75 series landcruiser 1985
75 series landcruiser (cab chassis), 1985
Good Points
cheap to buy, easy to modify, does well for a 25 year old leaf sprung vehicle.
Bad Points
most of the parts i custom made, so i cant just replace bits from off the shelf. a little thirsty but good considering the tyres i run. not very highway friendly.
What mods have you done?
1hz engine conversion.
1hd-t bottom end.
Engine bored to 4.4 litre.
Custom JPC built Garrett GT30 turbo.
Diesel/L.P.Gas injection.
TurboSmart Manual Boost Controller.
Modified air box and intake.
Custom 3.5" snorkel.
Custom 3” free flowing exhaust.
Bigger fuel lines, re-routed to left hand side of vehicle to fit 3" exhaust under chassis.
Spring over axle conversion.
Chassis shortened by 400mm.
EFS springs (with lots of leafs removed).
50mm extended shackles.
Custom axlewrap/track bar.
Superlift shocks.
Hi-steer conversion.
front axle relocation.
custom 15x10" rims with 2.5" backspacing.
36" interco super swamper tyres.
Antonio Masiero 4.88:1 diff ratios with custom solid pinion spacers.
Front & Rear ARB air lockers. ARB air compressor.
15 litre air tank.
extended braded brake lines and diff breathers.
Custom front and rear drive shafts.
Tough dog 4 way RTC steering dampener.
Custom made 4 point roll cage and tube tray.
Customized ARB himount winchbar.
Warn 8274 himount winch.
ARB latchlok winch hook.
2 Lightforce 240’s and 4 lightforce 170’s.
folding light-bar.
10000lb rated recovery points both sides front and rear.
VDO Boost guage.
VDO pyrometer.
Uniden Scanner and UHF.
LED tail, indicator and reverse lights.
Dual batteries (under the tray) with redarc smart solenoid.
recessed ARB toolbox in tray.
External air fittings for air lines and air tools.
Lots of other unimportant stuff.
What mods are on the list to do?
Nothing, have a newer and better project
Why did you buy this vehicle?
it was cheap, bog stock standard and perfect for my buildup,
How often do you go offroad?
as often as i can
What will your next vehicle be?
The Bravo when its finished
75 series landcruiser (cab chassis), 1985
Good Points
cheap to buy, easy to modify, does well for a 25 year old leaf sprung vehicle.
Bad Points
most of the parts i custom made, so i cant just replace bits from off the shelf. a little thirsty but good considering the tyres i run. not very highway friendly.
What mods have you done?
1hz engine conversion.
1hd-t bottom end.
Engine bored to 4.4 litre.
Custom JPC built Garrett GT30 turbo.
Diesel/L.P.Gas injection.
TurboSmart Manual Boost Controller.
Modified air box and intake.
Custom 3.5" snorkel.
Custom 3” free flowing exhaust.
Bigger fuel lines, re-routed to left hand side of vehicle to fit 3" exhaust under chassis.
Spring over axle conversion.
Chassis shortened by 400mm.
EFS springs (with lots of leafs removed).
50mm extended shackles.
Custom axlewrap/track bar.
Superlift shocks.
Hi-steer conversion.
front axle relocation.
custom 15x10" rims with 2.5" backspacing.
36" interco super swamper tyres.
Antonio Masiero 4.88:1 diff ratios with custom solid pinion spacers.
Front & Rear ARB air lockers. ARB air compressor.
15 litre air tank.
extended braded brake lines and diff breathers.
Custom front and rear drive shafts.
Tough dog 4 way RTC steering dampener.
Custom made 4 point roll cage and tube tray.
Customized ARB himount winchbar.
Warn 8274 himount winch.
ARB latchlok winch hook.
2 Lightforce 240’s and 4 lightforce 170’s.
folding light-bar.
10000lb rated recovery points both sides front and rear.
VDO Boost guage.
VDO pyrometer.
Uniden Scanner and UHF.
LED tail, indicator and reverse lights.
Dual batteries (under the tray) with redarc smart solenoid.
recessed ARB toolbox in tray.
External air fittings for air lines and air tools.
Lots of other unimportant stuff.
What mods are on the list to do?
Nothing, have a newer and better project
Why did you buy this vehicle?
it was cheap, bog stock standard and perfect for my buildup,
How often do you go offroad?
as often as i can
What will your next vehicle be?
The Bravo when its finished
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