LandCruiserV8

LandCruiser 200 still off roading

KrisH — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:23:53 +0000

Many have strong opinions about the way the LandCruiser brand design is going. Further from work, and closer to a american SUV. But with a few mods, the car is still a serious capable off road automobile, as you can see on these pictures from Australia.

EBC Brakes for LandCruiser V8

KrisH — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:42:07 +0000

EBC Brakes makes a good set of disks for your LandCruiser V8. The sparepartnumber is GD7436, and can be bought through their network of resellers. Check out their website www.ebcbrakes.com for details.

The matching breakpads for the mentioned EBC brake disks is DP41815R (EBC Yellowstuff KEVLAR Brake Pads). It’s a good brake upgrade kit for your LandCruiser, in case you need it for stopping heavy loads or other breake-heavy operations.

Depending on your region, EBC usually ship great instructions for replacing both disks and breakpads, with both pictures and detailed descriptions.

Right now I am working on a Nissan Patrol (.. yes, I know, its not a Toyota) where we will be using a similar model brakedesign.

Toyota 200 series offroad video

KrisH — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:11:54 +0000

This is a short video from the german Toyota site, of the LandCruiser 200 series doing a mild offroad track. Traction looks good, even on stock road orientated tyres. The model sold in Germany is VDJ200, with the V8 turbo diesel engine. I think its great that the German Toyota team, have spend the time on making these videos. If you have enough time, try browsing through some of their other videos – including some with the old 40 and 60′s series LandCruisers. Youtube Channel Link

TJM Bull bars for LandCruiser 200

KrisH — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:06:32 +0000

TJM have released news about their redesigned Bull bars for the Toyota LandCruiser 200 series. It’s the T3 Steel model in the images you see below. If any of you readers have one of these models on your LandCruiser, please send me a picture and review, so we can get a little more data. The TJM T3 Steel Bull bar is a BUMPER REPLACEMENT BAR – so there is no cutting to make it fit, its mounted using only regular tools, and can be done without any experiance (but you do need a set of strong arms).

Technical Details:

model: toyota 200 series
Description: t3 steel
Part no: 070sb03n82a
Improved approach angle
76mm polished alloy centre tube
Swept centre tube to follow contour of the grille
Integrated fog, park and indicator lights
Polyurethane stylised bumperettes
Formed headlight trim
Reinforced T-Slot Hi-Lift jack points
Low profile winch mount
Winch frame holds a wide range of recovery winches
Accommodates large driving lights (Up to Britax Xray Vision 220 & 220c)
Airbag compatible and does not void your new vehicle warranty
Visit www.tjm.com.au for more information about the T3 Steel Bull bar

ARB Safari snorkels for LandCruiser 200 V8

KrisH — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:38:32 +0000

For those of us that goes off road and through deep water or dust, a snorkel is a valuable addition to your Toyota LandCruiser. The people at ARB have made a Safari Snorkel that fits both the Petrol and Diesel V8 TwinTurbo LandCruiser 200 series. The listed partnumber SS87HF, but check with your local ARB dealer before ordering, because there can be variations based on where you are located in the world. check ARB’s website for more info – LINK

LX570 Convertible

KrisH — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:05:25 +0000

Converting a LX570 into a Convertible was not my first choice, if it came to rebuilding a Lexus LX570. But the beautiful thing is, someone thought of it, and saved me the trouble of making the same mistake. I cant think of anything else to use it for, than cruising down the mainstreet on a sunny day, or mayby going to/on the beach.

But why would anyone in their right mind, spend money on a a project like that?… because we can :)

Toyota LandCruiser 200 UTE

KrisH — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:19:08 +0000

A UTE or Flatbed version of the Toyota LandCruiser 200 series, are now avalible through the Australien company Wide Bay Motor Bodies. While this aint the best looking design for a 200 series, looks dont really matter when it comes to this kind of 4X4. Wide Bay Motor Bodies makes a lot of other conversion of these types, so make sure you check out their website.

Cheap ARB bars for LandCruiser 200

KrisH — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:53:50 +0000

ARB commercial bars for Toyota LandCruiser 200 (product code 3415100) is the rough model most of us end up buying, because function comes before form. I have taken a few pics from their website, and below you can see some of the technical details on the ARB Bull Bars. Compared to the 200 Series deluxe bar, its almost the same function, but without the design, colour coding and urethane buffers. But who can honestly say they need that for real Off Road action?

Fitting time is said to be around 3 hours, and I would suggest you bring a friend, because its pretty heavy to find in, without a extra set of hands. Keep in mind this Bull Bar keeps the original equipment tow points.

Technical Details:

ARB multi fold upswept and tapered wing design providing better strength and approach angle
Split pan design for better strength and airflow
60.3mm tube frame and 50mm upright cover straps
Cover straps attached to the uprights giving no exposed edges
Continuous uprights through the bumper section of the bar strengthens the outer frame
Vehicle specific design
High tensile bolts
Both winch and non-winch applications
Twin Hi-Lift jacking points
Recessed indicators
Hard-wearing powder coat finish

60th anniversary LandCruiser 200

KrisH — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:24:42 +0000

To honor 60 years on the road in Japan, Toyota have made a 60th anniversary Toyota LandCruiser 200 model. The Land Cruiser is a exclusive black design, that I am sure fits the buyers. I am waiting for the last details on this model, but will keep you informed as soon as I get my hands on them.

Long Range Fuel Tank for LandCruiser 200

KrisH — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:59:59 +0000

When looking for a long range auxiliary fuel tank or long range replacement fuel tank, the australian company called The Long Ranger(thelongranger.com.au) is a safe place to start looking. With that kind of fuel cell, you can get a capacity of as much as 180 liters (47,5 US gallons). They have models for a long list of auto brands, but since our site focus on the LandCruiser 200 model, I will stick to listing those tanks.

Long Range Auxiliary Fuel Tank models

TA65S – 70 L Fuel, Fits Above Spare Wheel
TA65M – 90 L Fuel, Replaces Spare Wheel
TA65L – 180 L Fuel, Replaces Spare Wheel

Long Range Combo Fuel Tank models

TA65W – 122 L Fuel & 55 L Water, Replaces Spare Wheel
Dual Filler Supplied, Transfer Pump Supplied In Kit With Gauge & Sender Unit

Long Range Replacement Fuel Tank models

TR68S – 70 L Fuel, Fits Above Spare Wheel
TR68M – 90 L Fuel, Replaces Spare Wheel
TR68L – 180 L Fuel, Replaces Spare Wheel
TR68W – 122 L Fuel, 55 L Water, Replaces Spare Wheel