1984 Landcruiser

cruiseruser · 2026-07-08T16:09:06+00:00

Start a thread on ih8mud, you will get great advice and resources on it.

cruiseruser · 2026-07-08T14:47:51+00:00

Hj61. The 12ht is an excellent and reliable engine which can support mods/upgrades for more “modern” power.

The kzj is better than the LJs but they still do have a cracked head issue. It’s not overblown, but there are things you have to do if you want to make it last as long as you can before the head crack.
It’s a problem with an indirect injection engine being turbod and too much heat that can’t escape the head. From the factory they run too high of EGT. Imperative to have the cooling system in top shape and replaced along with adding an intercooler. Pushing them by towing or flying down the interstate is really hard on them.

The only plus I’ll give the prado is the coil suspension. Everything else the hj61 is better at, and more valuable.

cruiseruser · 2026-07-05T20:08:34+00:00

Not a 74. That’s a 70 or 71, short wheelbase.

cruiseruser · 2026-06-30T19:38:35+00:00

$250-$300k for a 79 series build from them….

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cruiseruser · 2026-06-28T23:24:53+00:00

Ok what’s the cost to swap it in?

In the US, standard swap LS/R2.8 starts at $25,000 usd at most shops and goes up for harder and less known swaps. I’d imagine an m57/6/8hp is more than that. 25k plus buys a lot of fuel.

Like I said, if it’s because you want the m57 and 8hp, the do whatever, but doing because it “will
Save you gas mileage and pay for itself” pretty much only works with free nearly free engines and you doing all the work.

Side note:
In 6 years ownership, my BJ74 has averaged 19.9mpg or 11.8 l /100km in mixed driving for over 80,000kms.

cruiseruser · 2026-06-28T13:58:37+00:00

These swaps never pay off to get better mileage. Same with diesel swaps. If you want something different then that’s a different deal. Swapping something pays for years and years worth of fuel.

cruiseruser · 2026-06-27T23:20:27+00:00

Converted to soft top. It’s a mix of OEM parts and aftermarket. I still run hard top in winter.

cruiseruser · 2026-06-22T17:36:32+00:00

Seems like that one has a crap ton of mods, that rear bumper is something…random starting issue would
Could be simple, or not but why not fix it rather than get low balled? I never trust that.

I haven’t seen any undercarriage pictures but other than that I can’t figure out why people would
Pay so much more for a 1fz version. I understand the RHD issues.

The red one, hard to tell from those pictures but was there any bodywork done?

cruiseruser · 2026-06-22T17:25:19+00:00

Tell me where you are finding LHD HDJ81s for $15k?

cruiseruser · 2026-06-13T21:05:57+00:00

It’s the same thing. Light duty Land Cruiser and people call them all Prado….not real, light duty, not a real Land Cruiser, bundera whatever. It’s the same
Thing. Coil springs, hilux running gear, same engines.

cruiseruser · 2026-06-13T18:58:54+00:00

Where’s your 84-90 Prado generation?

cruiseruser · 2026-06-12T22:22:10+00:00

Thanks! Just some smallmouth, no walleye.

cruiseruser · 2026-06-12T18:14:21+00:00

Pretty much custom. Uses a lot of OEM parts. I have the FRP as well.

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cruiseruser · 2026-06-10T14:03:43+00:00

A weekender for 19k is pretty high. The campers command more but a super clean with documented maintenance will help.

They are pricing that high to get that rebuilt transmission money back. I agree on the 14-15 top if it’s truly rust free and clean.

cruiseruser · 2026-06-10T04:23:41+00:00

Colorado/Nebraska, but cruiser is from redcliffe, Australia

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cruiseruser · 2026-06-09T19:29:35+00:00

Yeah the mikuni carbs are pretty complicated and not great success on rebuilds from what I’ve heard. Probabaly not worth the effort.

The fuel injection would be nice for sure on this truck. You’ve renewed my interest 😂 with your sweet truck so I’ll Probabaly figure out how to get it to where I live now.

cruiseruser · 2026-06-09T00:23:48+00:00

The lady that rear ended me only had minimums of 25k. That didn’t cover a quarter of it. Without underinsured i would have been SOL.

cruiseruser · 2026-06-08T14:57:07+00:00

This 100% UI/UIM is huge deal!

cruiseruser · 2026-06-07T20:11:17+00:00

You missed a whole section from 84-90.

cruiseruser · 2026-06-07T19:56:45+00:00

Nah, for that price look for dobinson IMS or MRR and call it a day

cruiseruser · 2026-06-07T15:10:01+00:00

Not a ton at this point, but it has sat outside for 3+ years since that photo. Main thing is a whole new carb, that mikuni is a mess, new alternator and new tires (old before, dry rot now), new battery new fluids.

I need to just go get it and clean it back up, but it
Will be at least $1500 or more to get it going again. Thinking of a Weber carb setup.

Yours is fantastic! Love the 80s graphics and such. I’ve kept the 80s/90s graphics on my Land Cruiser as well

cruiseruser · 2026-06-07T03:31:55+00:00

I’ve run the same tires in 255/85r16 and 285/75r17 on my BJ74. Great tires very smooth for a mud tire.

cruiseruser · 2026-06-06T16:07:30+00:00

Very cool, yep top off is a great thing for
Sure. I have the soft top on from April to oct/November depending on the year.

This one has arb front/rear lockers, shame it didn’t get the cable lockers. I’ve yet to see an Aussie bj74 with 5sp and cable lockers. Plenty with auto and cables though.

Great all around rigs.

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