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[Volunteer]

Welcome and the rig looks great, now lets get it dirty. Are you on the West Bank in NO/ Looking in the background reminds me of that area. Tell us your name and little about yourself. You doing all the work yourself if no where are you getting the done it may help someone else in your area. Look forward to hearing from you.

Larry

[Colicious]

looks good. brian has some competition now

what mods have you done to it?

[Volunteer]

Originally Posted by Colicious

looks good. brian has some competition now

what mods have you done to it?

Brian got some saddle time in the FJ this weekend and did well. The magnent body armor is pretty cool I wondered how it worked out.

[cajun65]

Originally Posted by Volunteer

Brian got some saddle time in the FJ this weekend and did well. The magnent body armor is pretty cool I wondered how it worked out.

How well did it work Brian? I could tell after you put it on that it deflected some branches by the way the dust was rubbed off in areas. Seems like a good idea.

And yes, Brian wheeled the hell out of his rig. Those FJs are awesome.

[third coast cruisers]

welcome to the crew

And yes, Brian wheeled the hell out of his rig. Those FJs are awesome.

x2 then x2

i was completly impressed with the characteritics of the fj.

[moomtazz]

That lift and tire look sweet Wuddup.

The shields really did work! Gave me some peace of mind so I was able to hug the sides of the trails more and not worry about the scratches. I washed the truck today and it looks great. I did crack the rear bumper in a couple of spots, nothing too noticable though. They have some good looking aftermarket bumpers I am looking at now...

[Wuddup]

Originally Posted by moomtazz

That lift and tire look sweet Wuddup.

The shields really did work! Gave me some peace of mind so I was able to hug the sides of the trails more and not worry about the scratches. I washed the truck today and it looks great. I did crack the rear bumper in a couple of spots, nothing too noticable though. They have some good looking aftermarket bumpers I am looking at now...

Yea man, if I was you I would look into ARB,Fab Fours, Pro Armor rear bumper all are find products.

17 and Fj Cruising

Mods:TRD CAI, JBA Exhaust, Viper Alarm,RC 6inch lift, Super Swamper SSRS 35x12.50x17, 15% tint front two windows, 5% rest, pro comp 6001 series rims

Future: Fab Four Front Bumper, Winch, Rear Cargo Storage Box,JBA HEADERS, URD Y PIPE

Im from Chalmette, but after Katrina I moved out to Metairie. I also visit Mississippi very often. I go to the mud bogs and have always been a fan of it. Im new to the trail riding scene, I always wait into I think im ready before I jump into things, so I have been following bscla for awhile. I do plan on getting this thing dirty soon but im waiting for my front bumper and winch setup. Its going to be fab fours front bumper with warns 9.5ti winch. Its going to cost me about 2100 so it shouldn't be long before I get it but it wont be this moment. The reason im waiting for my winch is I don't want to get stuck and not be able to get out of my situation irresponsibly and ruin a brand new car.

As far as me doing my own mods, im 17 with limited mechanic abilities, however im pretty good with engines and understand them, long as I have directions I feel ok. But with katrina in chalmette me and my family lost all of our tools and have only just begun to regain some of them so doing my own lift wasnt out of the question but their was special tools we didn't have so the guy did the installtion and allignment for $700. I did the rest of my mods as far as cai, exhaust and such. I do feel as though I could have done it but I was definatly trigger happy.

[Volunteer]

What I would have given for a rig like that at 17. I'll keep it clean and leave it at that. We'll be in your area hopefully sooner than later to meet and help other members in your area but I hope you'll consider joining us. As for the winch and bumper we won't leave you hanging we work as a team here and you can learn alot in this group. Don't let the missing winch and bumper keep you off the trail you'll enjoy it 10 times more than the mud bogs it doesn't take much skill to mash the pedal but you'll learn patience and skill on the trail and its easier on you rig not to mention seeing what its really capable of. We also bounce around the state for events you can always see what we're up too here and on BSLCA.com.



Larry

[Wuddup]

I see your going to sicily island in october and november but november is just your member only ride I think, I am following and problay will join in soon. Im happy with my rig im not as spoiled as some of you might think, its all my money. Im very happy with my ride and im very confident in my rig. I will join yal soon, I know no one would leave me hanging from the group, i see your pretty close people and I do plan on joining soon. How do I joined bscla groups, and yeah their needs to be a meet somwhere around here but I don't know where.

[moomtazz]

I know exactly how you feel about not wanting to tear up a new rig. I'm taking it slow too, it's too pretty to mess up. I followed these guys' lead this weekend and had a great time without tearing anything up. The rear bumper thing isn't noticable at all.

The trail riding is soooo much more fun than mudriding in a rice field. It's technical and the adrenaline is amazing considering you are going 5mph max. I would definitely recommend a set of budbuilt skid plates and a good set of sliders. Although, after all my stressing out this weekend over my sliders, I don't think I had to use them. I DID use the skid plates though, and they really gave me some peace of mind.

All in all though, if you don't have "everything" you think you need at the time, don't let it stop you from making it out to a ride. If you aren't comfortable taking the truck on a particular trail, there is always a free passenger seat and everyone needs a spotter.

[Volunteer]

Originally Posted by moomtazz

I know exactly how you feel about not wanting to tear up a new rig. I'm taking it slow too, it's too pretty to mess up. I followed these guys' lead this weekend and had a great time without tearing anything up. The rear bumper thing isn't noticable at all.

The trail riding is soooo much more fun than mudriding in a rice field. It's technical and the adrenaline is amazing considering you are going 5mph max. I would definitely recommend a set of budbuilt skid plates and a good set of sliders. Although, after all my stressing out this weekend over my sliders, I don't think I had to use them. I DID use the skid plates though, and they really gave me some peace of mind.

All in all though, if you don't have "everything" you think you need at the time, don't let it stop you from making it out to a ride. If you aren't comfortable taking the truck on a particular trail, there is always a free passenger seat and everyone needs a spotter.

Well said Brian. The Sicily rides are open to anyone its a pay to ride park. I don't know if we'll have anyone out there for this months ride being we just got back from a big ride and have a car show/monthly meeting on the 27th but everyone is welcome to go. The Nov event we've designated as a club ride and for the look of it we'll have a good showing. Cole is in Mandeville and is making the ride if you plan to go you should send him a pm and maybe follow him there.

[cajun65]

Waddup: One thing you'll discover pretty quick is how tight we stay together on the trail. We did that at the Expo, Sicily Island and last weekend at the SCC. We go slow and pick trails that all the members together can do and when the better mod'd rigs in our group want to hit more technical challenges, we pull over, watch, take pics and spot.

We firmly believe in sticking together. I think you'll be hooked real bad once we get you out to Sicily and you can wheel your rig on some trails. It's an awesome adventure.

[Wuddup]

I beleive everyone when you say you ride tight. I shall make it out to a ride, soon.

[tabascoloco]

Originally Posted by moomtazz

....All in all though, if you don't have "everything" you think you need at the time, don't let it stop you from making it out to a ride. If you aren't comfortable taking the truck on a particular trail, there is always a free passenger seat and everyone needs a spotter.

X2 Well said.

[BikerTrash]

Originally Posted by cajun65

Waddup: One thing you'll discover pretty quick is how tight we stay together on the trail. We did that at the Expo, Sicily Island and last weekend at the SCC. We go slow and pick trails that all the members together can do and when the better mod'd rigs in our group want to hit more technical challenges, we pull over, watch, take pics and spot.

We firmly believe in sticking together...

Amen, I love all the camaraderie in this group.

[sparkplug]

Well this isn't my rig but it is my fathers, so close enough, right?
It is a 83 FJ-40. The first pic is the day he got it with stock suspension.

[sparkplug]

This is the first day he got is license plate and went off roading. He did't see the tree behind the bush. The second pic it is lifted 4 inches with shackle reversal. The rock damage was before he got the lift.

[sparkplug]

now lifted with 33 BFG's. and a straight bumper. The truck is now at Wimberly 4x4 getting ARB lockers front and rear, tire carrier with gas cans, rust cut out on pasenger rear fender well, roof rack, and a ton of other stuff. My father would love to do the work himself but just doesnt have the time. We plan on driving this one down to Panama next year.

[BLKDOG40]

Originally Posted by sparkplug

Well this isn't my rig but it is my fathers, so close enough, right?
It is a 83 FJ-40. The first pic is the day he got it with stock suspension.

Nice looking cruiser 83's are rare, U.S vehicle?

[Volunteer]

Awesome pics Isaac thanks for sharing.

[sparkplug]

Originally Posted by BLKDOG40

Nice looking cruiser 83's are rare, U.S vehicle?

Yes, it is a USA 40. I think they imported like 365 that year. It has factory AC and PS and every option that Toyota offered. I think there was less than 40 with these options. The factory invoice was $11,500. and he has that and all paperwork from the day of purchase. I try and explain how rare this truck is, and not to beat it up like he is doing right now. He said he just wanted to play hard before he does a complete restore and brings this rig back to mint condition. It is in that process right now. He is going to buy another one for a trail rig as soon as we find him a 84 bj-42 turbo diesel from Costa Rica. The search begins next week when we go down there. Because of this I am going to miss the sicely Isand event I really wanted to make the event but I will try not to miss the next one.

[PScottBx]

Isaac, I would HATE for you to pay for a container only 1/2 full.... please search for another so that I may help you out and put mine on the other end of the container

...yep... seriously



me

[sparkplug]

you got it bud! I will not have much time this trip but in January or Febuary I am going down there for 2 weeks just to look for Land Cruisers!

[John Stw]

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I know its not a land cruiser but it is still in the family right.

[Volunteer]

Originally Posted by John S.

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I know its not a land cruiser but it is still in the family right.

Your 4-Runner is in great shape, those old 4-Runners are sweet though I had to squint to see the first picture

[PScottBx]

Originally Posted by John S.

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I know its not a land cruiser but it is still in the family right.

We're all family..... Even the TLCA says so...

Welcome

Bx!

[cajun65]

Welcome John! You bet you're family. I recognize that backdrop in the big picture.

[Doable]

Welcome nice looking 4Runner many of my friends run the IFS. Hope to see you on the trails . Would love to give a hand if needed on the truck. There is also another 4Runners in the club Josh's. Later Albert

[John Stw]

Here is a couple of shots of us at the jeep jaunt, I think I was out numbered. HA!! But a great turn out for a good cause.
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[cruiserfien]

I finally figured out how to upload pics, here is my 83 fj45 Troop Carrier, Gas powered with AC and Power Steering...