1993 FZJ80 Resto-mod
We are especially proud of this masterpiece of an 80 series Land Cruiser resto-mod. It has almost every feature imaginable, and we made the integration of all of the features a true work of art. Thanks to this great client who understands the importance of doing things right.
Key Features
- Stage 2 rest-mod, with color change
- Toyota Cement Gray / Linex 2 tone
- LS3 / 6L80E
- Cruise control
- Power Brake front disc conversion
- Factory locking differentials
- OME 2.5” lift
- Delta radius arms
- KMC forged 17” wheels
- 35” Toyo RT Pros
- ARB front bull bar
- Warn Zeon 10K winch
- Nacho Grandes and Nacho Quatro lights on front bar
- Integrated solar inputs on front and rear bumpers
- Slee 4X4 rear dual swing out bumper
- Nacho Quatro camp light
- ARB dual compressor
- ARB air chucks on front and rear bumpers
- Switch Pro
- National Luna DC-DC charger
- EZ Awn K9 roof rack
- Batwing 270 degree awning
- EZ Awn rooftop tent
- Diode Dynamics front light bar
- Nacho Nano scene lighting on rack and tailgate
- Goose Gear slide out kitchen
- National Luna fridge / freezer
- Cargo barrier
- DVS rear tailgate storage
- Katzkins leather interior
- New carpet / dynamat
- PRLC premium audio
Featured in This Video
Is the 80 Series the Last “Real” Land Cruiser Sold in the US?
A lot of people say yes, and it’s hard to argue with them. Here’s why.
The 80 Series was the last Land Cruiser Toyota sold in America with a solid front axle. After 1997, 80 series production for the US market ended. While Toyota kept a live axle (solid front axle) in many Land Cruiser variants for other markets, they switched to an independent front suspension, or IFS for the model sold here (the 100 series) A lot of enthusiasts will tell you that change made the newer Cruisers softer on the road but weaker and less capable off-road. There are also fewer suspension upgrades available for IFS.
It wasn’t just the front axle and suspension that we lost. When the 80 Series left, so did the option of factory front and rear locking differentials. If you don’t know, electric locking differentials are devices that “lock” the right and left axles together for maximum off road traction, on demand. An 80 Series with factory lockers is one of the most capable off-road vehicles Toyota ever built, and it’s surprisingly good on the highway too.
That combination — solid axles, lockers, legendary durability, and real off-road capability is exactly why the 80 Series has gotten so popular with enthusiasts and overlanders. The aftermarket has fully embraced it. I’d say right now there are probably more aftermarket parts and accessories available for the 80 Series than any other Land Cruiser model.
These trucks are also getting older, which means we’re seeing a lot more restorations. Right now, 80 Series builds make up nearly half of our schedule for the next two years. We offer two levels: our Stage 2 restoration is a body disassembled. glass-out, interior-out refinish that gives you a beautiful truck without touching frame or engine bay (sometimes) A Stage 3 is a full body-off restoration, every single component, down to the last clip, clamp, and spring. That’s the show-quality level.
The FZJ80 we’re featuring with this post is a fresh Stage 2+ restoration that just rolled out of the shop. It’s got pretty much every upgrade we offer, LS3 swap, 6L80 transmission, OME lift with BP-51 shocks, full armor, solar, winch, kitchen, the works. It combines form and function at the highest level.
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