1998 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FZJ75

This Toyota is stored in our Aiken, SC climate-controlled warehouse and comes with a current South Carolina title. The inventory shown is 100% owned, maintained, and driven by us here at Car Cave. For more pictures and information please visit www.carcaveusa.com.

A full walk around video can be seen on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/1RMtMfJ9Iiw.

Why did the US not get any cool foreign built small trucks like the 70 Series pickup? We get ask that question on a regular basis. The answer is President Lyndon B Johnson’s 1964 tariff nicknamed The Chicken Tax. The Chicken Tax is a 25% tariff imposed on imported light trucks in the U.S. It originated in 1964 as a response to European tariffs on American chicken imports. Over time, while most trade barriers have decreased significantly, this tax remains, affecting light truck imports. Initially, it covered potato starch, dextrin, brandy, and light trucks, but only the tariff on light trucks persists. This tax emerged due to tensions over American chicken flooding the European market post-WWII, causing European countries to impose tariffs and controls to protect their local producers. Despite efforts to negotiate, the standoff led to the imposition of the Chicken Tax, which remains in place today.

Upgrades and Features:

4.5L 24-Valve 1FZ Inline-6 Engine

5 Speed Manual Transmission

2 Speed Transfer Case

Air Conditioning

Four Wheel Drive

Dual Fuel Tanks

Power Windows

Power Locks

Power Mirrors

Tilt Wheel

Fold Down Windshield

Side Steps

Pintle Hitch

Headache Rack

The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series was the rugged straight axle replacement for the 40 Series. Known for its indestructible build quality, offroad ability, and traversing every corner of the globe in hundreds of configurations. The FZJ75 presented here today is a highly sought after configuration featuring the 1FZ 4.5L 24-Valve Inline-6 and sourced from the dry climate of the Middle East. American consumers are familiar with the reliable 1FZ engine found in our 80 Series Land Cruisers and Lexus LX450 models.

Our 1998 Land Cruiser pickup is an excellent and well cared for left-hand drive example with removable top and fold down windshield. Car Cave sourced this FJZ75 from Oman where it was previously used by the Oman government. The 1FZ engine runs smoothly after a tune-up, fuel system cleaning, and new carburetor. The 5 speed transmission glides through gears and the transfer case shifts into all available combinations. The hi/low transfer box has options for 2wd Hi, 4wd Hi, Neutral, and 4wd Low.

Exterior paint is finished in a recent high quality full tear-down respray of Toyota Beige with tri-color graphics over light brown upholstery and vinyl floors. We acquired this truck in 2023 and imported it to the US from the Middle East. Car Cave performed a full tune-up on the Land Cruiser including spark plugs, spark plug wires, carburetor, fuel filter, fuel system flush, coolant flush, wheel alignment, tire balance, and belts. We removed the entire windshield wiper system, disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated all the components so the wipers moved freely. Additional work included repairing the AC system, replacing the lug studs or retreading as needed, lug nuts, replacing the master power window switch, and replacing the trim panel. The truck was missing a passenger side sun visor, so we replaced it with a brand new Toyota OEM visor. A new matching driver’s visor (not pictured) was ordered but was not received by the time we took the photos.

The truck is equipped with 235/95R15 Dunlop Grandtrek Sand Tires on factory split rim 15″ steel wheels. Factory options include power windows, power locks, power mirrors, air conditioning, dual fuel tanks (sub fuel tank), ash tray, and tilt wheel. Other unique factory features include a headache rack, bed mounted full-size spare, manual throttle control, integrated side steps, locking fuel caps, sliding rear window, and original Toyota tape player. At the rear of the vehicle, you will find a tube and diamond plate bumper with center mounted Pintle hitch. We do have a set of yellow-tinted fog lights and bumper corners that are included with the sale of the truck.

70 Series are known for their front and rear straight axles. This FJZ75 has a power disc brake front straight axle. The rear features the larger 9.5” rear drum brake axle with 4.111:1 gear ratio designed for heavy load capacity. Power steering makes this LC easy to turn and drive. The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 200-km/h speedometer and auxiliary gauges for coolant temperate and fuel level. Above the Toyota factory tape player sits the sub fuel tank gauge.

A great running dry climate Land Cruiser that would be perfect for numerous uses and applications. We could picture this truck running through the Rocky Mountains in the winter or the summer heat in rural Arizona. Contact us for more information and give this Land Cruiser a new home.

Body Data Plate Information:

Model FZJ75LP MNUV

C/TR/TM/A 3H4 LC41 H150F K082

Plant A11

Manufacture Date: 09/1997

Destination: GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council)

Frame: FZJ75

Grade: LX Type

Body: Pickup

Model: Land Cruiser 70

Engine: 1FZF 4500CC

Driver's Position: Left-Hand Drive

Fuel Induction: Carburetor (Gasoline)

Building Condition: Completely Built Unit

Color Code: 3H4 Medium Red Pearl

Trim Code: LC41 Fabric Light Brown

Axle Code: K082 9.5" 4.111:1 2 Pinion

Transmission Code: H150F Manual 5 Speed

Plant: A11 Honsha Plant

Recent Maintenance:

Engine Tune Up – Valve Adjustment

Carburetor

Belts

Spark Plugs

Spark Plug Wires

Tires Balanced

Replace AC Switch

Remove, Clean, Lubricate Wiper System

Four Wheel Alignment

Driver Washer Squirter

Replace Sun Visors (one on backorder and not pictured)

Hood Prop Clip

Coolant Flush

Repair Exhaust Leak

Idler Pulley

Master Power Window Switch

Window Switch Trim Panel

Fuel Fitlers

Flush Fuel System

Replace and Retread Lug Studs