Which is the Best Land Cruiser 80 series?

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The iconic 80 series is to this day the best built off road truck produced by Toyota in Japan. Question is, which year and engine is the very best Land Cruiser 80?
With full floating axles, ability to lock the differentials (not in all models) and it's robustmess built for 25 years of hard service before needing any major engine work, this is the Toyota to have!
The engineers over built the 80 in the mid-nineties when the economy was booming in Japan.
They would have to put an addendum to their 25 year claim (now that we are here) and change it to 50 years!
There were 547,000 models of the 80 series made.
Japan kept 107,000, which mostly were Diesels, and the US got 89,000 of which 14,000 were LX450s and 16,000 were the early 91-92 FJ80 models with the carry over FJ62 3FE engine with 155hp.
In 1993, Toyota upped the power plant with a 24 valve 212hp inline 6 gas engine in the US. These are known as the FZJ80s, produced from 1993 through 1997.
You may hear the term " Triple locked". This refers to the Front and rear locking differentials, with that coveted "Magic dial" located lower right of the Steering wheel on the dash. There were roughly 30% of all US destine Land Cruiser with this option. All Land Cruisers had the Center locking differential, a button on the FJ80, and automatic on the FZJ80 when you switched the transfer case to Low. However you can do the 7 pin conversion, and put a button up front on your dash to activate the center lock with the transfer case in high position. A simple DIY conversion.
Now that the mall crawlers have had their leases terms come to an end long ago on these 80s, and the overland community starts to acquire the 80 series, we are seeing an increase in the market here in the US and also abroad.
With the 25 year import rule, there are Diesel Landcruisers entering the US market. In the US, we never were privileged to receive the Diesels... until now since the 25 years year wait has elapsed!
The HDJ81s are now entering the US and are we in for a treat. The Diesel engines are not only incredible, but get 2x the MPGs compared to their gas powered counterparts.
From the naturally Aspired HZ1 to the 1HD-T, 1HD-FT, the ultimate power plants. The latest giving 169hp and 265ft lbs of torque at low RPMs,
It will be interesting to see where the 80 series Land Cruiser market will go.
Most certainly it will be up.
As clean rust free low mileage models are more difficult to come across, the prices will reflect so.
In addition, most buyers these days are over landers, and they outfit their LC80s with armor, sliders, suspension lifts, roof racks and it isn't uncommon to see 20-25k worth of goodies being added to these Iconic Trucks.
That's right... Trucks not SUVs. These are body on frame construction... just like trucks.
The Land Cruiser has earned it's respect over the decades and the 80 series being the ultimate example of the Land Cruiser blood line.

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[kingsoutdoors]

Not to Be gloomy, but me and the wife ( an R.N ) of 22 years are in our 50s. I'm disabled n she had neck surgery that went wrong. We lost our car, then residence we rented and ended up living in the woods, then a barn, then a mission house where I currently am. I lost her a year ago after we both caught the ( cold). so we were living off 740 a month. I pay 400 a month for our room here. I saved n bought a 95 fzj80 in moonglow off the 1st owner ( a Korean rock soldier) for 4 grab. 199.000 miles. All service records since new, even sales window papers .about 50 grand . No diff lock. Everyday driver. Needs a few things but its driven every day. I passed it every day for a week n finally decided to stop. Wow!! It was hiding under a half inch of crud lol...anyway....I knew what was coming, am poor but a mechanic . Soon I'll be living in it with my red nose... End of story....named Her after My Wife....Harriet 💯

[robertclark]

1996 LX450 triple lock with 500, 000 miles on her. She doesn't sit in our driveway, she poses !!!! The honeymoon still isn't over. We own 3 badazz 4x4's but she is the queen.

[sugarcane]

I had previous one VX80 1991 1HZJ80 diesel and now GX80 1995 1HZJ81 leased from military is my current one …both are fantastic UN model to me

[Lugaidvandroyj]

Love your passion for these land cruisers!

[cosmozh]

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[vee.za]

We where not lying u are indeed an encyclopedia of this vehicle's ❤ thanks for sharing

[CEEPMDEE]

@8:37 Dude.. I like your channel already. I daily a "97" LX450. Owned for 9 years so far. It's a bit rusty but I can never imagine letting it go. Will be taking this baby to the body shop soon.

[CruisinMiles]

Great video and great 80s!!! Best of the best! I have a 91 FJ80. Not sad though. Love it to death.

[garyhost]

The best landcruiser is the one you own and gets used every day and could tell stories themselves. I have a basic 1995 1hz with vinyl seats, no frills. Equipped with a fridge and freezer, oven, pantry, hot shower, 40l water and rooftop tent, bullbar and scrub (side) rails. In 95 they went to disc brakes all round so I'd say that and above is the sweet spot.

The 1hz is still sold in New models in Africa and middle East and are still used in all united nations landcruisers because they are so reliable. They are a bit slow when towing but and struggles when going up hills, but in a low gear can climb and pull anything.

I know you guys in USA don't get them but the ute or truck version of the landcruisers are great also the troop carriers are really popular. The 79 series until 07 were pretty much the same running gear and engines on a slightly longer chassis and very basic and user friendly for any maintenance

[mr.awesomevibes]

i have never owned a car in my life, but my love for 80 series is unmatched. hopefully i will own one. watching this from kenya

[johannvanschalkwyk]

Love this video, I had a ‘94 VX, I was stupid and sold it, would love one again…..

[marcusholtzheimer]

Sick trucks man. I appreciate you being honest that the hood cargo net was just for looks lol

[edwardpeters]

The Delta panhard lift bracket is awesome. It seems like such a small thing, but the difference in drivability is substantial. Nothing but love for my LX450.

[Bush-Tv]

Best Rig ever Awesome Video mate Mad Rigs!!
My rig for 20 years The 80!! Lets Go!

[samathb]

Thank you for highlighting toyota's finest build for the cruising community - the mighty 80.

[PhạmKhảiTân-jz]

I have one. 1995 with 1HZ engine. Like a tractor.

[bcajacob]

I’ve seen this video for the third time…never gets old! I finally bought one! It’s a 1994 with 250k miles one owner California Cruiser! I love it! Your trucks are the inspiration and hopefully I can get mine to the same level of upgrades as yours!

[franktherabbit]

You have 2 awesome rigs. I Want the Japanese 24v Diesel for myself :D I love that 6 cylinder beast.

[lindseysouthwick]

Please show us a video of you actually using a triple locked How many mall crawlers do you have?

[dnovello]

Love this video!! You're so right. You have great taste. Thanks for sharing!