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I love the FJ's, Gwagens, Defenders, and CJ's more than most other vehicles. I am been seriously considering buying an FJ for simple trail riding but I would want it to come with lockers. Anything in particular I am looking for when looking for an FJ with lockers?
Behold the best FAQ I've encountered on technical forum: FAQ for 80/LX450 - October 2009 - Added OBD I Code link - IH8MUD.com

Short of Pelican, Mud is the best technical forum I've been on. Lockers are on the '93+ FZJ80, which also has the 1FZFE motor featuring an extra 40 HP over my lowly 3FE. Other than the usual maintenance stuff, the only real weak point of the 1FZ is the head gasket. It's not a major issue, but they do occasionally go. Also look for the birfield axle rebuild (front axle). Axle rebuild is supposed to be an every 30k item, parts are only $300-ish to DIY but over $1000 at a shop, therefore lots of folks don't do it.
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