Triple-locked Classic 80 Series Land Cruiser in the Black Hills
There's only one thing to do when you get the off-road exploration itch. Wes grew up in small town northeast Nebraska where the only off-road trails were two tracks through random corn fields. After college, he ended up moving to the Black Hills of South Dakota where
A 1992 Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser’s Legacy
Keep On Running Becoming an “automotive enthusiast” is different for everyone; some of us are enraptured by vehicles from movies or TV shows; others grow up around gearheads or fall in love wrenching on our first cars, desperate for the independence found within. For some of us,
Patriot Games Crew Head to Big Bear, CA
It's been a wild American adventure for this Aussie-based outfit. You might have spotted Patriot Campers' Land Cruisers and other trucks at SEMA in Las Vegas this past November. The Queensland, Australia-based auto shop and camper trailer manufacturer made an impressive showing. A host of new vehicles
Upgrading My FJ40, Round Two: Creature Comforts in a Classic
Next Set Of Upgrades On An FJ40 To Modernize A Classic 4x4 The first time I tackled upgrading my 1973 FJ40, I brought it up to (more or less) modern safety standards thanks to a roll cage, three-point belts, head restraints, four-wheel-disc brakes, and modern lighting. With
CONTINUING A TOYOTA LEGACY WITH LEXUS LX
Lexus LX Takes Reign As New Model Land Cruisers Cease To Be Sold In U.S. The Lexus LX has big shoes to fill with the recent announcement that the Toyota Land Cruiser will not be offered in the U.S. after this year, ending its 60-plus year run
First In The U.S. Maltec Land Cruiser 80/79 Series
1993 Maltec Land Cruiser 80/79 Series Double Cab If you’ve been to Overland Expo or have been following the Land Cruiser movement, then you have seen the builds by Sackwear's founder Tim McGrath. His recent vehicles include the ’66 FJ45 Troopy and, most recently, the 1993 Maltec
Eibach Load-Leveling System
Adaptable Suspension While some would argue adding a lift and bigger tires are the way to get a build started, it all depends on what you’re looking to get out of your rig. If you’re going for a true rock crawler, an overlander, or just looking to
100 Series Upgrade: Toyo Tires Trailpass Lexus LX470
Tread Editor's Choice Award Winner: Next Level Lexus LX470 This beautiful 2005 Lexus LX470 overland build showed up on our radar at the first-ever Toyo Trailpass event in Hood River, Oregon, this summer. It won our “Tread Editor’s Choice Award,” which earned it a place in this
