builds

Purchased for $3,700 as a rolling ’91 FJ80 chassis with body and interior — no engine or transmission installed. The sale included most of what was needed for a 1UZ swap, which so far has proven accurate. The chassis is solid and complete enough to justify doing this correctly. Objective Build a...

I decided to create a build thread mainly to consolidate a lot of the work I am doing to the 80. Since much of what I am doing will be DIY, I hope it provides some folks ideas of how to take on some of things without dumping a bunch of money into pre-determined kits. Much of my motivation behind...

Build Thread Start Current State: I’ve owned a handful of Land Cruisers, GXs, 4Runners, and a few European vehicles over the years but never a truck and specifically never a Tundra. When I started looking for one, I knew I wanted an early 2nd-gen Tundra and was only interested in the CrewMax...

I wasn’t able to find a ton of info on anyone building out a 100 series camper quite like I’m planning to, so I figured I’d do my best to document the process to help out anyone else who wants to do something similar. Huge thanks to everyone else who posted the details of various buildouts I’ve...

So I’ve been fixing up a 1993 LJ71 and got to the point where I was doing a lot of body and sheet metal work on it and decided I’d never be happy messing it up it up off-road. So I traded it (even) for a Pickup that I won’t have to worry about. This is my “new” 1986 Pickup, it’s got a 5.3...

I finally did it, well I guess it was a month or two ago but got around to posting about it. I decided to buy a 1997 LX450 unlocked here in Vancouver, BC. It was originally a US truck that spent most of its life in Tacoma, Washington. It has 146k miles on it, just starting out life! It is my...

Hey Mud fam.... Long time lurker, but I guess it's time to post something finally. I run a small business that advises clients on vehicle selection and modifications specific to their needs as well as trip/route planning to physically get to those intended locations whether that involves paved...

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...

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...