1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (Triple-Locked), 80 Series. From a mechanical standpoint, she's sound.
The ol'girl isn't perfect but she's tough!
As much as I love this thing, it's time to focus on the daughter and getting her a first ride. This would be a great canvas to build your 80 series the way you want. About the only mod is a little bit larger tire than OE, but it's very new KO2s with great life left on them. It's got the usual age-related cosmetic issues - some tears in the seats, a bit of wear on the steering wheel and gear shifter, the D light doesn't illuminate, some leaks that need to be chased among a few other minor points.
When it comes to mechanical reliability, it starts every time, blows cold air, maintains great engine temp at idle and hwy speed and the birfs were recently serviced as I started chasing down leaks. I'd confidently let my son drive it from the East Coast to the West and drive it myself to work often, which is 100 miles round trip. 346,000 miles and counting.
If you need additional photos or video or have any questions please message me.
Cons
- Clearcoat is degrading
- Still some leaks to be chased
- Missing two hubcaps
- Rear windows fall off when rolled down
- Radio does not work
- Antenna needs to be replaced
- Tear in driver's seat
- Front seats need new plastic gears
- Center hvac vent needs to be replaced
- Rear nameplate needs to be replaced
Pros
- Starts right up
- AC works great
- Maintains good coolant temp
- Front axle seals/birfs have been rebuilt
- Rear axle seals have been redone
- Triple lockers work
- CDL button has been installed and works
- New 33" BFG KO2s
- Would not hesitate to drive across country
- Rear parking brake drum has been rebuilt
Located in Bluff Dale, TX
The ol'girl isn't perfect but she's tough!
As much as I love this thing, it's time to focus on the daughter and getting her a first ride. This would be a great canvas to build your 80 series the way you want. About the only mod is a little bit larger tire than OE, but it's very new KO2s with great life left on them. It's got the usual age-related cosmetic issues - some tears in the seats, a bit of wear on the steering wheel and gear shifter, the D light doesn't illuminate, some leaks that need to be chased among a few other minor points.
When it comes to mechanical reliability, it starts every time, blows cold air, maintains great engine temp at idle and hwy speed and the birfs were recently serviced as I started chasing down leaks. I'd confidently let my son drive it from the East Coast to the West and drive it myself to work often, which is 100 miles round trip. 346,000 miles and counting.
If you need additional photos or video or have any questions please message me.
Cons
- Clearcoat is degrading
- Still some leaks to be chased
- Missing two hubcaps
- Rear windows fall off when rolled down
- Radio does not work
- Antenna needs to be replaced
- Tear in driver's seat
- Front seats need new plastic gears
- Center hvac vent needs to be replaced
- Rear nameplate needs to be replaced
Pros
- Starts right up
- AC works great
- Maintains good coolant temp
- Front axle seals/birfs have been rebuilt
- Rear axle seals have been redone
- Triple lockers work
- CDL button has been installed and works
- New 33" BFG KO2s
- Would not hesitate to drive across country
- Rear parking brake drum has been rebuilt
Located in Bluff Dale, TX
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