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Hi everyone! Thanks to you all, I purchased my ‘08 GX470 on 1/31/2019. Overall, it was a decent find for me (wanted ‘09, non-nav, lower miles, better condition) but that would have me waiting for a while. Plans are simply mild for now. So far, all that I have done is replace OEM wheel/tires...

I have found this 1976 Fj40 with title in some barn on East coast, for my project. It cost me less than 1K. It has come with extra parts what I need to sort from boxes. If I’m being honest,.. it looks really really bad for me, buy I will try. I can do many thing by myself. My major concern is...

Figured I would start myself a build thread real quick. Have new tires and wheels so far, will be rebuilding the front axle, replacing wheel bearings on the rear, along with rear disc brakes. Speedhut gauges and a dash cap are ordered, as well as new side mirrors and headlights. After that I...

Hey guys, so after months of thinking about a new truck to replace my Tundra, I decided on going with an 80 series LC. I always loved it's aesthetic, and coupled with it's reliability and capability in taking me wherever I need to go for my bow hunting trips, the 80 series was a no-brainer. I...

Hello's All, I recently gave this old 4runner some good lovin, More pics at Tahoe3D | Pics - 4Runner

Folks, I wrote the Yelp review below for the project mechanic on my LC200. I am pasting it here because this post is equal parts of build thread (at least Stage 1) and a thank you to Steve Lam and his team at RPM Off-Road Garage. When it comes to finding any service provider, I try to find 3...

(edit 2/4/19) Changed the thread name, this will be my rebuild thread, adding some small mods here and there, not able to get into a sweet bumper set up yet. Insurance totalled me out due to plastic damage. I got car back, now piecing it together again to get a rebuilt title and get it back on...

Documenting the 7 year journey.. I bought this 77 FJ40 for $2400 back in 2011. Stock 2f and drivetrain, with SOA. It was barely driveable (no brakes) and fugly. During first week I fixed the brakes and got rid of the toxic green.. 8 cans of Flat Desert Tan, a little flat black and some flat...

I'm looking for help identifying the true factory color of my 74 FJ40. When I went to remove what I believe was the factory installed floor mat. I found a cream colored paint under the green floor mat. The color of the paint is dark/rustic green. Could the original color have been white, or...

Hey guys - picked up a new to me LC100 about 2.5 weeks ago and have been binging on ih8mud for 2.5 weeks straight. Wanted to post a few pics of the build. I have a few more things planned. 2004 LC100 - got it with only 112,000 miles and a perfect carfax record. Socal for its entire life. No...

Well the time has come to create my build thread. I've purchased my rig, talked to tons of different people, dreamed about and lost sleep about where I want to go, I've ordered parts, and now it is time to get to work. A few months ago I picked up a 1989 FJ62 Land Cruiser with just over 240,000...

I've seen plenty of these build threads and felt that it was about time that I tried my hand at crafting my FJ62 story. If I had to say what the initial impetus would have been for my purchase of the rig, I would say that its because I have a family of three and needed to find a vehicle that...

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...

I picked up this 2002 78 Series back in August of 2015. It was originally used as a work truck for a Panamanian electrition, then bought by a guy who flips vehicles, then by me. The guy who I bought it from did some minor repairs, a cheap spray job, and some rims and tires. It's a non-turbo...