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attached is my first attempt to build a front bumper on my 85 BJ73. I must say that I am on the fence on rather I should proceed on, or scrap it out for version 2. The engineering nerd in me mandates that this bumper must be pretty light to minimize the weight on the front. What are the...

Hey guys, I’m new to this side of mud. Just picked up a clean double cab 4x4 I might do a build thread but for now and am looking to do a mild build, what lightweight yet heavy duty bumpers are out there? All I want is a clean looking bumper (preferably not tubular ) and a winch.

Hey muddertruckers! Been a long while but we're back and we got this big beaut on a ship today from Nagoya!! Found this really clean 14,000mile aux rural fire svc gem on the .JP for 11k shipped! Putting this place holder post up to signal the start of this camper/ rally inspired build. I...

Hi everyone! I have a 1974 FJ40 that I've been working on remaking a hard top for. I bought the 40 off a owner on here search "project red dawn" that saved it from the junk yard, prepped it to be a topless beach rig, then sold it. He did a lot of sheet metal work, freshened accessories, lot of...

This is just the beginning but I am prepping my supercharger setup for install and saw a bunch of questions/discussion about that topic so I am going to outline where I am currently. 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 Access Cab V8 2WD 4WD This "build" will be tame by most measures but will (hopefully)...

Now that I've got all of my equipment in, I figured I'd start my own thread. I recently purchased my stepfather's prized 2005 LC100. It was in fantastic shape for an 18 year old vehicle except for the sound system. As imagined all of the speakers are dry-rotted and sound terrible. The...

If you’re not following my build thread, for project gonzo, you should be. Builds - Project Gonzo - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/project-gonzo.1294052/ I’m going to have a build party/HAMOM the weekend of Nov 3-5. The plan is to chop up the body, and start building a roll cage. I’m in...

This post is intended to be a quick reference to all the 100-series solid front axle conversion threads on Mud. I'll attempt to keep this top post updated as more are added/found. Please post any that I've missed, and I'll this top post updated. @UZJ105: UZJ100 to UZJ105: SAS build @saucebox ...

Hey guys back again. I have owned my LC for about 2-3 months. Things are coming along slowly, but surly. Found this winch today. Tires are next. Wondering what you guys thought about safari snorkels?

I'm starting this thread to document my first 80 Series build, and some of the adventures that I'm hoping to see in this rig. How it all started. Over the last couple of years I've attended the Panhandle Overland Rally in Sandpoint Idaho, and since have been looking for a good 80. With new...

I’ve got several fj40s (71,73,79,79,82) that I worked with 20years ago before I had adequate skills and finances. The one I chose to build off back then was a 73 and now I’ve taken it apart and had it blasted to start over. The body is useable but there’s a lot wrong with it that it will have to...

Long story….here is the Link if you want to read about it. So, I did try to get my Raptor back after about a week, would’ve gotten bent over. Decided to embrace my decision, started planning my build. First question and a very important one is being realistic about what I plan on using the...

Hi all, I'm based in Indonesia and looking to buy an LX470 (iver here they have the jdm chassis numbers UJZ100-xxxxxxx). A 2000 registered model I'm looking at is UJZ100-0082115. I have seen 1999 models with the numbers -0079xxx and 2000 models with 0120xxx and so I'm thinking that this...

So some of this story is over in my intro thread (Introduction - ‘84 FJ40 non-US spec - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/introduction-84-fj40-non-us-spec.1294212/) but I’ve learned a lot getting this guy back into shape so thought I’d collect the info in one place. Buddy has a 1978 that he got...

Instead of adding to my old post on very long journey of TRD to Harrop/Elate supercharger, auto to manual etc I figured I would make a new thread. My LC has been my hobby since moving to Dubai 5 years ago. 1 year left and I'm planning to export it back home to US. But first, one more build...

Ok here it goes. My goal for this Summer - drive my 97 LX450 out from NC to Alaska, work on a salmon boat for two months, drive the LX back to NC. This is going to be my attempt at a real build thread outlining everything I do to get my cruiser ready for a ~9000 mile trip. About the cruiser...

Hello everyone, Too bad I didn't start a build thread here before, and now my build is a bit extensive, but better late than never lol. I have a 2016 Lexus GX460 that I purchased used in October 2019 that had 39.9K miles (literally hit 40k on the way home LOL). It took me about 2-3 years of...

Hi all, just joined the forum. I'm taking inspiration from the Weistec DCE guys with their SEMA overland Rivian builds. Just got the ditch lights installed and doing the light bar and rock sliders in the next two weeks. Next I'm going for a Camp King RTT and an awning, as well as gearing up for...

Hello everyone, I posted this message in the classified section, but perhaps it should have posted here also....... I have a few things to donate to others' builds......if needed: '74-80 tranny cover (covered with sound deadening material.....probably needs to be media blasted) almost full...

Beach n Toys group I reached out to Frank? And he suggested that I post this here. I am reaching out to this group because your the experts in San Diego and I have a FJ40 build in my garage and need help getting it finished. It’s close but I need help wiring the rig and getting correctly setup...