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1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan

ShopSellerCommunity StarterAug 3, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Westchester
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 215,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family towing setup? Mostly looking for the right next step.
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UsedCarMom938Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 5, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
MarketTuner514Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 6, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: On the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser in Westchester, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Do that first. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
V8Builder435Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 6, 2026permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Was this after sitting overnight? I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
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