lol a buddie of mine did that with an S-10 but the ice was probobly 3 inches think and it sunk up to his headlights, long story short he backed out asked me for a fuse that he thought he just blew but took out his radiator, rad support all headlights both front fenders, all the belts. I ended up towing him up the powerlines for a mile or so but it still ran. I will never forget the look on his face when he saw the front of it XD
Nope we never got a 62 series here, stopped at the HJ-60 series in 1987. Also the last year you could get a diesel. This is a Japan import 1989 HJ-61 Turbo Diesel with full cable lockers front and rear
Just to reasure you of how reliable the drivetrain is in the HJ61, a guy in OZ escorts heavy haulage etc and his has done 621,000 miles.The parts that were replaced were a complete front axle and six piston rings no other parts need replacing.You find me a diesel 4x4 made in recent times, you reckon would do similar mileage with such little amount of parts that need replacing, and is still reliable until a complete full engine rebuild.Some of the American pickups maybe and the diesel Hummer H1.
umm are you calling a 6.5 GMTD reliable? You have never been around diesel engines if thats your mentality. The only engine that is stuffed in a pick up that is reliable is both a 3.9 4bt or 5.9 ISB cummins engine. We have a 2000 24valve that has 626,000 miles on it. Only engine work needed was valve adjustments as required by cummins every 150k. Only two valves were out of adjustment..by .01.
What do they use on mine sites throughout australia.........only toyotas!!!!!! Others are ok for puncing around on the weekend but for a real 4wd day in day out the only one is a toyota......better still an old one!!!
if you think JEEP is a great 4x4, you've probably only ever owned a JEEP. Reliability is major component of owning a true off-roader; nobody beats toyota there and nobody can best the Cruiser with off-road ability (for the money). In Papua New Guinea, where I grew-up, the only thing that any sane person owned was a Cruiser!!
great drivin'
jws54 1 year ago
lol a buddie of mine did that with an S-10 but the ice was probobly 3 inches think and it sunk up to his headlights, long story short he backed out asked me for a fuse that he thought he just blew but took out his radiator, rad support all headlights both front fenders, all the belts. I ended up towing him up the powerlines for a mile or so but it still ran. I will never forget the look on his face when he saw the front of it XD
bamper42069 1 year ago
lol ther about a quarter inch of ice
CedrikTheManiac00 2 years ago
or 4 inches but close....
ostacruiser 2 years ago
That poor Landcruiser froze his shackle off!
Ouch.
Did they offer diesel engines in Canada for the FJ62?
Thanks!
the82spartans 2 years ago 3
Nope we never got a 62 series here, stopped at the HJ-60 series in 1987. Also the last year you could get a diesel. This is a Japan import 1989 HJ-61 Turbo Diesel with full cable lockers front and rear
ostacruiser 2 years ago
@ostacruiser
It looks as if your TLC had the 4 square headlights, so I wasn't sure what it was.
USA got no diesel engines... no H55 5 speed trany's either. : (
So, the 1989 you have included the square headlights, but with the 12 ht turbo? Did I get that right? I guess FJ62 was petrol motor only.
Anyway... it's a great machine!
Enjoy.
PS
Can you readily fined the turbo diesel in Canada?
Thanks.
the82spartans 2 years ago
Landcruiser For Life!
Yoshi19991 2 years ago
Just to reasure you of how reliable the drivetrain is in the HJ61, a guy in OZ escorts heavy haulage etc and his has done 621,000 miles.The parts that were replaced were a complete front axle and six piston rings no other parts need replacing.You find me a diesel 4x4 made in recent times, you reckon would do similar mileage with such little amount of parts that need replacing, and is still reliable until a complete full engine rebuild.Some of the American pickups maybe and the diesel Hummer H1.
Elefant95 3 years ago
umm are you calling a 6.5 GMTD reliable? You have never been around diesel engines if thats your mentality. The only engine that is stuffed in a pick up that is reliable is both a 3.9 4bt or 5.9 ISB cummins engine. We have a 2000 24valve that has 626,000 miles on it. Only engine work needed was valve adjustments as required by cummins every 150k. Only two valves were out of adjustment..by .01.
6.5 a reliable motor...thats rich.
mahdey 2 years ago
What do they use on mine sites throughout australia.........only toyotas!!!!!! Others are ok for puncing around on the weekend but for a real 4wd day in day out the only one is a toyota......better still an old one!!!
pseudechis 4 years ago
fjx80 for life!!!
dontforget123469 3 years ago
if you think JEEP is a great 4x4, you've probably only ever owned a JEEP. Reliability is major component of owning a true off-roader; nobody beats toyota there and nobody can best the Cruiser with off-road ability (for the money). In Papua New Guinea, where I grew-up, the only thing that any sane person owned was a Cruiser!!
leanright6870 4 years ago
Next time, hook the strap up to the rear of a vehicle. if you have a choice, use 1st or 2nd in 4LO instead of reverse. Nice pull though.. nice rigs.
Rubicon22 4 years ago
yeah cruisers are awesome, "I understand the jeep thing, thats why I drive a toyota."
nd4spd296 5 years ago
hehehe, x2
tcp8nt 5 years ago
I have both Jeep and cruiser... cruiser's are bad!
SoMeyou 5 years ago
cruisers are bad? As in good like the slang term?
bopn 5 years ago
Yes, very good. The best most capable all wheel drive vehicles, especially with factory locked axles.
SoMeyou 5 years ago 2
HaHa I woulda loved to pull a JEEP through that and see what would be left when I was done!! The ice was 4 1/2 inches thick!!
ostacruiser 5 years ago
yah 1 jeep would do it... that's cuz jeeps rule and toyotas drool... ha! (or something like that) :)
ispywithmycameraeye 5 years ago