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First off, It feels great to be back on IH8MUD, I joined here many years ago when I was a teenager but haven't logged in in years. A little backstory on me, then the project... Here we go...I am currently a 28 year old mechanical engineer, I got my first car when I was 14, a 1980 Fj40, it was...

$10,500 1994 FZJ80, located in Naples, FL USA 225,000 miles with a re-built engine and transfer case. Project vehicle that was completed in 2016, but has not been off-road since completion date to tragedy in the family. I know of most new components just from receipts and being around while...

I found this and had to share it with you guys. I think many of you will really appreciate the level of detail in this guy's "build" Moderators, I apologize if this is not in the correct section.

It has been over 2 years since I started the BrewNo 40 build, probably a good time to start the actual build thread .. First up acquisition. Picked it up on eBay and had it shipped to my father's house outside of Yuma. From there, I towed it back to Northern VA with my 200 Series (~2500 miles)

Hey guys, I'm new here please be gentle :) I just bought my first LC last week, have wanted one since I was a kid. It's a 1998 FZJ105R GXL, 4.5L automatic. I'm going to slowly build the 105 into a tourer/overlander, thought I'd start a thread to show you the progress and get some advice when I...

Current. Well I have owned a lot of Toyotas over the years and sold them for various reasons. But now I get to build a dedicated travel rig. Something I have learned from traveling over the years and especially in other countries is to keep your truck as unblingy or as low key as possible. (MX...

The thread “There And Back Again...” is the history of my rig, and so now separately, moving forward, this will be the thread with what’s going on currently, or rather, new history. ATM, I’m trying to check off a huge number of needed repairs in order to hopefully make the Pig Party 2018. My...

1965 FJ40, What Have I Gotten Myself Into? It all started a few years ago in Africa. I was fresh out of high school and ready to explore the world. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life so I said, "fxxx it, let’s go to Africa". Anyways, I found a group called African Venture, which...

Hi all, I am preparing to drive my '99 LC around the US for the next 3 months or so. This LC is currently stock, save for some . I am trying to find good bumpers that do not weigh too much more than what they'd be replacing. I am conscious about gas mileage for this trip, and while I'd like...

Welcome to my Land Cruiser 100 Series VX Limited build thread. Recently I made the decision to sell my old faithful - my 1997 Toyota Surf KZN185. It was a truck that did pretty much everything I ever needed. It got me to most fishing and hunting spots, and was very reliable over the time I had...

Hey guys - As of 4/14/18 I become the owner of a 1989 Toyota FJ62 Land Cruiser. It is the Beige Metallic color and seems to have remained stock throughout its 204,287 miles since rolling off the line. I live in Boulder, CO and have been searching for a proper FJ62 for about 4 months. I found...

Its still the same Land Cruiser! Right? Making this thread because I cant find my old one and this way is easier to make a recap on work done on this HJ60 Im now calling Theseus 1987 Diesel HJ60 Currently sitting happy at 693,000km -stock gearing (4.56) -rebuilt birfields -33x12.50R15 Goodyear...

Hi Everyone Well after many years of research and reading threads I finally pulled the trigger and got myself a Land Cruiser. This is my first time ever owning a Land Cruiser and for that matter an SUV period. I spent about 2 years researching what SUV to get. The contenders were Land Cruiser...

Hi All, Renewed member here. About to have my first kid, so thought I'd buy a Land Cruiser project (for some reason my wife isn't seeing the logic ... out of the system for 30 years, not running, how do you have time for this; BAH!). Found my third FJ40, a '74 with quite a story. Drove a green...

As it sits today... The Mako: Suspension: - OME 2.5" (OME Nitrocharger, springs, and torsion bars), with Slee Diff Drop - SPC UCA Wheel/Tire: - OEM 16" - 285/75/16 BFG KO2's Armor: - ARB front with Slee light bracket - Slee rear/skids/sliders Electrical: - Dual Battery, with IBS monitor -...

I’ve been looking across California for our first FJ60 for quite awhile now. Finally found the one for us. Tan 87, 233k miles. It was purchased and spent most of its life here in San Jose, only migrating less than 100 miles north before I brought her home. Front by BigTreesFJ60 posted Dec 8...

Current State: 17" Hutchinson Rock Monster Wheels 34.5" 315/70/R17 Tires Icon Performance Shock System Stage 3 ARB Step & Side Protection Rail ARB Front & Rear Bumper ARB Front & Rear Air Lockers Front Runner Light Mount 2 ARB Intensity Flood & Spot Lights Labrak Fog Lights w/ Rigid Industries...

Well, here goes again! After selling my G-Wagon, I wanted something that was better suited to a daily driver, and something that got better than 15mpg on the highway... So, I bought another Prado: This one is a 1991 SX5 with an R150f 5-speed manual. It is absolutely bone stock, with a...

Hi wanted to introduce myself, I just rescued a vehicle from a salvage yard. Guy was very nice, the yard was local to me. I was supposed to see a corona, and got this fj. Alwasy wanted one, but the prices went so high lately, i doubted i was ever going to own one. For shell, xxxxxxx$ was a...

Hello all, long time stalker, first time poster. I have this old trailer that I've had for the last 9 years. It is in need of an overhaul and I was thinking of making an expedition/camping rig out of it. The main purpose of this is to be able to bring my dirt bike along while camping. I'm...