toyota land cruiser 80 series

[cammer]

What is so special with this particular model? highly popular at 4x4ph.com. dont you guys think its rather old.

[lowslowbenz]

Land Cruiser's never grow old ... we have a yellow FJ40 in the province that was bought brand new in 1986 .. the last of the diesel cruiser's sold by Delta Motors and Mageco ... and its still running up to this day doing farm duty.

It's very cheap to maintain, parts are plentiful, no electronics, robust and rugged, has a lot of aftermarket accessories, and can go anywhere.

For me, that's what a 4x4 is supposed to be...

[voltscastillo]

LC80s are like the AK-47s of the 4x4 world (well, next to the defenders). very rugged and if properly cared for, very reliable.

and compared to LC100s, these are cheaper and more available. dami dati subic na imprt versions nito.

[vinj]

There's a saying that the break-in period of the Land Cruiser is 100,000kms.

Our family has a LC80 (one of the local units sold by TMPI) and it still garners a lot of interest; not as many units were sold as compared to the Pajero and Safari so it also is quite hard to find, thus the higher resale value. Even the old FJs, BJs fetch a tidy sum if in good condition.

Very rock-sturdy, bulletproof to wear, tear and depreciation; to quote Barney Stinson, it's legen... wait for it... dary.

[cammer]

Thanks guys, looks like i would prefer this over fortuner or montero sports.

[OTEP]

I drive a 2002 Nissan Patrol and I stepped backed into a 1995 Land Cruiser 80.

I didn't know what I was missing! Now I know what this Land Cruiser magic is all about.

I've also had a chance to live with a Fortuner (3.0D4d) and Montero Sport (2.5 GLS A/T). The Land Cruiser is not as fast or as smooth but there is something about it that makes me prefer it over the others.

[jgilog]

Hi, guys! I'm privileged to acquire a JDM LC80 and in the process of baselining it to recommended specs.

As recommended by the forumers at IH8MUD.com, all imported 1HD-T engines should have their BEB or big end bearings replaced because of the propensity of the BEB to cavitation and delamination that might cause premature engine failure. They suggest to replace it with an aftermarket ACL Duraglide BEB because of the stronger alloy used and is a one size fits all BEB.

Query, where in Manila or Cavite can I buy this particular BEB?

I did a phone inquiry with this Toyota parts store in Harrison Ave, Pasay but would not entertain my inquiry as soon as they learnt that my rig was a JDM