Well, been lurking past few months since I bought this 99' LC in beginning of Feb, already put 5,000 miles on it. About to cross 495,000 miles. Previous owner got it at 37K, he wasn't particularly mechanically inclined (at all) but he only brought it to Toyota and did whatever they told him to, so no mods, all oem/stock parts. He had them do some big jobs (A/C, Heater T's and Hoses all replaced, gaskets, etc.). I'm guessing they recently told him that it was pretty much time for major work on the front suspension so he decided just to buy a 2015 LC.
I haven't done anything crazy, 02 sensors within the first week, plasti-dip the rims black for looks but also they were really chipped, scratched and uneven surface wise which made them impossible to clean. Got a cheaper roof rack but then got SS hardware, gasket sealer, loctite, and bed liner (3 coats) and ended up turning it into a pretty secure rust free rack. I've carried ladders, tool bags, etc (way over the supposed 150lb cap) up into the mountains and had no problems.
Anyways here are some small little things I've taken care of this week. Monroe gas charged hood lift supports put in, so no more broom stick to carry around in the back lol. Dont have photos but the body had two bubbled paint rust spots about the size of a couple quarters, one at the bottom of the rear window and one below the drivers door, got a kit from automotive touch up and wet sanded and painted and then clear coat, paint was a perfect match.
But this weekend is hopefully the big stuff. Moog Upper and Lower Control Arms for both front sides (w/ball joint and bushings obvs.), Moog Tie Rod Ends on both sides, and Racho RS9000 shocks. I work for a certain autoparts conglomerate and so its hard to argue with the hefty discount.
But the real big deal that I'm not as confident in is replacing the wheel bearings, I've got Timken inner and outer sets and seals (which I found out afterwards are the OEM so go me). I've been scouring the videos and threads on here but still pretty nervous to really get it right. I'm thinking I'll only get to control arms or bearings this weekend not both but we'll see. Anyways if anyone is in the Shenandoah valley region likes to get their hands dirty and take some samples from my kegerator I'm always up for a partner in crime on something like this. Or if y'all know any Land Cruiser groups that are actually active in the region let me know too.