I Bought My Dream Vehicle! DIESEL 80 Series Toyota Land Cruiser!!!

[@sj143]

Mine also a 3x HDFT manual It is the cream of the 80 series crop. Would love to stay in touch

[@janolopez7436]

You own 2 of the most iconic 4x4's in the universe good taste brother keen to see more 🍻🍻

[@motogp2375]

Nice one bro! I inherited my parent’s 1997 LC80 40th Anniversary. She’s old, paint needs work but the engine is immaculate. Definitely a head turner on the road and have lots of motorist tailgating me on the road. Love this vehicle!

[@TheExpenditionForge]

Thanks! I love Land Cruisers!

[@shanevonharten3100]

1hd-ft bottom end has a 1 piece ' girdle " style big end bearing cap making it extremely strong. Higher flow oil return etc capable of up to 400 ish hp reasonably safely. Put " free wheeling hubs ", part time 4wd kit on to reduce fuel consumption for general driving. Front lower control arm flips are popular for clearance and comfort. 1hz are very common in Australia regularly reaching 800,000km , some have hit the million k mark.

[@TheExpenditionForge]

Thanks! I never got a good answer on what revisions they made on the FT, but I heard something about an improvement involving the bearings. Good to know!

[@chairmanmao3885]

I own an fzj80 but am also a HUGE fan of the defender...I am actually hella excited to watch your videos now since you have both. Would like to see some indepth and long term comparisons between the two.

[@TheExpenditionForge]

As you wish! I have a third imported 4x4 vehicle coming soon on the channel soon as well, so stay tuned for that! Welcome to The Forge!

[@jewelsferguson3172]

OMG!! What a BEAUTY! And I have an 80 series❤

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@@jewelsferguson3172 Thank you!

[@sugarcane9425]

I had my 2nd 80 1HZJ81 GX 1995 12V Diesel ..love it ❤

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@sugarcane9425 That's a nice rig! Do you or anyone else know what the difference in the trim levels in? Mine is a VX and I know there is a GX and GXL, but i don't know if all of those are in every global region or what the differences are

[@sugarcane9425]

@@TheExpenditionForge I m not sure the difference so much but the body is pretty much the same. I had the 2 doors open L/ R at the back and the newer console . Very minor change from the VX to GX . I got it released from Military so it s very manual for everything. I love it so simple and east to maintain.

[@andreasaristidou7156]

Love it, I also became obsessed with Sooty! I’m in the UK with a 1991 triple locked, 5 speed manual 1HDT. Think there’s a misconception when it comes to the US market assuming everything before the later models were duds but here in the UK we got everything you could want right from the get go. Enjoy your travels Sir, look forward to watching. Good bless.

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@andreasaristidou7156 The UK supplied me with both of my favorite vehicles! The UK embraced diesel, which i think is excellent and really gave you access to some great vehicles. US safety regulations kept some other vehicles out of the US as well, like my UK Spec Defender, but i was lucky enoughto spend a few years in the UK and bring these two back. Thanks for watching!

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@@andreasaristidou7156 And, nice Cruiser! The triple locked diesels are awesome!

[@ammaariboysyed7161]

wow man very nice car, since you like nerdy landcruiser facts ill tell ya a few things. In austrralia when the 1hdft was released MOST of them came in auto very few in manual. even the ones that were ft were 4o the anniversary or Sahara vx like yours. There are many vx limited hdj81 in Australia and there are also a few vx limited ACTIVE VACATION. Man those are so cool look into them they come with fitted watertap, stove , bed so much and it was a shocker to me and this is for the 80 series jdm. Also the same goes with the 100 series 1hdfte jdm. just like 80 is called 81 the hdj100 jdm spec is called hdj101 so yea man its pretty cool I love these cars, I seen you like the ol 3l ln106, great cars and very reliable hiluxs and most of them get turboed in aus as they are useless without the turbos. Are you into 60 series 12ht saharas man those are so ahead of their time. HOPE to hear back from u

[@ammaariboysyed7161]

another fact vx limited nevr came with manual

[@davidhodgson7902]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thewormm2007]

1 hdt lc80 are legendary.. for me the greatest 4x4 all time

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@@thewormm2007 I agree! I always wanted one!

[@sj143]

I’ve got HDFT as well

[@tobywilliams8697]

quite simply, in australia, 1HD-T was produced for 5 years, 90,91,92,93,94 and then went to the 1HD-FT for 3 years 95,96,97 as I'm sure you're aware. So there are more 1HD-T's around. It's much more desirable for the 1HD-FT in Australia because for some reason it is much rarer to see one on the road. The 1HD-T already is sort after but the 1HD-FT fetches a greater premium.

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@@tobywilliams8697 Thanks! Good insight!

[@Dadcandoit007Kevin]

The 1HDFT and FTE 24v are more desirable here in Australia mainly just because they make more power stock hand with mods. As a 1HZ with a turbo owner, I keep an eye out for one but realistically it’s not worth the 15-20k + price needed to swap when my 1HZ goes well

[@TheExpenditionForge]

That makes sense. I'm pretty used to slow vehicles, so I wouldn't have been upset with a 1HZ either. I would like to take a trip to Oz and check out a 3L LN106 Hilux one day!

[@ashleyconnolly7967]

Ihdt is a great 80 motor in oz and the 1hz is the work horse we use for hunting camels in other stuff, slow as but will get ya in and outa the desert no worries

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@@ashleyconnolly7967 Slow is okay with me!

[@hardsayings2400]

Nice vehicle!

[@TheExpenditionForge]

Thank you!

[@MrDISCOBRITCHES]

Don’t forget the 1fz-f carb gcc spec from Dubai

[@TheExpenditionForge]

I've never even heard of it but I'm googling it now!

[@fourocker]

My Australian delivered landcruiser vin plate is FZJ80R.....R being Australian market, my Supra vin is MA71R.....facelift mk3 turbo Australian market delivered. The 80 series multi-valve turbo diesel (FTE) is the most regarded simply because it's the rarest most efficient and powerful diesel version available.....well done for getting hold of one, I love Sooty as well too 👍 honestly I adore the 1FZ-FE engine and the purchase price disparity for the turbo diesel is quite a lot, the non turbo diesel is tedium to the max so forget that. My vehicle has had an LPG installation so runs on that and petrol, the economy is reasonable on LPG and combined with the capacity between the two fuel tanks gives a good range, I'm happy with it, I need the power of the 1FZ-FE to tow my 2.4 ton caravan, a turbo would help though as she's not very fast ha ha 😂.

[@TheExpenditionForge]

I didn't know that there was an R on Australian market VIN plates! I love nerdy car facts like that! I the FZJ80s are awesome and I think they're great value for the money as well! Thanks!

[@fourocker]

​@@TheExpenditionForgedefinitely a good way to get into an 80 series, I'd love an FTE version as they are the best choice for remote off road touring. Your Defender is nice but I can't say I'd trust owning one from what I've read.....except maybe an ex Australian army Defender Perentie, they have an Isuzu diesel engine, built that way from factory, all the best to you from Oz 👌👍

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@fourocker Don't worry, I've got a spare engine and transmission for the old Defender so it will live a few lives!

[@darrenhaywood9260]

Subscribed buddy, your explanation of the engine variants was very very comprehensive but a little too long (for me). Would have preferred a look under the bonnet and a look round the vehicle more. Looking forward to your builds and trips. 👍

[@TheExpenditionForge]

Thanks for subscribing! You'll see a lot more of the Land Cruiser and I'll show you all around it and compare it to some of my other vehicles soon

[@charleswalker5149]

When you are in South Africa please come and visit us un St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, we have a Guest house called Milkwood Way, I am a huge Cruiser fan

[@TheExpenditionForge]

I'll keep that in mind!

[@AndrewR10001]

You should have bought your LC80 in Philippines. lots of LC80 here original left hand drive. Some are converted from right to Left... Original Left is way better

[@TheExpenditionForge]

I'll have to consider that when I go for another import 4x4!

[@AndrewR10001]

@@TheExpenditionForge another model to consider for import is the Nissan Patrol Sarari with the TD42 Engine.. (4.2 diesel) it is actually the LC80's rival during its time. If you are also into kei trucks there are a LOT to choose from...Goodluck!

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@@AndrewR10001 The GQ Patrols are definitely cool. How common is the LN106 Hilux in the Phillipines?

[@user-hijodelbigote]

Toyota is way better

[@TheExpenditionForge]

In general I agree with you!

[@Coordinator61]

I never understood the Defender hype. Make a video about simple building quality.

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@Coordinator61 I don't know that Defenders really have a lot of hype. It's just another simple 4x4 without many things to break. I've owned mine for about 3 years and it's been very reliable and done everything I've put in front of it. I think if anything all Land Rovers get a bad rap based on the Rover V8 engines that were so unreliable in the US, but this diesel has been very good for me

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@@Coordinator61 But I will make a video comparing the two soon

[@Coordinator61]

@@TheExpenditionForge Cool thanks.

[@Coordinator61]

So dump that defender you will not miss it. No match for that LC

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@Coordinator61 No I own and know them both very well. I would miss it. I have a unimog as well and each of them serves a slightly different purpose for me

[@Coordinator61]

@@TheExpenditionForge A mate has a full spec Defender and i was shocked how total shit it ride in general is. Plus how its build. I live in tge Netherlands and tax makes these huge 4x4 s expensive sadly. Tax for that LC is about 4000 euros a year just to owe it so no many around here plus off roading is not allowed. Still tons of Defenders over here in full safari kit for showing off. But that series Toyota is simply the best you can get.

[@TheExpenditionForge]

@@Coordinator61 That's interesting because mine rides very well. It's not sealed up as well as a Land Cruiser, so it is certainly louder inside. I'll get into all the differences when I make that video

[@Coordinator61]

@@TheExpenditionForge Defenders are just old boxes on wheels. I do know the chassis as i owe a 1978 2 door Range Rover classic.

[@kenniselkatamak4487]

1HDT better

[@TheExpenditionForge]

Yea mine is the worst