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Took the fam camping, went up Old Fall River road in Rocky Mountain National Park and the next day went out with a friend to do the Middle St Vrain Trail + Coney Flats. I loved the water crossings and was happy the truck could make it up &...

One thing I paid a lot of attention to when I first did the IFS build was getting the front wheels correctly placed in the front arches. Nothing ruins a build more than messing that up in my opinion. And I think I nailed it. So, going to...

Carrying on the story. Backtracking a couple of months. A friend contacted me and after seeing my 45 build, he asks me to do his build for him, a BJ40 body on an 80 chassis with a 1HDT. At the time I didn't have much work on so was only too...

Snaps from Rubicon 2025

Ice cream run, where the folks outside looked at the truck when I pulled in like it was an alien ship.

Tree work/cleaning up the widow makers after the storms in the back 40. 1st time in 4wd since owning it, too much slippage in 2wd Tag @LOPsCruiser

Early morning coffee run to Newport Beach for my birthday today.

Appears to be the same truck, with a different price?

The FJ40 that you linked above was listed two weeks ago on Facebook Marketplace for $11,000: Log into Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1095977149250515/?ref=category_feed&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post There...

I don’t have an FJ40 but I have a Jeep CJ of about the same vintage. Look for rust and if it had rust how was it repaired. Rust is usually the killer for these vehicles. Hidden rust can be even worse. Look at what modifications it has and how...

@Dan240 covered some really good points to consider. The FJ40 in the Craigslist link has some nice features for a strictly wheeling truck but it definitely would need a good looking over by someone that knows V8 conversions and proper spring...

My Rubithon 2025 scorecard: 17 days away from home. 6180 miles driven from driveway to driveway towing an M416 with my 1997 LX450. She drank an additional 2 quarts of oil for the round trip. I can live with that. Damage: Scratched the...

Just got home after staying an extra week... Kudos to Jeff and his team. While there is certainly room for improvement, I think everyone did a great job considering it was their 1st year. I want to acknowledge Patrick... Jeff's right hand...

Hello my PMC friends... back from Rubithon and caretaking... each a great week. You all left Sunday and the bear was in my s***... we chased him from the kitchen, right thru PMC camp, and he was back at 10 PM to attempt a snatch and...

When I first got into Landcruiser I had the purist mentality. And I’m not knocking it but I have grown to appreciate most everything. So many people doing cool things that we get to see on this forum .

Looks awesome

Well alrighty then.

Interesting read here. I’ve been stewing on this question in a very personal way for 5-8 years. I saw an Icon 4 door and it immediately helped define what I wanted, but with a hardtop. On Dana 60’s. With a Cummins 12 valve. But I really want it...

ttoner: you run a tight ship. :cheers:

I am not sure I am strong enough to use it!!! That thing is a monster!

Changed the oil, checked that the air injection system was functioning properly, made sure all vacuum lines were connected where they are supposed to be, and then took my '80 in for the dreaded CA smog check. It passed! I sweat bullets every...

Myself and one other will be arriving Friday evening.

UPDATE: 3rd Annual Big Bear A Thon Date: July 24-27; three nights of camping. New for this year: we may possibly hold a raffle of stuff donate by club members. Bring something to exchange with your fellow members. Meet-up point: Victoria's...

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