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Hi folks, more of the story in a bit! Best has yet to be shared....... I've been cutting up winter moose, busy as all git out with work, and heading to Nome for the Iditarod finish. The dogs are starting out looking good...

LOVE those little sx4's! It's what happens when Italian design meets Japanese engineering.

Only thing the rig was lacking, was a solid Dana 44 front axle, like any IFS rig. The stock torsion bars were too soft with a big boat atop, and the calmini torsion bars were too stiff. Desmogging the engine was easier than Landcruisers, because the smog pump didn't share a belt with other...

Having put away a pile of moose, caribou, bear, and deer, I'll give yah some tidbits: Your feet are everything: Lowa GTX hunters are the ticket. I'd rather pay $400 for them, and buy a POS rifle for $200. The knife needs to be an extension of your finger, so don't get too big with it. I don't...

Nice clean rig yah got there! I'm right there with yah brother. I just picked up what is my fourth 80 series. My advice to you.....run a car fax on it. It might save you some money. I did, and was pleased to discover that the head gasket job was already done, 10 minutes before I was about to...

All of us are worthy........

Sure guys, The cruise on the Malaspina was glorious. http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/fleet/malaspina.shtml I tried to get comfortable, but couldn't get over the nervousness of completing this trip. I have been asked multiple times, to drive old Land Cruisers back to Alaska. I never lost one...

I am really impressed with your rig. Were you able to work out the bugs with the overall rig? That 4.2 atlas is an intriguing engine, regardless of it's issues. Look it this guy's budget Traiblazer build, he even made a home-made roof top tent: http://forums.offroadtb.com/viewtopic.php?t=78

I would stay away from that vehicle. I have rebuilt that "made in France" automotic transmission from a 1996 Trooper. The range mode sensors go bad, and as I recall, it was the most complicated transmission I've EVER built. Another thing that goes bad in them, is the little black plastic thrust...

There are horrible gas engines out there, as well as horrible diesels out there. I tend to not care too much if vehicle has a diesel or a gas engine. What's my biggest desire, is an inline six engine. These glorious engines were meant for an overland rig. They give you that low-down torque to...

Back 15 years ago when I was new to Alaska and before I had the budget to build more refined, and consequently more expensive landcruisers, I built a 1988 isuzu with the five speed manual and the 4:56 gearing. The 2.6l 4ze1 was a fairly powerful engine, and to this day, I like it far more than...

I've grenaded two front ends during my many years of responsibly demanding a vehicle to overcome the terrain at hand: A 1st gen trooper, and a tacoma. One front end was powered by a 2.6 liter 4ze1. The Tacoma front end was powered by a mini van engine (v6). Likewise, I've experienced u-joint...

Wow, this thread is sobering. The one size fits all mini van engines are cheaply taking over the entire american automotive world.

I just read two outstanding books, one book talks about how to make big power from an in inline six, the other book, was how to build an outstanding quadra-jet carb. A ford 300 or a chevy 292 would be a killer swap into a 60 series. I'd have no qualms spending $1500 on a nice fj 60 or fj62 with...

no need in chasing some low miles rust free 60 series unicorn. If you're a 60 series buff, eventually you'll be welding patch panels, you'll be firing up the hvlp gun. if you're a typical millennial, you'll be paying someone else to do this.

I'm going to go in a different direction with this latest canoe rig. Having been so unimpressed with the ARB rack, I'm actually going to modify a Kargo Master van rack to fit the 80 series. The van rack has a roller leg that would be REALLY nice to have when attempting to load a boat. Can't...

Kurt, To amplify your point, I just picked up a clean, locked fzj80 with a clean car fax report showing a headgasket job already done by a reputable shop. The rig has brand new All Terrain KO's. I paid $2200 for the rig. The front locker is inop, which is typical. I've found to fix the front...

5 grand american will get you into an hdj-81: http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/prince-george/1992-toyota-landcruiser/1222014938?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true 1-hdt is a decent motor, much quiter than a 12-ht. You'll get about 17 mpg loaded down with camping gear.

I owned a 2000 4 runner with a five speed manual with the boring mini van engine. Blah. There is nothing unique about them, they are boring to drive, and limited with space. I applaud your future move to the 60 series. One of your best bets, is to keep track of Canadian classified lists for...

mud flaps are pending, all the other parts are still for sale.