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Hello all! Figured I would create a build thread for my 1983 FJ60. I found this rig days before deployment (still on deployment now). The PO was very less than honest about the condition and a master of deceit. I did end up purchasing the rig even though there was a bit of rust that wasn't...

Over the last 22 months, I have been rebuilding a Landcruiser LJ78 | 2LTE | ATM | 1991. The idea behind this thread is to present learnings, build process breakdown and a lot of photos for reference. It was an amazing opportunity as the last car I rebuild was 20 years ago (VW Beetle). There...

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Finally decided to dive in on a 5.3 swap on my 62. I have been plotting this for a few years, and have been taking notes from many of the valuable threads here. My goal is to make this swap as straightforward as possible. To that end, I will be blatantly copying what many folks here have...

I've been putting this off since I'm still waiting on a bunch of parts to really get started on my build. Figured 3 months is too long to put off an introduction, though. I got my 2015 Premium in January. I happened to find one local with 71k, sepia interior, heated/vented seats, and 3rd row...

This is my first time creating a thread and I am excited about sharing my new project. Mud has been a good resource to me throughout the years and I’m ready to potentially add to Mud and also gather even more insight throughout this build and I welcome opinions and ideas. I am at the beginning...

This is the first in a Build thread for an FJ62. A bit of background. Aussie based build thread. 3-4 years ago, got the FJ62. It was drivable, and looked good. I knew it had rust and spent the first 6 months, fixing the obvious. New rear brakes, fixed clutch issues, some paint repairs, lots...

Wanted to document the mild build of my '15 GX460. I plan on doing a few extended trips in it this year, but its main job is to continue to be my wife's daily. The first thing she told me after we purchased it was to make it look "less like a soccer mom SUV". Challenge accepted. We had plans to...

Context The day after Christmas of 2002, my uncle and grandma went on an impulse buy and bought the truck with 80k mileage. We've taken it on weekend trips, commuting to school and work, grocery shopping. Basically anything but off-roading. We've actively driven it regularly for the next 12...

1976 FJ40 Rustic Green / grey interior Drivetrain: SBC, Sniper, H55F, Split case 35x12.50R15 KO3s on widened 15x8.5” Toyota Rims OME 2.5” lift 4-plus bumpers, Warn 8274 Winch Sale Thread Previous Sale Thread Previous Build Thread Photos

Lucked into a 73 JF40 with the original F 155 3 speed. Runs and drives great. current day: when I brought it home ... The great NM desert preserved this. The frame is in great shape. The roll bar was built custom at some point which caused a removal of the jumper seats and the door was...

The title is a bit misleading. This is a project that my better half and I are working on together. She has her FRS up for sale and wanted a reliable car to get places in the snow. We still take care of her parents and for the 1 week of snow we seem to get yearly in Calgary, we still wanted to...

Greetings all. We want to use this thread to document the build and refresh of our 1991 FJ73. So this thread will detail much of the work that has gone into our beloved Pre and Post Pandemic Project. To start things off I'll tell about how we came to purchase this beauty. In 2019 our family...

Hey Team, Bear with me as I build out this thread to get all of my info in here. More details and pictures to come, but here's how she sits right now: Current/Upcoming Modifications Tires 285/70R17 BF Goodrich KO2's Deiwe 17x8.5 2LX Wheels Suspension Stock AHC System Height LX570 OEM...

Alright, I have had a few questions on my current build and figured it would be easier to post it up as a build thread and reference it to anyone who has questions. The setup is for ski, mountain bike, and general daily driving. Use is in California, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado...

Feels good to be back in the Cruiser family and back on the forum. When I had my 100 series a couple of years back this forum was an invaluable resource. I am busy consuming the amazing 200 series content on the forum as I formulate a plan/next steps for the rig. Many more details to come...

Hopefully I'm creating a new build thread the right way. A bit of background on the vehicle. My wife's dad bought a 1971 FJ40 new in Arkansas. He installed a Warn 8274 winch and did a SOA conversion at some point. My wife has a lot of fond memories of 4 wheeling with her dad - but at some...

So, I found an built a 1972 FJ-40 rig a few years back and now that I am getting a bit closer to retirement I am back to begin the build of an FZJ-80 that my wife and I will use to travel across the country and explore. The first step was finding the right rig. Well, I am happy to say that...

Maintenance / Upgrades / Shenanigans below: Current Specs: 4" Dobinsons lift, heavy springs Dobinsons rear bumper Dobinsons rock sliders DFG Offroad rear drawer system ARB Front Bumper Smitty built 15.5K with synthetic rope 35" Toyo M/T Questionable age BFG spare No name roof rack Current Todo...

Hi all- I recently became the new custodian for an original 1988 FJ62 with 142K miles. Pretty much everything works as it should, drives and stops fine, but with 33 years as a ranch truck and fly fishing guides rig, it needs just about everything inside and out. Bumps and bruises all over...