75 Series Landcruiser Review - 85 to 99

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  • čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
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    This review is based only on my experience with the 75 series Landcruisers (with 3 different 75 cruisers over 3 years), so if you have anything you like to say or add about them leave a comment below, cheers
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  • @Buildin70s
    @Buildin70s  Před 4 lety +25

    This review is based only on my experience with the 75 series Landcruisers (with 3 different 75 cruisers over 3 years), so if you have anything you like to say or add about them leave a comment below, Cheers

    • @lifesshorttt
      @lifesshorttt Před 3 lety

      Hey, in New Zealand the new 70 series ute comes with smaller side mirrors. Not the large wing mirrors Australian models have.

    • @kanyeistrash9802
      @kanyeistrash9802 Před 3 lety

      I am getting a 2001 75 series soon and i just want to know how capable they are off road i have heard good things about them but how do they compare to something like a pajero or prado off road are they more or less capable than the more common 4wds

    • @richardrogers7339
      @richardrogers7339 Před měsícem

      Hi can tell what the air filter is please .

  • @silverbackanimal7215
    @silverbackanimal7215 Před 3 lety +45

    Last of the the REAL AUSSIE ICONIC Beasts. Got a 1991 and I’ve had numerous offers from random people. I’ll be using it as my coffin

  • @adelarsen9776
    @adelarsen9776 Před 4 lety +6

    Wow !! Genuinely refreshing to see a LC 70 series build that doesn't include 150k of stuff you don't need.
    You have a good looking and capable truck. Well done.
    I'd put a Hy-Way sun visor on it but that's just me. Great vehicle. No testosterone and no cops. Nice :-)

  • @easyaussietarget3355
    @easyaussietarget3355 Před 3 lety

    Love your snorkel set up....
    I want one for my 79 series now mate.
    Great content brother!

  • @australia3913
    @australia3913 Před 2 lety +3

    I agree 100% with you on the older dash looking better

  • @simplemanduke7128
    @simplemanduke7128 Před 4 lety +1

    Love that long tube Donaldson snorkel prefilter

  • @dylanmoncrieff8180
    @dylanmoncrieff8180 Před 3 lety +9

    This was perfect, I'm looking to buy a landcruiser so I'm doing all my research on what I think is best for me

    • @harro9447
      @harro9447 Před 3 lety

      What crusiers are you considering 🤔
      I cant make my mide up 😬

  • @NotStock
    @NotStock Před 4 lety +2

    Nice review mate 👍

  • @joelphillips6697
    @joelphillips6697 Před 11 měsíci

    Nice video mate. I have just bought (about 1 week ago) a 1989 75 series Ute. Good old 2H motor (turbocharged) and myself being an ex Toyota mechanic and having my own workshop, this thing is one of the simplest cars I have ever owned.
    You are right when it comes to the steering having play, you do get used to it and eventually it’s just something you automatically compensate for.

  • @jamiegreenwood7996
    @jamiegreenwood7996 Před 4 lety +6

    i brought a 1992 75 series ute two years ago for 20 k 1hz garret turbo rust free exzample ...since then ive added safarie snorkle oil catch can 9 ich led driving lights .42 inch light bar...3 inch exhaust straight thru ..front auto lockka..new 33 inch nitto trail grapplers with new beed lock rims .after markert seats ...egt and boost pillar pods from sass....roof rack ...blue bugg deflector...on bonnet ...running tripple batteries ....200 wat solar panel...full canopy has 140 litre long range fuel tank and 90 litre up front...side awning with roof top tent also added underneath tool boxes 80 litre fringe eva cool...with x bull 14000 pound winch and full recovery kit ......havent had a chance to enjoy the 75 series yet since corana thing.....my only issues with the ute is cabin space is short being 6 1 in height .....but over all they are a very reliable ute and easy to fix or customise to your own needs cant wait to try it out on the trails .....i also own a gxl 60 series landcruiser whitch i have had for sixteen years

    • @Buildin70s
      @Buildin70s  Před 4 lety +1

      Awesome setup, you'll be able to go anywhere and camp as long as you want with that amount of gear👌

    • @jamiegreenwood7996
      @jamiegreenwood7996 Před 4 lety

      @@Buildin70s yes should awesome thanks bloke.... looking forward to some epic tracks vic high country and the cape ..WA...SA....currently living in the bush...central goldfeilds area VIC

  • @ClissaT
    @ClissaT Před rokem

    Mine is an alloy tray 1988 HJ75 ute with a 1HT engine from a '91Sahara. The mileage is over 750,000ks between the two engines. The old 2H did over 550ks and the 1HT has done over 250ks in my car and 300ks in it's previous wagon. I did an extensive rebuild on the engine. Other than that it is pretty stock standard 5 speed manual with a lower first gear and longer leap to third. Oh and a bigger clutch! I used to always be towing the big horse float so the lower first was what I needed. Now it will tow some sort of caravan so still good to have that lower first gear.
    It has had a rebuild for each 15th year birthday, so having had one only a few years ago, it is in excellent condition. No rust or bog anywhere. It does have a fiberglass turret now but made so I can walk on it if needed. I will put a solar panel up there I think.
    I like just the plain interior. Nothing to beep at me. It has aircon and a radio with cassette and tint on the windows. No need for anything else. Although I guess I will have to get some sort of 2way radio for remote travel. I still even have the original seats. I hate the more modern wrap around seats. They give me a sore back and hips.
    Fuel could be better as it gets just 7.5ks per litre of diesel (sorry I can't compute litres per 100ks but I think it is 13ks per 100lt) whether towing or not. With it having the turbo, I keep being told to get it tuned but I'm a bit concerned about revving it out to blast speed. I doubt I've ever revved it higher than 3200!
    I was toying with buying a new one this year but all that beeping at me turns me right off every time. I've had it since near new and it's not for sale! 😅
    But I wouldn't mind getting some better sound and heat deadening for it for the long trips. I like listening to the engine but I think better to not have too much noise on long days behind the wheel. I will do some suspension mods for towing the van and the bad dirt roads in WA. But it might be a year or two before I even get out of Qld other than maybe doing a trip to Tassie.

  • @outbacknomad9939
    @outbacknomad9939 Před 4 lety +4

    Good to see someone who still thinks leaf springs are still OK. Great trucks the 75s. Was my dream to find the hj47 ute change over Mdl old shape with the all the 75 benefits chassis power str aircon 5speed. Love the truck mate.

  • @simonmillington8964
    @simonmillington8964 Před rokem

    Great video mate

  • @JRCadventures
    @JRCadventures Před 6 měsíci +1

    What a video! Love it mate

  • @mitxyel887
    @mitxyel887 Před 3 lety +2

    Heyyy!thats was a tub tray...much cooler than ute tray...looks handsome!just few in ausy and rare!

  • @alanbstard4
    @alanbstard4 Před 4 lety

    great video, thanks mate

  • @xaydemeyers3344
    @xaydemeyers3344 Před 4 lety +6

    Cheers for the great video mate I'm only 15 and love your videos and Utes I really want a 75 there such a cool ute and I would like more of your opinion on the front leaf springs👍🏼

    • @willmcc05
      @willmcc05 Před rokem +1

      I've owned a driven both 75s and 79s and will say the leaf fronts are noticable if not setup right.
      The extra cab space in the 79 is pretty huge for me being 6"5'

  • @nickcardillo5021
    @nickcardillo5021 Před 4 lety

    Love it mate

  • @blakecrofts4620
    @blakecrofts4620 Před 4 lety +1

    Great vid! Do one like this on the 79 1hz’s or di-turbo 👍🏼

    • @Buildin70s
      @Buildin70s  Před 4 lety

      Once ive been driving it for a few months ill definitely do one on the 79

  • @smokeytexx
    @smokeytexx Před 2 lety

    wheel alignment on these is a doddle to do yourself . our old local mechanic showed me how to do it on mine many many years ago .

  • @bolotaulepa7388
    @bolotaulepa7388 Před 3 lety

    Respect from Papua New Guinea 💯🇵🇬

  • @hodgoes2001
    @hodgoes2001 Před 4 lety +4

    My daily is a 75 series troopy.
    always gets me where i need to go and get around 12L/100km.
    And agreed with the easy to get parts

    • @regwarren4wd943
      @regwarren4wd943 Před 4 lety +1

      Tom Hodgins 2h 12ht or 1hz

    • @hodgoes2001
      @hodgoes2001 Před 4 lety +1

      @@regwarren4wd943 1990 1hz first of the breed
      Still with rear drum brakes :)
      So a handbrake that works

    • @eaglen00b
      @eaglen00b Před 4 lety +1

      Same. 1995 HZJ75RV-MNQ bought brand new with 1km on the clock when I drove it off the dealer's lot. Kept it mechanically stock. Added high powered driving lights, recently added extra lightbars, additional cabin lighting (map lights, overhead caravan grade white LED lighting), a plethora of USB charging ports, UHF CB, 4GX antenna for Telstra mobile broadband/phone service, 1500W pure sinewave inverter, dual battery system.
      Just had the 500,000km service done. She's just about run in, I reckon. Getting 11.8L/100km in terms of fuel consumption. Doesn't blow smoke, cranks over once and fires up immediately. Still original transmission, clutch, radiator, (water pump changed as a pre-emptive measure at 400,000km). Rear RHS barn door hinges are a bit tired (door sags ever so slightly). Paint job still in near perfect nick. Went for the mining spec rust proofing pack when I bought the vehicle (even though it's a private vehicle). Not a spot of rust anywhere underneath or on the body.
      Even had random people coming up to me offering me $30k cash on the spot for it. No way I'm parting ways with this baby.

  • @theglobb2378
    @theglobb2378 Před 4 lety

    I own a 1987 BJ75 Troopy over here in the USA, but even still it's easy as hell to find most parts for it.

  • @victoriatath3179
    @victoriatath3179 Před 4 lety

    Diggin the vids man. Keep up the good work. Quick ? for ya: Does the windshield fold down? If so, top come off too? Looks like the snorkel might play a role in all that, but the fj I’m looking at doesn’t have one....yet.

    • @Buildin70s
      @Buildin70s  Před 4 lety

      Cheers mate! the front windshield doesn't fold down but it can be unbolted same as the roof and back windscreen, You would only do that if you want to fix them

  • @gavinlockeridge223
    @gavinlockeridge223 Před 4 lety +10

    Hey mate love your cruisers I had a 75 years ago and i'm 195cm as well. I put a bit of inch and a half square tube between the seat and the slide rail lifted me up and gave me more leg room made it heaps better . ive done the same thing in my 79 dual cab to move the seat back 80mm but only used 1 inch hope this helps.

    • @Buildin70s
      @Buildin70s  Před 4 lety

      Something i might have to do, cheers mate

    • @West4ea
      @West4ea Před 4 lety

      We do the same in the Landrovers makes a big difference

  • @ethanclaso3642
    @ethanclaso3642 Před 2 lety

    I wanna get an 80 series but they’ve become more expensive lately so I’m coming here to see what the 75 offers

  • @lachieclements6859
    @lachieclements6859 Před 3 lety +4

    HZJ75 is my ute. Bit rusty and needs a few panels replaced, but its a reliable bus and it goes hard.
    Good review, cheers mate!

  • @nic.in.the.pacific5113

    $24k a bit of work and you’ve got a great 4x4, awesome 🇦🇺

  • @jimmyharmer1116
    @jimmyharmer1116 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice build mate. I'll stick with my supercofortableness though I think 😉

  • @Two-Dads
    @Two-Dads Před 3 lety +1

    Love your vids mate. How does she compare to the 79? I'm tossing up whether to go the 75 or a 79. Biggest thing that puts me off a 79 is could and springs, I like the idea of the same type of suspension all round. But the little extra can room of the 79 is very attractive. Ahhhh decisions decisions

  • @Caseoh69
    @Caseoh69 Před 2 měsíci

    I've got a 75 that is actually pretty rare because it's got factory diff lock and almost no rust and I got it with a fully custom tray that looks amazing problem is it's got a lot of electric problems that I am trying to fix, like indicators and tail lights and somehow it's missing the ecu-b fuse and ecd fuse but it still starts and runs fine

  • @AimForTheBushes908
    @AimForTheBushes908 Před 2 měsíci

    Great review and thanks for sharing. I'm your opinion which is the better buy between this and the 79?

    • @Buildin70s
      @Buildin70s  Před 2 měsíci

      Well I would go the early 79 (2000 to 2006) bigger cab and front suspension has been redone for the better.
      And normally, not much of a price difference surprisingly.

  • @aaronparton738
    @aaronparton738 Před 4 lety

    Where do you get your flares from mate?

  • @acarzia5580
    @acarzia5580 Před 2 lety

    Hi there I'm almost 18 and want to get one for my first car, I'm 6' 2", would you go for a 75 or a 79 (the 6cyl not the v8)? As the 75 is more cost effective but the 79 has more features so I cant decide and want a more experienced persons opinion, I dont mind investing the extra money for a 79 but as long as its worth it

  • @flaminoutdoors5950
    @flaminoutdoors5950 Před 3 lety

    Can the 75's be straight piped or do they need the backpressure?

  • @jordankop211
    @jordankop211 Před 3 lety

    hey mate whered you get your flares from?

  • @bozo43
    @bozo43 Před 10 měsíci

    Great vid. Where are the usual rust problems for these? Cheers

    • @Buildin70s
      @Buildin70s  Před 10 měsíci

      Usually around the footwells, roof and wheel arches but saying that it can come up anywhere

  • @willw3900
    @willw3900 Před 2 měsíci

    Hey there, I’m in Paraguay and looking at a 1988 troopy with a 3B engine. Any recommendations on what chronic problems to look out for before buying?

  • @user-yr4yd9iv9t
    @user-yr4yd9iv9t Před 4 měsíci

    I love 75series,it's my car for real

  • @aydengraham7207
    @aydengraham7207 Před 4 lety

    What size Shackles are you running????

  • @ikosimisimo3363
    @ikosimisimo3363 Před 3 lety

    What's suspension kit to use on a 99 75?

  • @piustombili9921
    @piustombili9921 Před 3 lety

    wher do u buy genuine parts of a 75 series
    i want to buy a genuine turbo kit for my 75 series

  • @17th_Street_Preacher
    @17th_Street_Preacher Před rokem

    Manual window winder..can’t beat it👍

  • @AaronHahnStudios
    @AaronHahnStudios Před 4 lety

    2:05 in. How do you mean by the 12 to 15 literage.? I get 10km to the ltr with light (no) load and 9 km to the ltr loaded. (8km/ltr with heavy trailer). Stock standard.

  • @jrs2464
    @jrs2464 Před 2 lety

    replacing the windscreen member and the hinges
    on the 75

  • @isaacduggan3840
    @isaacduggan3840 Před 4 měsíci

    Where’d you get this tub 😮

  • @tomparto4195
    @tomparto4195 Před rokem

    Why does some 75s have 1hz and others have the 2h. Which is better

  • @bigfellasydney6970
    @bigfellasydney6970 Před rokem +1

    Great post.
    Are you still selling the cup holders?

    • @Buildin70s
      @Buildin70s  Před rokem

      Cheers mate, yeah we still have them for sale on buildin70s .com.au

    • @bigfellasydney6970
      @bigfellasydney6970 Před rokem

      @@Buildin70s I just jumped on. I'll pick something up in a couple of days.

  • @abdullahal-shamery5619
    @abdullahal-shamery5619 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey mate how much is too much k’s is too much on a car like because I’m looking at a car that’s gone 380k’s I’m just a bit iffy about getting it

    • @matthewjohnston378
      @matthewjohnston378 Před 3 lety

      Yeah same here, would usually want lower kms but being an older car too hard to find but I always hear they go forever. I’ve seen on market place with upwards of 600,000km so they must be pretty tough

    • @lucasabbadin5412
      @lucasabbadin5412 Před 2 lety +1

      Mate if she’s got a 1hz or 2H don’t worry about Kilometres she’s run over 1mllion if you keep the oil changes up

  • @istp1967
    @istp1967 Před 5 měsíci

    This is Bonefide 4x4; not a "Luxury lifestyle SUV" 😊👍👍

  • @matthewhutton957
    @matthewhutton957 Před 2 lety

    How many ks is too many on one of these?

    • @ClissaT
      @ClissaT Před rokem

      Never too many k's! Depends on the body mostly. Mine has a 1Ht engine = 2H with turbo and I've done 250k on that one after doing 500k with the old 2H engine. Keeping the body in good condition is what counts more than anything.

  • @willmarks4541
    @willmarks4541 Před 3 lety

    Lol, not sure whether the fact they've haven't changed they're styling is a good thing or not. The brand new 70's sell for well over 70k for the same look and extremely basic interior modcons. Albeit a good motor. Makes you wonder what you pay for. Yota Is enjoying a healthy profit margin over this 79 series boom

  • @victorcm5635
    @victorcm5635 Před rokem

    in my country a 1985 is worth 18 thousand USA dollars...💔

  • @istp1967
    @istp1967 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Those old rigs are far better than the App Layden modern junk that gives an 'Error' messages as soon as you get in.

  • @pietvanderwesthuyzen6502

    The first thing to do is to get rid of the idiotic snorkel. It serves no purpose.....or do you think your Cruiser can double as a submarine?

  • @NotStock
    @NotStock Před 4 lety +1

    Nice review mate 👍