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Land Cruiser Restorations<\/a> built this 1989 Land Cruiser (FJ62) with a 6.0 L Vortec V8 and 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission. The suspension uses Old Man Emu springs, shocks, and steering stabilizer. The rebuilt brakes are covered by a Black Pro Comp 16-inch wheels with BFGoodrich 285×75 mud tires. The exterior features Euro-style side mirrors, Gobi low-profile roof rack, and Land Cruiser Restorations custom front bumper, running boards, and rear bumper. On the inside they reupholstered the seats in brown leather and added a Grant steering wheel, Tuffy center console, and their custom door panels.<\/p>\n

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Land Cruiser Restorations built this 1989 Land Cruiser (FJ62) with a 6.0 L Vortec V8 and 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission. The suspension uses Old Man Emu springs, shocks, and steering stabilizer. The rebuilt brakes are covered by a Black Pro Comp 16-inch wheels with BFGoodrich 285×75 mud tires. 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