I dont have one yet, I'm a 4Runner guy. But I want to see some big LC's. Post some pics even if there not yours. I plan to start a trail only FJ55 project this summer and want to start getting some ideas on what to do with it.
Cool Cruiser, read the thread on Pirate, but where's the "Big" part of the equation?calamaridog said:FJ80 on portals...
Yes, definetly a point of concern.hk'dontoys said:that truck is awsome but with all that money he put into it you would think he would have a better restaint system than just lap belts!
Well, he's running 38.5 BoggersAK98Taco said:Cool Cruiser, read the thread on Pirate, but where's the "Big" part of the equation?
thank you, I was gonna post his if no one else did. Saw it in person (its about 2 miles from where I live) and its quite impressive. Especially the front suspension that he just did. Its a damn nice rig.RedRunnertc said:
It's big, but it doesn't look big. It's rather unimposing in pictures.calamaridog said:Well, he's running 38.5 Boggers
I think those are big
He also has more clearance under his pumpkins than most rigs running much larger tires...
AK98Taco said:It's big, but it doesn't look big. It's rather unimposing in pictures.
Ryan, as the trucks age and become affordable, more and more of them fall into the right hands.91toyota4x4 said:Plus most 80 owners aren't exactly what you would call "wheelers"
colorado125 said:thank you, I was gonna post his if no one else did. Saw it in person (its about 2 miles from where I live) and its quite impressive. Especially the front suspension that he just did. Its a damn nice rig.
I do realize that, buteven now they still aren't exactly cheap, especially for something that you are going to punish. I would love to have a Elocked 80 on 35s or 37s as a wheeling rig. They are very well built and come from the factory with so many offroad options that I could only dream of my truck having, Elockers, Extened Diff Breathers, Linked Suspension, 4 wheel disk to name a few. Plus the axles are beef.calamaridog said:Ryan, as the trucks age and become affordable, more and more of them fall into the right hands.
I think that is a pretty poor assumption to make about a group of people who are pretty diehard about the abilities of their rigs.91toyota4x4 said:Plus most 80 owners aren't exactly what you would call "wheelers"
uhmm...no, I and I have no need to either. And why ruin the reliabilty of a perfectly good 80 with an LT1? I used to drive an LT1 and it's not the most reliable thing out there.beno said:I think that is a pretty poor assumption to make about a group of people who are pretty diehard about the abilities of their rigs.
The NorCal guys are pretty hardcore as are lots of other 80 series guys.
My local friend here in OH just completed an LT1 swap into his 94 80 series and with 37's and a 6" lift, not only can he conquer pretty much about any obstacle that comes in it's way, he also races ricers on the city streets....
Ever seen a 3 ton vehicle peel out on 37" swampers?
i think maybe he is talking about the guys who drive the Newer ones, like the ones with the blinging Rims. I dont know how much they cost in california but up here the early and some of the late 90s landcruisers are pretty cheap,probably a grand or more than a 4runner. My sister is going to get a vehicle soon and my dads debating on getting her a cruiser or 4 runner,i hope she gets a cruiser tho.beno said:I think that is a pretty poor assumption to make about a group of people who are pretty diehard about the abilities of their rigs.
The NorCal guys are pretty hardcore as are lots of other 80 series guys.
My local friend here in OH just completed an LT1 swap into his 94 80 series and with 37's and a 6" lift, not only can he conquer pretty much about any obstacle that comes in it's way, he also races ricers on the city streets....
Ever seen a 3 ton vehicle peel out on 37" swampers?
If an LT1 swap is done correctly (correct adapters, correct valve body adjustments, correct cooling/air flow modifications and correct fuel delivery upgrades), then I think it can be just as reliable as the 1FZ is that came with 93-97 vehicles.TACO 4X4 said:uhmm...no, I and I have no need to either. And why ruin the reliabilty of a perfectly good 80 with an LT1? I used to drive an LT1 and it's not the most reliable thing out there.
The 98+ LC's are also very, very capable vehicles. Sure, they have IFS up front and lose the rear locker after 2000+, but with some money and modifications, the UZJ100 can easily be a very formidable vehicle.honca2k said:i think maybe he is talking about the guys who drive the Newer ones, like the ones with the blinging Rims. I dont know how much they cost in california but up here the early and some of the late 90s landcruisers are pretty cheap,probably a grand or more than a 4runner. My sister is going to get a vehicle soon and my dads debating on getting her a cruiser or 4 runner,i hope she gets a cruiser tho.