1988 Toyota Land Cruiser

4.0L 3956CC l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

JT3FJ62G8J0084787

Clear

Gasoline

PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE BIDDING!! 1988 Toyota Landcruiser. FJ62, last of the old school FJs. I bought this from the original owner, the year before the "cash for clunkers" program, which took a bunch of these to the crusher. Original owner bought it as a demo with 7,000 miles on it, in NJ. I bought in in NJ and brought it home to MD. When I bought the truck, it had around 190,000 miles on it. In the time I have had it, it's no up to 233,000. Doesn't burn a drop of oil, and starts right up, even after sitting for a while. Runs real well. EFI 4.0 liter 6, 4 speed (overdrive) auto trans. Runs great, does everything it is supposed to do. Original axles. Power windows and locks work (although the windows can be a little slow). A/C worked when I bought it, but then in the 2nd year needed a bit of a recharge to work. Over the last 3 years, it has just quit working, even with a recharge. I do not use it in the heat of the summer that often, and I'd just open up all of the windows. I never bothered, or cared to deal with it. So I would assume that the A/C does not work. Upgraded suspension about 3 years ago - I bought Spectre Off Road (SOR) leaf springs from a local seller who had bought them new, and never installed them. Medium in front, heavy in rear. Still rides well (although it is an old live axle truck). I added HFS shackles when the springs were put on it. Probably a total of about 3" of lift from stock, maybe a touch less. Longer shocks (brand new 3 years ago) all around. Longer sway bar links in front (new). I welded up extensions for the sway bar links in the rear. It has had all new brake lines in these areas: both hard lines on front axle (OE Toyota), both front caliper hoses (OE Toyota), both hard lines on rear axle (OE Toyota), and extended hoses to the axles (due to the lift). The main lines from front to rear were replaced due to rust, and OE was not available, so part store lines were bent to fit. There are two lines under the hood that have never been touched, and they look clean. And an OE replacement for one of them comes with the truck. Interior is a bit dirty, as to be expected. Used for camping, bringing home the XMas tree, hauling stuff for the house, off roading, etc. There is a cut-down Tacoma bed mat in the rear cargo area, provides great coverage and protection. Another old bed mat was cut up to make floor mats for front and rear seat areas - great, heavy duty mats. Stereo is upgraded - pulled from a Tacoma in a pick-a-part. Dropped right in. AM/FM cassette, with factory add-on CD. I never really used it, so I cannot vouch for it a whole lot. I played a few CDs on it, that's about it. Also has a CB radio installed, and an antenna sharing box to allow you to use one (CB) antenna for the regular radio and the CB. CB reception is poor - I think the base of the CB antenna needs to be grounded better. The CB antenna is a fiberglass mast, installed where old power antenna used to be. The bad: it's rusty! But any east coast FJ will be. I have gone over the frame like crazy with rust converter, and it is a nicely coated in black now. The farm has not exhibited any new rust since I got it, largely due to this treatment. Unfortunately, the rear shock crossmember is open on the ends, rusted from the inside out, and broke off a couple of years ago. I bought a new tube to fabricate a crossmember, but I have not gotten around to it. I have driven it around for a couple of years with no rear shocks, and I guess due to the heavy duty rear leaf springs, I don't even notice. Body rust is typical. I have put a couple of quick fiberglass patches on it (front left fender, rear wheel opening where tool kit gets stored). I had always planned to do more work on this, but never got around to it. There is a rear hitch installed. Most folks don't realize that the rear crossmember has the same four bolt hole pattern as an FJ40 (I used to own one of those, too). I used an aftermarket drop receiver that bolts on there, and installed trailer wiring. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TOWING WITH THIS. I used it to pull small trailer around yard. But mostly I used it for my hitch mounted bike rack. The rear crossmember had rust. I cleaned out the rust, patched and welded, and patched in a reinforcement piece in the back. BUT I WOULD STILL NOT TOW WITH THIS. Just hang your bike on it - that's why I put it there. Tires and wheels came from a Tacoma that was being junked. I had to add aluminum spacers when I put the wheels on it. The BF Goodrich tires still have lots of good tread. I have not been into the brake pads or shoes, so you might need to get into that area, although it stops OK now. The battery has been going flat from lack of use, and is about 4 years old. IT will hold a basic charge for a few days, will start and run, and easily jump starts from my charger when it gets low. So I'm not going to toss a battery in it now - you might need to do that. I have it registered on historic plates in Maryland, so it did not get a vehicle inspection. You purchase this with no guarantees, and at your own risk for use on public highways. Your state laws and requirements will determine that. I would treat it as a project. Lots of stuff included - a spare tailgate, other spare parts, a bunch of red spray paint that matches real well for when you patch up the body, and more. Truck is full of spares (see pics). Good ones are in the 5-figure range, so this is a good project for someone who knows their way around a welder, and doesn't mind doing some body work. Also good for someone who has some property, and wants to use it off road. Here in Maryland, most of the off road trails managed by the state forests have been closed for logging recently. So I cannot really use the capabilities that this rig offers anymore. It will go anywhere, and drive over anything. Just no place where I can do that with it!! Sold as-is, where-is. I will drive 45 - 60 miles in any one direction to meet a buyer or drop off the truck, for a flat $35. Beyond that, you're on your own. I will take may license plate home with me, so if you are meeting me or picking it up, you'll need your own plate (in MD, I have to turn mine back in). Any questions, let me know. I'll do my best to answer them all. Thanks for your interest! On Jan-02-14 at 10:58:31 PST, seller added the following information: All gauges and dash functions work as they should FYI. I have lots of other pictures. I posted the one photo with the worst rust spot (the dogleg). I have others - just ask a question from the listing, and eBay will let me reply with photo attachments. Thanks!On Jan-02-14 at 12:47:22 PST, seller added the following information:I forgot to mention: When I bought the truck, I had a new catalytic convert installed, and some minor exhaust work done. So the exhaust is all good to go too.