1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser - 12HT Diesel 5-speed - Tastefully reworked

Presented by Torfab. the Northwest Land Cruiser Shop  "Torfab. com"

Up for sale is a 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser with the venerable 12HT diesel and H55F transmission 

This clean Northwest FJ40 was torn down to bare bones last year for a complete drive train conversion with an imported Japanese 12HT engine and 5-speed from Toyota.   Everything mechanical was attended. including rear diff. t-case. transmission. engine. front axle. steering. and suspension.   We did not perform a paint/body restoration on this cruiser because it was in reasonable condition (about 6/10).   A previous owner has repainted it. and there is some surface rust showing in the corners and edges (as seen in pics). but overall the metal is solid and no rusted through areas have been identified.

The current owner has decided to move up to something bigger. so he's selling this cruiser to start building another expedition vehicle.   We have been asked to sell it on his behalf. and we'll be building his next vehicle after this one has moved on to a "worthy" home.  

Here are some specs on the build and conversion (Better put in a list rather than paragraphs and paragraphs of nonsense)

12HT diesel engine installed last year. engine had 250k km's on the clock when we removed it from a 1989 HJ61 half cutH55F transmission was installed. originally from Toyota dealer bought brand newNew clutch and rear main seal. machined flywheel. etcEngine was torn down to long block and re-sealed. new belts. water pump. paint. etc with all OEM parts
Rebuilt turboCeramic coated turbo exhaust housing and exhaust manifoldCleaned and painted block and accessoriesAdded 2nd alternator for extra electrical systemRebuilt and re-wound 24 volt alternator for 12 voltsre-worked starter for 12 volts instead of 24 (Using factory Toyota parts)
Custom power steering lines made with hard and soft linesTransfer case was rebuilt with new bearings and gaskets (FJ62 split case was used)custom crossmember brackets created. and used factory brace for transmission mount
FJ60 power steering box was mounted on reinforced frame for better steeringnew tie rod ends installed and custom drag link for FJ60 steering boxCustom dual battery tray installed for starting/running batteriesCustom battery tray for secondary batteryElectrical harness installed for accessories. truly separate from main harness with it's own alternator and batterySecondary switching panel to control accessories on system
H4 headlight upgradeFront knuckle rebuild with new bearings. seals. brake calipers and padsReplaced rear diff with a lower mile unitCustom gauge bezel CNC machined to fit Moal Bomber gauges10 custom gauges installed to tell speed. RPM. temp. oil. volt 1. volt 2. fuel 1. fuel 2. boost. pyroSecondary fuel tank to double fuel capacity with switching valve to select tank
Stereo with cd. mp3. connected with waterproof speakers in rearLockbox mounted in cab for secure storageCB radio mounted under dashInverter mounted in rear cabinrearview camera mounted on upper windshield frameOME Old Man Emu heavy lift kit with caster correction. shocks. steering stabilizer. new u-bolts. greasable shacklesARB Bull bar with winch mount4+Plus rear swing away bumper with tire and fuel can carrier5' hi-lift mounted on rear bumperadditional backup lamp mounted on bumperKC lights and LED lights on front bumperFord F250 shock towersnew front and rear custom drivelines by "Drivelines NW"Custom exhaust tucked up above the frame rail

This cruiser is available to test drive at Torfab in Mukilteo. WA (Just north of Seattle).   Please let us know if you would like an independent inspection on the vehicle.   I can do any kind of walkaround video you need. or extra pics you might want.   Please feel free to contact us for more info.

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