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Wifey and I like to overland travel, mostly with our FJ60 or FJ Cruiser, getting later in our years we’re looking for a little more comfort. The Mercedes vans are too costly for us. Another option was the V10 RVs but the fuel mileage is not good. So I use our FJ60 to pull a small trailer...

I’m building a roof rack for my FJ60 but I’m stuck on finding a suitable drip rail clamp, hopefully one that holds right but does not damage the stainless steel trim. Any suggestions?

Just starting to build my LMTV camper. I would like to remove the flat bed from the LMTV, problem is I thing the truck frame will twist when off road without the flat bed. I would like to build a light weight camper frame but I afraid the camper will twist and buckle when off road. Any Ideas...

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I'm looking for a composite panel to build a expedition camper. I would like the exterior something like fiberglass the core either plywood or some kind of structural foam. I will build a 1" x 1" steel frame then skin the outside with the panels. It would...

I have two axles under my trailer both are the mobile home axle type where the rim does not have a center with a bolt circle hole pattern. The rim is held on to the brake drum with 5 studs and a small square tab and a nut. I have found this type of set-up is not good with long trips, does...

I'm looking for a few round off-road lights preferably flood but might use a couple of spots would be good too. There are thousands of Chinese LEDs on eBay but I have no ide what to do. I know I don't want $500.00 lights but something that's rugged since It for off road use. I prefer round...

I'm not affiliated with this but it's worth posting. There is a Landcruiser as well as Toyota 4x4 truck swap meet Saturday May 14, 2016 in Placerville, CA. Free admission too. 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Great place to find those odd Landcruiser parts. It's sponsored by " Toys on the Rocks" a local...

My first try at a storage spot for a small shovel, I think I can place a flat piece at the shovel blade end to keep it from falling out and then some kind of quarter turn twist at the handle. The plan is to cut an opening on an interior wall of the camper and install this flush with the inside...

I'm looking for the springs for the Aisin locking hub on my FJ60 Landcruiser, I just need the two springs and the little sheet metal part that holds the springs. For just one hub.

No affiliation, but a good time for Cruiser owners to get together... PMC Swap Meet July 12, 2014, Petaluma, California Contact: Larry Kitahara (707) 586-7840 Hosted by Pacific Mountain Cruisers Swap Meet Show & Go - PMC invites all TLCA Members and Toyota Owners! Gates Open at 7am for...

Just started designing a cooler / spare tire carrier for the rear bumper. The posts about failing single shear pivots is leaning me to a double shear with bronze bushings. Oh going on my FJ60 and FJ40.

I saw this guy in Auburn, CA. USA last Saturday. He looked like he was traveling a long way, I asked him where he was going and he said around the world and he had came from Columbia. We just met briefly I shook his hand and wished him safe travels.

I've been able to download maps and using Avenza on my iPad and a GPS receiver map my path. One challenge is getting the maps from the Avenza store. Example: I downloaded the Bodie USGS topo map from the store. An adjacent map is Aurora, but I can't find this map at their store. Is there...

I am in need of a couple of 5 gal. water bottles. FDA approved. I have been looking high and low but between shipping and cost of the bottles it's expensive. I found these: http://www.scribnerplastics.com/utiljug.htm They are in Rancho Cordova, close to Sacramento CA. the cost is $25.00 each...

Just an update There will be a swap meet in Stockton, CA. April 12th. at 4932 Waterloo Road Stockton CA. So that means cancel all of your other plans, the spleen surgery can wait and the anniversary. Oh have the anniversary at the swap meet, heck it's the thought that counts.

Just picked up my Cumminscruiser at Valley Hybrids in Stockton, CA. Georg fixed the front end then rebuilt the transfercase. Still need to replace a couple of ujoints so almost ready for spring wheeling.

Saw this on the web the other day, so I thought I would post it here. What a good idea to help carry some equipment on a road or trail. http://botsonix.com/

For starters I am posting this for a neighbor who has lots of cool things like a Unimog and other cool stuff. His plans was to make a camper out of this but just no longer has the time. This is a 1970s Swiss NATO Ambulance box, it's about 10 ft long and 5 ft10 in high. Insulated fiberglass...

I just spoke to the fine folks at Marlin Crawlers reguarding their dual case set-up for the FJ60 transfer case. They have built it and sold about 100 but do not have any more. They would build the kits once more if there is interest. The link is below. They need about 30 people interested to...

Having already two Landcruisers FJ40 and FJ60, My FJ60 is my Expo vehicle and will continue to be. I looking for a newer more civilized ride. for day to day driving to the mall. So I'm thinking a FJ80 or newer. Question is L6 or V8. I also perfer a stick shift. I'd rather eat worms then drive...