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80 Series, build, FJ80, FZJ80, Land Cruiser, LX450, modifications, mods, off-road, overland, Toyota, upgrades -

The Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series (FJ80, FZJ80, and Lexus LX450) is one of the most capable and beloved off-road platforms ever built. But even Toyota's best can be made better. Whether you just picked up your first 80 or you're deep into a long-term build, here are the mods that make the biggest real-world difference.

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If you've ever seen a set of red, orange, and yellow racing stripes on Toyota off-road gear and felt something, even if you couldn't quite place why, you've already been touched by the legacy of Ivan "Ironman" Stewart. He's the reason Toyota became synonymous with desert racing dominance, and his story is one of the greatest in all of motorsport.

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1FZ-FE, 80 Series, engine, FZJ80, inline-six, Land Cruiser, LX450, off-road, reliability, Toyota -

If you spend any time in the Toyota off-road community, you'll hear three letters and two numbers spoken with an almost religious reverence: 1FZ-FE. This 4.5-liter inline-six powered the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series (FZJ80) and the Lexus LX450 from 1992 to 1998, and it built a reputation that borders on mythological.

But what makes this engine so special? Why are people paying top dollar for 25-plus-year-old trucks specifically because of what's under the hood? Let's break it down.

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12v, Cup Holder, FJ80, JDM, LX450 -

I know it's hard to believe but the FJ80 platform is sadly lacking the most critical feature in modern driving features.. which is a cup holder!

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body work, LX450, paint -

So the new LX had a bit of a shabby looking front bumper. The paint had seen better days and also had a small dent next to the license plate. I couldn't do much about the dent for the time I had.. but after a little sanding and rattle can the front end is looking good again!

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