As many of you know, I’m not new to the Land Cruiser game; this is actually number 7 in my collection. Looking back on my ownership, I realize how blessed I’ve been to have had so many truly badass Land Cruisers. Each one came with its own love-hate relationship, but every single one left its mark.
You can check my signature for the other build threads, and below are some pictures of my previous rigs.
I was lucky enough to have my first car at 16, a 1985 FJ-60 Land Cruiser, and I was instantly hooked. Unfortunately, being young and dumb, I hydroplaned and totaled it. Even so, that truck started it all.
I bought a couple of Chevrolets in between, but the itch to get back into a Land Cruiser never went away. That’s when I found my BJ-60. I genuinely loved that truck. The diesel had a ton of torque; you couldn’t speed in it (lol), but parts were hard to come by. Eventually, I sold it. But really wish I could get that one back.
Next came my FJ-80, the classic orange one that most people know me for. This one holds a lot of special memories, and I met some amazing people because of it. It was also one of my most problematic trucks: multiple head gasket issues, a motor replacement, and a lot of time and money invested. Still, the people and experiences made it worth every bit.
Then there was my FJ-60 with a Chevy 350. It didn’t last long in my fleet, but it was fun. H55 five-speed, Ranger overdrive, and a 40-gallon tank. At the end of the day, though, it just wasn’t what I wanted at that time.
That brings me to one of my all time favorites, the one I wish I could get back the most, my 100 series LX470, known as Flexus. I truly hate myself for selling this one. The memories and adventures I had in it were unlike anything else, and I think a lot of people remember me most for that truck. I invested more into this one than any other, and I have zero regrets. I still occasionally harass the current owner about selling it back to me. Maybe one day I’ll get lucky enough to get back into it.
After the 100 series, I was fortunate enough to upgrade to a 200 series. This was the perfect all around Land Cruiser: big V8, great road manners, and set up perfectly for expedition and overlanding. Front and rear ARB bumpers, a 40-gallon auxiliary tank in addition to the factory tank, skid plates, Alucab Tent, and the list goes on.
I eventually sold the 200 series and bought my childhood dream vehicle, a Ram Power Wagon. As y’all know, I built it out with the Alu-Cabin, and complete home made interior and 37s, but it never quite filled the void in my heart that only a Land Cruiser could.
Then the stars aligned, and everything worked out. I was able to get a 2026 250 series. I’ve loved each one I’ve had, but this new 250 series is slowly becoming my favorite one. With the comfort, tech, and great road manners, it's been a blast so far. I'm excited to build this one out. I have a few ideas on what route I'm going.
So this is where I'll be documenting my journey and building. So join along!
You can check my signature for the other build threads, and below are some pictures of my previous rigs.
I was lucky enough to have my first car at 16, a 1985 FJ-60 Land Cruiser, and I was instantly hooked. Unfortunately, being young and dumb, I hydroplaned and totaled it. Even so, that truck started it all.
I bought a couple of Chevrolets in between, but the itch to get back into a Land Cruiser never went away. That’s when I found my BJ-60. I genuinely loved that truck. The diesel had a ton of torque; you couldn’t speed in it (lol), but parts were hard to come by. Eventually, I sold it. But really wish I could get that one back.
Next came my FJ-80, the classic orange one that most people know me for. This one holds a lot of special memories, and I met some amazing people because of it. It was also one of my most problematic trucks: multiple head gasket issues, a motor replacement, and a lot of time and money invested. Still, the people and experiences made it worth every bit.
Then there was my FJ-60 with a Chevy 350. It didn’t last long in my fleet, but it was fun. H55 five-speed, Ranger overdrive, and a 40-gallon tank. At the end of the day, though, it just wasn’t what I wanted at that time.
That brings me to one of my all time favorites, the one I wish I could get back the most, my 100 series LX470, known as Flexus. I truly hate myself for selling this one. The memories and adventures I had in it were unlike anything else, and I think a lot of people remember me most for that truck. I invested more into this one than any other, and I have zero regrets. I still occasionally harass the current owner about selling it back to me. Maybe one day I’ll get lucky enough to get back into it.
After the 100 series, I was fortunate enough to upgrade to a 200 series. This was the perfect all around Land Cruiser: big V8, great road manners, and set up perfectly for expedition and overlanding. Front and rear ARB bumpers, a 40-gallon auxiliary tank in addition to the factory tank, skid plates, Alucab Tent, and the list goes on.
I eventually sold the 200 series and bought my childhood dream vehicle, a Ram Power Wagon. As y’all know, I built it out with the Alu-Cabin, and complete home made interior and 37s, but it never quite filled the void in my heart that only a Land Cruiser could.
Then the stars aligned, and everything worked out. I was able to get a 2026 250 series. I’ve loved each one I’ve had, but this new 250 series is slowly becoming my favorite one. With the comfort, tech, and great road manners, it's been a blast so far. I'm excited to build this one out. I have a few ideas on what route I'm going.
So this is where I'll be documenting my journey and building. So join along!
