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Hi all! I'm new around here and figure I'll get a thread going to keep track of my LX470 journey. For some odd reason, I've always loved Land Cruisers (strange being that I'm mostly a sports car guy). Never really had a reason to own one, but now that my photography hobby takes me to national...

I got my first 100 series (or any worthwhile truck ever, for that matter) at the beginning of this year, and although I have high hopes of building up an awesome rig like a lot of you have on here, I realize that I probably won't be able to get my truck built up as much as I'd like to before...

Current Setup. OME 265 Springs with OME T-bars and OEM Shocks and Cooper Discover AT3 285/75R16 on all 4 corners. All loaded up for family adventure. Hello, new to IH8Mud. Just purchased a 2000 LC to replace a 97 4Runner that was totaled when I was hit by a DD. I figure Toyota saved my...

NEW REDUCED PRICE I'm selling my LC80 (1996), with just over 140k miles. The truck is fully built for off-roading and expedition work. The biggest highlights: - 1996 LC80 4.5L I-6 - just over 140k miles (speedo not recalibrated for larger tires, installed at 120k miles) - OME 3" lift - 33" Toyo...

I'm looking to build up a 2001 SR5 Sequoia. I am interested in installing a 3 inch or so body lift but having problems finding one? I found some on Amazon that look like they should work OK, they're not mainstream common manufacturers though. Also I was wondering if anyone has any experience...

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...

Im searching for a solution to align my axles again after doing the ICON lift that turned out to be about three inches over factory and five inches if you consider the OEM sag. So I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions/recommendations for me? Do I chop and build my OEM or do I buy...

Hey guys thought I would post up a pic here of my hj45. I bought it as a near original arkana with a rotten roof and have slowly been tinkering over the last few years

Well, Long time reader first time caller.....It started almost 20 years ago in South Dakota. I purchased the beast for $1250. A rough 1975 Mustard Yellow cruiser. Towed it home because the V8 was blown. Yep I said V8. Then life happens, get married, kid one, then kid two, then work moves, 5...

Hello all, long time member/lurker with my first real build on here. Please note that CK Excursions is not a business, just a FaceBook Page we use to showcase our adventures, check us out if you like. We have picked up an 08 GX470 with 60k miles on it. This will be our 3rd unofficial build in...

I'm in the infancy stages of designing a roof rack for our 100 Series Land Cruiser. We've pretty much decided to go with 3/4" x .125 Aluminum tube with 1/8" 2" x 1" uprights and stringers, although there is some discussion of using 1" Aluminum for the base and 3/4" for the top railing. I will...

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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...

I've had my LC for almost a year now and I think I've finally finished all the PM's and getting it to a place where I feel good about driving it long distances to remote places. Maybe since all the boring stuff is out of the way and its all the goodies from here on out I should start a build...

Ok, after wanting to do an off road build up since I was old enough to know what 4x4 meant, I have finally pulled the trigger. Being a new member to the forum but a long time viewer I think it's now time to introduce myself and "Babe" (the big blue ox) to the FJ community. She is an '87...

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...

Morning, mud! I figured it was time to start one of these, but it'll definitely be a slow-go as there's a lot going on for me right now. I found my '91 FJ80 roughly a year and a half ago. Long story short, my boss got the short end of the stick in a deal with a used car salesman and ended up...

Considering getting an import 60 series. anybody have an experience, thoughts, recommendations...? possibly have my american fj60 used for parts. does the engine, body etc, match up at all? cheers

Hey guys and gals! As some of you probably have seen in GB's thread, I have ordered some materials to change GB's front end from leaf springs to coilovers. I'm looking to get some help on this project on the weekend of April 7-9th. Project will happen at my dad's place outside Fort Jones, CA...

First off, let me thank all of you for all of the great tips and advice on this site. Long time reader, first time writer. I'm looking for advice on my first overland/expedition build; more specifically the type of platform to start with. My budget is pretty tight at 15k (this included the...

Hi, just picked her up two days ago from Grapevine, TX. Bought her sight unseen. Super excited! First I want to change the gold badges and remove the running boards.