Builds Taro, the FJ60 build and adventure. (3 Viewers)

[Rockymtnreaper]

All the bikes look too new and clean so was wondering if they were all yours or were part of a shop you frequented or worked at.

The bikes are my roommates and mine... All brand new 2015 bikes (pictures from July) We both ride a ton,, But my roommate races downhill professional, and he is sponsored by trek.. So that is why it's the majority in the house hold.

 

[gregnash]

Ah ok that makes a lot of sense why they look so pretty and new... Lucky man for having someone in the industry, my riding buddy was a sales rep for SCOTT and was able to get some sick deals on stuff but alas he is out of the outdoor scene now so those days are over.

 

[EasternYeti]

Solid rig, thanks for the love on Instagram today. Glad to see some people my age getting into these trucks! I need to drag mine out to Colorado one of these days, your pictures really sell it

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Nice write up! truck is looking good.

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Ah ok that makes a lot of sense why they look so pretty and new... Lucky man for having someone in the industry, my riding buddy was a sales rep for SCOTT and was able to get some sick deals on stuff but alas he is out of the outdoor scene now so those days are over.

Yeah man if you are paying full price for a bike... you are doing it wrong! Im very thankful I got hooked up!

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Solid rig, thanks for the love on Instagram today. Glad to see some people my age getting into these trucks! I need to drag mine out to Colorado one of these days, your pictures really sell it

Of course!! Yeah its nice seeing "young" people getting into these!! As long as they aren't hacking them up!! Great looking 60 you have, bring it out here, pictures don't do justice.

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Sold my stock wheel and tires to a fellow land cruiser enthusiast. The tires were pretty gone.. would make for good rollers.. But the wheels were in great shape!

Cleaned out the land cruiser and headed straight for the camping spot.
Probably one of the best ways to wake up is in the back of a Land Cruiser!

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Replaced the reverse lights and interior lights with PFRAN LED kits. DRASTIC DIFFERENCE. It's funny when your reverse lights are brighter than your headlights!

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Some interior shots of the LED replacements.

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Back in College... Summers over... But the adventure and build isnt!!
Shot of the 60 trying to blend in..

Got some D-Ring Shackles and D-Ring Isolators for my Trail Tailor Bumper

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Got some desmog caps for the air cleaner from fj40jim!

Been having an issue with the fan hitting the fan shroud, figured the motor had a little bit of movement in it..
New motor mounts from Cruiser Outfitters!

Turns out mine were not that bad at all... Replaced it anyways since I had them, and I was already there.. EDIT: found out it was just the fan shroud a little loose when it was put back in with the new radiator, tightened it up and it was good to go.. still weird, didn't think it was lose enough to hit the fan..

 

[vipergrhd]

If you plan on to Desmog your rig please don't toss the parts either sell it here on mud or give it away. A lot of us here on the west coast still need smog parts and the cost of new parts are crazy if it's still avilable. Love what you did with your rig i also have a silver 60 (Faded) glad you are putting it to good use,love all the nature shots.

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

If you plan on to Desmog your rig please don't toss the parts either sell it here on mud or give it away. A lot of us here on the west coast still need smog parts and the cost of new parts are crazy if it's still avilable. Love what you did with your rig i also have a silver 60 (Faded) glad you are putting it to good use,love all the nature shots.

If you look closer at post #71 you will notice that I am already demogged. I have everything except for the smog pump (Sold to a friend)... It's on the parts shelf at the shop just in case anything happens to my friends 60! I know how crazy expensive the desmog parts can be.. if you need any parts let me know! And thank you, I love using my 60!

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Something showed up....

Yes, I know it's not the Safari Snorkel.. But I really dig the "Land Cruiser" printed on it..

Now I know there is a TON of controversy with buying non-Safari snorkels.. But really, it's a molded piece of plastic and the dimensions were not far off from the Safari one (compared it myself) and for 1/3 of the price.. I'm going with this Snorkel from Austraila. I don't want to argue with anyone over this, I'm a 21 year old college student with a Land Cruiser addiction.. Money is tight.. Rant over. More pictures.

Measuring and building a good template off of what they gave me with the snorkel.

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

One last non-snorkel picture session before I cut a hole in my beautiful fender

(Love this old Power House, the city converted to a museum for children here is a link: Powerhouse Science Center :: Story of the Powerhouse)

Okay Toyota purist, exit this thread now...

Cutting into the fender..

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Cutting into the fender...

Here she is.... Im OCD so the circle is killing me a little with the body line.

I love snorkels... I have wanted one forever!!

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Since we were playing with the power tools, I decided to cut some U-bolts that have been hanging and getting smashed by rocks..

Accidently smashed my watch face...

Snorkel still looking good..

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

POS Honda owner needed to leave you a can opener............

Its looking great T

J

 

[MACFJ60]

What are you running for seat covers?

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

POS Honda owner needed to leave you a can opener............

Its looking great T

J

Thank you! These pictures are from about 8 months ago... But I need some armor from you to protect myself from these terrible college drivers and their doors!