The BEST Land Cruiser 🏆 that NEVER made it to the USA
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I have had almost off models of the Land Cruiser, as you can see by my channel.
But this most recent one may be the best Landcruiser EVER! The mighty Machito.
I have had and still own some of the following:
1972 Land Cruiser FJ40 Green
1974 Land Cruiser FJ40 Red
1989 Land Cruiser FJ62 Grey
1994 Land Cruiser FJZ80 White
1995 Land Cruiser FZJ80 - 2 of them Emerald Green and Moon Glow pearl
1998 Land Cruiser 100 series Silver
2001 Land Cruiser 100 series Thundercloud
2002 Lexus LX470 Expresso
2002 Land Cruiser 100 series Silver
2004 Land Cruiser 100 series Black Garnet
2005 Lexus LX470 black
2006 Land cruiser 100 series - about 10 of them various colors favorite being the white
2006 Lexus LX 470 - about 10 of them as well favorite being Crystal white and grey
2008 Land Cruiser 200 series white
2008 Lexus LX570 Mercury Metallic
But now I just got delivery of a 1992 HZJ73 Diesel Land Cruiser and it's build quality is Legendary Toyota Land Cruiser, but possibly on another level.
It is so well built, solid, and so much fun to drive!
And I haven't even gone OFF ROAD with it yet, where it would be in it's element!
This is the Go To Landcruiser to traverse any Continent.
This HZJ73 is a version of the iconic Land Cruiser we never got in the United States, though it's popularity and reputation are well known worldwide. ... What is crazy is Toyota saw fit to put this diesel in an 11,000-pound bus and a 4,200-pound Land Cruiser. - บันเทิง
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We have a ton of these 70's Land cruiser in Saudi Arabia. I could say it is the most reliable, dependable vehicle ever built in history, and it is the most vehicle used in wars.
Lucky you got them... US didn't, and no diesels here either...
Until now with importing (have to wait 25 years from manufactured date)
This is different not the same we have in the middle east
Thats J73 and its rare to be found yes we have left hand but with 4.5 straight 6 petrol engine
The 70 came with separate rear seats on each side and without arm rest in the middle "three passengers front seats" until 2006 model year
These comes with a longer wheel base and with arm rest in the middle and a traditional rear seat. Discontinued in 2006. We have a 2006 UAE imported
In a burgundy and a white top. When ever I drive it everybody asking me "would you sell it?"
Drive it carefully 😅
Its a military thing nothing but a box on four
Safety on these is a seat belt only
No air bags
High possibility of roll over
4.2 rear end makes it thirsty on highway like nothing ever made
You'll feel the engine will explode after 70 mph so annoying
I believe we have a lot in Venezuela hahaha great vehicle i have a 60 series and a 70 series . God bless you and great channel new subscriber over here
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Very nice. Best part of this video is I learned you are a mortal like the rest of us :). You're married and have a job..and probably have worked extremely hard to support such a fine passionate part of your life. Really appreciate the detail you put into the videos. Have learned a lot. Thanks again. Mike
If lc70 serious is allowed to come to the North America, jeep would be out of the business in 1 day.
True, the Toyotas would dominate amd last for decades.
Dear Santa......
Lol
This video just simply made my day. This was the LC that started my obsession with LC's. They were sold for a limited time in Canada back in the late 80's and early 90's. A friend of the family had one, it was a diesel, manual, left hand drive and what a beast it was. It was an almost deep gold colour. Anyway, thank you for putting out this video, you have a new sub so i will be busy catching up and checking out your other videos over the next little bit. Cheers.
Amazing that Canada got them.. And manual... I am J!
They are truly awesome!
When I heard the engine start up and idle, I thought.
That's a 1Hz. 😄🤤
Just some jargons..if you're not a cruiserhead
SOA spring over axle
SAS solid axle swap
FFA full floating axle
AMLH aisin manual locking hub
..so on and so forth
One of the finest cruiser I ever seen! Keep update and uploading this hzj73! I got a prado 70 series 2 door(kzj71) haha.. Greetings from Malaysia😎
Great choice man. The steering is in the correct place to boot!!
Congrats friend... you have now the best 4 x 4 of the world... I had 4 like yours but gasoline and it`s a war tank disguised as a car.
Here's a tip for anyone either driving "on the wrong side of the road" for the first time or anyone driving a car made for "the wrong side of the road". Focus on keeping the gear stick/selector in the middle of your lane. When turning, aim the gear stick at the middle of the lane you're turning in to.
Because it will kill all jeeps sales
Wow, this thing is awesome! Nice acquisition!!
Love it!!! Congrats!!
My first vehicle purchase was a Trooper. It had 700,000 miles on it but ran pretty good. Wasn't fast, but it's real strength was off-road. I've sold it since 10 years ago, and gotten a new trooper again. The old 700,000 miles is still running back in my hometown. This beasts don't die easy.
Just about to purchase one while living over hear in Japan. Will be bringing back stateside when we move back. 1993 Land Cruiser Prado.
Nice ti be there and bring one back.
I want one of these soooo bad! I’m glad you got one!
Perfectly Uplifted , Looking So Awesome 👌 .
Dudeee!!!! Dope video, and awesome land cruiser, I’ve been subbed to you since before I started making my videos cause you have the DREAM garage lol
I met Nathan and test drove the truck but he is asking a lot and it needs work . Thank you for your time .
I had a 1990 70 series LWB troop carrier for over a decade, greatest truck I’ve ever owned.
Congrats on the new purchase man and it is 100% true that the engine lasts million miles as you said
Just bought a surf (4runner) here in NZ. Now I can't stop watching your channel and wishing I'd bought a Land Cruiser. Ah well, next time. Great videos man, keep it up :)
Beautiful Rig man! I’m currently in Okinawa and just recently purchased a 73 series just like it(only stock). Can you do a video on the basic maintenance on the rig as well as where you order the parts for the maintenance itself? I’ll be shipping mine to the states in a few months and would like to know how i can get access to parts ahead of time. Anything helps! Love the videos!
Very nice ,I believe a Japanese import model, with the auto and front park wing mirror. These used to be cheap in Australia, also came 4door badged vx and prado I believe, and also came with the 1kz.
I too have the same 73 and of course with a different engine a five cylinder diesel - 1pz and it runs very well with lowest engine noise
SWB with SOA, hope the u joints can hold up to those extreme drive shaft angles. Very cool truck.
Wow that thing is badass!!
So beautiful. Amazing land cruiser.
Nice Land Cruiser !
👏🏻
It would've killed jeep and Ford bronco sales
Very true... and most would still be on the road! So much fun to ride!
Most beautiful truck ever, and most reliable of course.
Great truck. Planning to get one from Colombia to make company to my 1996 FZJ80
That’s a beauty, personally my dream LandCruiser is a 79 but not legal in Canada. However Canada’s import laws say if a car is over 15 yr old it’s legal for importation so hopefully one day mate.
That 1HZ sounds amazing
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Beautiful truck my brother..
Mine is hzj truck, lucky you to get this beauty beast
Because it will kill all jeeps sales
I got a 2009 71 you can see it in my channel it’s a police edition
A 2 door 70series with an automatic transmission, now that’s rare.
My family had the pickup version of this. A 75 series with the gas engine the 4.5 that you find in the 80 series. You could also fold the windshield in that if you where willing to take the top off witch was kinda of a hassle so we never did.
Roof removal a big job.
Putting windshield down (all 40s have this feature) is cool, uo to 20mph, that anything above you ask yourself "why did I do this?" And realize why windshields were invented.
Someone just bought one on BAT for like $72,000 . People are wild
I drive a hilux and my dad daily drives a hzj73 with frp top safari snorkel same lift steel bumper and winch left hand drive in white with a 4.2 straight 6 cil they are a dream.
Sweet! Yes that engine is great.
Looking for the same wind deflectors btw ?
Aqui en Venezuela se les llama toyota machito, el mejor rústico
Yes thats a monster you got there..
Nice! Just picked a 93 FZJ70 89,000 miles and left hand drive. I'm sure it's never seen snow.
Here in the philippines we converted it from righthand drive to left hand drive.
Just a great workhorse truck that is reliable!
I’ve got a HZJ73v as well. Killer rig ain’t it. I love it.
Love them, I Used to had one of them in Venezuela. They are very popular, also is call Machito which is an adjective relate to tiny macho I don’t know why lol since I live here in the USA I always hoping to import one, and own it again it’s really brings me nice memories in my country. Nice video and here you earned another subscriber.
Thanks...
It is a great truck and engine.
I offroaded last weekend with it (video on the channel) and it was like a mountian goat!
I'm an American that lives in Colombia. I have a FJ73. I'm in absolute love with it. Machito, Macho, Carevaca, caresapo they have a few names. Someone explained it to me as it depends on where it was made. Japón, Colombia or Venezuela. The japonés are the machos. Machito being the shorter wheel base.
Love it ,
Amazing land cruiser
Cool 2dr LC.
I had one of these , best 4X4 with turbo diesel
every second car on the highway in Australia is one of these with a tray back
Nice rig mate, got me a 78 series troopy and hopefully soon I'll get my new one that I've been waiting nearly 10mths for Japan to build. It's now a 4yr wait for new 70 series LC's here in Australia
Wow! 4 year wait.. Had no idea! crazy..
@@CruisingTheLand Crazy times here, the second hand market is way out of control, my 78 I've daily driven for the last 15yrs is "worth" a bit more then what I paid for it.
@@CruisingTheLand Thinking of dropping another $1000 deposit each on another 10 and lock my price in NOW on contract then waiting 4yrs, if the prices keep skyrocketing I'm laughing, if not I somehow have to find $1M to pay for them.
@@fathomtheundertaker4356 wow, here too they have gone up in last 2 years, and now it's ALL 2nd hand market as there are no 300 series... and for 70 series, those are import only (25 year wait rule) . You can get a LX600 (Lexus version of the 300 series).
You would fit in very well here in Australia my friend. As luck would have it I just bought a brand new 70 series. It’s a 76 (wagon/SUV) Merlot Red and I’m going to have a lot of fun with it. AND I know it’ll last me a lifetime. Thank you for sharing and I’ll hit the subscribe button soon as I finish typing. Cheers!
Thanks Mate!
I would live a 76 series one day...
Thats the dream.
For now, tomorrow I am goinf to pick up a JDM HJ61 with all custom armor... the Roof Rack is quite something which disguises the high roof top. Will be my first 12HT and I will make a comparison video with my 1HZ engine in the HZJ73.
I'm just learning about LC and I was wondering what the differences are between the SWB Prado from I think pre 1996(the solid front/rear axle models) and this would be?
@@josephhertzberg2734 the first series Prado 1990-95 was based on the 70 series, just had a different front, drivetrain and a higher level of trim. I don’t know that much about them (apart from the fact that I love them) but I knew enough to have it inspire me to buy my new 76.
@@Griffin_63 OK, I did a deep dive. Yes, the first gen Prado are the best ones from a classical offroad platform.
Some say they are used as luxury mall cruiser queens, lighter duty, slightly smaller differentials, only rear locker, ect.. To which the Prado fans say, ok fine, go find the limits of the Prado and get back to me.....I'll wait with patience.
@@josephhertzberg2734yes while most Prados go to nice homes in the suburbs they are still “Landcruisers” and not oversize RAV-4’s.
Congrats Varuj, that’s a bitchin ride my brotha !
Thanks Shant! Looking forward to some off roading!
your land cruiser also comes with suspension seats and lumbar adjustment for your back
Yes, figuring them out. Pretty cool.
we have one like yours but we do not have the spring over setup@@CruisingTheLand
Ive driven em and I love that truck
Yeah, they are fun to drive! This one stands nearly 7.5 feet tall!
Hows the exhaust fix going?
Beautiful Toyota Land Cruiser 70 .. question do you have to do engine modification to comply with California emissions and to be able to pass the smog and register it with California DMV?
I am planning to import 25 years old 199x Toyota Land Cruiser fj70 v6 gas engine from Dubai..i know i have to do modification to engine.
For example install catalytic converter to comply with California emissions and to be able to pass the smog to register it with California DMV.
CA is only state that makes it difficult to import. If you make it compliant, will cost about 12-15k
Better to.register in another state if you have property.
I am starting on looking for one of these. This is a beautiful beast.
Are you in California?
@@CruisingTheLand No. Florida was looking at one from an importer but I miss out it was a 95 J71
I think FL is a good import state. You fill find one.
I love mine!
nice ride! Looking on getting the LX70.
I have a couple LX470 review videos on the channel. The LX470 is a great vehicle 👍
HDJ81 next?!
Funny you ask! Just got a HJ61 yesterday (the 12HT diesel motor)
Sooo smooth. Will post a video soon.
Spring over axel proceeds to show leaf suspension 🙏
yes. SOA = Spring over axle.
thats refers to leaf springs.
@@CruisingTheLand ahhh yes that makes more sense spring over axel hear in Australia is always coil spring such as the 80 series and then lead is only referenced to leaf sprung never herd someone call a leaf car spring over axel Mabey a language Break from Aussie slang to American ✌🏼
I have the same rig here in Maryland. I recently had ALCAN spring build me a set of front leafs so I can clear 35s. What offset wheels are you running?
I bet you would love a 105 series!
yes, only a year or so and can start importing them.
I love this vehicle and I am into it we have many in Pakistan. Police and Army also keeps them but I want a classy and clean like this when its looks beautiful even without lifting and normal size tyres!! Everything about this SUV is amazing!!
I own a LLC HZJ73, left hand drive, manual transmition, with front and rear diff lock, still in stock heigth with 31x10.5 R15, just a minor rust in the botton of the driver door, but don't have the roll cage (i wish ith had it). I think it is very slow on the road, but it kill offroad. Bullet proof engine.
I agree its not as fast as my Porsche... but, I have a total different mentality when I drive it. I have had the 1F engine before, and going uphill, you would have to downshift and struggle, however the diesel with about the same horsepower, just pulls like a freight train and doesnt downshift (in automatic).
I just chill when driving the HZJ73, and enjoy the drive.
One of the most pleasurable vehicles I have ever driven.
@Cruising The Land I agree with you and understand what you say "I have a totally different mindset when I drive it". It is not fast, but it never struggles, empty or fully loaded, but when going uphill, when passing other vehicles, I feel a lack of strength to regain speed. My HZJ73 is my daily driver, it changed my way of driving, more relaxed, more concise, enjoying the trip, without rush. We are in tune.
Offroad, in low range, it crawl everything. Still don't use the difflock.
Mine is weekend driver, so never in a rush... besides, you have to go slow enough for passerbys to take their pics and videos. Driving fast would just be rude...
And my dog likes to stick her head out the window and sub 50mph on the blvds.
This is the vehicle to get you across continents reliably.
@@CruisingTheLand That's the spirit
Awesome! Can these frp tops take a tent or some form of roof rack?
The FRP top cant hold a tent. I have seen bars, but they connect at the doors. This rig has the roll cage, so with the top off, I could mount a RTT
You know it’s good when you see them in every war
Brother Plz Tell Me Color Trim. Im repainting My Bj74. Plz mention color. I don't have original color trim plate.
Nice truck. Who did you use to import this vehicle?
Hello sir how did you ordered the vehicle from Japan
Where do you get aftermarket parts?
Niceeeeeee
Hey my man you shouldve kept the fj40 im in new zealand owned a few landys and fj,s are realy sought after. just my opinion and thanks for your videos
I had 2 FJ40s, now I have 1.
I prefer variety and the HZJ73 is diesel which is a totally different drive compared to the 1F inline 6 engine. That diesel engine is the best and most reliable engine ever produced by Toyota.
@@CruisingTheLand yes diesels are the way to go Best toyota engine is the 1hd_fte by far and not much comes close, my opinion . All landcruisers are a work of art!!!
El PAPA DE LOS 4X4 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤯 no entro a USA POR QUE SABIAN QUE SE QUEDARIA CON EL MERCADO
LovelyCruiser. Not only are the tires a bit heavy for the rear door, the smaller door won't close with a 37" on the big door. I run 33"s and it only just clears the spare!
1HZ is a brilliant engine. Please don't turbo it, the pistons aren't designed for a turbo.
The timing belt change is really simple on the 1HZ, do that and change the oil and a million mile is the norm.
Great. The SOA lift definitely makes the difference for clearance to fit the 37s.
Yes, no plans to turbo.. cruises 80mph at 2200 RPM at sea level... just takes time to get there. I will do a HZ1 compare to the 12HT, now that I have 1000+ miles under the belt for both.
Love your Godzilla, it's great... but your own (black) HJ61 is far more astounding, I think!
The HJ61 has a definitively stronger diesel engine with the 12HT. The Turbo makes a big difference. It just feels like a special Power Plant evertime I drive it. Right now, my daughter commandeered that truck!
It's name is Menace.
@Cruising The Land Yep, I watched your other video (comparing Godzilla and Menace)... Great video. Watched it to the end, and saw your daughter drive it. She surely has great taste in real things for her to appreciate such an old model for a young age!
The 12H-T engine? I am a big lover of them. I have 2 old ones that need a rebuild. Got them from two owners who had removed the factory turbo. Despite that fact, I can still fill their power. So, I can only imagine what they'd be like which their turbo back (Which I'm planning to do!)
Can I visit you next time I’m in the states to see your vehicles?
Yes, where are you from?
@@CruisingTheLand Australia….landcruiser country:)
@@komapaiim then the real question begs... Can I visit you when I am in Australia? Please? Will I see LCs everywhere I turn? Can we go wheeling? You are in Landcruiser paradise!
Ah... the sound of dinosaurs....
Love that diesel sound.
Previous owner redid the exaust and sounds quiet. Can have a normal conversation in the cabin at 10,20,50,75 mph...
Does the 70's comes with a long chassis
What is the green machine?
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Is that a standard old man emu 2 inch lift with spring over axles? And is the front axle moven to the front? Nice landcruiser man, I have a bj73 and would like to put some bigger tyres on
It is Spring over Axle, so about a 4" lift and 37" tires.
Do they make a square headlight version of this with removable top
Prado
G’day mate! Checkout the “Bundera” version of these! Coils all way round! Rare beasts! Get one of these and drop an FTE in it! Sky’s the limit baby!
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I will check it out!
@@CruisingTheLand
Ooooh! Check out what just popped up in my recommended! Friends Automotive! (That’s their thumbnail) 2018 shorty landcruiser in Dubai!
I reckon you’re going to love this
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I have it 😊
Everything is excellent except those oversized tyres
If the tires were smaller, then would look weird with the lift. Git to keep it proportioned.
Then you wouldn't link my FJ40 on 40s!
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Vehicle of choice for the Pakistan Army
70 series Land Cruiser ❤️
I am surprised, because they never come with automatic transmission in our region
I wish this was Manual!
JDM
japan domestic market
Made in japan and only for japan market.
Very nice.
How much did it cost you for the unit and shipping?
I traded a FJ40 for it, and shipping from NJ to CA was 1600, which was a decent price considering size if the truck.
So based on trade value, shipping, added cash in top, It cost 30k. These trucks will only go up, especially JDM and the 6 cyl diesel engine, one of the best ever made.
How are you able to register this cruiser in cali?
It's impossible in csli
Its not registered in Cali...
Registered in AZ
Hi! I need help! I have a 95 troopy with 2H engine, I’ll be moving to CA, how’s the registration process for this cars there? I heard something about installing a DPF filter and carbon filters in order to pass smog and proceed to register in CA, please help! Or guide could be helpful!
Thanks!
Register in AZ..
CA makes it difficult
This will be the next vehicle I get. The last one I buy I hope. I'll be retired and won't need another for daily driving.
these motors do.go 1 million miles!
@@CruisingTheLand oh yes, I know. Another cool thing is you can make this land cruiser what you need it to be instead of accepting what the dealer gives you. Putting in a modern AC system, modern infotainment and leather seats would really be the only updates I would make. Oh yes, an old man emu suspension system and 33in wheels with chrome rims, winch, round out the changes. Ready for anything any time anywhere.
Have you found a soft top? Easy to find parts?
There are softtops on Ebay for the 73
Love ur love for the cruisers im starting a lil business on shipping rare clean cruisers from the middle east to the us starting next month let me know if u needed any rare breeds
keep us posted with what you are sending... 70 series?
@@CruisingTheLand sub 100,000 miles white fzj75 pick up 1994 or a 1997 model. Original paint original interior all original basically on them both but still deciding which one i keep and probably a 72,000 miles same white but a shorty 1993 like yours but white original paint original interior tool kit and all . It would be intresting what they will bring in mecum really or if you want them they are urs haha
Do you have any information on the process? I would like to purchase a truck , but tying to get information. Thanks
On importing?
You are best to work through a broker that is in Japan. This vehichle I purchased from someone that already imported
Is it hard to make legal in California 😱
no rear mounted spare
The tire carrier is not strong enough for a 37" tire.
May get a rear tire carrier bumper...
Your front shackle angle has an issue. There are some folks in SLC, UT that can help. Great SUV.
Which folks is that? LMK
@@CruisingTheLand Cruiser Outfitters
No , on how to get it registered in California. Met a guy in Ventura Ca that has a 73 Ca registered, but bought it like that .
Yes, I He is selling that HZJ73, I did a video on it on my channel about 2 months ago.
Some slipped through the cracks. If having a CA title is important for you, then get that one and do your transfer at AAA.
do you know what lift kit is on that? I would love to get a bit more height and some 35"s in there
These are 37s, and the lift is SOA, whichs means Springs over Axle. Since the leaf springs are attached to the frame, by putting them abive the axke bs below, this gives a 4" lift to the frame. But now you need to adjust some geometry, like the angle of the drivwshaft and length.
@@CruisingTheLand thank you. Beautiful truck