Vehicle Description
Off-roaders know the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser is hard to beat
in the rough stuff, but true FJ fans will definitely want to take
this one home. Imported from Australia where it was a troop
transporter, it was comprehensively outfitted to tackle, well, just
about anything. Diesel power, off-road hardware, and a surprisingly
comfortable interior all make this the ultimate adventure
vehicle.
If you've been paying attention at all over the past four or five
years, you know that the Toyota Land Cruisers are red hot with
collectors. However, this incredible machine takes it just a few
steps beyond the usual 4x4, and the unusual body style is bound to
attract loads of attention everywhere it goes. Geared for just
about anything and restored by a buy who was planning a big
adventure and sadly was never able to enjoy it, few vehicles can
compete with this Toyota for sheer presence. The white paint is
familiar and the flat sides of the body are straight, smooth, in a
way that they never were when climbing through the jungle. A
heavy-duty roof rack offers additional lighting and a pop-up tent,
with a secondary rack on the back for the oversized spare, jack
assembly, and a trio of jerrycans. Up front, a heavy-duty winch
with remote provides leverage for tough situations and a snorkel
assembly allows it to ford water up to three feet deep. If you
can't get there in this truck, you probably shouldn't go.
The interior is basic, yes, but it's very nicely finished and quite
accurately done. The right-hand-drive setup is legal here in the
US, so no worries there, and you'll find it's rather easy to get
familiar with it after just a few minutes of driving. The seats all
wear recent cloth upholstery that should look this good for years
to come due to their rugged build quality. The floors were covered
in spray-on bedliner so you can just hose it out when you're done
playing and the vast cargo area in back still offers seating for 10
or 12 of your closest friends. A custom billet aluminum instrument
panel houses modern Auto Meter instruments to keep an eye on the
upgraded mechanicals and there's a custom overhead console, a CB
radio, extra fans, and auxiliary lighting.
The engine is a 4.0 liter inline-six turbo diesel that should run
practically forever on whatever diesel fuel they're serving in the
remote corners of the world. Thanks to a correct Garrett
turbocharger that really wakes up the engine, it's torquey enough
to move the big truck without a lot of effort. Smart gearing in the
4-speed manual transmission, transfer case, and axles give it the
ability to cruise at highway speeds and still crawl along at barely
a walking pace when the terrain gets rough. The fuel injectors were
rebuilt and twin Optima batteries fire it up. The axles are fitted
with 4.11 gears and ARB air-locker differentials, so you can have
full traction on the fly and EMU Dakar springs give it a modest
lift for improved ground clearance. New 16x8 aluminum wheels were
powdercoated black and are now fitted with big 285/75/16 7-ply Toyo
off-road tires.
This is a seriously impressive vehicle designed for comfort and
convenience in the most hostile environments. It's also a lot of
fun around town. FJs are red hot and if you want one that can do it
all, this is your best choice. Call today!