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Legacy Classic Trucks<\/a> built this 1985 FJ45 Toyota Land Cruiser at their company in Driggs, Idaho. In the engine bay is a 6.0 L LSx V8 making 380 horsepower. The drivetrain uses a Toyota H55 five-speed manual transmission, 19-spline transfer case, and rebuilt axles with 4.10 gears. The Land Cruiser rides on a 2.5-inch lifted suspension with power steering, disc front brakes, drum rear brakes, and 33-inch tires. Legacy Classic Trucks painted the body in Dune Beige and powder coated the frame. The front ARB bumper features a Warn 8274 winch. <\/p>\n

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Legacy Classic Trucks built this 1985 FJ45 Toyota Land Cruiser at their company in Driggs, Idaho. In the engine bay is a 6.0 L LSx V8 making 380 horsepower. The drivetrain uses a Toyota H55 five-speed manual transmission, 19-spline transfer case, and rebuilt axles with 4.10 gears. 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