This go-anywhere diesel Land Cruiser Prado is ready for adventure! $25,500
Refreshed, running great and set up for overland and adventure travel. We named it Kitsu, short for Fox (Kitsune) in Japanese, it’s easy and fun to drive. Imported in 2020 from Japan, it is in excellent condition and currently titled and registered in Texas. We have carefully added just the right equipment to ensure lots of miles and smiles. All modifications were designed so Kitsu can be returned to it’s original configuration in the future if desired. Kitsu gets between 22-25 mpg fully loaded. Parts are easily obtained through several vendors in the US and abroad. I just finished building it up for personal use, but our situation has unfortunately changed and I need to find Kitsu a new home.
The build thread for Kitsu is here: Builds - Kitsu-KZJ71 Project
(Translation: KZ-engine; J-Land Cruiser; 71-Light Duty/Short Wheelbase/hard top; G-3 door)
Mechanical & Maintenance:
Refreshed, running great and set up for overland and adventure travel. We named it Kitsu, short for Fox (Kitsune) in Japanese, it’s easy and fun to drive. Imported in 2020 from Japan, it is in excellent condition and currently titled and registered in Texas. We have carefully added just the right equipment to ensure lots of miles and smiles. All modifications were designed so Kitsu can be returned to it’s original configuration in the future if desired. Kitsu gets between 22-25 mpg fully loaded. Parts are easily obtained through several vendors in the US and abroad. I just finished building it up for personal use, but our situation has unfortunately changed and I need to find Kitsu a new home.
The build thread for Kitsu is here: Builds - Kitsu-KZJ71 Project
Caution: Be prepared to receive extra attention and likes wherever you go!
Model: KZJ71G (Translation: KZ-engine; J-Land Cruiser; 71-Light Duty/Short Wheelbase/hard top; G-3 door)
- Right hand drive
- 225449 kilometers/ 140087 miles (speedometer and odometer are in metric)
- 1KZ-TE engine (3 liter; turbocharged diesel; electronic fuel injection; 130 HP; 213 ft/lb torque)
- 5 speed manual transmission
- 2 speed part time 4WD transfer case
- Manual front hub conversion
- 16” aluminum Toyota wheels
- Color: Silver (Toyota 181-Bluish Silver Metallic) (fresh respray prior to import)
- Wheelbase: 91”
- Length: 155”
- Width: 65 ½”
- Height: 78” with rack
- Curb Weight: 3750 lbs (factory spec)
- Fuel capacity: 24.1 gallons
- Small split in dash vinyl
- Passenger side window control panel is secured with a screw
- Repaired small driver door rust area (at bottom of door)-only rust found on entire vehicle
- Minor wear to rear window rubber gaskets (replacements included)
- Minor damage to factory running boards (not visible on top)
- Small nicks/scratches and sealant on lower rear corners from OEM rear bumper
- Driver’s side mirror is non-Toyota non-electric replacement
- Misc small holes in passenger side of center console (from earlier accessory mounting?)
- Turbo timer
- Toyota wind/rain guards
- Cold blowing R134 air conditioning
- Spare tire lock
Mechanical & Maintenance:
- Engine oil/filter (June 2020)
- Differentials; Transmission; Transfer case oil (Lucas synthetic)
- Toyota fuel filter
- Denso air filter
- Maintenance Free Deka 650 CCA Battery (2020)
- Tires-BFG KO2 235/85-16 (June 2020)
- Toyota water pump, fan clutch, rad hoses (July 2020)
- Timing belt was replaced at 184633 km (114725 miles) (date unknown)
- OME Medium springs/shocks/stabilizer
- 555 brand tie rod ends
- Knuckle rebuild including Toyo wheel and trunnion bearings
- OME Camber correction bushings
- Panhard bushings
- Sway bar bushings & end links
- Power steering pump rebuilt
- AVM locking hubs
- Toyota front brake rotors
- Akebono front brake pads
- Rear locker-Aussie locker (included, not yet installed)
- Catch can-ProVent 150 (collects oil from air prior to turbo)
- Dobinsons raised air intake (snorkel)
- Raised differential breathers
- Alpine iLXw650 audio/video receiver (Apple Car Play & Android Auto) w/ Bluetooth and USB connection
- Rear view camera
- Midland MXT 275 GMRS Radio; Laird antenna with fender mount bracket
- New 6 1/2” speakers in pods behind front seats; 3 1/2” speakers in dash
- Retro Pod speaker enclosures
- Fastronix military spec battery terminals
- Custom dual battery/terminal block wiring
- Superbright LED interior cargo lights
- LED Turn signal bulbs
- LED interior lighting
- Hella headlight bulbs
- Nilight Twin LED side Lights-dual switched LEDs (amber camping light/white flood light)
- Nilight 7” 85 W LED front driving lights
- OEM accessory light switches
- Aux wiring with accessory fuse panels-front and rear
- Auxillary batteries: Dual 23 Amp Hour Dakota Lithium LiFePO4 Batteries w Bluetooth controlled Orion DC-DC charger/controller (currently used for fridge, side lights, interior accessory lighting, GMRS radio)
- USB outlets;
- Voltmeter for monitoring aux batteries
- Noco AC/DC battery charger (trickle charger)
- Interior sound barrier-Noico butyl/foil & Noico Red closed cell foam
- Custom center console-tall .50 caliber can with padded top, USB outlet and locking latch
- Custom drawer system
- Custom fit Baltic Birch cabinet and drawers
- Two drawer system with locking slides
- Marine grade carpet and aluminum trim
- Kitchen drawer with integrated stove slide and pop up workspace
- Additional tie downs including aircraft track with custom straps
- Side platforms sized to fit 5 gallon water containers
- Integrated large Dometic fridge slide (will fit other fridges) (18 3/8” W x 29 1/8” D x 23 1/4” H
- (Kitchen designed for large Dometic fridge and Camp Chef Everest stove-not included)
- Removeable within 10 minutes (2 retention bolts to chassis)
- 35% ceramic window tint
- Reupholstered rear door panels
- Neoprene seat covers-to protect good condition original upholstery
- Driver’s seat extension bracket (adds 2” to seat travel)
- B3HD two cup and phone holder
- Coastal Off Road Front & Rear Bumpers-Raptor lined w/ integrated recovery points, hitch and full front bar
- Custom extruded aluminum roof rack with wind deflector
- Smittybilt 10K X20 winch with synthetic rope, aluminum fairlead and wireless remote
- Viair 450C On Board Air system w/ 2.5 gallon tank and remote air outlet
- Rear mud flaps
- Spare 20 liter NATO diesel can
- Hydraulic Jack & folding Lug Wrench
- Digital copies of owner and maintenance manuals
- Contact info for parts/accessories
- Misc spare belts, etc
- Rear seat
- Rear seat belts
- Front/Rear bumpers
- Center console
- Electric hubs
- OEM Tool Kit
- OEM Jack
- And more
