My first cruiser (hj60, diesel)

[60seriesasthmatic]

Hey all i'm new here and just recently bought my first Toyota Landcruiser (60 series HJ60) diesel deluxe model. Whilst this is not my first 4x4 its my first toyota.

I paid only $2k for it which i consider quite good seeing as it has been mainly a western vehicle all its life (almost no rust anywhere) has a fully recond 5 speed box, new t/fer case, front and rear diffs rebuilt, Ironman suspension all round( foam cell shocks, 2" lift springs, Greasable shackles) Bullbar, Sidesteps, scrub rails, endless air set-up, stainless water tank, new exhaust and an interior that looks like its only been outta the factory for 2-3 years, and a full roof rack with ladder.

While driving it home i noticed it was only running on 5 cyl properly, pulled the head to have the valves and seats reground only to be told its a newish aftermarket head and this is its first regrind( bonus ). While it was this far appart i figured i'd give her a in chassis rebuild, so i threw in a new set of rings, and conrod bearings and also a very desperately needed set of new rockers as the old ones were so badly worn.

I'm going to give the guys at ENGINE AUSTRALIA a plug as this is where i bought all my engine parts from ( $630 retail incl post for rings, conrod bearings, full set of rockers, and a complete engine gasket set.) Absolute quality parts and service. I didn't replace the main bearings as they were checked and didn't need it and didn't feel like pulling the crank.

The only thing i have to do now is to replace the worn injectors.
Took her for a run today and wow what a difference a bit of a freshen up makes.

I have a few more things i wanna get set up on it(Front + rear locker, winch, etc) but for now i'm quite happy with my aquisition. I'll post up some pics later on once i've got em off the camera.

[Wozza244]

Sounds the goods mate, welcome to outers, im sure BOGGED will give you a guided tour shortly

Quite a few blokes here including myself devoted to the good old 60 series. Hope you enjoy it.

[SCANAS]

you didn't buy that car you stole it! 2k for good 60 without rust! Very jealous! Mine owes me 10 times that....

Heaps of useful stuff in the cruiser 'bible' - up the top of the toyota forum

[60seriesasthmatic]

Yeah i was thinking the same thing when i got it home and found out what it had on it too scanas.

Oh i forgot to mention too it is almost dent free with only 1 small dint in the rear passenger quarter.

Just having a look at the bible now cheers for the heads up.

[Pyrotech]

congrats on the 60 man, so far i have owned 3 my current, is by far the coolest, look after it and it will do the same for you

[Struth]

Well done, now cough up with some pics of your 60