2021 Land Cruiser HE. Newbie seeking recommendations, suggestions, advice

[163bc]

Just like the title says. I'm a newbie here. I have long admired the Land Cruisers 1st starting with multiple trips into various African countries and being amazed at what they are capable of. After many years of looking i finally decided to pull the trigger ang get one when I heard 2021 may be it. I plan to keep it garaged, use it lightly, and pass it to my grandkids someday but I also want it to be totally capable of what I may throw at it if necessary.

I would like to have a hidden winch bumper combo and am looking for suggestions.
I'd also like to know if there are any other suggestions, improvements, mods, or add on that are must have for the 2021s?
Anyone know of a go to garage for LC work in the Northern Va. or Washington DC area?

Thank you all in advance

 

[CharlieS]

Welcome and congratulations.

There is a TON of information on here if you take the time to search and read through prior posts. There is a "sticky" on the main 200 page with frequently asked questions.

For example, I just completed my hidden winch mount install (Trail Tailor HWM, Warn winch, Factor 55 fairlead and hook) and posted information in the last two days. Between that and others, it would answer 95%+ of the questions you might have.

The 2021 is largely unchanged from 2016+ and the core vehicle is largely the same since 2008. Most of what applies to prior models will apply to your 2021. And you probably picked this up already, but the base and HE are essentially identical, so as long as it doesn't have to do with d pillar badges, third row seats, cool boxes, factory running boards, gold bbs rims, gold contrasting stitching or yakima roof racks, nearly everything that applies to the base applies to the HE.

 

[afgman786]

OTRAMM is the man for nova area, he's out in Bealton but worth it. We've also got a LC clubhouse for the nova/DC area.

 

[Sandroad]

As noted by @CharlieS , check out the mods and builds in the FAQs. You will be astounded. Mods start at post 5 and builds start at post 7

FAQ - 200-series FAQ for Modifications, Repairs and Build Threads. Great place for new users to start

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the 200/LX570 series tech section continues to be a work in progress. The goal is to have links in the below to other threads and tech articles. By having these linked, instead of pasting the text, the threads will remain live. The live threads can...

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And here is one of favorites:

Best mod for under $100?

In your opinion, what is the best mod for less than $100?

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[catastrofe]

Here’s a list of cruiser mechanics by state. The premise was 60 series vehicles, but I’d wager most will work on any LC.

FAQ - CRUISER MECHANICS - Google Document

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[163bc]

Great stuff here. Thank you. A lot to learn but wow what a wealth of info on this site.

 

[RET2]

Drive the dickens out of it before going mod crazy as it may save you some $.