Want to buy a Toyota Landcruiser FJ-73

Submitted: Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 15:08
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Greetings,

Long time no post. My best friend is in the market for a FJ73 cruiser. I don't know much about them, so any light that could be shed would be great.

It is a 4cyl, dual fuel, removable top and windscreen i believe. built 1985. thats all i know at this point.

So any hints / tips / bewares / suggestions etc would as always be much appreciated.

Thanking you all in advance - Marko
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Reply By: Peter 2 - Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 20:47

Friday, Feb 16, 2007 at 20:47
The 73's (mid wheelbase) came with either a 3B diesel, a 3BT diesel or the 2F petrol six with leaf springs all round as far as I remember.
Later models (post 1990) had a 5 cylinder version of the 1HZ designated 1PZ.The running gear was all the same size and weight as a full size cruiser.
The 70 series had the same engines (except for the turbo diesel) but with a shorter wheelbase, later versions had the 1HZ in them and went well.
If it has a 4cylinder petrol motor it is a Bundera (short wheelbase) which had coils all round and either a 4 cyl petrol or 4 cyl turbo diesel (2.2L?). The running gear was all lightweight like a hilux of the same era.
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Follow Up By: ross - Saturday, Feb 17, 2007 at 10:48

Saturday, Feb 17, 2007 at 10:48
They actually had a 3F and there was a turbo version called a BJ71,not a big seller here though.

If its a Bundeera, walk away and buy a real 73 series. The Bundeera is too short and toyotas early design coil suspension was a dud.
The body is a pressed out lump and once its got rust ,its in trouble.
They cost as much as the full size 7* series of the same year

Ive had a FJ73 for 4 years that I converted to a 1HZ diesel.
Great vehicle on/offroad and the lighter 73 series body allows the 1HZ to get very good fuel econmy and get around relatively quick.

LPG powered 73 series lose a lot of room with the LPG tank. It either hangs down 100mm lower than the original tank or is installed in the rear cargo section which leaves nothing for cargo.
The 3F will use a lot of petrol if not converted to LPG.
Get a 3B diesel model and put a aftermarket turbo on it.
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Reply By: markeaust - Saturday, Feb 17, 2007 at 14:12

Saturday, Feb 17, 2007 at 14:12
Marko,

Before buying one, make sure he check out the FRP roof, particularly where it joins with the front doors. I had one for a couple of years and the corrrrugggations killed the roof...it started to develop cracks in this area.

Otherwise a pretty strong car.

Cheers,

Mark
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