Oil pressure Analog sender and Gauge
SUSPENSION/DRIVETRAIN ($9779 labor not included)
-Stock front and rear locking differentials stock
-Slee 4”complete lift kit w/ billet aluminum front control arms $5200 (parts)
-ARB differential breather extension kit $80 (parts)
-Re-Geared for 35" tires- $2500 (parts and labor)
-Replaced all bushings $399 (parts)
-Upgraded brake rotors and calipers $900 (parts) (https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/hdj81-brake-upgrade-with-part-s-and-pics.379674/)
-Custom black steel 17” wheels $400 (parts)
-4 x Toyo open country 35”
FUEL TANK
-38 gallon long ranger fuel tank $2250 (parts)
ELECTRICAL ($920 without labor)
-Upgraded cruise control to GPS cruise control $500 (parts) (https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/90-92-cruise-control-fix.978726/)
-Upgraded to high output alternator from Radd cruisers $420 (parts)
BUMPERS ($8236 without labor)
-SLEE front bumper $1655 (parts)
-SLEE rear bumper $4095 (parts)
-WARN wireless winch with synthetic line $1363 (parts)
-Swingout #1 holds 15 Gallons of water on one swing out $425 (parts)
-Swingout #2 holds 35” spare tires, maxx tracks , high lift jack $329 (parts)
-Added Slee Tow Hitch $319 (parts)
ROOFTOP
-Rhino rack with aux lights on either side $300
-Aux power running to roof for powering other accessories
LIGHTS/GRILLE - ( $2000 without labor)
-Rooftop camp LED’s on either Side with individual switches
-Side view mirror LED ditch lights
-Rears Aux LEDs
-Upgraded LED brake lights
-Land Cruiser Grills to mount upgraded headlights $1250 (https://landcruisergrilles.com/)
-6” Hella headlights $350
-Aux led lights mounted on front bumper $150
-All lights wired up professionally in water proof housing
-Dakota Digital gps speed sensor and dash display
-Replaced all glass window runs
-Recaro Orthoped seats with seat heaters and fans $6000 (https://cdn.recaro-automotive.com/f...ets/recaro-hotsheet-orthopad.pdf?v=1688076799)
-Upgraded LED interior lights
-Upgraded speakers and head unit $1500
-Replaced driver side window switch and multiple window motors.
-Added in keyless entry $1000
-Tinted windows $500
-Professional switch wiring for all aux lights $2000 total
EXTERIOR
Replaced front and rear windows lower outer chrome
ENGINE MAINTANANCE
-Bottom end bearings replaced
-Under hood led light
-Replaced belts and hoses
-Replaced radiator
-Fuel filter serviced with every oil change
-Replaced original 24v starter with new OEM starter(still have original as a spare)
OTHER - The following upgrades/features should be done with most imported Diesel Japanese Land Cruisers
-Legally titled in California (very rare)
-Brakes upgraded to US SPEC Land Cruiser brakes
-Injection Pump rebuilt and new injectors added
-Bottom end Bearings were replaced
-Transmission upgraded and transmission cooler added
-Cruise control upgraded to GPS unit
-ACSD device was deleted
-Keyless entry added
SPARE PARTS
-Fusible links -very rare
-4wd computer] -very rare
-12/24v starter relay -very rare
-Injectors $400
-Fuel filters
-Belts
I am asking $37500 for the truck. I would estimate that including the cost of the truck ($20,000) I am over $70,000 invested in this vehicle not including most of the labor.
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