toyota land cruiser hj45

1980 Toyota Land Cruiser Additional Info:

Vehicle Summary

This is a 1980 Toyota HJ45 Troopy (Troop Carrier), fully restored between 2021–2022 for rugged off-road use in Djibouti (Horn of Africa). Living expat since few years here now, am selling my personal hobby and weekend bush « toy ». The restoration prioritized durability and mechanical upgrades over cosmetic perfection. The vehicle has seen actual trail use and is not a garage queen.

THE VEHICLE IS IN AFRICA (I can’t modify the location of listing). Contact me for any questions or details.

FOB included, CIF NY +3500USD

It drives, brakes, and handles strong. The mechanical base is sound and powerful, but some details remain incomplete or require attention for full US-level standards (listed below).

Engine & Driveline

• Toyota 1HDT turbo diesel engine, sourced from an HDJ80 (Australia market)
• H55F 5-speed gearbox (from HJ75)
• HJ75 front & rear axles with disc brakes
• Custom Tom Wood rear driveshaft (USA) – double cardan, greasable
• Toyota front driveshaft (shortened, greasable)
• Power steering using OEM 75/76 steering box + J61 pitman arm
• Mastervac: new OEM Toyota
• Brake master cylinder: new OEM Toyota FZJ80 (high capacity)
• Clutch master & slave cylinders: new
• Custom braided steel clutch and brake lines
• Aluminum 4-core Mishimoto radiator (Japan) – repaired after trail damage, works perfectly
• No overheating at sustained highway speed (80+ mph) even in 100°F+ weather
• Stainless 3” exhaust (has surface corrosion)
• All coolant and vacuum hoses replaced with blue silicone
• Painless Wiring harness (USA)
• Vintage Air A/C kit installed (compressor needs service)
• K&N air filter

Chassis & Suspension

• Ironman 4x4 +50mm heavy-duty leaf springs with greasable shackles
• Chassis stripped, inspected, reinforced, and repainted
• All body mounting hardware replaced with stainless bolts (OEM spec, sourced from Toyota Series 4 specialist)

Interior & Body

• Full repaint in Toyota “QuickSand” color (code 4V6)
• Interior bedlined in tinted Raptor coating
• Custom vinyl upholstery (locally made) – some wear and scratches
• All floors professionally repaired
• Hardtop included – side windows fixed shut (rails not available)
• Custom full-length roof rack (sandblasted + Raptor-coated)
• Some body panels show wear from trail use – not showroom condition
• Surface rust present on several exterior body panels – typical of age

Electrical & Lighting

• 7-inch high-output LED driving lights (US import)
• All lighting functional except:
  
• Wiper motor disconnected (needs reconnection)
• Turn signals function, but lenses are cracked
• Speedometer occasionally sticks due to dust and vibration
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Wheels & Tires

• 5x BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A 235/85R16 tires – excellent condition
• OEM steel split rims
• Includes 5x Nexen inner tubes and rim liners (new)

Included with Sale

• FOB export prep and documentation included (vehicle will be loaded into container at no additional cost)
• Optional CIF to New York port for +$3,500
• Original 2H diesel engine (complete) and original 4-speed gearbox (can be shipped on pallet in same container)
• Photos of restoration available
• List of all suppliers and parts references will be provided to buyer

Condition Summary

This vehicle is mechanically solid, extremely capable off-road, and ready to drive as-is in harsh environments. It is not fully finished to US show car or daily-driver standards. If you are looking for a 100% original HJ45 with perfect paint and zero wear — this is not it.

However, if you are after a real Land Cruiser built to work, with a legendary drivetrain, serious off-road potential, and a unique vintage platform ready for further refinement — this is a rare opportunity.

Rooftop tent on pictures not included.