builds

This is the beginning of my thread for my 3/1977 FJ40 named “Larry the LandCruiser”. This first post is going to be a bit lengthy as I go into a bit of the background.I’ve included some pictures of my grandfather washing Larry in North Carolina in the 80s, me at a car show in 2024, a photo shoot...

Documenting an 11/72 FJ40 refresh. It’s been my wife’s car for the last 17 years. We drove away in it when we got married, etc. Got lots of sentimental value. Little has been done other than basic maintenance since she got it. Currently sits on stock springs. First step is suspension...

Hello MUDders, My name is Tomas, my initials: TLC—fitting for a lifelong Toyota Land Cruiser enthusiast. I’ve been neck-deep in Toyota/Lexus vehicles for as long as I can remember and have owned more than my fair share of them over the years. Live in Dallas, born in west tx. I’ve had the...

Hi all bit of an introduction, Been on these forums lurking and reading for a few years now, as I planned and saved for my first Land Cruiser, and for that matter first 4x4 and diesel vehicle. But this spring when I found out my bid had won a 2002 HZJ76 at auction I was super excited. Fast...

This is my dream build and I get to use my Brother in Laws money to make it happen. I bought a 62 and he became jealous, so I help him buy a '60 from @timmbuck2 The plan is to take the driven train from a donor HJ61, fully rebuilt and swap it into the FJ60. (By the way my BIL is possible the...

I am baselining and just slight upgrades on my 95 1hdft 80 before my family return back to our home in Zambia. I plan on doing all maintenance items, some suspension refresh (my factory hydraulic shocks still work great!). Injectors, intercooler, 3 inch exhaust, and upgraded ct26 turbo (48mm)...

Hello again. 👋🏼 After selling Treebeard I bounced around between vehicles a bit. I had a lot of fun and learned a few things but never really loved another vehicle like I loved my FJ60. I still don’t (and never will) but this Rivian R1T comes damn close. It’s a wildly different truck, of...

Hi all. I've been encouraged to start a thread, but I wanted to wait until the "point of no return". I purchased a 1990 LHD lj73 from a member here on mud last July. I have been dreaming of owning a cruiser for years now, and this one ticked many boxes. This lil guy has all of the options...

Three years ago I bought a land cruiser from a relative. It has last passed inspection 2014 and has been standing in a dirt floor barn since then (dirt floor barns will be a reoccuring thing in this thread). It's a completely stock LJ70 with split rims, 2L-T engine, five seats and a stock rear...

All right. Here we go again. Finally digging into this 73’ I picked up a year ago. Calling it “Major Payne”. Plan is to do the panel work which I’m pleased to see isn’t that bad. Rear sill and quarter patches, drivers and passengers pans, and if I feel like it I’ll do the outside of the door...

Daughter says she wants an FJ62 to work on... challenge accepted, how about a cruiser sitting on a farm for the past 24 years?.... muahahhahahahaha (evil laugh) Don't start. Rust holes need patching kinda shifts doors open and the engine turns.... score. She's decided that she's gonna...

Hey everyone!! My name is Kabir, and I’ve had my 2005 Lexus LX470 for a little while now. It’s a rare Eucalyptus Mica Green Color , with 18 in top rims It’s been an amazing vehicle, and I’m excited to connect with fellow enthusiasts here. Through this forum, I’m hoping to share tips...

Hey Everyone! This is my build thread of my 2nd 1989 Toyota Landcruiser that I have owned. I had one of the same year and color about 12 years ago that I sold and regretted ever since. (1st FJ62 I owned) Fast forward to about a year ago where I was able to find and purchase another one. Found...

Here’s a build thread of my LJ71. Arrived in Port 10/30 during the CKCC Fall Crawl, I picked it up the next Monday. This truck was imported for very very cheap as it has a good amount of body rust and is a 2LTE. My goal is to build it out as cheap as possible and make it capable enough to do...

Morning everyone .. I started on a journey (like many of you have before) to set a 60 series body (BJ60 1985) on an 80 series (1994) frame. I haven't been documenting the process for all the common reasons (work, time, family) but figured I might as well start a thread for some occasional...

1989 BJ74 24v RHD So I bought this truck recently off Vancouver Island, I believe I'm the 3rd owner since import but who knows.. If anyone recognizes it or knows some of the history that would be great, I didn't get as much info as I would have liked. It's a great truck with lots...

Hi all, I've been saving my pennies, nickles, and dimes and am finally at the point where I can purchase a dobinsons suspension kit. However I have neither the space nor the tools nor the experience necessary to undertake a project this big by myself, but I'd prefer to learn if I can. Would it...

About to start a “build” on my 69 fj40. My dad bought this for me a year ago today and I got it running, driving, and mostly stopping. (Needs front axle overhaul). At this point I would like to tear it down, fix a big leak from my overdrive unit, paint the frame, and install a lift kit. The goal...

Family has gotten a bit too big to fit in our '96 ZJ, so I picked up a 2004 LX 470. Traveled halfway across the country to find one in Nebraska that had avoided the East Coast salt. Overall it's in great condition for a 20 year old vehicle. Just two owners I think, and has stealership service...

I've never owned a 40 but we had a '69 with a 3 speed when I was a kid. And after riding shotgun in a '69 fj40 on the Rubicon recently I've had a short wheelbase cruiser on the brain. But I don't really have the time or space for a major project like this. This pile of parts is most of a...