1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
$38,000
Year
1992Make
ToyotaModel
Land CruiserOdometer
130,000Engine
2.4L Turbo DieselFuel Type
dieselTransmission
automaticVIN / Chassis #
LJ78Seller
private partyLocation
McCall, IDSeller Stock #
-Title Status
cleanCARFAX Report
-This 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado LJ78 represents the kind of diesel 70-Series example that serious Land Cruiser enthusiasts actively search for, but rarely find. Imported from Japan in 2017 and showing under 130,000 miles, this Prado has been obsessively maintained and thoughtfully upgraded with a focus on reliability, drivability, and long-term ownership. Powered by Toyota’s legendary turbo-diesel drivetrain and backed by extensive recent service using genuine Toyota components, this is not a typical import. It’s a properly sorted, rust-free LJ78 that stands out even among the best examples in North America.
- Rare Turbo-Diesel 70-Series Prado: The LJ78 occupies a sweet spot in the Land Cruiser lineage: compact, highly capable, and powered by a proven turbo-diesel platform revered for longevity and torque. These trucks were never sold in the U.S., making clean, well-maintained examples increasingly collectible.
- Zero-Rust, Zero-Leak Example: This Prado is exactly what buyers hope for and rarely see—no rust anywhere on the body, chassis, or mounts, and no leaks from the engine, drivetrain, cooling system, or power steering. It starts immediately in extreme temperatures and runs clean with no exhaust smoke, hot or cold.
- Extensive Genuine Toyota Engine Refresh: The engine has received a comprehensive refresh using genuine Toyota parts, including a new head, gasket, bolts, cam bearings, valve seals, and all coolant hoses. Supporting upgrades include an AISIN water pump, timing belt service, rebuilt injectors, upgraded cooling fan, Evans waterless coolant, and OEM glow plugs, resulting in a mechanically confident, turn-key diesel.
- Proper Suspension & Drivetrain Setup: A Dobinsons 65mm lift with springs and shocks improves stance and capability while maintaining ride quality. New bushings throughout, caster correction, a steering stabilizer, rebuilt hubs, refreshed brakes, and new exhaust ensure this Prado drives as well as it looks.
- Honest, Original Presentation: Finished in original paint, this LJ78 wears its age honestly, with noted clear coat fade on the driver’s side but no corrosion underneath. Inside, the cabin remains clean and well preserved, with no stains or tears and factory details intact—protected by custom seat covers and original Toyota mats.
Most imported Prados fall into two camps: tired drivers or shiny but mechanically unknown examples. This LJ78 avoids both. It’s a rust-free, extensively serviced, enthusiast-owned truck built with longevity in mind, not shortcuts. With documented care, rare turbo-diesel power, and a dialed mechanical baseline, this is the kind of Prado you buy once and keep forever.
Key Features & Specs
- 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado LJ78
- Turbo-diesel engine
- Less than 130,000 miles
- Imported from Japan in 2017
- Second-owner, enthusiast maintained
- Zero rust (body, chassis, mounts)
- No leaks; no exhaust smoke under any conditions
- Starts reliably from –20°F to 110°F
- Genuine Toyota engine refresh (head, gaskets, seals, hoses)
- AISIN water pump and timing belt service
- Air-to-water intercooler with Bosch pump
- Evans waterless coolant
- Rebuilt injectors; new fuel lines and primer pump
- Dobinson 65mm lift (springs and shocks)
- New bushings, caster correction, steering stabilizer
- Custom ¼" plate winch bumper with Xbull 13k winch
- Genuine Toyota snorkel
- Stainless steel roof rack on Frontrunner gutter mounts
- Custom rear drawer system
- 33x10.50R15 BFGoodrich KO2 tires with matching spare
- Odyssey Extreme battery
- Madman engine monitoring system and boost gauge
- Clean interior with Saddleman seat covers and original Toyota mats
Available now in McCall, Idaho for $38,000. Contact the seller to learn more or arrange a time to see this exceptionally well-sorted, turbo-diesel Prado.
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