There are only approximately 500 miles on the body-off restoration of this 1979 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser 4×4, which received a number of restomod upgrades including an LS1 engine, a 4-inch lift, air conditioning, a modern infotainment system with a back-up camera, new seats, and more. “This vehicle is in amazing condition,” says the seller, who adds this modified Land Cruiser is “rust-free” and has no known issues.
- Powertrain details include a GM LS1 5.7-liter OHV V8 and five-speed manual transmission.
- The EFI engine has a FiTech intake manifold, throttle body, and engine management system.
- It also has headers that flow into a custom dual-exhaust system.
- The cooling system includes an aluminum radiator and electric fan.
- A five-speed manual sends torque to both axles via the transfer case.
- A Centerforce clutch is used with the transmission.
- According to the seller, the restored body, painted white, is “straight and rust-free.”
- There are no reported blemishes in the finish.
- The headlights were replaced with LEDs and auxiliary LED lights were added, front and rear.
- The vehicle comes with a soft top and a removable roll bar.
- Racing-style front bucket seats were installed, and all seats were trimmed in matching tan vinyl.
- The door panels were also trimmed to match the seats.
- A Dakota Digital instrument cluster has replaced the original gauge set.
- There’s also a vehicle-power on/off “kill” switch and a push-button starting button.
- A Pioneer infotainment system is linked to a back-up camera.
- An aftermarket climate system includes heat and air conditioning.
- Suspension upgrades include a 4-inch lift with Fox shocks.
- The front suspension was reworked, with a replacement Pitman arm and new tie-rod ends.
- All the rear spring perches were replaced, and the rear axle was refurbished.
- The vehicle also has four-wheel disc brakes and power steering.
- Toyo A/T Open Country tires are mounted on 17-inch wheels.
- Nothing additional is included.
- There are no reported issues.
- This classic FJ40 Land Cruiser 4×4 has undergone a restomod makeover.
- The original engine has been replaced with a FiTech fuel-injected GM LS1 V8.
- During the restoration the body was repainted white and there are no reported blemishes.
- The interior was also redone with new upholstery, gauges, and a Pioneer infotainment system.
- Additional upgrades include LED lighting, four-wheel disc brakes, and a 4-inch suspension lift.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Arizona title in his name. There are only a few hundred miles on the build of this 1979 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser 4×4 restomod, which has an LS engine swap, a 4-inch lift, 17-inch wheels, air conditioning, and more. “It’s in amazing condition,” says the seller.