Recent content by carlpb

I like the truck but I think its the rust and the fact that the frame was replaced, that's making people weary of purchase. From my experience purchasing an older vehicle from the salt belt, you do nothing but chase broken-seized bolts and brackets with every repair. With the new frame already...

I have found this thread interesting, many seem to have a love or hate relationship with the 80 series Landcruiser. All vehicles have their flaws, and it depends on what you want them to do and where you want to go. I would never want to daily drive a 80 series. My FZJ80 is dedicated and purpose...

I realized after many years I never did this, have been mostly on Mud the last 15 years. Year, model, color, etc: 1997 FZJ80 White Collectors Edition. Its a bit of a white Rhino, it's Factory locked, no port installed roof rack, fake wood trim, or rear wing, but had the gold package✨. 2. Name of...

This is probably a rig more suited to the IH8MUD crowd that use the vehicles for more than fire roads and campground events. Probably a rolled or accident rig that was repurposed.

I think that armor/modifications/safety are largely dependent on the year of the Landcruiser. I can certainly tell you there is no crumple zone built into the back of an 80 series. The rear is simply a cover on the corners over the ladder frame cross member that is a double wall beam ( for lack...

A lesser $ may be a more appropriate for this vintage and miles if you really need to sell, otherwise it may be a while for the right buyer here given your low post count and numerous KLR's in Southern California for less $, less miles and decades newer. I may be off base if this is a vintage...

Wish you luck on your business. Hope you understand why people are not generally in agreement with your stance. People as well as businesses are hurting from Covid. I would like to see if GFC has anything to add to this discussion. I read their terms, seems potentially in conflict with consumer...

Since you are complaining about the company even as you defend it for being condemned for its customer service, and since you "build this stuff", perhaps you can share your business name so the consumer can decide if they like your approach and want to do business with you. ?

Now this is some funny commentary. Not what I usually see on here. $70-80K may not be that far off for someone who wants new and doesn't want to baseline and repair an old rig and wants it now. How does the saying go "it's worth what someone wants to pay". Hope someone pays a fair price and is...

I would check the 80 section on IH8MUD. There are numerous options for sliders, metal tech, slee off road, etc. As far as wheels, I would stick with the 80's wheels, they are forged and solid as can be. If going for looks, you will not get as good a wheel without spending a lot of money and need...

I agree, I have used floor mats and carpet succefully in combination with shovels and jacks, since most of my stuck situations involve sand or mud in Sothern California and Baja. We all already carry too much junk bolted to our vehicles as it is, most seem to be for looks and never get used. I...

No TRD in any landcruisers. Just a slapped on emblem, unless it came with a supercharger, then that would be a major score.

Read up on IH8mud lots of good info, and check slees sight for buyer info. 94 and earlier have different motor and transmission, head caskets are more of a problem on the 95-7, however some have well over 200K with no work, Maintenance records are key here. I would avoid the ones that need work...

Hood The hood does look out of proportion loosing the FJ40 identity, looks more like a 70's dodge pickup hood.

I have been meaning to ask, how are the seat covers working out over time? I am thinking of going this route, new leather is not in the budget at this time for me.