Researching mid 80's fj60's

Riverboy · 05-29-2008, 09:04 PM

I am interested in knowing what all you fj60 owners get for mileage. I am considering getting a early to mid eighties for a daily driver and because they are bigger than my current 90's 4runner. So if anybody out there has a 84-87 with the inline six in it please post what you are getting. Also I have heard they are always in four wheel drive is this true? Thanks

naksukow · 05-30-2008, 05:15 AM

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Bagger · 05-31-2008, 12:43 PM

A stock 60 will get on average 13 - 15mpg. The 60's aren't fulltime 4wd. They have lockable hubs. The 62's ('88-'90) might be fulltime, but I don't think so.

If you're looking at 60's, I would recommend an '85 - '87, if you're the type who likes to tinker with your trucks. Mods and parts are a little easier to do on the later models from my understanding.

I use my '85 as a DD. It's not the most fuel efficient thing on the road but it is one of the most fun vehicles to drive -

Riverboy · 06-01-2008, 09:27 PM

Thanks, thats what I wanted to know. Great pic of yours, I want to keep one fairly stock.

FlyingLow · 06-02-2008, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagger

A stock 60 will get on average 13 - 15mpg. The 60's aren't fulltime 4wd. They have lockable hubs. The 62's ('88-'90) might be fulltime, but I don't think so.

If you're looking at 60's, I would recommend an '85 - '87, if you're the type who likes to tinker with your trucks. Mods and parts are a little easier to do on the later models from my understanding.

I use my '85 as a DD. It's not the most fuel efficient thing on the road but it is one of the most fun vehicles to drive -

That truck looks sweet!

I gotta build a wagon one day for family wheelin...

87AzRunner · 06-02-2008, 09:29 AM

Bagger your wagon is Awesome! that thing is sweet, i love the stance.
my gf wants one just like that, but ive been researching an they only
came in sticks correct? she wants an auto, but i keep telling her she
needs to learn anyway...

4mydogs · 06-02-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87AzRunner

my gf wants one just like that, but ive been researching an they only
came in sticks correct? she wants an auto, but i keep telling her she
needs to learn anyway...

That is correct. For an auto you'd have to go to an FJ62. Your girl has good taste. Teach her to drive a stick.

Gas mileage thread:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...e-60-62-a.html

05-29-2008, 09:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Riverboy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 46	Researching mid 80's fj60's I am interested in knowing what all you fj60 owners get for mileage. I am considering getting a early to mid eighties for a daily driver and because they are bigger than my current 90's 4runner. So if anybody out there has a 84-87 with the inline six in it please post what you are getting. Also I have heard they are always in four wheel drive is this true? Thanks __________________ 90 4runner, Yakima racks, K&N cone filter, stock suspension, Bfg all terrains, hidden hitch, H.K rear springs.

05-30-2008, 05:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
naksukow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Big Bear or Tahoe Posts: 326	www.ih8mud.com __________________ 2001 4Runner 3.4V-6 SR5 4x4 \| 15x,xxx miles \| IPT Built A340F \| Stubbs SKO sliders \| Bud Built front skid \| Trail Carnage belly skid \| Rockware rear bumper \| Goodyear MT/Rs \| \| OME 882/890 \| Trekmasters \| Detroit Locker rear \| Truetrac up front \| 4.88s 2008 FJC TT SE 6 SPEED

05-31-2008, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bagger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 268	A stock 60 will get on average 13 - 15mpg. The 60's aren't fulltime 4wd. They have lockable hubs. The 62's ('88-'90) might be fulltime, but I don't think so. If you're looking at 60's, I would recommend an '85 - '87, if you're the type who likes to tinker with your trucks. Mods and parts are a little easier to do on the later models from my understanding. I use my '85 as a DD. It's not the most fuel efficient thing on the road but it is one of the most fun vehicles to drive - __________________ '97 T100 ~ TRD SC ~ ARB ~ FWC '85 FJ6O ~ 4E9 ~ locked ~ 33's '87 Turbo 4Runner ~ sold

06-01-2008, 09:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Riverboy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 46	Thanks, thats what I wanted to know. Great pic of yours, I want to keep one fairly stock. __________________ 90 4runner, Yakima racks, K&N cone filter, stock suspension, Bfg all terrains, hidden hitch, H.K rear springs.

06-02-2008, 09:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
87AzRunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Az Posts: 80	Bagger your wagon is Awesome! that thing is sweet, i love the stance. my gf wants one just like that, but ive been researching an they only came in sticks correct? she wants an auto, but i keep telling her she needs to learn anyway... __________________ 87' 22RE 242,xxx miles :) other ride 01 kawa ke100 (its a scooter) but i dont care! 12XX miles ------current project------ get matching gears up front to get 4wd back :) Photobucket: http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn305/87AzRunner/

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