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Had a few people on Facebook ask me to do a write up here for this so here goes. This is the overseas gauge cluster for some 60 series. I’m not sure which one it is. It is just an indicator light for your diff locks that goes where your seatbelt light is. You can recreate it by hitting up...

Well I got a wild hair last night... I thought I found the perfect off the (Marine/boat supply) shelf item for tailgate storage - That's a BOMAR cast aluminum storage hatch in approx the right size. BUT it's $700+ for 1 ouch Their plastic options are interesting but sit kinda high and still...

I'm a software engineer who also owns an FJ60 and started working on an app targeted to classic car DIY mechanics like most of the folks here. It started out as a parts aggregator so I could easily look up a part for my 60 and find out where I could get it at the cheapest price. I'm now also...

I'm a DIY guy (just wrapped up starter and valve cover replacement), but always assumed you needed special equipment to do a/c repair. Apparently I can rent the manifold gauge set and vacuum pump. Is that all that's needed? How to you find a leak? Is the DIY route fairly doable, or should I bite...

First, apologies if this is obvious, but I've searched and read through threads trying to confirm. I've also read the Koan gear storage threads. I want to do a cheap DIY cargo net / divider behind the 2nd row of a 2013 LX 570. Below are the tie-down hardware and net that I currently own. Tie...

Greetings! I was shopping for a 200 series but saw this 05 LX470 with 160K on the odometer popped up asking for $10K and snatched it up. Minimum rust for a northeast vehicle. I’m a competent DIY mechanic and was pretty satisfied with the inspection. First I tried was to take a look at the...

Hi So I am designing a couple of rear recovery points for my HZJ75. I am planning to cut a piece of 15mm stell with a oval hole for the shackle but there will still be 20mm of material around the hole. the cut plate will be mounted with 2 8mm bolts through the frame + 2 bolts to the bracket for...

Bought some Maxtrax so I'm a real overlander now. Needed a way to mount them on my roof, it's the most logical real estate for me given my setup. Fits right between my skinny Yakima basket and my Yakima awning. And since I can barely fit the LC in my garage, all things mounted to my roof need...

Been working on this project the past few years and just wrapped it up today. Looking to drive to town tonight to give it a road test. Wanting to keep stock look and function as much as possible. So I felt putting an evaporator in a home made duct that runs from the blower fan to the heater was...

After 20+ days this summer traveling and camping with my DIY drawer system, I wanted to share it in more depth with the group as it has been a game changer for our family road trips. We’re not quite to “a place for everything and everything in it’s place”, but we can quickly access everything...

This thread is not quite a comprehensive fix (yet), but hopefully gets the ball rolling to improve upon fuel venting/boiling in the 200-series. I don't have complete answers and hoping there will be continued contributions by the hive mind. This is one of those issues that may not have a...

As the stock 200-series already has an aux tranny cooler, perhaps this is better described as installing an aux aux cooler. The stock cooler is solid. I imagine this is niche for the heaviest of rigs or those that do more aggressive off-road running that really loads up the torque converter...

Hi from France! I'm looking for 3d model (DXF, CAD, ...) to build my own front and rear bumper for my LC HDJ80. Does anyone have files to share ? After long and painful search, I couldn't find anything. Plz help 🙏😅

Soooo.... I shredded these up pretty good 🙈 Short of the story for an 1984 Fj60: - LS v8 swap putting out 550 HP - H55F swap (5 speed) - 33in wheels - Stock front and rear diffs (3.73) Knowing this, do I rebuild/throw 3.70's in again? Replace front and rear with 4.10s? Something else? Who...

I wanted to take a moment to share my experience and pass on to others that you can totally do your own chrome delete and get professional quality results. I have never done any automotive painting other than the typical paint touch up pens. I will provide a breakdown of supplies to the best of...

Anyone fab a tire swing-out on an OEM rear bumper of a 60 or 62? Would love to see how it could be done for a potential DIY project.

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...

I just saw someone post about GX BASECAMP business selling manuals to diy build platforms on a Landcruiser 100. Anyone buy that? How easy is it to build? How modular is it? Worth it?

Hey all, I've been racking my brain trying to come up with a ladder solution that I can hide away when I'm not using it. I have a Baja Rack full length roof rack.... and I managed to mount a 100 watt solar panel underneath the middle two gutter mounts... totally out of the way and serves it's...

I built this sleeping platform for my 100 Series, which I've since sold. Here's a link to an Instagram Highlight on the design and build process: LC Platform - @mountainwestcarspotter - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18137730574076215/ Not really something that can be shipped, so...