Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser FJ80
Year: 1992
Engine: 4 liter na (3FE)
Trans: Auto
T-Case: Stock full time 4wd with manual locking center differential
Modifications:
Old Man Emu Heavy Load lift 850/863 springs, N73 Nitrocharger front shocks, N74E rear Nitrocharger shocks
33x12.50 BFG Mud Terrain KM's on 15X8 Unique D spoke steelies plus extra set of stock wheels with 33x9.50 BFG Mud Terrains
ARB Winchbar
Warn 8,000
Limb Wires
Hella 500's
3 foot fire stick cb antennae mounted to bull bar
Uniden CB unit
Safari Snorkel
Con-Ferr basket with spare tire, jerry can, and highlift attachments, also Thule load bar mounted in front of basket for hauling bikes.
rhino lined fender flares
raised diff and tranny breathers
rear seats removed, custom single person bed with storage beneath installed (sits right about window height and is 6' long)
Mean Green 140amp alternator
Optima yellowtop
seperate Thule roof rack system with ski box, kayak stacker, and bike trays when Con-Ferr isn't on
center hood blackout
custom screens for slider windows
The goal of this build was to create a vehicle that I could live out of on extended trips comfortably while also being able to bring canoes, kayaks, bikes, etc. I went with a roof basket setup that allows me the flexibility to haul things on the roof. With the current setup I can carry a canoe and two bikes along with my spare tire, high lift, shovel, extra water, and various other things. This is the reason I went with a sleep platform inside the vehicle as to not sacrifice roof loading ability with a roof-top tent.
My other focus was to try to avoid excess weight with the truck in an effort to preserve fuel economy and keep things as simple as possible. I wanted to utilze as much OEM equipment as possible in an effort to keep part sourcing simple and because the stock parts are typically high quality anyway. My storage solutions inside the truck are quite modular. I use soft bags as much as possible to for flexibility in packing depending on what the needs of the outing are. I don't run a fridge but have a small cooler/warmer (since that is more important in this region most of the year )that plugs in when needed.