1996 Toyota Prado KZJ78

ont rainguards and refinished OEM 16′′ Hilux Surf wheels. The 129k verified and documented miles on the clock are also a welcome sight, as any Toyota nut knows this Cruiser is barely broken in! Fresh off a recent service, these long wheelbase Prados are a continuous favorite, as they’re easy to putt around and break plenty of necks at the local Cars & Coffee. You can call it a dependable truck, a formidable off-roader, or your next overland rig, as long as you call it a Japanese Classic! The 1KZ-TE under the bonnet steals the show, and is far peppier and easier to service than most 70 series drivetrains. Ours also has loads of good service done, and churns over swiftly. From there, the accessories needed a bit of attention, and a brand new A/C compressor was installed alongside a freshly rebuilt power steering pump. A new valve cover gasket and half-moon seal were installed for good measure, to keep the lubricant from our oil and filter service internal. Lastly, we tended to a new fuel filter and intake air filter, to keep contaminants out of your combustion chamber. From there, it was ready to tackle its first road test, and the 3.0TD performed like a champ! To keep the automatic gearbox healthy, we performed a fluid service and it goes through the tree smoothly and predictably. The transmission shoots power rearward, and selective 4WD is on hand to aid off-road escapades, with a new front output seal installed on the transfer case for good measure. To further shore up the driveline, we rebuilt both front hubs with new bearings and seals, and bolstered the suspension with all new trailing arm bushings, and new bushings in the front panhard bar to keep handling predictable. A fresh alignment capped off the laundry list of service, and we wanted to note the power steering is on point, and the brakes grab hard too! We wrapped the freshly refinished alloys in brand new Falken 31′′ rubber to really seal the deal. Stylish and full of traction, you’ll be set for tens of thousands of miles of old-school cruising to come!