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I'm looking at purchasing a mid-80's Land Cruiser that has spent the last two decades sitting in the desert. I know the trans will need work (reason it hasn't been driven) and engine will not be turning over after sitting this long. There are no known modifications to the vehicle such as lift...

$10k max, decent & driveable shape. I've lurked on this website a long time, but just registered. I recently saw a member recommend to another member to post what they're looking for so I thought I would give it a try, too. With the boss at home's permission I'd like to get my first FJ40...

Hello I have a 1/73 fj40 F engine that has been desmogged and rebuilt also has a New Troll hole carb. I am planning on starting up rebuilt engine this weekend. The engine is mounted on chassis without any of the wiring harness. 1. Do I have to hook up idle solinoid for start ? If so how do I...

i think my "new to me" stock 80 series is ready for a first run. Looking for an EASY, safe trail in dfw area for a half day this weekend. What options are best? I'm in south dallas area.

Okay so I changed the oil and filter, new fuel filter, new pcv valve, flushed fuel lines, cleaned fuel tank, carb rebuild(mark), new plugs and wires, dropped MMO down the cylinders and rotated the engine manually. 85' FJ60 parked 13 years ago in a garage 6-12 months after a rebuild. A friend...

I am new to Yota 4x4's. I have had Chevy's and I have a '75 Scout II. I found a '98 Cruiser (going to be family adventure wagon - wife /2 kids/dog) that was originally titled in New Jersey... I know salt belt...I had the owner send some undercarriage photos. I am having trouble distinguishing...

Hey everyone!! First time Cruiser owner and basically a noob at anything automotive. Forum was extremely helpful for choosing the right vehicle for my intended purpose and all the detailed write-ups have helped me greatly over the past few weeks in developing a loose build plan. Looking...

4th Toyota, first Cruiser. My first Toyota was a 92 pickup (4 banger!) and it blows my mind that I just picked up a LC for only a few grand more than I paid for that thing back in the day :) My son is turning 6 in a couple weeks, and I told him I just bought his first car! I've been looking...

So back in ~December I had oil leaking out of my knuckle joint and came on here to be told (a) I need to do a knuckle/axle rebuild and that (b) I could/should do it myself. We got pounded this winter so I've been waiting to tackle it, smelling gear oil in my snow cakes driveway the whole time...

I just got my first 4x4 and first LC (1999 LX470). I'm looking to start modifying my truck for some off road adventures around AZ. What would you upgrade and in what order? 1999 LX 470 Dirt Road by Jawman3 posted Mar 13, 2017 at 8:51 AM1999 LX 470 Front by Jawman3 posted Mar 13, 2017 at 8:51...

Hi, I posted to the 200-series forum last night and they recommended I post here as well. I'm in the market for my first Land Cruiser (or LX470) with a 15k budget. I'm finding vehicles from the early 2000's with 150k-200k and some earlier models from the 90s with fewer miles (in some cases)...

I'm taking a small road trip to possibly pick up not only my first LC, but first Toyota. Return trip will be about 300 miles of all interstate/highway. LC is a 2000, higher mileage, but recent belts, water pump, and good tires. I did a search of the 100 section only, but I couldn't find a...

Good evening fine folks at Ih8mud! I'm new to the offroad and LC scene, after being introduced to the joys of offroading last summer. I knew this hobby was my next one. Fast forward 8 months and I'm the proud new owner of a 1991 beige/cedarwood FJ80. 270k miles and a bit of rust, but she is a...

Hey folks, First post here after lurking for the past 6 months. I'm looking to buy my first LC and have learned a ton about these trucks from this forum, so thanks for all the great info! I believe that I've done my research, and I know there've been a lot of these posts lately, but I saw what...

I'm planning on purchasing my first 200 within the next year and came across a deal to good to pass up on a set of rock warriors. Went and picked them up today. It's my first real step in planning for the new cruiser. I'm excited. The last few months I've found myself reading the 200 section...

Someone on here will be able to diagnose this quickly, I'm sure. I've included a video. When cold it sounds like the starter is engaging but no cranking. Then your turn off and try again and it starts every time. When warmed up the problem seems to go away. Thank you for your help in advance.

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hey guys, i've been in the market for an 80 series for a few months now and think i found the one. here it is: 1997 Toyota land cruiser i've talked to the owner quite a bit and he seems to know what he's talking about. he's got receipts for the head gasket job and was willing to come down...

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First off, let me thank all of you for all of the great tips and advice on this site. Long time reader, first time writer. I'm looking for advice on my first overland/expedition build; more specifically the type of platform to start with. My budget is pretty tight at 15k (this included the...