Buying a 60 series - any advice ???

Rust in gutters under crome trim. Rust in sils under doors is a problem Lift carpet or floor mats to check this. Rust is also common in the area behind the kick panel. If in doubt get a vehicle inspection. $100.00 well spent. All other usual wear and tear will be common on a 80's model 4WD. Andy

Common fault of the transfer case oil pumping into the gearbox past the inter-seal. Some fixes involved a tube kit between the two boxes filler holes. Cracks in top shocker mounts (front), sagging leaf springs.

Rust, the suspension mounts, Rust, roof pillars, Rust, engine, Rust, they are getting long in the tooth now, so dont buy one without expecting to have to dish out $$ at some time. Could be Small could be motor g;box T'fer case... Then you will be scared! Oh and look for rust too. Did I mention Rust? If there isnt any look for Bog!

Rust is a big issue on these - hence why their coming cheap now.

Rust in roofline, under side windows are the real killers - but the bottom of doors, around the windscreen, and in the engine bay are all sure signs to walk away.

Mileage is far less important than body condition - the engines are tough but the bodies rust pretty easily.

Oh what a Rusty feeling......... If you can pick the vehicle up for under $6000 then you can have fun. Knock out the bog and rust and apply some fibreglass. The one thing about a cheap 4x4 is that you can drill holes, cut away rust and attach parts to it without worrying about the paint work. The 60 series was a pretty capable offroader. If you are considering a petrol model then throw out the Aisan carby and fit something else like a Holley or a Weber. The Aisan carby has a design fault which is very annoying especially if you drive over lots of corrugations. I took mine apart that many times I could do it blindfolded!!
When my old Tojo finally went to the tip almost half of it was fibreglass patches:-) Cheers,W

Giday Robo,
As the others b 4 me have said ,the 60s do have a rust problem,some worse then others!! I got mine 3 yr. ago,200,ks.& a ''small'' amount of rust in the turret,which has bin cut out.I,ve done a quick trip around Oz.[3 mths. 20ks.] & to Cape York. Its cost about $3ooo to replace tired suspension & brakes etc. Bin diesel u must change the oil & FILTER every 5-6 thou.For my money they,re as good as any of ''the oldies'' & better than most, thats my 2c. worth anyway, hope it helps..
Phil.

Just don't buy one near the coast! However their will be plenty of good ones left, many that previous owners have accessorized!!

If you can try and get a HJ61RG VX Sahara, that 12HT turbo diesel is well worth having, plenty of grunt, over-engineered to the hilt (oil cooled pistons), mine gets 10.7 l / 100km regardless of driving style (with auto).

Cheers