BGMachine
Working on cars I can't afford
hey all,
So I'm new to this site and the Land Cruiser community and I thought I'd go ahead and start a build thread. I have a 97 FZJ-80 with the factory locking differentials. It has a few minor bugs but nothing big. I'm planning on making it into my daily driver / mild exploration and trail rig.
Modifications done:
- JVC audio
- no more running boards
- 2" TJM lift w/ adjustable shocks
- 30mm Man-a-Fre spacers
- Stainless extended brake hoses
- extended diff breathers
- 33" BFG AT/KO tires
- AOR sliders
- Ironman Offroad bumper w/ Warn VR10000 winch
- Replaced Transfercase lock actuator
- Bedlined hood and rocker panels
- added aux power outlets
- hood vents
- removed factory hitch
- removed factory roof rack & spoiler
- rebuilt front axle
- integrated hitch receiver
- heated seats
- rear heater bypass
- PHH fixed
- Snorkel
- rear platform / spare tire space
- resealed windshield
- resealed rear windows
- replaced broken steering studs
Wish List:
- roof rack
- onboard air
- 35's
- Dual Battery
- 4.88s
Once my tax refund comes in, I'll get wrenching. I've already replaced the door speakers with 5.25" RetroSound shallow mount speakers. they sound great and there was little modifications needed for the door panel. Next will probably be a head unit for the stereo (it's a DD after all). Anyway, this should be a fun build and I can't wait to get going on it.
So I'm new to this site and the Land Cruiser community and I thought I'd go ahead and start a build thread. I have a 97 FZJ-80 with the factory locking differentials. It has a few minor bugs but nothing big. I'm planning on making it into my daily driver / mild exploration and trail rig.
Modifications done:
- JVC audio
- no more running boards
- 2" TJM lift w/ adjustable shocks
- 30mm Man-a-Fre spacers
- Stainless extended brake hoses
- extended diff breathers
- 33" BFG AT/KO tires
- AOR sliders
- Ironman Offroad bumper w/ Warn VR10000 winch
- Replaced Transfercase lock actuator
- Bedlined hood and rocker panels
- added aux power outlets
- hood vents
- removed factory hitch
- removed factory roof rack & spoiler
- rebuilt front axle
- integrated hitch receiver
- heated seats
- rear heater bypass
- PHH fixed
- Snorkel
- rear platform / spare tire space
- resealed windshield
- resealed rear windows
- replaced broken steering studs
Wish List:
- roof rack
- onboard air
- 35's
- Dual Battery
- 4.88s
Once my tax refund comes in, I'll get wrenching. I've already replaced the door speakers with 5.25" RetroSound shallow mount speakers. they sound great and there was little modifications needed for the door panel. Next will probably be a head unit for the stereo (it's a DD after all). Anyway, this should be a fun build and I can't wait to get going on it.
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