Skip's 4x4

Skip's 4x4
My 3rd 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser DX HZJ80

In March 1997, I purchased my most capable 4WD. The mighty Toyota Landcruiser 80 series DX wagon. This was the first 4WD that I had owned that had coil springs all round, which when coupled to live axels, gives excellent suspension travel, and hence excellent off-road ability. I fitted bigger coils, and longer travel shockies to further enhance the suspension travel. This was also my first diesel, providing longer engine life, greater reliability for water crossings, and better fuel economy. Economy was starting to become important as fuel prices were rising. Although this vehicle was nearly 900Kg heavier than the Jackaroo, it returned slightly better fuel economy of about 22MPG. This vehicle proved to be very reliable, and was very comfortable for my family on the longer trips, due to it's coil suspension, and large interior space. I added quite a few bit to this beast over the 3 years that i owned it, but eventually sold it in my quest to get even better fuel economy, and better tax benefits for my business. 

dx-nice.jpg (9447 bytes) My cruiser looking over the Warren river mouth Front view, showing the bull bar and spotties

Model 1995 Toyota Landcruiser 80 series DX wagon
Odometer & Rego 159000K, Registration 1APP010, Rego until July 2000
(was 9KG937. Plates were replaced recently when I lost 1!)
Colour White, with grey interior trim
Engine 6 cylinder 4.2L OHC Diesel (All specs on this vehicle are standard DX specs - ie. nothing has been changed, except for items listed in the "extras fitted" section below:)
Exhaust Standard manifold and 2.25" pipe
Transmission 5 speed manual, Part time 4WD with high and low range
Differentials Rear: Limited slip, live axle, coil sprung
Front: Open centre, live axle, coil sprung, free wheeling hubs
Air Conditioning Yes, Factory fitted
Seats 6 seats (3 front, 3 rear), cloth trim, 4 headrests in total
Doors 6 door (4 side doors and 2 rear doors with wipers and de-misters)
Fuel tanks 95 litre main tank and 50 litre sub tank (2 fuel gauges)
Instruments Full instrument dash, including Speedo, Tacho, Fuel, Temp, Volt, Oil pressure etc. Overhead console with sub tank Fuel gauge, altimeter, reading light
Radio AM/FM stereo radio cassette with 2 speakers (front)
Floor coverings Vinyl in passenger areas with 4 carpet mats. Carpet in rear cargo area
Other standard features: Tilt adjustable steering wheel, intermittent wipers on front and rear, instrument light dimmer, 4 wheel disc brakes, power steering
Extras fitted:
Suspension ARBOME (Old Man Emu) suspension from ARB, with OEM coils (50mm lift), and OME Nitro Charger gas pressurised shockies. This suspension kit is only 6 months old, and hence is still under warranty (papers provided).
Bull bar ARBARB, steel, with 3 spotty mounts & 3 CB Aerial mounts, recovery points. Winch compatible (was on car when I bought it)
Tow bar Toyota, Reese style with removable tongue (was on car when I bought it)
Wheels Toyota Landcruiser GXL steel mags 16"x7" (was on car when I bought it)
Flares Black Landcrusier GXL "look alike" body moulds, and 60mm side strips (was on car when I bought it)
Tyres BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A'sNew BF Goodrich All Terrain TA’s (x4) 265R16 - 90% tread. Spare is a new 16" light truck tyre, standard "rear hung" mount. 2nd spare is a 16x7" Desert Rat rim with a Kelly 265R16 - 25% tread.
Tinting All windows are tinted (was on car when I bought it)
Snorkel Safari SnorklesSafari Snorkel (was on car when I bought it)
Muffler Grapnel muffler - fitted by Carline MufflersStandard muffler replaced with a Grapnel free-flow muffler (supplied by Carline Mufflers), which also improves ground clearance, as standard Toyota muffler is quite low.
Cargo Barrier Milford Industries (was on car when I bought it)
CB Radios logo_uniden.jpg (2014 bytes)Uniden Pro 520XL 40 channel AM
Power Outlets Dual Cigarette sockets and polarised jack fitted in Rear Cargo Area
Spotlights Hella Driving lights2 x 6" Hella 100watt driving lights (Comet 500's)
(Yes, the photo shows 3. It only has 2 now!)
Warranty Wynns Gold 3 year warranty (about to expire)
Servicing Vehicle has had full log-book servicing as per owners manual (receipts available) including changing of diff, transfer case and gearbox oils, timing belt, and re-packing of free-wheeling hubs etc. You may also speak to my mechanic (Joe Pintabona, Kinetic Autos, 9445 9958). This vehicle has never had a single accident, break-down or component failure in the time that I have owned it. No expense has been spared on it's maintenance regime, and only good quality oils and components have been used.
Sale Information:
Price & contact Sold for $29000 on 6 April 2000
Previous owner I purchased it through Big Rock Toyota (Balcatta) Early 1997
Reason for sale My accountant has advised me to buy a commercial vehicle (1 tonne ute) which will be more tax effective for my business. (it will be 4x4 of course!!)

Contact Skip (Alan - that's me) for more info. Email me.

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