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After realizing that Chevy wants $62k for a loaded midsize ZR2 pickup—it reinforced the love I have for the Land Cruiser. https://expeditionportal.com/2023-chevy-colorado-zr2-moving-up-in-the-midsize-market/

I’ve got a ‘64 40 series, that was running ‘76 40 axles. I have just swapped in a ‘05 factory disc brake 14b (aam 10.5”) and need an adapter for the brake lines from the Toyota hard line at the frame, to the soft line at the axle (to the ‘T’) Looks like I need a an adapter with a female end...

Loved my old 100 series and am still kicking my self for selling it. Bought a '19 LX that I didn't really like because of the looks and electronics (the Owner's Manual for the electronics was twice as thick as the one for the rest of the car, and I am not a tech person). Bought a 2013 BMW M3...

Hi everybody! I´ve been around for a while now and I just noticed I never presented myself. As I don't identify with a rude person. I present myself and I show you all my rusted BJ40. There's a lot of work to do in my BJ and I hope I can start with rust removing this winter. I certainly will...

1993 part time converted fzj, locked and modded (see signature for full deets) So in June 2022 I completed the part time conversion, Aisin Gold Hubs, spool etc. I believed I had/have the shorter earlier birfields so I thought everything was fine. Anyway this last Sunday we wheeled Spring...

I have read through multiple threads on here but have yet to find an answer. I put a front axle from a '76 40 into my '66. I did not know until yesterday they had different bolt pattern... now I know. What I'm curious is if anyone knows if I can just replace the front flange on my original...

I need to clean up my battery connections for my added accessories. I'm still running a single group 27 sized battery which is fine for my current needs. I'm looking at Slee's billet terminals and they have a short one for group 27 sized batteries but the positive terminal cover they offer...

Coulda been worse. I was only going about 10 mph

@thatcabledude had a good idea for the FL panhandle/lower AL folks to meet up at the 2024 30A Sand Rover Rally. It’s April 18-21 at Grayton Beach, FL. https://30asandroverrally.com/ Seems like a cool event, even though they show no love for the LC’s. Its enough time away to get the rigs ready...

First time doing something like this so thought I'd share with the community and see what yall think. Didn't know this kind of thing was so accessible until I saw it somewhere on mud and it turned out real easy and quick. I've had my LC for about two years and feels good that this showed...

Looking for some advice on a persistent idle misfire I’ve got on my 2/70 1F. I purchased the cruiser a year ago and I’ve been a frequent visitor here to learn about everything FJ40. I don’t know much about the history of the engine, if it was ever rebuilt, etc. I do know that the entire block +...

My first thread here was y'all talking me out of buying a rusty LC. Actually I was never going to buy the rusty one, but y'all didn't want me make one any less. I bought a '14 GX and I'm very happy with it, but I can't shake the feeling that I need the big dog. I love the extra power, and...

Hello everyone! Current owner of a 2011 GX 460. Had it since 2019 and currently have 155,000 miles on it. Just some basic mods done so far: tires that can make use of the full time 4WD removed the 3rd row installed a homemade drawer system in place of the 3rd row (mainly tool storage) Bought...

We made it! @indycole and I are super excited to announce LCDC10! We will be heading back to where we started… Ouray, CO! Dates July 29-August 1, 2024. Please make sure you are on our mailing list for all upcoming information regarding registration dates and how you can help make #10 the best...

I’ve got several fj40s (71,73,79,79,82) that I worked with 20years ago before I had adequate skills and finances. The one I chose to build off back then was a 73 and now I’ve taken it apart and had it blasted to start over. The body is useable but there’s a lot wrong with it that it will have to...

Has anyone seen @ToyotaMatt ? Haven’t heard from him in a while. I ordered some stuff from him 10 days or so ago and haven’t heard anything. I even texted him on his personal cell. Just hoping he’s ok.

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 everybody from Europe!!! I own a Portuguese 1980 BJ40 LK-KC. I'm about to repaint it in factory color but the exact color remains a mystery for me as the color/trim code is diferente in my car. I need your help to find out why it doesn't match with any color chart I found in the internet...

Hi everyone I am in the process of changing tire sizes again. Before I had 285/70 r17s and I didn't have to make major changes, but I wasn't satisfied. I wanted to try to fit 305/70 r17s with et40 rims but I couldn't find any discussions... My LC200 has KDSS, will I need to make any changes? Do...

Long story….here is the Link if you want to read about it. So, I did try to get my Raptor back after about a week, would’ve gotten bent over. Decided to embrace my decision, started planning my build. First question and a very important one is being realistic about what I plan on using the...