build thread

A little history... I’ve owned a couple FJ40s, an LX470, grew up riding in my folks’ FJ62, and now... I have an 80-series. I’m mechanically so-so, and lazier than most people, and don’t know how to weld. I have good friends, and I’m good at looking stuff up on the internet (especially here)...

NOLA; a build story Hello Mudders! I have now owned my second cruiser for three years so I decided to finally put together a build thread. I'm writing one in part because this community is so freaking knowledgeable and has helped me fix so many things on my own truck that I would like to see...

Starting this thread to document the work I’ve done on my 1988 FJ62, but mostly to call out the people and vendors on the forum that have been a huge help throughout the process! My wife and I had been looking for a 60 Series for years and we were finally in a position to pull the trigger in...

Hi all, since I have been on the Mud forums to get various questions answered for my land cruisers over the years figured it's time to put in a contribution. So what vehicles do I currently need to do something about? A 96' 80 series with 190k and lockers, a 99' 100 series with 320k and a 150...

So, I am new to Mud as a poster but have been lurking on and off for a couple of years. Briefly, I have a few 45's, a 47, 43's and 40's, in addition to later Cruisers up to new and other vehicle brands. I recently bought this seemingly unmolested numbers matching '64 Cruiser from a guy in...

This one doesn't have a name yet either :LOL: The blue truck has been great, but it has 80k on it with multiple cross country trips, so it's time someone else enjoys it. So it's now owned by one of our sales guys (Corey if you have seen him in any of our videos) and he's stoked. So the new...

My Troopy Overland Build (V8 Turbo Diesel VDJ78) For me, 70 Series Series Land Cruiser family is one of the best looking vehicles ever built; and in my opinion, at the pinnacle of that is the Troopy. It is fair to say I have had a soft spot for them, having owned a couple now, but mostly...

2001 LX470 "The Duke" Blue Vapor Metallic (8P6) Taupe (88) I came about The Duke in March of 2020 from a gentleman in WY that the vehicle is aptly named after. This will serve less as a build thread and more of a telling of the vehicles history with some build/maintenance speckled throughout...

Table of Contents (Because who really wants to read the whole thing? Not everything is linked - just things that might be helpful to future readers, or milestones in the build, such as it is) 1. Intro and Background 2. Rust inspection (yikes!) 3. Stereo Install 4. Inner Wheelwell treatment 5...

In October of 2017 I sold my diesel Hilux. By November seller's remorse was pretty acute and I was desperate for another 4x4. @AirheadNut was selling a fully optioned HDJ81 VX Limited recently imported from Canada. This thing had all the bells and whistles: triple lockers, center console...

Hey all, so I found myself a triple locked 40th Anniversary locally here in CO, pretty much stock except for 33“ BFGs on black steelies, 225k miles and two owners. I was looking for a great platform to build, do some baselining and drive until the engine gives out so I can do an LS swap. This...

Hey I've been creeping on the forums for a bit, but decided that I finally needed to document some of the results of my build so far. I have gotten a bunch of info from IH8MUD and you guys have helped me get to where I am now without even knowing it. I am sure mine isn't the only story like...

(Edit- I started this thread with these questions and then morphed it into a build thread.) The lifters my '68 F engine had in it are hydraulic. Can anyone tell if these are OK to use? (This turned out not to be true.) Aren't the factory ones solid? Thanks, I'll have many more questions and...

Hi everyone, I recently got a 2013 LX570 with 82k miles. It took forever to find one because of super low inventory. My must haves were rust free + accident free. I was willing to settle on a few other things. I ended up finding one in the perfect color (Gray) but with the wrong interior color...

I've been a long time "creeper" on mud as I have been on the hunt for my first 80 series for years. It has taken awhile due to a combination of circumstances and finding the right one, but all the stars aligned and I got the perfect one for me. 1996 3x locked 214,xxx on the clock HG done by PO...

Just bought my first LC after years of owning a 91 Toyota PU and can’t be happier to see what I get to do with it! Any suggested mods appreciated!

I'll start with a small introduction to myself and then the vehicle. I am a professional photographer based out of Grand Junction, Colorado - I have been wheeling and traveling since I was a kid with my father and previously owned a 2006 Tacoma I built for my needs. I have always wanted to do...

I bought this 2010 LX 570 to be my wife's daily driver/family vehicle, with the intention that it would eventually end up being the replacement for my lifted 2004 Sequoia. We purchased a GX 460 this spring, freeing up the LX for me to start playing with. I made the decision to go with a BDS...

Well, this is a build thread/story of my wife’s 62 (she’s not on here). This truck was originally for sale on here, and then was taken off the market. Eventually, I found it on eBay about a year later. My wife had seen the truck when it was first posted on Mud and liked it. So, when I found...

Well, I did it. I bought a 40 series LandCruiser to go with my FJ60. It's a 1975 BJ40 originally from Costa Rica. This will be the official build thread, as it needs a lot. TONS of good things about it for sure. I'm already learning things and broken promises I made to myself, so I feel...