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  1. NomadEffect

    Switched the Ford Escape for an FJ62 LandCruiser

    Finally got the front springs in! They went in pretty easy, I'm actually kinda happy with this little vid:
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    Switched the Ford Escape for an FJ62 LandCruiser

    This may come as a shock but we got our rear springs in! This video is long, I started out trying to explain why we chose the suspension we did and then I showed all the little hurdles that you encounter when you're putting springs in. I had no idea which way around the leaf springs went so...
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    Switched the Ford Escape for an FJ62 LandCruiser

    Anyone else DIY'ing without mechanical skills, this is for you
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    Switched the Ford Escape for an FJ62 LandCruiser

    This is seriously recommended upgrade for anyone that has a 60 series. Given someone with my capabilities can do it, it's super worth it!!
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    Switched the Ford Escape for an FJ62 LandCruiser

    Thank You!! Body is next on the list after I get her moving again. We're lucky in the fact that she's only rusty down low.
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    Switched the Ford Escape for an FJ62 LandCruiser

    Hey All, We've been super busy of late and haven't been hitting forums but we switched our much loved Ford Escape for a 1988 FJ62 LandCruiser and it's been a wild ride!!!!! We hope we inspire others to go on a crazy ride and honestly life is waaaaay to short to drive a boring car!!!
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    Wanted: Gutter mount Rack for 60 Series LC

    Hey All, Desperately seeking a rack for my FJ 62 Land Cruiser. Happy to mod one of the price is under $400 but I’d like it to fit if I’m paying more. Based in NYC but I’m willing to drive 4-5 hours. shoot me a PM or email benny@nomadeffect.com if you’ve got something laying around. thabks...
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    2005 Ford Escape XLT getting some love.

    We got our overland kitchen finished and we’re finally on the road. Check the vid!! We’ve been really busy:
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    2005 Ford Escape XLT getting some love.

    Hey Guys, We started a little youtube channel to show the progress of what we're doing to the Escape. I found it a lot easier than an illiterate human attempting to update through posts haha Check it out: Would love the support!!
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    2005 Ford Escape XLT getting some love.

    So it’s been a fair bit of life since I posted an update but we’ve been pretty busy on the Escape. I had bought some new gas arms for the rear window a while ago, I chucked them on about a month ago and about a week later I opened the window and the window hinge sheared right off. So we ordered...
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    Sold:Yakima RTT $650

    Sent you a PM
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    2005 Ford Escape XLT getting some love.

    Hey All, I’ve been using these forums as a source of info for the last month or so and I keep meaning to get a post together on my little Ford project. Basically my girlfriend and I live in NYC and after 5 years the city has got to us a bit and we’ve decided to start exploring the east side of...
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    Ford Escape e/x Build

    This thread is great!! I’ve read it right the way through. It’s a great help. I have a 2005 Escape that we’re currently fixing just slightly for some off the tarmac fun.
  14. NomadEffect

    WTB - 01-07 Ford Escape 1.75”- 2” lift kit.

    I know that this is a long shot but if anyone has anything laying around the garage I’d be very interested. In particular the OME Springs would be of great interest. Thanks all!!
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