build thread

I originally wanted a 200 but decided on a Tundra for some reason. I figured it was a simple vehicle and I would have liked to have had a bed for my real estate gig. So I bought a Tundra Regular Cab. It was neat, we had some adventures, had 35s and a lift. But as it turns out, I don't like...

Hey Guys. Some of you may remember or be familiar with my FJ62 that I picked up just over two years ago. I picked it up as a stock truck, and really enjoyed turning it into something of my own. We had some ups and downs, with it getting stolen last spring... It was recovered, but missing a...

As it sits 10Oct2018 Current mods (compiled and simplified) Suspension Slinky Long Travel 75mm Heavy Duty Lift Springs ICON 2.0 Shocks, 3-5" lift Land Tank caster correction plates Slee front and rear adjustable panhard rods Slee SS brake lines 2" extended front bump stops 3" extended front...

Hi folks - Ih8mud has been a super valuable resource for me, so I’m using a rainy day to make a small attempt to give back to the community with this build thread. I hope this ends up being helpful for someone down the line. Background: I was born into a Toyota LandCruiser family - my father...

I only currently have notes on things I have done to my 93 Land Cruiser, but going forward will add pictures of projects as they are on going. 07/27/13 Purchased my first Land Cruiser to replace the 1981 CJ-8 we had for Family expeditions and off roaring trips. 08/02/13 Obtained 54mm axle...

I took delivery this morning on my 2007 GX470 sport (I will add pics once I get it washed), bought it from Ohio, with a lengthy service history. I own an 80 series too, but the first cruiser family vehicle I ever drove was a 2007 Prado, which I had overseas in 2008. The vehicle was great - we...

So after about a year of day dreaming I have finally decided to take a stab at my beloved 1987 Landcruiser I named Betty, as in Betty White for obvious reasons. The journey started like most; I found myself constantly searching through craigslist ads on an empty pocket. I had been drooling over...

Hey everybody! Been a while since I posted here. Two months ago I picked up a 1994 Toyota pickup (pre-tacoma) that I'm getting to build into a capable off road rig yet still a pleasantly mannered daily driver. I was pretty stoked to have found it, and once I looked at it I was pretty...

Rather than bother you fine people with a new thread every time I have a new question, I figured I'd start a thread to track my progress and pose what I'm sure will be numerous inquiries. These are my first two FJ40s, and I'm really looking forward to getting to work on them. Unfortunately, my...

Just acquired my '04 GX470 - Black with gold trim - 151K miles. This is the official build thread. Item 1 ... ditch the gold....

The day of purchase March 2017 Summer 2024 1993 FZJ80 256,000 OEM diff locks CDL switch OME 851 Front OME 860 Rear OME 60018 Front OME 60020 Rear OME Caster bushings OME steering damper Plugs, wires, cap, air filter Front main seal and oil pump seal Coolant hoses Rear heater delete...

I rescued this 1989 FJ62 last year while living in Dubai. It was a US vehicle originally, having spent the majority of her life in Arizona (so almost 100% rust free). I bought her from an Iraqi gentleman who had purchased her and a 1985 FJ60 via an online salvage auction, and used them just to...

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Products used in this thread... ( I will not link anything that I do not recommend) Wheels: Stealth Custom Series F5 Tires: Cooper Tire & Rubber Company - Discoverer S/T MAXX™ Roof Rack: Lexus...

CURRENT MODS Tires/Wheels: -315/75/16 BFG KO2 (5) -SCS F5 in Jet Matte Black (5) Steering/Suspension: -Tough Dog Medium Weight 3" Kit with foam cell shocks -Slee Castor Plates -Slee Front Swaybar Drop Kit Engine: -Rear Heater Bypass -Landtank modded blue hub fan clutch Exterior: -Custom...

Hi everybody. About 3 months ago I bought a 1998 hzj105 from my father. He was the third owner, the second owner was an old guy in eastern Australia, and the 1st was the Queensland government. I have the service manual with workshop stamps up until 150 000km, then my dad didn't do anything but...

I previously owned a Jeep Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel. There is a lot I liked about the Jeep but it was lacking in the reliability department. The diesel exhaust filtration system left me stranded more than once. Vehicle reliability is a must for my upcoming move to Mauritania. Therefore, I...

I just bought a 2004 GX with 92k miles. It is not the color that I wanted but with the service record this truck has I could not pass it up. I am even flying a 1000 miles to go get it and bring it back! I am coming from a Subaru BRZ so this is going to be a very big change for me. According to...

(ongoing MOD list at bottom of this post) New here, new to yota/Lexus, and truck-based platform for that matter. ;) I come from a heavily modified FT, DR AWD Subaru platform. I've wheeled it, I've road tripped it, I've rally crossed it, I've raft and camper hauled it, I've put 140K on it and...

Okay yall so instead if lurking and posting random questions i decided to try to get my build thread going.. so here goes... A little background mostly for my sake... My FJ60 was my first car so she means a lot to me i got the truck on my 17th birthday in an unusual fashion which was six spark...

I have a 1984 HJ47 troopy named Thomas This is my first build (rookie) so here for advice and help Located: Logan, Queensland Australia Build plan: Front Diff: 80 series, Elocker, Leaf sprung, manual hubs Rear Diff: 80 series, Detroit locker, ladder bars, Leaf sprung Engine: Stock 2h (until...