builds

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...

I grabbed an off-lease 2017 GX 460 Premium with 26k miles in April 2021. It happens to be a “Certified Pre-Owned Lexus” for whatever that is worth which is probably a topic for a separate thread. I was coming off of a rusted-out 2007 FJ that I didn’t properly inspect for rust when I purchased it...

Hello Mud People, Let me introduce myself and the new to me, rig: Picked up a built out 2010 GX in Georgia, super clean and NO rust! I am an artist and educator at a small college in New Jersey and live in the Hudson Valley of upstate New York. I teach and practice all manner of processes...

First, I would like to thank everyone who has posted info here for fellow Prado/Land Cruiser II owners. I purchased this KZJ78 a few weeks ago from a German who used it to go on Safari here in Botswana. He kept pretty good maintenance records on it so I felt comfortable buying something this...

I recently became a father and thought of doing something for my son. Initially I thought about putting some money away for him. Although I will probably do that anyways I thought building a Land Cruiser that I can give him when he grows up would be more special. Plus they're going up in value...

Been on the mud forums for a while and a bit of a Toyota guy. Did this build on a Tundra the last several years. It is mainly an overlanding setup I built as a hunting rig. ARE shell, rack, Decked drawers, sliding platform, Iron Man lift on 35-in KO2s. It works like I need it to work. I’ve been...

Shoutout to @Box Rocket on all the advice he’s given to me this past year. After researching the ‘legends’ of off-roading it was an easy choice between an 80 and older 4runner, so I picked this up for $5000 July 2020 with 206,xxx miles. Cashmere Beige. Non-locked (no front or rear lockers). All...

Hi! My name is Beka. I live in St. Petersburg, Russia. English is my third language, so be ready for what the heck I'm writing about. Mine is on top, not below :) I'm perusing two goals by creating this thread: 1. Sharing information. As my setup is not widespread one, you might be...

I’ve been meaning to get on here and share the process of my 78 fj40 I purchased her from Danny (solace in solitude) from right here on MUD back In October of 2020 he’s a pic when I got her right away me and my uncle got to giving her a facelift and changing a few things out more pictures to come

Well I got the tundra LT arms on with factory shocks. AHC completely in tact. I've moved the ride hight up 4 in by adding hiem joints in place of factory AHC connection links.... this allows you to lift above limitations. The lower shock mounts were moved up 1 in with the design of the...

Starting a little late for this but so far the improvements are below: Removed factory YAKIMA Basket ARB Front Bumper BP51 Suspension upgrade HAM Radio Install Weathertech Mats White Knuckle Sliders BudBuilt full skids Duratrac 275/65/18 E Rated tires Hybrid Flux Capacitor TrekBoxx Alpha System...

Many of you guys chimed in when I was contemplating a 40th Anniversary series outside of Portland. In the hunt though I found a 1996 LX 450 in Bend and flew out there this morning and picked it up. The pics made it look like it was in amazing condition, it wasn't quite "amazing" and...

Sold my first FJ60 a year ago but still have the FJ blood coursing thru my veins so picked up this one last weekend. Too much rust, actually, but hey. It was $800, interior is like new, and engine isn't locked up. Giddyup.....

So I have had my 60 for about a year now and have decided to start a build thread on it, to help keep track of what I've done and share it with you guys. I Don't really use it for wheeling, just my DD, do a lot of towing and driving round the farm. so my 'build' isn't really a restoration or...

First of all - Thank you to everyone on this thread for being a wealth of knowledge. And for sharing. While this is my first post I've been here many times before as an observer. The information and imagery I found on this thread over the last 3 years has helped me choose how I wanted to...