toyota land cruiser hj45

Vehicle Description

Vehicle Summary

This is a 1980 Toyota HJ45 Troopy (Troop Carrier), fully restored between 2021–2022 for rugged off-road use in Djibouti (Horn of Africa). Living expat since few years here now, am selling my personal hobby and weekend bush « toy ». The restoration prioritized durability and mechanical upgrades over cosmetic perfection. The vehicle has seen actual trail use and is not a garage queen.

THE VEHICLE IS IN AFRICA (I can’t modify the location of listing). Contact me for any questions or details.

FOB included, CIF NY +3500USD

It drives, brakes, and handles strong. The mechanical base is sound and powerful, but some details remain incomplete or require attention for full US-level standards (listed below).

Engine & Driveline

Toyota 1HDT turbo diesel engine, sourced from an HDJ80 (Australia market)
H55F 5-speed gearbox (from HJ75)
HJ75 front & rear axles with disc brakes
Custom Tom Wood rear driveshaft (USA) – double cardan, greasable
Toyota front driveshaft (shortened, greasable)
Power steering using OEM 75/76 steering box + J61 pitman arm
Mastervac: new OEM Toyota
Brake master cylinder: new OEM Toyota FZJ80 (high capacity)
Clutch master & slave cylinders: new
Custom braided steel clutch and brake lines
Aluminum 4-core Mishimoto radiator (Japan) – repaired after trail damage, works perfectly
No overheating at sustained highway speed (80+ mph) even in 100°F+ weather
Stainless 3” exhaust (has surface corrosion)
All coolant and vacuum hoses replaced with blue silicone
Painless Wiring harness (USA)
Vintage Air A/C kit installed (compressor needs service)
K&N air filter

Chassis & Suspension

Ironman 4x4 +50mm heavy-duty leaf springs with greasable shackles
Chassis stripped, inspected, reinforced, and repainted
All body mounting hardware replaced with stainless bolts (OEM spec, sourced from Toyota Series 4 specialist)

Interior & Body

Full repaint in Toyota “QuickSand” color (code 4V6)
Interior bedlined in tinted Raptor coating
Custom vinyl upholstery (locally made) – some wear and scratches
All floors professionally repaired
Hardtop included – side windows fixed shut (rails not available)
Custom full-length roof rack (sandblasted + Raptor-coated)
Some body panels show wear from trail use – not showroom condition
Surface rust present on several exterior body panels – typical of age

Electrical & Lighting

7-inch high-output LED driving lights (US import)
All lighting functional except:

Wiper motor disconnected (needs reconnection)
Turn signals function, but lenses are cracked
Speedometer occasionally sticks due to dust and vibration

Wheels & Tires

5x BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A 235/85R16 tires – excellent condition
OEM steel split rims
Includes 5x Nexen inner tubes and rim liners (new)

Included with Sale

FOB export prep and documentation included (vehicle will be loaded into container at no additional cost)
Optional CIF to New York port for +$3,500
Original 2H diesel engine (complete) and original 4-speed gearbox (can be shipped on pallet in same container)
Photos of restoration available
List of all suppliers and parts references will be provided to buyer

Condition Summary

This vehicle is mechanically solid, extremely capable off-road, and ready to drive as-is in harsh environments. It is not fully finished to US show car or daily-driver standards. If you are looking for a 100% original HJ45 with perfect paint and zero wear — this is not it.

However, if you are after a real Land Cruiser built to work, with a legendary drivetrain, serious off-road potential, and a unique vintage platform ready for further refinement — this is a rare opportunity.

Rooftop tent on pictures not included.

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