Land Cruiser FZJ45 has 80 chassis and 4.7L V8 One of a kind

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This Toyota is in a class of it's own.
It's a FJ45 LWB, that has been modified with the best of all worlds!
A 80 chassis and axles, a 100 series 4.7L motor built with a shortened FJ45 body.
It is quite the sight in person, and truly one of a kind!
No detail over looked, this has been the one that all future similar builds will be measured against.
This beautiful FZJ45 is available for the first time from it's creator, and next owner will surely own this for the next decade or more. Located in Southern California (of course!)
If you are interested, you can message me and I will put you in touch with the owner:
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Side by side with the Green Machine:
• FJ45 or FJ40? Which wo...

[@CruisingTheLand]

The FZJ45 is available as long as you see this message here! For serious inquiries, you can message me (info in the description) and I can put you in touch with Gary

[@darinpugh]

Available?

[@jonathanrobinson82]

All that beautiful work and a 265hp Toyota v8.. nice rig!

[@dnovello]

WOW!!! No other words! Thanks 👍👍👍

[@brennanmetcalf]

Great build. It was a real inspiration for my #LX45 project.

[@luvlivingcruisers2454]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

[@ardalanm1652]

That guy is a absolute beauty

[@Pogotheclown935]

Amazing rig

[@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson]

BEAUTIFUL rigs!

[@dnovello]

VVT-i too!!!!!

[@porsarn78]

Everything is so perfectly fitted except the winch, should go for M8274. This one is a bit small for the overall look!!!

[@CruisingTheLand]

Or like the one I have on Godzilla, my HZJ73... just search "best Land cruiser that never made it to usa"

[@ryanramsey6391]

I miss my 67 fj45. But the barn can only hold 5 cruiser. I made up for it this year with a new taco.

[@1966cambo]

This super cool,capable awesome built rig is for sale right now on Bring A Trailer !

[@CruisingTheLand]

yessir. its at 64.5k My guess is it will go for 93k

[@user-cn8vb9hh5z]

An amazing build. Very interesting that he implies the 1FZ has better offroad performance than the 4.7v8. I would have presumed the opposite. Is it torque?

[@DiscoMan]

I’ve owned both engines, I’d take the 2UZ-FE 4.7L any day over the 1FZ-FE, even off road

[@1966cambo]

What brand are the front shackles? Very cool how they rotate and store on the clip on the bumper

[@CruisingTheLand]

I dont know, this rig is not mine, mine is the 40 you see in the background. The FZJ45 auction closes today on BaT.. currently at $63k, my guess is it goes for 93k

[@joevolat6268]

I was told you couldn't put a hydro steering assist ram up by the pitman arm on the drag link - had to be in the rear on the tie rod, but that's how this one is set up. Is using that location on this rig causing problems or was I given incorrect info?

[@CruisingTheLand]

This is not my rig, but seems to be working fine on this build... for a decade +

[@gvergel74]

Ok... we can argue over a beer...... Maybe I am envious because I learned to drive on a 1973 FJ-40. Point taken, but your math still needs some going back to the basics....Cheers and you will need the snorkel....

[@CruisingTheLand]

ah, you are from down under?

[@iwantoffroad]

can you post the i hate mud build thread? just saw this at cars and coffee on sat

[@CruisingTheLand]

Yes the San Juan outlet Cars and Coffee... was there too!

[@iwantoffroad]

@@CruisingTheLand whats his username on i hate mud would love to read the build thread

[@CruisingTheLand]

@@iwantoffroad here is the build link: forum.ih8mud.com/threads/project-x.34899/page-60

[@iwantoffroad]

@@CruisingTheLand thanks ! Love your videos. here is my build walk around on my lexus gx 470 love these trucks so much kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3_YdqCkgK5_mNE

[@MrLazlness]

Looks like at least 150k into the build

[@CruisingTheLand]

yes , couple thousand hours...

[@MrLazlness]

@@CruisingTheLand if I had a truck this nice, I would just keep it in the family to enjoy for generations. Unless they prefer electric cars 😅

[@1966cambo]

Dude , the wheels are not 40’s, those are called tires 😂

[@CruisingTheLand]

Glad you knew what I was talking about... Yes, technically should refer the 40s as "Tires" amd not wheels... But no one really says, I am rolling in 17s baby! Thanks for pointing out my error.. I don't edit my videos... It's a 1-take, what you see is what you get. But there are the comments so people can bust my balls! lol

[@shortfattoad7317]

Would love to have something like this, but where I live, we are not allowed to deviate from how a vehicle left the factory, no matter how old!! Ridiculous!!

[@CruisingTheLand]

where do you live?

[@shortfattoad7317]

@@CruisingTheLand Switzerland, not even allowed to improve the brakes for better braking performance. Do you know how many mountain twisties we have??

[@CruisingTheLand]

oh boy! thats a shame that you can do something to improve the vehicle!

[@1966cambo]

Wow, just ridiculous, I can’t stand it when governments control too much!

[@shortfattoad7317]

@@1966cambo It's 'cos they think the citizens are idiots... And for the most part, they are not wrong, still... Fun fact, you cannot change anything to improve a cars handling, performance or braking, but you can climb rocky mountain ridges without guide rails or rope, ski off piste and swim in any body of water you like. Welcome to Switzerland!

[@dhruvshah7545]

How much ?

[@CruisingTheLand]

the FZJ45 sold for 85k

[@19stri]

UZJ45 not FZ.

[@CruisingTheLand]

it was a 80 series inline6 at the beginning, was named FZJ45, then got the 100 series engine.

[@gvergel74]

non practical, unbalanced, mediocre finishes,

[@CruisingTheLand]

thats the funniest comment ever! It is 110% practical for Rubicon, Moab or any rock crawling trail. And performs on residential streets like a Boss. It is 120% balanced with the best of all worlds Toyota Chassis, Body and engine, The finishes are impeccable, refined and sone in the higest level.

[@gvergel74]

@@CruisingTheLand Nothing over 100% is real....Is he vehicle 50-50 weigh balanced? that extra10% or 20% means? How did you measured? I am a Toyota Land Cruiser fanatic and your statements should have some numbers to back it up... Just a constructive input. BTW: why not installing a proper snorkel system for the UZ engine instead of keeping the the old oil air filter canister? See, the devil is on the details. Just to start.....

[@CruisingTheLand]

@@gvergel74 what country are you located? Here on the west coast of US, we dont encounter water crossings up in the mountain trails we do. as for 120%.. it does exist. for instance, I bought a 80 series before covid, I thought the ROI on my investment was 100%, but it was actually 120%... I know its real, bc I have the $$ in my pocket. Or another example, if you weighed 150lbs, then gaimes 75lbs, noe you are 150% the man you used to be. I can go on... It is balanced? Thats a loaded question. Do you account for gear, weight of passengers, what if driver is 180lb, but passenger 105lbs ? Thrre is 60 pages.on this build. There is a link I put to someone who asked for it in the comments. Lastly, if you are a "Toyota Land Cruiser Fanatic" you would appreciate this vehicle versus being arm chair critic.

[@jamiespeirs6991]

I get it, you are being sarcastic! lol