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Got the tub and some additional body pieces blasted today. Excited to have some body work to do before winter and get some paint on.

Hi All, Figured after a lot of lurking and learning from searching these forums it’s time to introduce myself and my Troopy I built while working in Saudi in 2023 and 2024. I shipped it back to the states and have been continuing to tie up...

1inch outward and 1inch up...that gets rid of the 1inch spacers in place now. Not interested in dealing with people.

Installed 2 degree front caster shims for my OME 2.5” CS001F suspension with 33” tires. The steering was pretty good without the angle change but what a solid and noticeable improvement with the shim. This calibration had a nice return on my...

I will fill it up with Corroseal and spray away inside the frame rails and all the hard-to-reach places. I don't have any spots longer than about 12 inches to reach into, but you could make the wand as long as needed. Here is a link to...

My in-laws have been in town for the week so I have not had a lot of time to dig into stuff. I did install the fuse block yesterday and that was 100% my issue with the headlights. Now my next project is to get the heater working. It will start...

Peter is an expert with extensive experience working on everything from brand-new cars to classic 40s. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of quality work. We’d love for you to join our community! You can connect with us and stay...

Those North ATL meetings are already happening - join in the first Saturday of each month at Manhattan Bagels in Peachtree Corners at 8am, or one of the upcoming trail runs...

Engines. Many options. Easy/Simple is a chevy 350 carbed. Mine has one behind a 3 spd on the floor. Its wicked. Does 80 mph all day! Love Toyota engines. But this one gets my grubby hands over them most days.

Every time this thread bumps I look and want. Then I check my bank account and I’m still poor. I would absolutely love a troopy with no engine. Build what I want and roll on. One day. At least that’s what I tell myself.

Mine too lol. Was able to get under there tonight and that corrected it! Thanks everyone. Glad Toyota made those adjustment bolts 😆

For a lift just install 30mm rear coil spacers and adjust the front torsion bars to match- just make sure you have enough droop. New OEM shocks are a good idea. Inspect all other bushings and replace as needed. 285/75’s on the stock wheels. This...

Filled it up with beach gear, passed 200k at some point while the wife was at the helm. Took a terrible picture 68 miles late from the passenger seat. A typical LC travel day 😎🍻

Inner tre's and an oil change at 318k

Hell's last week. iPad via the seaksucker mount did great all week on all sorts of trails. Never came off.

Tackling a new lawn this week. I’ve towed more recently either my rig and it feels great. Nothing too heavy I don’t think but I barely notice 3,000 lbs ish other than a couple MPGs

Update: Quick follow-up on my LX470 saga. The other driver never came through, and I ended up not filing any claims. My mechanic dug into the transmission, and it turned out to be a valve body issue—a relatively easy swap. It’s now shifting...

Never jump on a truck with 'minimal review'. Even with significant review, there will be things to fix. Price almost seems 'too right', which is a concern.

In GA I wouldn't be looking at an IL-owned LC, too much risk of expensive rust repairs and 100's aren't rare enough that you need to be considering that. #5 (assuming a strong maintenance history and good interior condition) seems like a strong...

So update: Maine was awesome I saw one land cruiser of note. It was a early 80 series on Little Cranberry island that you have a little ferry barge to get on! I want to move up there one day. I gotta keep trying to convince my wife. Coming home...

this thing purrs after the valve adjustment. I did the valve lash the other day and holy crap at TDC on #1 the first two valves were so tight. I think sombody did an adjustment with it running by ear or just guessed or somthing but none were...

part #86120-08010. I believe it was available from 1998-2000 4Runner, Avalon, Sienna and Tercel. It's looks more period correct than the actual radio that came in the 60 series. I bought it for $25 on eBay. :D

In my opinion, probably the best land cruiser ever made. 80 series style coil suspension, solid front axle, 4 wheel disc and either a 1FZ-FE or a 1HZ diesel. Amazing trucks! Oh and a manual transmission option!

In Morningside across from the Family Dog.

Having actual gauges is great. I like having a tach.