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10 Essential Mods for Your Toyota LX450 / FJ80 Land Cruiser

10 Essential Mods for Your Toyota LX450 / FJ80 Land Cruiser

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

The Toyota 1FZ-FE: Why This Engine Refuses to Die

The Toyota 1FZ-FE: Why This Engine Refuses to Die

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 -

LX450 12v plug repair & JDM cup holder install

LX450 12v plug repair & JDM cup holder install
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 -

Operation Bumper Cleanup

Operation Bumper Cleanup
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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