Ive been researching fj80s but i might actually like the fj60 better. An fj62 was my daily driver for many years and served as a spare vehicle to i moved. Parts from the fj60 land cruiser and the fj62 land cruiser were blended to make a much better performing fj60 with fuel injection and the torque of the 2f. This 1989 fj62 toyota land cruiser is for sale as is or well build to suit. Not pretty, but effective at sopping the rust building on them. Its time to address that and so i am doing a rebuild this winter on a spare motor while im still semidaily driving the cruiser the whole time. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Toyota 4runner forum largest 4runner forum toyota 4runner forum 4th gen t4rs need convincing t4r ot tlc. A truly great package of rugged dependability that held everyone in comfort. Aug 05, 20 my daily driver for many years was an 85 fj60. For sale a rust free arizona 1987 fj60 with original paint located in flagstaff az. The interior including the original seat covers, carpets, headliner, door panels, dash bezel are in excellent condition. Young men need a narrative that they can connect with. Ive been looking at discos and rrcs but,having owned a p38 in the past, im not quite comfortable getting a lr again for daily duty.
Testing out my head strap mount for my gopro turned out okay i think. Although the fj60 was originally a manual, i opted to swap to automatic, as when finished, this truck will be a daily driver, and an off road rig. Joined mar 17, 2019 messages 91 location portland, oregon. She is smog exempt in all 50 states including california. Manfree shackle reversal on land cruiser fj60 4x4tv project.
This 60 series is a perfect candidate for a overland build, it has everything you need and nothing you dont. Even in stock form, this is a great vehicle take on a mild 4wd trail ride, and its also not a bad daily driver. Often criticized for the departure since solid front axle design in favor of more comfortable and easier to produce independent front suspension ifs, although that will not be an issue for most drivers. All fj60 models came with standard fourwheel drive, and the transfer case. There is a little surface oxidation when you open the cargo tailgate near the lower hinges, all glass and light lenses are in great condition. Weve spent thousands of hours pouring over each detail. The biggest on the list is a transmissiontotransfer case adapter, which will mate my brand new builtup 4l65e automatic up to the fj60 s stock transfer case. Our goal is to build classic conversion vehicles that our customers want to use as daily driver s.
Daily man up photos suburban men july 2016 daily man up photos there is a need for good guys to man up and show the way for the next generation. Expanding on the design focus of the 80 series, the 100 series is further refined, yet primarily focused on daily driver modern suv priorities. Sep 18, 2014 when you want to have fun with it, just push it harder along a twisty road to let the chassis qualities really shine, or go to an empty parking lot and hoon like a little kid who just got his drivers license definitely one of the best classic cars to drive daily. Find used toyota land cruiser fj60 for sale with photos. Toyota land cruiser fj60 and fj62 chromoly birfield axle. This land cruiser has had a ton of work done recently.
Jul 24, 2018 even in stock form, this is a great vehicle take on a mild 4wd trail ride, and its also not a bad daily driver. This cruiser would be an excellent candidate for an original restoration and daily driver. The original owner was a local retired high school teacher, and this was his daily driver. An upgraded power train for increased towing capacity for pulling our fj40, camper, or utility trailer. The fj40 was v8d with a toyota trans and transfer case a couple of owners ago. Worked on my own camaro through high school and helped my dad with all his cars. But living with it for daily driver usage and never using it off road really isnt that. Everything fj60 is not affiliated with this vehicle or its owner. Toyota land cruiser fj60 for sale used cars on buysellsearch. Fantastic fj60 will make a great daily driver or weekend fun truck. The 60series land cruiser is only killable by rust. Drive, modify and wheel the most reliable 4x4 ever built. It has been a daily driver for a couple of years now. With an international pedigree like a land rover, the rugged simplicity of a.
We can take my wifes car if we need something newer and comfortable for a long trip. Build a daily driver that can fit a family of four comfortably, even over long distance road trips. The classic toyota land cruiser fj60 and fj62 series are getting up in age, but with the right maintenance and modifications, they can still make a trusty daily driver or weekend wheeler. The 10 best classic cars to drive daily petrolicious.
This treasure of a cruiser came to us from arizona and is a rust free example of an fj62 series. Lost cars of the 1980s toyota 60 series land cruis. Sold beautiful vintage fj60 wagon perfect daily driver, 2 owners, rust free new mexican fj, just out of a full restoration repaint. This cruiser is a treat to drive and is extremely reliable. I have a basket case 1974 fj40 and a 1985 fj60 parts truck and want to make a decent fj40. Not perfect, good daily driver except the mpgrebuilt carbnew gas tank and all lines factory recall 6mo. Top end rebuild 50k agobottom end rebuild 40k agoflowmasterrear end rebuild sometime in the past. A fj60 has always been a dream car, but im hesitant to sell my daily driver for a larger landcruiser. Fj60 land cruiser refresh builds and project cars forum. We post new toyota land cruiser pictures and stories each week. For sale in sacramento ca toyota landcruiser fj60 crawler. Off roaded it with a club for a while, but sold it when the rust demons should up. This is why everyone wants an fj40 toyota land cruiser. By so many standards, the fj40 land cruiser is the definitive 20th century 4x4.
It was a beast that nothing could stop, a wonderful car. For sale in seattle wa 85 landcruiser fj60 land cruiser. The wagon way is two guys giving back to the wheeling community and your source for info on the 60 series land cruiser. May 03, 2017 on the hilly highways of appalachia, it is best to build momentum on the downhill so as to make it uphill before the semis in the right lane run you off the road, and in the snowy, muddy forest service roads of vermont and new hampshire, a steady momentum is essential to maintaining forward progress at all. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. We recently acquired this land cruiser 60 series from a long time 2nd owner with just 246,764 miles. I have been considering pick up a fj60 for a daily driver. Who left their daily driversedan for a land cruiser. The classic toyota land cruiser fj60 and fj62 series are getting up in age, but with the right maintenance and modifications, they can still make a. Does anyone have input on whether or not theyre a smart daily driver. Im also interested in overlandingsleeping in my car, and the volvo doesnt cut it.
Talked with the owner and hes still using it as his daily driver. Best vintage suvs 11 classic trucks for collectors. Cruiser fj60 and fj62 series are getting up in age, but with the right maintenance and modifications, they can still make a trusty daily driver. Lost cars of the 1980s toyota 60 series land cruis hemmings. Like any project one needs to start with a plan, and exhibit a in our plan is the build specification list. Embrace the mud 60 series, suspension modified see more. To provide an idea of what goes into a build like this we have documented our 1974 toyota fj402007 toyota fj cruiser conversion. It was a daily driver until i bought bigger truck and parked it in 2004. Ive been in a offroad vehicle mood for several months now. Our goal is to build classic conversion vehicles that our customers want to use as daily drivers.
Mar 15, 2016 the classic toyota land cruiser fj60 and fj62 series are getting up in age, but with the right maintenance and modifications, they can still make a trusty daily driver or weekend wheeler. It wasnt built to be a sema show vehicle, but ended up in the toyo tires booth at sema 2017 anyway. This fj60 is one of two that i have spent my childhood in, my parents bought this from the original owner when we lived in big bear lake, california back in 2003. These are good 4340 chromoly birfields for an fj60 budget build.
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Toyota land cruiser fj60 and fj62 chromoly birfield axle guide and comparison. Feel free to submit your rig to be the next toyota land cruiser of the day. Considering fj6062 as daily driver in austin ih8mud forum. Jul 30, 2019 this is a totally stock 1985 fj60 that has been used as a daily driver in santa barbara, ca.