Looking for a good FJ-80 91-93

[Westy]

There is no reason to replace the birfields with Chromoly (Longfields) on an 80 series Landcruiser if you are not running 37" + tires. You will also find that many of the aftermarket STOCK birfields are of less quality anyway than the factory units that are likely still sitting in the axle. They are plenty strong enough to survive under an expedition 80 series.

It is not unheard of to hear of early 4runner/Pickups running 37-40+" tires on a stock, yes stock 80 series axle with stock birfields; sucessfully. They are significantly stronger and bigger than the mini truck/4runner 79-98 birfields.

Replace seals, felts, and repack the birfields and they will be good to go for the distance. Consider using the new Marlin HD seals as well if you rebuild the axle.

 

[Schattenjager]

link would help!
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1423648169.html

Thanks! Pretty cool - love the cloth! I tried calling but they were on the edge of cell range... Will try again tomorrow. I appreciate the link!

*EDIT* - just called and spoke with seller. It has 160K miles and no lockers - it's his daughters car. She wants something 'cuter' So I will look around a bit more and have the Toyota dealer look at it on Monday!

 

[Schattenjager]

Got an exciting PM this evening! More info to come but this just may prove to be the blessing I've needed!

Stay tuned!

 

[upcruiser]

:lurk:

 

[Schattenjager]

Well, poop. I thought I had a deal on Kevin (Baja Overland) 80 but it did not work out. So I am on the search still. I have scoured craigslist again - a lot of the same truck still for sale but no room for negotiation.

If you see something nice - let me know - looking for 93+ price depends on mileage and condition of course.

Thanks!

 

[a.mus.ed]

A few that might be worth calling on:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1465015207.html

This guy has had this for sale for ever - I called him on it when I bought mine a year and half ago - don't know what it's really like, but maybe you could get it for a song and it already has a bunch of mods...

http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/1431788715.html

More:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/1469034717.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1465785994.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1448577287.html

I like the color on the 40th - I think it's one of the best colors available.

 

[Schattenjager]

Thanks pal!

A few that might be worth calling on:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1465015207.html

This guy has had this for sale for ever - I called him on it when I bought mine a year and half ago - don't know what it's really like, but maybe you could get it for a song and it already has a bunch of mods...

http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/1431788715.html

More:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/1469034717.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1465785994.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1448577287.html

I like the color on the 40th - I think it's one of the best colors available.

 

[blupaddler]

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