I'm thinking of buying a Landcruiser and was thinking of 85ish model. Is my thinking corrct that it straight axel? Are there other years that are? I would want to lift and run 33'. Any info appreciated as I am a Tacoma and older runner guy.
I'm thinking of buying a Landcruiser and was thinking of 85ish model. Is my thinking corrct that it straight axel? Are there other years that are? I would want to lift and run 33'. Any info appreciated as I am a Tacoma and older runner guy.
85 would be an FJ60 wagon. 4.2 I6 with carb. I think they were offered with manual or automatic. They are neat rigs and can run 33's with a mild suspension lift. Lockers and 33's and it should be very capable rig...
88-90 is the FJ62 and has 4.0 I6 with fuel injection... all American cruisers after 88 have automatic transmissions.
The 60 series wagons are cool and have leaf springs and solid axles. No factory lockers were offered.
91-92 is the FJ80 and carries over the 4.0 motor, which is kind of a dog in this larger wagon...
93-97 is the FZJ80 with the 4.5 I6. The 96-97 Lexus 450 is the same as the Landcruiser also. They have slight differences in trim, etc.
The 80 series wagons are coil springs and solid axles. Factory e-lockers are optional on these rigs.
I recomend the Ih8mud.com forum as well for more detailed research. They have an extensive FAQ's section for the 60 and 80 series.
Since you haven't stated a price range I pointed to the most affordable "modern" cruiser. The 62 has the 4.0 fuel injected motor, a reliable automatic, etc. Still plenty of good ones running around with little rust, etc.
33's are easy but I'm not sure about 35's. Hit the Ih8mud forum dealing specifically with 60 series LC's and I'm sure a search will turn up your answers.
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