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This is to capture my 2nd and true off-road built car. I have been "off-road" in my subaru FXT 18 with locker and enjoying few thou-shalt-not-do in AWD in Death Valley (Ascending Lippincott, Mengel Pass), Joshua Tree (Old Dale rd); Oriflame, and few others around California, AZ. Through this...

Hello everyone, Wanted to start a build thread for a while and being stuck at home because of COVID-19 seems to be a good reason/excuse. I bought my 97 Locked FZJ80 on June 16,2018. It was my graduation ceremony day for my bachelor's, but whos gonna spend money and waste a day for that? not...

I found this 60 over a year ago, where it sat for the last 16 years. It took a while to cut the trees and brush around it before it could be pulled out. Since then, I've gone back and forth so many times as to whether it is even worth saving or if I should part it out. I've decided to at least...

Since we are all still shut in, I figured I would give some updates on the newest addition to the stable. It is a 1987 BJ73 from the the windshield registration and license plates it looks like it was a European spec truck from the Canary Islands, but I bought it off eBay so I don't know a ton...

Welp. I bought me a Lexus GX470 after giving up on finding a decent mileage LC100/LX470. I really lucked out apparently as the one I got is a unicorn in the GX world in that it is a sport package without navigation. :flipoff2: Follow along while I turn this female owned, only serviced at the...

Hey y’all, usually not one for build threads but hoping to add to the community some. Will recap the last few months over a few posts. Really happy with how this thing is coming along so far! Dec 2019. First day home after picking it up from the dealer. Was passively in the market for a while...

Hello all, Just starting out with my 2011 LX570. I'm hoping to build a rig that will take me (and my wife and/or kids occasionally) on some great adventures. I will not be building a rock crawler or mudder. Simply something that is reliable and will get to those places that are off the beaten...

Bought this rig today! Been an fj cruiser guy since I started driving (2012) and have been eyeing 40s for a few years. Wanted a running driving project and got one. The project name comes from us backing the rig off the trailer. I told my girlfriend to hit the brakes and she yelled "which one...

G'day 40 series crew, Happy to say I'm back in a 40 series, gotta say although the 60s, 79 and 80s were fun, there's something about a 40 that nothing else has. Having got a company car and no-longer needing a cruiser as a daily, started to get the 40 itch again, so obviously the best solution...

For year's i've dreamed of how i'd write my intro. But as time is of value, I will keep it shorter and sweeter. It all began with my father @Landschooner in October 1999 when he brought home an 84 FJ60 and proceeded to use it for all of our memory filled adventures. I've always wanted my own...

It’s the first year anniversary for my 2013 LC200. I acquired my LC200 in Feb 2019. I have been holding back on upgrades and have acquired some upgrades parts for about a year. This new year, 2020, will the beginning of transformation year. Till now, the LC200 is basically stock except AT...

Joined the Taco crowd. After much internal dialogue I decided it’s time to let my beloved 80 series go and picked up a new 2020 Tacoma TRD. It’s pretty well equipped with all the new bells and whistles, technology and premium packages. I’m sure I’ll get another cruiser somewhere down the road...

Lurked on Ih8mud for a long time. Been a long time Toyota lover and own 3 others but all newer stuff. I bought this rig for my wife's company to plow with almost 8 years ago. They were just starting out and didn't have the $ to buy a real plow rig. My plan was to always take it over and...

I have had this FJ-45 in storage for many years, and am finally starting on the rebuild. We have had the frame blasted, primed, and painted, and the body goes to media blasting later this week. It is a 67 LPB, original US truck. The motor was swapped some time ago to a Toyota Diesel, but the...

Never thought I’d be able to get into a 40. I’ve owned a 83 FJ60 for 10 years now. Was excited when @red66toy shared a Offer up add for a dirt cheap rusted out 40. Three of us converged on the guy who met us at a Hispanic market near by in South Seattle. We unintentionally overwhelmed him...

After months of researching and seeing/driving 60s in the PNW I finally pulled the trigger. Treebeard is a February 1984 FJ60 that I bought for $3,000 with 292,000 miles on the clock. Before I found the truck it sat under a tree in Olympia for three years. I'm a noob wrencher so this thread...

Well my first Cruiser is base lined now, so I suppose I should start a build thread as the fun mods begin. After trading in my 15' Tundra Platinum my garage was without a Toyota for 2 years. Then I went down the Land Cruiser YouTube rabbit hole, which let me to google and finding Mud. After a...

So let’s start with the stock 05 LX470, 207,000 miles and runs like a champ! (Roadside bargain)

I am hosting a build party at my house and all are welcome. The loose plan is to assemble the rolling chassis and install the transmission and transfer case. This is mostly an excuse to get us together, turning wrenches is NOT required. Just hang out with us. Kids and spouses are welcome...

After some considerable time and lessons learned, I’ve decided to encapsulate my build here to share some of the “knowledge” I have obtained. *Spoilers* most of what I have applied to my truck, I have learned from others. I've highlighted a few major headings as they pertain to the systems that...