Overland Journal Podcast Episode 216
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady as he welcomes Land Cruiser legend and off-road driving expert Kurt Williams from Cruiser Outfitters for a wide-ranging discussion on how best to modify the Toyota 200-Series Land Cruiser for long-distance overland travel. They discuss which models to consider, what to look for if you’re purchasing a Land Cruiser, and how the 200 Series differs worldwide.
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Guest Bio
Kurt Williams
Kurt Williams has been a Land Cruiser owner since he was 15. His strong love of 4x4s and business management skills have made Cruiser Outfitters a strong competitor in the four-wheel drive retail industry, specializing in Land Cruisers exclusively. As a member of several 4×4 clubs (Wasatch Cruiser Club, Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association, Red Rock 4 Wheelers, Tacoma Territory), Kurt can often be found in Utah’s backcountry. Kurt is also a mechanical engineer graduate from the University of Utah, having specialized in automotive design and fabrication. Kurt has competed professionally in the United Rockcrawling and Offroad Challenge Series (UROC), Old School Rock Crawl, finished the Baja 1000, and traveled all over the globe in Land Cruisers.
Host Bio
Scott Brady
Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.brady
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