This is the one !!

[billiebob]

It's basically new, at triple the original price! As they say, the 80 series strikes a good balance between a classic and modern Cruiser. It's the last of the inline 6 and SFA, with a way better suspension than the older ones. That's a big deal for some people, such as myself.

I love all the Cruisers up through the 80 series. Carbureted F engines? Not so much. 3FE and 1FZ-FE? Yes please.

I can't remember which restoration company is putting the newer GR engines into their 40 series offerings, along with coil suspensions. One of those would really be sweet. I think they're about the same price as this 80 sold for.

thinking it might be ICON....

ICON4x4 • ICON FJ

FJ40 - Classic short wheel base style. Room for four plus some gear. Optimal turning radius and maneuverability. FJ43 - Long wheelbase, with an additional 8 sq. ft. of cabin space and seating for up to six, the ICON FJ43 allows more versatility and capacity. FJ44 - Four door extended wheelbase...

www.icon4x4.com

 

[Arktikos]

Yea, exactly. It's a more modern body and engine on the last coil sprung straight axle from the 80 Series. I owned an 80 Series, beyond it being triple locked with a straight axle it sucked. The air conditioning sucked, the engine and tranny sucked, it's more nostalgia than anything. I would rather spend more on a 60 Series with an 80 Series swapped drivetrain like a few shops offer now than to have a regular 80. I love all Cruisers but the 80 Series body to me is one of my least favorite.

Gotcha. I thought the 105 had the same engine as the 80. Either FZ gas or HD-T diesel. No V-8! The 100 series body is larger and less attractive than the 80, IMO.

 

[Arktikos]

thinking it might be ICON....

ICON4x4 • ICON FJ

FJ40 - Classic short wheel base style. Room for four plus some gear. Optimal turning radius and maneuverability. FJ43 - Long wheelbase, with an additional 8 sq. ft. of cabin space and seating for up to six, the ICON FJ43 allows more versatility and capacity. FJ44 - Four door extended wheelbase...

www.icon4x4.com

FJ Company. I guess they're a bit more than that 80 at $225,000. ? https://www.fj.co/ourwork/g40series

 

[Tex68w]

Gotcha. I thought the 105 had the same engine as the 80. Either FZ gas or HD-T diesel. No V-8! The 100 series body is larger and less attractive than the 80, IMO.

I find the 80 too round looking. Diesel is what I'd prefer in any of these vehicle if I am being honest. That said, I am pretty happy overall with the 5.7L in the 200.

 

[hayde89]

Gotcha. I thought the 105 had the same engine as the 80. Either FZ gas or HD-T diesel. No V-8! The 100 series body is larger and less attractive than the 80, IMO.

Not even the 1hdt it comes with the 1hz. The only 100 that comes with the turbo diesel is ifs and with torsion bars.

 

[Arktikos]

Not even the 1hdt it comes with the 1hz. The only 100 that comes with the turbo diesel is ifs and with torsion bars.

Have you heard why Toyota went with torsion bars on the 100 series rather than coils? Of course, a torsion bar IFS can be fairly stout. After all, that's what the 90's Toyota pickups and 4Runners were running with their "high trac" suspension and they're quite tough. Not a lot of articulation though.

 

[tacollie]

Have you heard why Toyota went with torsion bars on the 100 series rather than coils? Of course, a torsion bar IFS can be fairly stout. After all, that's what the 90's Toyota pickups and 4Runners were running with their "high trac" suspension and they're quite tough. Not a lot of articulation though.

I always assumed it was serviceability. It's a lot easier to change the front shocks on a 100 than a 200.

 

[billiebob]

 

[hayde89]

Have you heard why Toyota went with torsion bars on the 100 series rather than coils? Of course, a torsion bar IFS can be fairly stout. After all, that's what the 90's Toyota pickups and 4Runners were running with their "high trac" suspension and they're quite tough. Not a lot of articulation though.

Someone tried to convince me that it has to do with the weight. Which I don’t believe because the 200 throws that idea right out the window. Yeah it has very little front travel but I’d still absolutely own another. I’ve had 2 and I’m always on the look out for another.

 

[Ozark_Prowler]

I "liked" my 80 Series, but I never "loved" it. It's the same for all older vehicles, the majority of the appeal is in the classic/nostalgic aspect of it, the other part is usually in simplicity, parts availability and up until recently, the lower cost of entry. It's nice to have a straight axle and to be triple locked from the factory but the crap climate control, underpowered/slow engine, heater hose issues, corrosion prone chassis/body, etc. are rarely discussed amongst those lusting over them. In recent years the 60 and 80 Series trucks have gotten so out of hand in terms of sales price that they are no longer appealing to most due to price alone, including myself. OEM/original parts are no longer readily available in some instances either.

The 80 series actually seems to be more rust-resistant then the 60 and 100 series. Even in the salt belt the frames seem to stay pretty solid.

 

[Tex68w]

Frame maybe but the body isn't any more resilient.

 

[Arktikos]

Frame maybe but the body isn't any more resilient.

The 80 series body is probably no more rust resistant than a 100 series, but far more rust resistant than a 60 series. Of course, the worst of all is da Iron Pig, FJ55.

 

[Tex68w]

The Pigs are by far the worst. I'd put most of the early trucks (early 80's) up there with them as well.

 

[Todd780]

Yea, exactly. It's a more modern body and engine on the last coil sprung straight axle from the 80 Series. I owned an 80 Series, beyond it being triple locked with a straight axle it sucked. The air conditioning sucked, the engine and tranny sucked, it's more nostalgia than anything. I would rather spend more on a 60 Series with an 80 Series swapped drivetrain like a few shops offer now than to have a regular 80. I love all Cruisers but the 80 Series body to me is one of my least favorite.

My experience with my 80 series mirrored yours.