Trade for decent 80 series?

[Rallyroo]

Just to be clear, lockers were optional from 93-97. If you're looking for one with them, there is a twist knob to the left of the steering wheel. Be sure it has them and that they work. Not that there's a problem with them, but make sure they engage when test driving

Of that range of years just 7% of them came with the optional lockers.

[kletzenklueffer]

I've always wanted one of these. I want an 80 series so bad I might just sell my 09 Tacoma DCSB TRD with plenty of ARB goodies for one. I have 3 cars so this won't be my daily.

After I bought mine last year, I was going through some files on my PC and found where I'd started a "pro's/con's" excel spreadsheet in 2008weighing the FJ80 vs the 97 4Runner. I ended up buying the 4Runner at the time and it's been great, but I came back to the FJ80 after all was said and done.

[ExpoGeorgia]

I'll trade you my 80

Seriously though be patient and you may come across a deal like I did. I got a stock FZJ80 I purchased for $300 (thats right, three bills)! Needed a new rear end but I've got less than $1,000 into her so far. Its a 94, not locked. If I were you I'd keep the jeep for a little longer, its a clean one!

[fullybalanced]

I'll trade you my 80

Seriously though be patient and you may come across a deal like I did. I got a stock FZJ80 I purchased for $300 (thats right, three bills)! Needed a new rear end but I've got less than $1,000 into her so far. Its a 94, not locked. If I were you I'd keep the jeep for a little longer, its a clean one!

SON OF A .... man you stole that one! Even if it has 250K on the clock, if you got even a few oil change records, that's worth it!

[Mountainhound]

I'll trade you my 80

Seriously though be patient and you may come across a deal like I did. I got a stock FZJ80 I purchased for $300 (thats right, three bills)! Needed a new rear end but I've got less than $1,000 into her so far. Its a 94, not locked. If I were you I'd keep the jeep for a little longer, its a clean one!

I hate you. No wait












yea I hate you.

[ExpoGeorgia]

SON OF A .... man you stole that one! Even if it has 250K on the clock, if you got even a few oil change records, that's worth it!

LOL yep she has 229k miles, head gasket jobs been done prior to purchase. I just had a full tune up done along with the new rear end installed. Going to pick her up from the shop Thursday, will have better pictures soon.

I hate you. No wait












yea I hate you.

Haha feeling the hate on IH8MUD to lol

[bjohnston115]

I think most will agree that the 94 80 was the "best" one for some of the following reasons...

1. 1fz-e (4.5l) engine
2. "Toyota" Grill (switched to the bean wearing the sumbrero in 95)
3. Last year without airbags and ABS
4. Lockers available
5. Last year with the a442f tranny which is said to be stronger than the a343f in the 95-97

There are people who swear by the 3fe engine (91&92) becuase of its reliablity and simplicity (i have one and love it) but you will find the majority of people want the newer 1fz-e engine becuase of the extra power (but it had a few more problems). Also the 91 &92 had the a440f auto tranny which was fully hydro and had a lockup torqu convertor which was said to be better than the later a442f (93-94) and much stronger than the a343f (95-97)