Why is the 80 series so Legendary? Why I love the 80 series Land Cruiser!

In this video, we go over my thoughts on why I love the 80 series land cruiser. I know other enthusiasts will agree with me.
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[@lacruiser80]

Amen! 80 for life! Best vehicle ever made.

[@CruisinMiles]

Yeahhh buddy!

[@Mr.International82]

Don’t forget the 76 series! Love the 80 series too. Both tanks

[@fourocker]

570,000 km on my 94 1fz-fe, it struggles pulling my 2.4 ton caravan but I really don't care, I'm at peace whenever I'm in it, it's like an old boot, comfortable, familiar, reliable and cool in that well worn way, good video thanks 😊

[@CruisinMiles]

@@fourocker an old boot! Lmao! Totally understand the reference

[@AverageOverlander]

Great overview of the rig and the community.

[@CruisinMiles]

Thank you

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

G'day Miles I'm in Australia. Had mine from New ,91 with the locks original. Just completed a 12000 km trip 2months on the road. They just keep going✔️✔️✔️

[@CruisinMiles]

Thanks for watching from Australia! 120,000km trip?! I had to convert that to US lol. That’s insane. No hesitation?

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

@@CruisinMiles I'm in Melbourne that's totally down south of Australia then headed North too the Top of Australia ( Cape York) and a short Boat trip to Thursday Island and back to land then back down a Third then cut across to the West too (Darwin) Then "Down the Middle towards Adelaide Then back "Home" to Melbourne hopefully this will give you an idea in the distances l do on the average. It's the only way to visit places ☺️. Look on a map 🗺️. 4 and a half thousand was on heavily corrugated roads the rest of the 12thousand was tare roads. Good to hear from you ✔️✔️

[@CruisinMiles]

@@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120 sounds like quite the journey. Seeing the videos from some of the guys over there, I can only imagine what kind of trails you were going through. Would definitely love to visit one day. But I gotta say, those huntsman spiders are gonna be the death of me. Lmao

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

@@CruisinMiles Those Huntsman's are harmless,they do their Own thing, looking for something to eat. We are to Big. 😜. And on the trip l try and live of the land eg. Rabbits, 🐟, Wild Duck's, fresh Water Cray's feral pigs depending on different area's and the seasons.

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

@@CruisinMiles One other thing l forgot to mention, l got rid of the full time 4wd system and installed Free-Wheeling Hub's that instantly Gave me BETTER Fuel economy ✔️✔️it ticked all the boxes. But only engaged the 4wd When needed on gravel manuely A No No On tare Roads pluses mine is a manual/ Diesel ⛽

[@miguelvillalpando5561]

MY JDM 80 diesel arrived a month ago. I bought it in August of last year and it arrived at the begining of February. I love the fact that it is right side drive. But, the joke is on me when I I have to lean out the left side window inorder to use my key card to go through our gate🤣. Love this rig!

[@CruisinMiles]

Oh nice! Yeah having a right hand drive version is pretty cool. What even better is you get that good turbo diesel

[@dennishatzidimitriou7899]

It always was and always will be love my 80

[@CruisinMiles]

ALWAYS!

[@562Omar]

For many, driving their 80 Series wagon is simply the best therapy.

[@CruisinMiles]

At this point, even sitting in the driver seat feels calming. What year is yours?

[@562Omar]

@@CruisinMiles 1993 Emerald Green with 256K on the odometer - Pretty much stock, but recently added a modest 2” Ironman suspension lift with a new set of 315 75 16 Toyo Open Country AT tires. Waiting for some 1.5” Spidertrax wheel spacers to arrive. Maybe down the road, I’ll look into getting a Slee Off-road front bumper.

[@lm877]

@@562Omar Awesome, do the tires rub with that setup?

[@562Omar]

@@lm877 Absolutely no rub with the 2” lift and tires right now. …. still waiting to install the 1.5” wheel spacers, but I don’t anticipate it being an issue.

[@jamesbingham4538]

despite being so under powered it a super cool vehicle

[@CruisinMiles]

Yes definitely underpowered. But you learn to get around it. Especially if you build it with Weight in mind.

[@greymatter6834]

Really beautiful show bro. Subbed. Soft clap and a single tear for my 80. Baby has underbody cancer. Lower doors have orange stain. Rear hatch have chicken pox bubbles of death. There will be a full on grind therapy this spring. Shiroi=Japanese for white, it’s a 95 80, and will be fully repaired with love! Loving a Toyota is polishing a rough crystal, as a very precious object. We have 11 Toyota’s in the family 😊.

[@CruisinMiles]

Damn sounds like a lot of work. But it’s going to be soo worth it. Toyota families are the best families lol

[@Ghostrider-71]

I bought an HDJ81 in January. It’s a 1990 vintage, imported in 2021. Starting the baseline maintenance on vacation next month. Great video and thanks for posting.

[@CruisinMiles]

Man! That sounds like fun. Did you have it imported yourself?

[@Ghostrider-71]

@@CruisinMiles No, I bought from an importer in Virginia. There has been one other US owner before me, that person had it for a year and traded in for something else. No idea how many owners it’s had in Japan. It’s pretty clean despite 31 years of age. I plan on taking some trips with it once I know all of the important maintenance has been done.

[@Chimib]

Mine is fj80 1991 with over half a million Baja Miles on it and still going strong... I have replaced the radiator, the master pump and minor stuff such as filters, it has never let me down though...

[@CruisinMiles]

Geez!!! That’s awesome to hear!!! Hell yeah!!!

[@Henray316]

Great video. Man the white looking good. Either white or emerald green are my two most wanted colors of 80series

[@CruisinMiles]

Thank you. Yeah I’ve always wanted a white 80 series since I was younger.

[@ElReySupr3me]

I love the classic look of the 80 series. Yet I'm torn into getting a 100 series for the safety features to keep my family slightly more protected. Anyway love your cruiser man and keep up the videos.

[@CruisinMiles]

Honestly the look of the 80 series really is timeless. But I will admit, for family comfortability, the 100 beats it. My brother owns a 99 landcruiser and I will say it’s way more comfortable on the inside.

[@motogp2375]

We had our 40th Anniversary for 26 years now and its still the same suv when we got it off the lot. Definitely has its place on road and off-road but if you want more power, technology and comfort, then go for the 100 series.

[@DanielAlvarez-xl4qy]

Damn man i know i have a 1995 4runner nothing compare to your ride but love my truck i guess u r right the older you get you start seeing things a lil diff lol i dont even know how i started liking this truck i do know it a unique car tho wi th thr tailgate n rear window sliding down i love it lol

[@Silvadigitalmedia]

great video love the 80 series

[@CruisinMiles]

Thanks man I appreciate it.

[@actionheroleads]

Great video. The quirks are what make them fun. I wish I was more plugged in with other 80 owners. Im in San Diego. 310k miles going strong, but I've replaced A LOT except engine / trans.

[@CruisinMiles]

The quirks are what keep you in lol! San Diego! Check out @dirtcruiser on Instagram. He’s a really good guy and an 80 series wizard. He hosts the occasional meet in your area as well.

[@motogp2375]

@@CruisinMileshey man, know anyone in the Central Valley area in NORCAL. Let me know ill join the ranks. Thanks!

[@CruisinMiles]

@@motogp2375 sorry sir I don’t know anyone. Not anyone I’ve actually spoken to. I’ve talked to a couple of 80s owners from that area, but only through instagram. Don’t know them that well.

[@motogp2375]

@@CruisinMiles no worries bro! Thanks for the quick response 👍🏼

[@egv152]

80s are the Toughest! Ive got 91 HZJ80 640xxx kms, they just keep on going. Love the Vid n those wheels are look really tidy on your 80🦍🦍🦍

[@CruisinMiles]

Thank you sir! Yes I absolutely love these wheels.

[@j.blakejohnson2981]

I enjoy the 70 Series just as much. And if you think getting parts is hard - try getting them for the 70 Series in the USA!

[@CruisinMiles]

70 series is definitely a legend. But since it wasn’t produced to sell in the US market, I had to bump it behind the 80.

[@kimpeter7934]

Ah, new wheels and tires. Nice! What size? How tall is your lift. Looking forward to running into you at Friday night classics.

[@CruisinMiles]

2” lift with 15x8 +10 offset. 295/75/15 Won’t be making it to the Friday night meets for a while but I have a Saturday night meet on nov12 here in Ontario

[@kimpeter7934]

@@CruisinMiles rodeo x?

[@CruisinMiles]

@@kimpeter7934 no not rodeo x. I’m setting up a new monthly meet for the inland empire. Krispy Kreme at Ontario mills. 8pm Nov12

[@alanbaral3546]

I just got a new 1997 -- had another for 20 years. Best ever. Question -- who makes the ladder you have? I've been looking for a ladder like that for a while and can't find one. Thanks.

[@CruisinMiles]

No idea the brand of the ladder. Am no longer using it actually. Doesn’t work with my swing out carrier. Are you local to Southern California?

[@Trillex82]

nice video, where did you get that rear ladder?

[@CruisinMiles]

Thank you! Found it on Facebook market. Very hard to find these ladders I’ve heard.

[@Trillex82]

@@CruisinMiles looks dope, i just got my 80 a month ago and love it. i just got done with tune up. now its time to starting on mods. love the content bro, can't wait to see more.

[@CruisinMiles]

@@Trillex82 thanks I appreciate that

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

I have a 95. Bought it off original owner. All maintenance records and even sales window invoice etc. 200.000 on the clock. I'll be living in it shortly with my dog .due to circumstances . Needs a few things but dependable as Hell.... Mine has alot of sentimental value .. me and the wife lost everything then I was able to get it, then I lost Her last January .... When I'm in it, She is next to me ....

[@CruisinMiles]

That is a tough story. But that 80 series sounds as strong as you. Wish you only the best.

[@joseph8852]

Hey mate Loved the video Fellow 80 wiener And I must know what brand those roof racks are They look so nice and slimline I want a set !!?

[@CruisinMiles]

How’s it going?! Thanks for the love. The roof rack is just a custom piece I put togetherq. Use any brand gutter mount you’d like, I used Smitty Built. Then I ordered extruded aluminum online at a length of 53”

[@CruisinMiles]

What year is yours?

[@joseph8852]

@@CruisinMiles thanks mate Really appreciate the reply and that’s a super smart idea Is there any way I can see some more detailed pictures of video of it ? Or do they feature in an of your videos Thanks !!!

[@CruisinMiles]

@@joseph8852 find me on Instagram. @cruisin.miles I’ll send you photos there

[@jraddd3477]

Question: I have 315/75r16 tires on mine and the spare I got is the same size but different company so its a bit taller, Is it ok to run as a spare being AWD and if yes or no how long would it be dangerous to???

[@CruisinMiles]

From my understanding it is ok. These are 4WD not AWD. 4WD means you still have open differentials. So the variable speed changes to the different corners of the truck shouldn’t affect drivetrain unless you were locked. And worse case, you should unlock that axle just to be safe. On newer symmetrical AWD systems like on Subarus, they sorta run “unlockable” differentials. So driving those with different sized wheels/tires hurts their drivetrains because once the drivetrain “locks” back into AWD, the wheels couldn’t spin at different speeds.

[@NigelNaughton]

Where did you get that rear ladder for your 80?

[@CruisinMiles]

Facebook market. Someone was getting rid of old warehouse inventory. $150 brand new

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

Very nice I really want one! 😔 Prices are crazy in the UK tho so I have its little brother the 3rd Gen Surf/4Runner

[@CruisinMiles]

Prices have skyrocketed for them here in the US as well, but have slowly been coming back down a bit.

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

@@CruisinMiles hopefully I’ll be able to get one, did you know the UK is banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 2030? That will make prices of all cars rocket, and the price of fuel is going up all the time, it’s sad but they are pricing us out of our hobby!

[@CruisinMiles]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland I didn’t realize that was the case in the UK. California is banning the sale of new petrol cars in 2035. Eventually more and more people will go electric, and the price of gas will come back down.

[@marcosd9636]

Are you in San Diego ? 😳

[@CruisinMiles]

No. San Bernardino

[@marcosd9636]

@@CruisinMiles ahh, recognized the scene with your rear platform 👌🏾👍🏾

[@iddddaduncan]

Too bad the engines are anemic.

[@CruisinMiles]

True. Just means you take weight into mind. That’s why no drawer system or dual swing arb bumper, or full roof rack for me. My build is focused around functionality and weight.

[@iddddaduncan]

@@CruisinMiles If only they had a V8, the perfect vehicle

[@CruisinMiles]

@@iddddaduncan lol I agree! Fighting myself about doing an LS swap

[@iddddaduncan]

@@CruisinMiles that's the dream Cruiser, can you imagine 400hp!

[@CruisinMiles]

@@iddddaduncan oh man it’s a dream but at the same time I’m a Toyota purist! Sooo I’m fighting myself to save up lol

[@crazyyakuza8741]

I once made to the top of steep mountain in the Sierra Nevada and met a guy up there who hike up . He ask me how did o get up there so I told him my suv .. he ask me what was it and I told him my 80 series .. he couldn’t believe it.