The Builds

Sam's 1993 80 Series Land Cruiser

Stage 1

2019

After purchasing the truck bone stock in 2018, Sam wanted to spend time learning more about the truck before moving on to some modest modifications in stage 1 of the build.

This stage included:
2-inch lift, tyres, bar work (front and sides), winch and a 3-inch exhaust.

Stage 2

2020-2021

As knowledge on the tools and on the tracks grew, so did the list of mods.

This stage included:
Seat covers, flares, started a touring setup with draws, fridge slide and chilly bin with a mattress in the boot, new tyres, roof racks, Rhino Rack 2.5x2.1m awning, recovery point, diff breathers, Chinese turbo, plastic snorkel, rear AGM battery, Redarc BCDC charger, Dometic fridge, modified 12v setup, headlight, basic roof tent, small 300w inverter, new springs, ratings all round, Krae turbo and pump, and a PDI front mount.

Stage 3

2022-2023

This build was more of an elevation and upgrade on the prior build and treated as an investment rather than testing.

This stage included:

New tyres, Wildland hardshell tent, Lucas Creek 270° Fantail awning, GME in car uhf, water tank, new 3-inch front suspension, lighting, lithium battery, 2000w inverter, rear setup finalised with standing fridge, draws, sliding pantry and ply/carpet setup.

  • Engine and Driveline Mods

    • 1HD-FT Engine
    • KRAE TDOX-TDA Turbo & KRAE 200 Spec Pump
    • Reconditioned Injectors
    • PDI Front Mount Intercooler/Transcooler
    • 130A Alternator
    • Custom Stainless Airbox
    • Custom Lucas Creek 4-Inch Stainless Snorkel
    • Heavy-Duty Torque Converter
    • Wholesale Automatics Valve Body
    • 3-Inch Stainless Exhaust
    • Rebuilt Steering Box with
    • 105 Series Shaft & Chassis Bracing

  • Camping and Touring Setup

    • Lucas Creek Fantail 270 Gen 3 Awning & Shower Tent
    • Lucas Creek D-Luxe Hardshell Tent
    • 250W Monocrystalline Solar Panel
    • 2 x Projecta 25A DC-DC Chargers
    • 120Ah Lithium Battery with Built-In BMS
    • 2000W Powertech Pure Sine Wave Inverter
    • ICECO 85L Standing Fridge/Freezer
    • Ridge Ryder Single Drawer with Slide-Out Table
    • Ridge Ryder Slide-Out Pantry
    • Kings Switch/Fuse Panel
    • Custom Ply Rear Setup with Storage
    • Xplora Tyre Table
    • COBB Grill

  • Suspension, Running Gear and Control Centre

    • Front: EFS 4-Inch Springs – 100kg Rated
    • Rear: EFS 3-Inch Springs – 300kg Constant Rated
    • EFS X-Treme 4-Inch Shocks All Round
    • Superior Engineering Superflex Arms (Suit 4-Inch Lift)
    • Superior Engineering Sway Bar Spacers
    • Superior Engineering Bump Stop Extensions
    • Front & Rear ARB Air Lockers
    • 17x9 Dirty Life DT-1 Matte Black Alloy Wheels
    • 35-Inch Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T Tires
    • REDARC EGT/Boost Gauge
    • REDARC Dual Temperature Gauge (trans & water)
    • Charging Ports in Centre Console

  • Exterior Armor and Interior mods

    • RAPTOR Liner Tinted with Genuine Toyota Silver
    • All Trims RAPTOR Lined Black
    • Extendable Towing Mirrors
    • McLeod's Motors Custom Scrub Bars
    • Ultraflex Twin LED Headlights
    • MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Tracks
    • Rockarmor Complete Recovery Kit
    • ARB Front Bull Bar
    • KRAE Rear Bull Bar
    • KRAE Rock Sliders
    • XR6 Front Seats on Hurracan Fab Mounts
    • GME XRS-390C UHF Radio
    • Factory A/C Centre Console Fridge
    • ARB Twin Compressor with Small Tank