1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Pick-Up

Location: Lynnwood Washington

Why It's Curated: This 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Pick-Up 4x4 is for sale in Lynnwood, Wa. This truck was originally sold in Venezuela, restored in Colombia and imported to the US in 2024. The restoration work included adding air conditioning. In addition the: engine, transmission, transfer case and both differentials were rebuilt. If you want a vintage, fully off-road capable, pickup and need to bring lots of gear with you, an FJ45 like this might be the perfect fit. 

 
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Vehicle Details:

Year: 1981
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser FJ45 Pick-Up
Drive: 4x4
Miles: 192,000
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Engine: 4.2-liter 2F inline-six
Exterior Color: Brown
Interior Color: Brown
State of Registration: WA
Vehicle Location: LYNNWOOD
VIN: On request 
Title: Clean
Seller Type: Private Party

Details:

Acquisition & Renovation:

• Acquired by the seller in Venezuela
• Renovation work completed in Colombia
• Imported to the United States in 2024

Exterior:

• Repainted in brown with a white roof
• Steel front bumper
• Front turn signals mounted on the fenders
• Fold-down tailgate with original model-specific locks, steel cables, and carabiners
• Water drainage holes in the floor with plastic plugs

Interior:

• Upholstered in brown vinyl with matching carpets throughout
• Interior metal surfaces painted to match the exterior
• Dashboard pads and door panels reupholstered in brown vinyl
• Three-point seatbelt system
• Button radio with an independent Bluetooth wireless system
• Pioneer radio with built-in Bluetooth in AUX category
• Stereo speakers in the doors with separate bass and treble for better sound resolution
• Three-spoke steering wheel
• 160 km/h speedometer
• Gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, coolant temperature, and amperage
• Five-digit odometer showing 192,000 miles

Engine & Mechanical Components:

• 4.2-liter 2F inline-six engine
• Valve adjustment
• Engine timing calibration
• Distributor timing calibration
• Engine compression test
• Spark plug changes
• Amperage check
• Total electrical system rewiring
• Suspension system adjustment
• 4X4 traction system inspection
• General mechanical review
• New aluminum radiator
• High-performance spark plug cables for better synchronization
• Carburetor with new interior kit
• Alternator
• Water tanks
• Temperature and oil knobs
• Horns
• Power steering pump
• Clutch (all new)
• All fluids for engine, gearbox, transmissions, and coolants renewed

Drivetrain & Suspension:

• Four-speed manual transmission
• Dual-range transfer case
• Factory original brakes with band and cylinder maintenance
• Factory original steering
• All front and rear bushings replaced
• Suspension replaced
• Four Monroe shock absorbers for the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
• One horizontal gas steering damper
• Manual lock (handbrake)
• Alignment and balancing performed on all rims, including the spare

Wheels & Tires:

• 15'' steel rims
• New Unigrip Road Force M/T 32X11.5 R15LT tires
• Unigrip Road Force M/T 31X10.5 R15LT spare tire
• New six-lug nuts
• Tires manufactured in week 50 of 2023, with a warranty until December 2028

Electrical & Safety Features:

• New air conditioning with sealed 508 compressor
• Universal four-vent evaporator
• Tow hitch with trailer connector
• New 750 amp Willard Extrema titanium battery
• Complete roadside kit including:
  • 2-ton jack
  • ABC extinguisher
  • Folding lug wrench
  • Signaling triangles
  • 2 wheel chocks

Frame & Underbody:

• Frame repainted during renovation
• Entire chassis repainted
• Bridges and springs refinished
• Transmission and bells restored
• New exhaust system with stainless steel terminal