Recent content by MBurroughs

What’s your email? Or reach out to me. Mike@protomachine.com or 816 585 77 zero zero.

I haven't done a good job of updating this thread, but I've been enjoying the truck, of course! Still drive her every day. I've made some changes lately, most notably with lift shackles, new wheels, and a GFC tent/Dometic fridge out back. Here are some pics (and some links to my recent trip...

I have the OME HD lift and CCOT lift shackles. I had to cut the fronts of my front fenders for clearance but otherwise, no. Thanks! The stock condenser has worked flawlessly. My AC blows ice cold.

The Salton Sea is an incredibly unique place, and it's one I'd suggest any Californian pay visit to, even if only for a moment. The Salton Sea occupies the Salton Sink, one of the lowest points in the US, at 235 feet below sea level. It is situated in the Colorado Desert, which, much to anyone's...

I forgot to post my last trip. Here she is: California is a big state. It's larger than most realize, I'd wager, with "NorCal" and "SoCal" only taking up the bottom half of the state. With its size and location comes one of the most geologically-diverse places in the world, and the most...

The bumper was made by Trail Tailor here on the boards. :) Thanks! Rays have been done plenty, and I wanted to do something different. I also wanted to support my friends at Fifteen52. Getting to spec the wheels to my choice was an added plus, as well. Thanks. I didn't take any photos of...

Those are all pretty simple to answer, although broad. I think I covered the cooling pretty well. Integrating the alternator should be pretty straight forward - the harness has provisions for it, and the only thing that needs to be done is linking the alternator to the battery to complete the...

As the sun disappeared, I put away the camera and enjoyed time with friends. I made a jaunt back to the trailhead to pick up Cory and his brother Isaac, both joining us for the night. Shortly after, Jeremy, Alie, and the white FJ62 made their way home, leaving us to settle in and enjoy the cool...

Once back at camp, I selfishly took the chance to snap some photos of my truck with the setting sun. Having been so hard at work to finish it, it was my first chance to admire it. The ARB front bumper, pulled from my old FJ62, looked right at home, finishing off the "face" of the truck. The IPF...

We enjoyed the setting sun, and of course, I couldn't help but snap some photos of the Land Cruisers at the peak. Both trucks made the climb with little effort - the V8 gave me more than enough torque to make the climb in 2WD, and despite a short bout in 4-LO, the FJ62 hung right on my bumper...

Inside, it was largely dilapidated. A few supplies, like condiments, old water, and a partial first-aid kit gave some semblance of use, but the most recent expiration dates were years old. Writings on the wall ranged from lovely notes of family trips and efforts to care for the cabin, while...

Once at camp, we unloaded the trucks. Jeremy gave the FJ62 a quick coolant bleed following all of the climbing, to ensure everything was in order. The LS in my own Cruiser was as happy as ever. The abundance of torque made quick work of everything I had asked of it so far. The roof rack I built...

I made a post on my website about my trip this past weekend, but I figure I should post my adventures in my build thread as well. If you want to check out the site/post, you can do so here: SWOffRoad - Our 6.0 LS-Swapped FJ60 Land Cruiser Heads To Big Bear, CA It's been almost six months...

Sure, I'd be happy to. I'll take some photos this afternoon. Just got back from a shakedown trip up to Big Bear, and the truck did great. She's finally trail ready.

I think the biggest issue is that I've yet to find an agreed-upon temp for these motors. Some reliable sources say that the 180-200 range is where it should be, others say 200-220. I know i'm definitely in the cold right now. I'll be swapping thermostats soon now that I know my cooling system is...