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Hahaha- we just need more on the road being enjoyed, doesn’t matter how they get there.

Built or bought, real or not, does it really matter? We are all here because we are car guys and girls and the focus here is on Land Cruisers. We all have our specific tastes and if most are like me they evolve with time. Specifically, I agree...

Ha! I just turned 50 last week. They look classic to me. :) Plus, they'll be black and you don't see them in black that often. But yeah, it's an old school look for sure.

You'll get to see them on mine before too long but my quarters are cut and flared.

Cool, looking forward to seeing these mounted up under a 40, hopefully with stock quarter panel openings.

Hey All, I'm posting this to help others who may need the information. I spent a ridiculous amount of time researching this here on Mud and I couldn't come up with a definitive answer/source besides either new, custom built or old, widened...

Ok, I'll leave you a message. We don't even have the engine in yet, so it's not a huge rush. :)

Hey Mark, I'll give you a call today to set up a time to pick up the hood. There are a couple of other parts that I need to ask you about too. Again, I'm sorry for the delay. It was family stuff and that has to come first.

That's a nice spot! Save me a parking place and one of those steaks!

Great post. Just in to mention I did the 2 heat and sound on the engine side of the firewall and the bottom of the tub and then Raptor liner on the inside, tinted with material from my paint guy, and am happy so far with it. I have no idea if...

You're absolutely right, there are many vehicles far more suited to what I'm doing. However, they don't bring me joy. My enjoyment is greatly affected by the vehicle I'm driving. I like doing it in my Land Cruiser.

Yes! So sorry, I had a confluence of nonsense take place but I can come by any day after next Thursday. We're out of town at the moment.

I read this and now all I can think about is that every trail ride should have a Le Mans start. :rofl:

There is another difference too: Those who didn't have the formative experience of owning/driving 40's before they became collector vehicles. If I just liked the classic look of an FJ40 and had the coin, I might opt for a fully modern turn key...

My 72 has the ignition switch on the dash. It's really inconvenient with a roll cage. I'm planning to swap to a later column with the ignition switch there when I do the power steering.

Yes. This will be true for every question that you ask. Welcome to Mud! :)

Fixing to build another 10 heavy duty belly skid plates if I can get commitments for 4 or 5 up front, lemme know guys!!!!!

Would it fit with a SBC/NV4500/Orion? If so, put me on the list. And please, please, please let me know if you happen to find one of your tanks way down in the couch cushions or something. I need it badly and they don't ever come up for sale...

Start with what you have and a tape measure. Measure clearances and buy tires/wheels accordingly. With 4" of lift you probably want youre tires sticking out a bit which will be accomplished by changing offset. Ackerman angle be damned . Every...

I'm not trying to do anything groundbreaking here. I just want to run a 33x12.5 on a generic 16x8 inch black steel wheel like this (obviously not 8 lug but you get the idea.) 4 inch lift, cut and flared rear quarters, daily driver, moderate...

You want the cable tracks not the metal pinned ones. Be sure and get ones that take dogs so it can bite on the ice.

I spent two full days searching and reading every thread on Mud related to aftermarket wheel size, backspacing/offset for my impending wheel purchase. Yep, ALL of them. Every single word of every single one. Seriously. Combined, it was about...

@msapers l bought mine back in Dec 23 but still showing they are available. Part number for bumpers 52152-60011 RH rear 52153-60011 LH rear

I havent tried yet. The PO siliconed generic lenses directly to the paint. There was no light housing behind it. :bang: