I can see a fair amount of surface rust but nothing concerning, and compared to my old 80 it has near-zero rust. The main things I would wonder about is if it has seized the parking brake and if the spare tire (which is missing obviously) pulley/bracket can still be raised and lowered. It's not rust free but it looks OK to me. An after market bumper like the one from 4x4 Labs would replace that rear bumper cross member, which is where the most rust is.

Username does not check out. Thank you.

tamu05ag said:

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Anyone know much about the Elite Landcruiser company out of Katy, TX that does complete rebuilds?

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Not much other than most of the builds they do are non us-spec trucks and $$$.

Cuterebra said:

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Any opinions on the severity of undercarriage rust on this fzj80?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-toyota-land-cruiser-8/

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That rig was not worth $15k to me, too much rust.
I've seen one with 50k bring $40k+ and it was perfect with no rust. Someone paid way too much for a rusty green LC. I sold a 97 Sage Anniversary unlocked with 116k for $28500; it put that green one to shame.

Yeah the BaT 80 quickly went beyond my budget for what it is. Would pay $30 plus for a nicer one though.

The search is fun though.

I can't believe how much that sold for, while the rust wasn't that bad at that price it better have zero.

In 2014 I bought a '96, triple locked with sliders, ARB front bumper, and OME lift kit for $3500.

That heritage version is very nice! I thought it only came in gold wheels, I definitely prefer without the gold. Was that a change he made after purchase or had the dealer swap it?

tamu05ag said:

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That heritage version is very nice! I thought it only came in gold wheels, I definitely prefer without the gold. Was that a change he made after purchase or had the dealer swap it?

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Those are the Sequioa TRD pro wheels, the LC heritage wheels are the same, just in gold. Looks like the dealer swapped them?

Trying to get some attention for this 2005 LC that we have for sale. Wife brought home a newer LX570 and the garage is pretty crowded.

https://texags.com/forums/50/topics/3110421

D&C 2002 said:

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Trying to get some attention for this 2005 LC that we have for sale. Wife brought home a newer LX570 and the garage is pretty crowded.

https://texags.com/forums/50/topics/3110421

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I just posted the ad on the Land Cruiser forum ih8mud.com

What did you tow with yours? About to tow a travel trailer with mine for the first time.

Thanks! We had it listed on there but no problem with more exposure!

We had a small 16' ultralight travel trailer that we towed a few times with it until we decided we needed a bigger truck and trailer. The LC did ok but we wanted to go on longer trips further away from home.

Consider adding the Air Lift rear air spring kit if you think this will be your tow vehicle, long term. Really takes the float out of the front end and makes for a much more comfortable ride when towing. The kit is pretty cheap but it's a PITA to install, especially if you don't have a lift. I paid another $200 to have mine installed and it was totally worth it.

You'll also need to add a trailer break controller. I think I also needed an extension cord to get it mounted where I wanted it. Worked out slick to pull out the ash tray, plug in the controller and tuck it in the ash tray hole. No new holes or anything to hit your knee on.

Thanks for the tips! I am going to push the limits of the Land Cruiser, it's a 25' trailer weighing in at 5000 lbs dry. I don't think it will be an easy tow, but our plans are 3 hour drives or less for this. I do have the VVTi engine, with headers and aftermarket exhaust, so I think power will be acceptable. I have a prodigy brake controller, went with Timbren "bump stops" instead of air bags for now, and have load range E tires which I'll add air to for stability. Also have a top line anti sway and weight distributing hitch. I'll be just under recommended GCWR limit. My main concern right now is tongue weight as I may be pushing that limit both on vehicle's hitch and on GVWR.

Any bites on the LC yet?

You'll be fine. Just keep it at 60-65 mph or slower if you have a cross wind. The wind resistance and cross winds seem to be as much of a factor as weight. You'll need gas about every 2 hours so plan stops, if you can. Expect about 6 MPG.

Yeah, we've had a few bites. Thanks again for the help!

Dude, what are you selling this thing for already? You going back to 80's?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-lexus-lx-4/

Wrong badge, but looks nice

assuming since it is not mentioned, it does not have the factory locker option?

pretty sure that is standard equipment on these
nevertheless here's a pic

that's the center diff. but, looks like early in the 100 series run, Toyota got rid of the rear locker option.

So they are not available past 2002, are you interested in a seeing it?

D&C 2002 said:

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You'll be fine. Just keep it at 60-65 mph or slower if you have a cross wind. The wind resistance and cross winds seem to be as much of a factor as weight. You'll need gas about every 2 hours so plan stops, if you can. Expect about 6 MPG.

Yeah, we've had a few bites. Thanks again for the help!

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I measured my tongue weight, at the trailer coupler, at around 700 pounds - high! I towed the trailer about 4 miles to my house with no weight distribution or anti sway hitch and it certainly didn't feel great. I was towing it home to install the ProPride 3P hitch I had bought used from someone, that install took a couple half days of work to complete. Towing it back the same few miles to storage felt better as far as bounce and movement but because the new hitch is so long my safety chains and power/brake line aren't long enough and I need extensions. So I drove slow and haven't really done a full test yet. Hoping to get the extension on as well as tow mirrors and then go camping about 50 miles away in 3 weeks.

Furlock Bones said:

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that's the center diff. but, looks like early in the 100 series run, Toyota got rid of the rear locker option.

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99 was the only year.

meggy09 said:

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Furlock Bones said:

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that's the center diff. but, looks like early in the 100 series run, Toyota got rid of the rear locker option.

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99 was the only year.

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yep, for some reason, i thought they lasted much longer into the 100 series run.

Found a 1986 FJ 60 for sale. It's in pretty rough shape on the inside and it hasn't been started in 4 years. They are asking 10k, which I think is high. Thoughts?

Helped the seller get the LJ 60 pictured above started. Just took some fuel in the carb. Here's a link to a video of it running.



My wife says I can't buy it unless I'm will to sell my FJ 55. Im going to try and use the same logic the next time she wants to buy another horse.

An off-TexAgs acquaintance sent me a FB link to a 60 in San Marcos yesterday - hours old- Hasn't run in a while, interior disassembled but complete, zero rust. $5,500. I messaged back "LET'S GOOOOO". But too late. Guy wouldn't reply and as was gone within a couple hours. She was gone, probably before we saw the ad. With a little work it would have been $15k+ ride.

Tell your wife that to truly cruise the land you have to have the whole set.

The old Land Cruiser market is getting ridiculous. I can't believe clapped out 60s are worth $10K+.

A guy that lives a few blocks away has a 60 in his driveway that hasn't moved in a few years. Maybe I should see if he wants to sell.

A guy behind me has an fzj 80 he daily drove up until a couple months ago when he got a new Tacoma. He mentioned he needs to sell the 80, but my oldest kid has 8 more years until he's driving and I'm pretty happy with my 200.

I'll hold on to the 80 for you for 8 years if you need a place to store it.

I think I have her convinced when the Yukon XL dies we should get a bigger newer cruiser as our daily driver so I'm not going to press my luck on this one. Of course the Yukon only has 86,000 miles so I may be waiting a while.

Oops that was supposed to be a reply to CP.

I just realized the 60 you posted above is the one in my neighborhood that hasn't moved in years. It has a for sale sign on it as of this morning. I was out of town for a few days, so I'm not sure when they put the sign on it.

You're in old Midland area? That one is on Harvard.

MTTANK said:

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Dude, what are you selling this thing for already? You going back to 80's?

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Because he's actually a dealer & won't buy an ad.

Yes. I'm on Princeton.