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Between that comment and your avatar I feel there's a narrow urethra joke in there somewhere, lol. :sombrero: But as an FJC owner I totally agree. The longest range I've ever seen on one tank was a little over 380mi. The internet moans and groans about the FJC's half-doors, outward visibility...

That is probably one of the Expedition One Geri Cans. I don't think Rotopax has done a long white water can yet, though they should. That form factor offers some nice storage options, just as Paul has shown us here...

Also a lot of love here for the 79-Series Dual Cab Ute. To be honest I guess I'd like to have one of each, lol.

Unfortunately that one is definitely NOT available here in the States. Looks like a 76-Series Land Cruiser 'Troopy'. Here's video of ARB's nicely modified 76-Series... :safari-rig: :sombrero: According to the rumors here in the U.S., the 70-Series Land Cruisers are mythical beasts of such great...

Quick update... Right now the roof rack is just cool, not having been used yet. But the suspension and brake modifications have transformed the vehicle. For whatever reason this truck rides MUCH better than his '93 LC80 did on the same springs and shocks (a little extra weight in the LX?), just...

Was that you at the beginning of the Pt2 video from last weekend? Looks like those step-sliders paid for themselves!

Some pictures of the recent makeover... FrontRunner Slimline II roof rack w/Hi-Lift mount... :safari-rig: Man-A-Fre's OME 4+PLUS 2" Suspension Kit (http://www.man-a-fre.com/pa4/4PLUSOLDMANEMU2INCHSUSPENSIONKITS.htm) and EBC Brakes. :cool: A new JVC head unit, a Yeasu FT-8900 quad-band...

First off, THESE ARE NOT MY TRUCKS, lol. Well the FJC in the first picture is, but that's not why we're here in the Land Cruiser forum! My good buddy Matt just seems to be too 'delicate' to post his own pictures (he's in Sales) or some other namby-pamby reason like that... :ylsmoke: Hey, if you...

Posted for my buddy, Matt... 1. Year, model, color, etc: 1997 LX450 2. Name of owner/screen name: mab.switawi 3. How long have you owned your 80 series? Is this your first? 4. Mileage at date of purchase and present mileage: 5. Your favorite mods... 6. How your 80 is used... 7. Your 3 favorite...

Very well documented. Now I just need that hardware list you so nicely provided... and a roof rack... and a bull bar... and some trees! Oh, and a snorkel. Gotta have the snorkel. :coffeedrink: But seriously, thanks for the write-up! I'll be saving this for later on.

Word of advice... AFAIK there are at least two grades of OME lift for the current model 2010-2013 FJC (originally they had 3 I believe); one for stock weight trucks, and one for trucks with front/rear aftermarket bumpers, a winch, and constant heavy loads. The 'heavy' suspension will ride like a...

I found a list of models with the A750 transmission (E & F Variants) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_A_transmission#A7xx

Mostly I agree with Martin. But I'd amend the above to say the FJC is a fine multi-purpose vehicle, just for fewer people than the OP has in his life to consider, lol. Maybe that's too fine a point, but when my stock FJC can get me down 65mi of deserted soft beach and is comfortably capable of...

Amen to the above and other previous statements likewise. As another unmarried FJC owner I have to say Family = Taco/4Runner over FJC just for every day livability, and also Towing Often = Taco/4Runner over FJC IMHO. Definitely not knocking the FJC as I've enjoyed every one of the almost-80k...

Paul, Though I'd wait for one from ARB (Safari Snorkel), TJM (Airforce), or Airflow, I believe there is a Chinese-sourced unit. I don't like the look of the shiny plastic myself. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/125176-5th-gen-4runner-snorkel-its-here.html

To clarify a little and to try and get us back on track here... :coffee: I'd rather buy ANY 2-3yr-old (insert GM/Ford/Dodge/Nissan/Toyota/Whathaveyou here) truck or car than pay full price for brand-new. So no, I wouldn't buy a 2015 Tacoma D-4D new for $35k, but after a couple of years I'd...

Better than the standard chrome 'nose bling' any day of the week. Even vinyl-wrapped. Well done, Fellas. Well done, SCS.

I'm with the naysayers on this one. I'm not spending full price on a new truck, period. We all know that no new automobile is an 'investment', with the way they devalue with miles and years. And if I'm gonna take it out and use it then I'd much rather wait, buy a 2-3yr old model with light use...

Oh hell yeah. I remember several of the 1-ton Toyota pickups from back in the day (the 80s) where I grew up. There was one with a flatbed/stake-side bed at the local lumber yard, and one with a camper shell I'd see occasionally, both with dual rear wheels. In high school one guy had a long bed...

Ouch, yeah. Fortunately I got to learn that particular trait of Water Wetter from someone else's misfortune long ago when I was running track events in my GTI. That unlucky guy had a brand-new 911 no less. Distilled water and Wetter plus a 15deg cooler thermostat did produce a 30deg (F) drop in...