1995 Toyota FZJ80 TLC4x4 Restoration for Joe Rogan. Now it is an LSA80!

[@rightyouareken7587]

Last thing we need is Rogan to start talking on his podcast about land cruisers and making it trendy and more expensive to get one.

[@rodriguezro9999]

That ship kinda already sailed tbh...

[@pineapplepizzaofficial]

Lol they have always been expensive..

[@panafrican5715]

Yea fuck that shit lol

[@larjkok1184]

You’ll be okay sweetheart. Harden the fuck up.

[@RunGSD]

Blink isn't real punk right!?

[@HeavyJ318]

People may think it's strange to restore such a car. But the 90's was the pinnacle of Auto manufacturing with a perfect balance of reliability, ease of maintenance and simplicity complimented with technology.

[@Yohannesb9]

I agree ☝️

[@skoparweaver7692]

For some vehicles. Others the early 2000s were the pinnacle. Subaru definitely peaked around 2005. Toyota for some models peaked around 2004 for tacomas and others. For the landcruiser it may have peaked much earlier (1980s???). You couldn't even get a manual trans in the 80 series; at least in america.

[@briangalloway3684]

As a 1991 turbo MR2 owner I completely agree

[@whays]

In 1996 I drove a 1995 Wrangler from Florida to Van Nuys to attend my Uncle's wedding. While driving through town I saw your shop and swung in to see what was cooking. You gave a me a complete shop tour and some swag and sent me on my way. I've been a fan of your work since and just wanted to say thanks again for the tour and keep up the good work. Your Rogan interview a fews years ago was awesome btw.

[@sonnysenior3463]

Bill Hays mlm

[@ICON4x4Design]

Thanks!

[@1979augistine]

His ability to take one if the toughest long lasting vehicle's and make it even better many times over in all aspects is truly amazing and shows how much of a true artist he really is

[@MassageASMR]

Been following your builds for a while, just wow. Joe Rogan picked the right man for the job !

[@clm652]

This is 100% Rogan's apocalypse vehicle. He has Bill Burr on his show pretty often and Burr's apoc vehicle is a helicopter. I'd pay good money to see that movie, Joe and Bill trying to rendezvous during an apocalypse, each in their chosen rides. Please make it happen Hollywood.

[@clm652]

@Swampy it takes 3 hrs to go 45 miles in LA on a good day, what do you think that time will be in a major disaster? Literally infinity...total gridlock as vehicles run out of gas, break down, and are abandoned. Burr is smarter than you, obviously. Up...and OUT. If you cant do that initially then worrying about biodiesel etc wont even matter. Get off the X.....then you can worry about step 2, which I'm sure he has.

[@chrismackay9268]

Lol not gonna happen with that Engine and Drivetrain, he'd be lucky to get 150 miles to a tank and that's if it doesn't break down. Should have chucked a 2JZ in there instead.

[@Scott-Tim]

Hahah live it! I think the hoonigans or some other channel did this race against ken block in a Baja style truck! Also I think this just might be Rogans hunting truck. Also Rogan has been indulging in cars/trucks since forever lol so maybe y’all can take your tinfoil hat off with this build.

[@Dave.S.TT600]

BahhahahahahHAHAHaa!! awesome yep

[@markbrinton6790]

@@clm652 wrong, almost nobody spends 300k on that. Just rich people like Joe. So to your point, it could absolutely be for bow hunting. And the other reason, of course.

[@Br1anuk]

Jonathan, one word. Perfect. A Masterclass in reserved OEM, but enhanced style.

[@NovemberFoxtrotRC]

Almost perfect. If it only sat more level. I know it probably doesn’t bother most but having the front slightly lower than the rear kills me. It needs between a 1/2” and 1” taller coil and then it’s absolute perfection.

[@cjohnsonj4938]

Somehow I feel really good about Joe spending a crazy amount of money on this Toyota. Way cooler than just plopping $$$ Down and driving away with a Urus

[@luhuang5256]

3000 hrs at $100/hr is already $300k :|

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

Uhhh, NO. Have you seen the Urus? Makes this Toyota look like dog shit

[@heavycream6682]

@@luhuang5256 seriously I bet this was at least 750k.

[@blbarclay86]

heavycream Far out 😳 How did you reach that number? Crazy money.

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

@@blbarclay86 lmao.....i was thinking the same....😂😂

[@commonsense7057]

He forgot to mention the built in DMT dispenser.

[@Evan22c]

haha

[@Simplefng]

And the THC vapor unit in the AC.

[@thedude3189]

Holy fuck that's gold.

[@michaelnice93]

It has a elk freezer in the bed too!

[@eseer3587]

Joe ain't fooling anyone we all know this is an Apocalypse truck (;

[@dootsmith8857]

He didn't think it through then, it should be a mechanical diesel

[@smannee]

Joe will never show his apocalypse truck. This one is for getting to where he has the apocalypse truck hidden.

[@SaxaphoneMan42]

Nobody puts an LS in a vehicle for durability or longevity.

[@jeremymenning56]

If Joe were getting ready for the Apocalypse there is absolutely no way he would live in L.A. He even talks about the ridiculous state of run of the mill everyday traffic in L.A. Forget about mass hysteria and exodus traffic.

[@RagingBullNuts]

Joes taking "the CHOPPA" with his billionaire friends that's been on his show straight to Noah's Ark.

[@saulgoodman9490]

Just stunning, a true off road touring rig not a stupidly lifted, wannabe monter truck. That would be very much at home here in Australia, great to see some Aussie parts on it too 👍 amazing build guys, thank you for sharing Jonathan. Joe is going to be stoked.

[@Bombast-A-Blasta]

Saul Goodman A supercharged petrol v8 ain’t going far here in Australia. Cool car, tastefully done... Should’ve gone with a diesel.

[@saulgoodman9490]

@@Bombast-A-Blasta l agree, I've shared this on my fb page and numerous groups I'm in and stated the same - diesel would be my choice too but plenty run petrol and would love a blown LS.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Diesel swaps are much harder here in the States.. we don't have them in many vehicles so they're not all over the place unfortunately. Plus it's really difficult, near impossible I hear to do diesel swaps in California because of emissions. Especially into a vehicle that's not very old like this one.

[@ClipCoyote]

OME makes the best suspension parts by far! I even had my ARB bumpers shipped in from Brisbane and I live in Las Vegas! You Aussis take your expeditions as seriously as those of us in the western US.

[@ClipCoyote]

@@Bombast-A-Blasta I wasnt to do the Cummins swap myself. I think you're right, but for any desert ideally. I'm in the Mojave, very similar to your outback.

[@sethmurphy7656]

As a 95 fully locked LC owner, I'm super jealous. Good on'ya Joe, and killer job Jonathan and the entire ICON team. Next level perfection.

[@jose_s_bam7938]

@eric cartman Why didn't they put a 1UZ-FE V8 in it? An LS is just a mockery...

[@saxenyoung2926]

Mm 1UZ Would have been perfect

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

@@jose_s_bam7938 old, not that much power stock. 4wd Transmission options are easier and stronger. Plus they're in Cali, have to meet emissions. The engine package he used comes pre certified basically.

[@raksh9]

The teardown and rebuild is insane. I wasn't even aware that people did this for vehicles of this type.

[@Shakes23100]

I think that's the most detailed restomod i have ever seen done to an 80, great job.

[@Michael_Dolences.]

Q: Is this a great truck? A: It's entirely possible.

[@americanpatriot8426]

Eugenius The Great not a truck

[@Michael_Dolences.]

@eric cartman You're talking out of your ass, kid.

[@0KiwiStyles0]

@eric cartman Yeah, you're in idiot. It has the engine and transmission from GM. Everything else is either OEM or standard offroad/onroad performance upgrades that occur on many beefed LCs swapping the engine and transmission is hardly a downgrade in reliability as these are both very proven components and for the power output are well worth it. Then again you may have watched a different video due to your perception being so far off.

[@morosis82]

@eric cartman So a truck is made up only of it's powertrain? Don't be stupid. It's an LC with a GM powertrain. If everything but the powertrain is LC, then it's an LC.

[@brtecson]

@eric cartman i agree. personally, i'd rather have a toyota 4.6L v8 with an aisin transmission than aaannnyything a gm has ever made.

[@ethanbreedlove3482]

I love LS but it always hurts a little to not see a Toyota heart in a Landcruiser

[@jamesthemachinist1325]

Ethan Breedlove 2jz all day

[@MyTubeUser321]

Same. I'd be ok with a 2JZ with a VGT. That'd be more interesting...

[@phantomwalker8251]

i love the LS but it allways hurts to see a toyota not burning..IF,you had the gu nissan to compare,you would buy the nissan,they kill toyotas.

[@Gate3739]

Definetely! would never contaminate with anything else!

[@tassiedingo]

could always just go with a 1HD-FTE, brilliant diesel. A Cummins 5.9 if you really wanted to go hard maybe!

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Im only 1 major lottery win away from doing this too, I can wish. Cheers Steve

[@johnsanders3492]

The Toyota engines is what made these unstoppable. Why did u replace it with a GM

[@jackbrightside]

yeah, why?

[@Johanniscool]

Should have put the diesel in it

[@flubdreload2818]

Johann Cerecke agreed

[@quadpit]

Probably power and the LS motor is quite reliable itself and probably not much heavier than the original motor

[@k24hatch]

Maybe because of 540 hp and 580 tq?

[@luciustitius]

Congrats Mr. Rogan. Great truck.

[@1maestro739]

Jonathan once again you have outdone yourself, my son and I are restoring a 93 fzj80 , your video is really inspiring us. Thank you!

[@BarakaGitari]

Stage 3 restoration basically seems like paying someone to assemble a car for you.

[@harshjha3488]

The detailed breakdown of upgrades is so good

[@gregmcnab9004]

Definitely go on his podcast again, couple hours of you two talking cars, perfect

[@shiks98]

Wouldn't mind Matt Farah in the mix, to run interference

[@worryphree]

Jonathan, I really appreciate how geeky you are about this shit. You can break it down, point-by-point, WITHOUT a teleprompter, and without missing a beat.

[@lucasrudd5253]

Ive got an 80 series sahara, turbo diesel, factory twin locked, sunroof, factory ice maker and fridge. Nothinf beats it

[@danstrausbaugh6430]

342 THUMBS DOWN ????????? JEALOUS MUCH ??????? ABSOLUTELY 1000 TIMES BETTER TO HAVE THIS THAN ANY NEW VEHICLE MADE !!!!!!!

[@TheValueKing]

not as enthusiastic as XZIBIT but itll do

[@joshibrahim1537]

TheValueKing awesome

[@phantomwalker8251]

isnt he in jail,for being a dick.??.

[@chestogaming51]

He was talking about how land cruisers can go a 1000 miles, and then he proceeded to put a corvette engine in it. Very smart.

[@quadpit]

Damn you Joe Rogan.. You built my dream vehicle. I need to win the lotto and I will join you overlanding. Cheers to you and yours and great job Johnathan!

[@wmc9722]

With what you guys put into a build it seems that $100K-plus is not at all excessive. I can earn more than $35.00 per hour but I can never do what your operation does in an hour given your skill, knowledge base, men, machines, tools... and history. Truly there's no end.

[@wmc9722]

$100,000.00 divided by 3000 hours (part of the entire effort)equals $33.00 per hour.

[@gspoutfitters9910]

Im building an fj80 lsx408... amazed at how simple he explains it, its almost like he didnt do the work but if you follow his darelict builds you know he is legit! Well done sir! Roe Jogan should be impressed

[@ioanekoroivuki543]

I keep watching this video every now and then. It has to be the cleanest 80 series I've ever seen. I'd get this and be satisfied for life.

[@ICON4x4Design]

Thanks!

[@ioanekoroivuki543]

@@ICON4x4Design You're welcome although I should be thanking you for a great restoration! Love your work!

[@aukanmeister]

Absolutely love this! The details on this is out of this world! Mine is vin 1769. I really am glad you are doing this work, and love Joe for doing it too! I'm also a JR fan. Made my day😃

[@fionnbanks-gorton861]

This just blows me away. The detail is incomprehensible - wish i had the tools and skills to do up my troopy like that.

[@robertrico7598]

I keep rewinding to see more, and will rewatch at least 10 times. I have been following ICON from the start, and I am a HUGE fan of Joe. Awesome video Jon, thanks for not bla, bla, blahing through it!

[@nateg6525]

Dude joe has such good taste in cars

[@KARR]

true!

[@ian9toes]

Jonathan: what can we do for you? Joe: I’d like a brand new 80 series land cruiser. Jonathan: Mate they haven’t made them in over 20 years. Joe: did I stutter.

[@balajiiyengar4]

What's the build cost? Your lifetime savings

[@piyanping4065]

Toyota needs to start retro’ing these

[@AlsAllAussieAdventures]

Holy smokes, this is the best 80 series restoration i have ever seen hands down.... well done mate!

[@stevenjohnson6998]

Top 2 favorite builds of all time. I think I have watched this video about 10 times, love everything about that truck. My other favorite build is the the white FJ62 you guys built maybe about 7 years ago. The video starts off “This is a neat truck”

[@gibbethoskins8621]

Damn, this this is insane. Just pure awesome 👌 A tuned V8TD for the Landcruiser 200 series in Australia in this rig would be pretty bad ass too.

[@lucasrudd5253]

They dont fit between the chassis rails

[@brocksinclair66]

or its factory 4.2 straight 6 turbo diesel

[@lucasrudd5253]

@@brocksinclair66 ive got one of those, they are a good tractor donk but not really a modern engine

[@brocksinclair66]

@@lucasrudd5253 put a g turbo on it and wind the fuel out way better than modern shit. Or even better put a 1hdfte out of a 79 in it. They sell 400hp kits for them

[@lucasrudd5253]

@@brocksinclair66 20 grand later....

[@house9850]

best organic advertising you could ask for and we love the build uploads, great channel.

[@kevinmoss970]

Still prefer Shaun Whales " SOOTY" 80 Series featured on 4wd action.

[@samscott8727]

@@markludik5207i believe its a 60 series hence the name Dirty 30'.

[@daviddray6989]

@@samscott8727 he isnt talking about that one

[@masterdriveroftoyotazupr4164]

Shaun Whale’s 79 is the best for me.

[@maccasadventures4235]

@@whatever7613 his new dirty 30 !!

[@Hobo_Sac5000]

gotta love ol sooty

[@seancbrophy]

Quite possibly the most well thought out, useful, all world vehicle I have ever seen built. Wish I had one.

[@gilbertjones6390]

Awesome 80 the best restoration I’ve seen on one. Great job 👌🏾

[@MetallicanToronto]

A man who knows how to Restomod a car Hats of to you sir

[@rodriguezro9999]

Awesome is an understatement. What a great build as always Mr. Ward!

[@tacticutelife]

Awesome ride.... I have a 97, 80 Series (LX450) w/ 360K on the clock and I wouldn't get rid of it unless someone wanted to over pay a pretty penny. It's actually in a few of my videos here on KZbin. It still runs great, A/c works and other than the leather having seen its better days I trust it to go damn near anywhere there is a path! My only question is why don't these restorers tear down the factory 4.5L and build it back w/ more HP? I know it's been done and all but I see more V8 swaps than rebuilding the OEM motor which is what I would do if I had the extra "bank"! Great video none the less!

[@charlieaydin1377]

Looks like a typical Aussie 80 series rig. This is how we build em too, just not often to this level of detail or with an ls3... Great work, we approve 👍🍻

[@humu1345]

I’ve now watched a handful of these over the last three days and I need to achieve more I totally need one of your creations. Totally an Heirloom!

[@MattBlack6]

It's a pity you guys never got the diesels.

[@furtuner12]

@Stone Cold Steve Autism landcruisers diesel is 4.5 v8

[@brocksinclair66]

@@furtuner12 the 4.2 inline turbo diesels are far better than the v8 diesel

[@madsnoop7]

Yeah a true Apocalypse vehical should be able to run on oil !

[@ronluzim]

I love these toyotas. That is the best TOYOTA off-road truck ever...

[@klauspoppe7251]

If the motor and transmission are not Land Cruiser, I guess this truck ain't a Land cruiser. That being said, this truck is an absolute beast!

[@morosis82]

If everything but the motor and transmission are a Landcruiser, then it's a Landcruiser with a GM powertrain.

[@klauspoppe7251]

@@morosis82- But the powertrain is what sets apart the different manufacturers. The rest can be sorted out in the after market.

[@morosis82]

@@klauspoppe7251 does it really? Last time I looked, the difference between brands came down more to the design and what was in the cab rather than under the hood where they're virtually identical at a given market segment. What the Landcruiser is known for is reliability and aftermarket parts, plus the ability to find spare parts in the back end of nowhere. In that regard, aftermarket parts are as much of a problem as a different drivetrain unless they're common.

[@phantomwalker8251]

i have an f250 s/d 2002,body is ford,box is ZF,motor is a german tractor engine,built in brazil.love it...MWM sprint, 700nm.4.2tdi.td06.

[@klauspoppe7251]

@@phantomwalker8251 what would you call it? But, I wish manufacturers shared technology such as the new Toyota Supra.

[@ratchetman]

Very nice attention to detail. You have done an excellent restoration. I like Joe even more now!

[@allanjim3]

Again, Joe has the best damn toys. I can’t help wondering what he paid for this. Also would love to get an idea what he paid for his ICON Bronco. He obviously already had a good idea about what he wanted and then (wisely) left ICON free to do what they do best. One thing’s for sure, ICON is totally committed to ensuring no detail has been overlooked. Wow.

[@otiswinters3674]

In the video I saw a picture of this original green LC 80 and on the back passenger side glass it read: Rogan $17,000.

[@drewfen1972]

Yeah now that is my kinda Cruiser restoration. I loved my 80 VX Series. Sadly sold it without thinking carefully. But I will get another and this video has given me some great ideas. Thanks!!!

[@nickopedia5669]

re-making an entire 80-series wiring harness from scratch with all deutsch connectors is one helluva task. And yet now it's also one of the things on my bucket list to keep my 80 series 100% reliable.

[@USA4thewin]

ya am doing a resto right now but am keeping it as stock as possible, you guys did an amazing job well done

[@Thecain69]

Holy... This is so good it’s almost disheartening knowing my 80 will never be this good haha

[@josecortez5213]

At least you own 80.

[@hamilt55467]

Yea but I wouldn’t want to beat its ass like I beat the hell out of my turd. I would only want to beat my meat while it sits in my driveway

[@quimalmama3880]

I am a pilino mens from philippine i am very satisfied your 90s landcruisers modified.

[@corradoracervwvrt8276]

Simply fantastic! No words. Well done.

[@claytontycksen9472]

Mind blown. Wow - amazing work and engineering here! Incredible!

[@BigShaneGillis]

13:21 note to self, don’t run up on Joe when he’s in his Land Cruiser

[@danielplainview4778]

What an insane restoration, icon’s stuff is always top notch

[@ws8061]

This is a guy I would trust building my shit lol. He knows the build down to a t.

[@chrisginoc]

Pretty cool, isnt it? The guy is basically talking while driving and just going off his memory.

[@brbadventurer]

@@chrisginoc I think he might have a tablet on the dash scrolling the details on the windshield like a teleprompter as a heads up display, that is how I would have to do this as I could probably not remember all those details.

[@chrisginoc]

@@brbadventurer Makes sense. Nonetheless, he still sounds like he knows his stuff by articulating and not just simply reading.

[@unlisted9494]

Ehh, he's just good at making basic normal parts and practices sound like they're cutting edge tech that only his team can accomplish.

[@MikeSTUDIO-fg8wj]

There's never been a better definition of someone's fabric than an unlimited budget land cruiser rebuild with an automatic transmission are you kidding me or what

[@goldenstatedrifters2040]

but does the "D" light work?

[@Jmac115a]

I recently bought a third gen 4Runner and I stumbled on your Content....super cool

[@stew4148]

Yeah, that's a nice four runner, but have you ever done DMT?

[@jordanbowey4175]

Stew 414 but it’s not a 4Runner?...

[@CarlosfVilchez]

Stew 414 you mean...Land Cruiser?

[@freelectron2029]

@@jordanbowey4175 woooosh

[@freelectron2029]

@@CarlosfVilchez woooosh

[@gamekingkiler]

$$$ really can make a difference. Bad ass truck. Amazing work

[@dustywizard1104]

Wow this is my dream build

[@ewingfox6459]

I've been hunting for an 80 series to build for over a year.... So hard to find in the US!!

[@chrisginoc]

@@ewingfox6459 A lot of them are overseas now like in the middle east.

[@tahirusman5929]

Fantastic work on a fantastic vehicle!

[@BrokenArrowMedia]

Amazing work as always, love the craftsmanship that goes into these restorations. Joe has great taste. It is incredibly unfortunate though to see all these what should be affordable used 4x4s being bought up and turned into toys for the rich making the prices astronomical... sad to see but glad its going to someone who seems to appreciate them at least.

[@renragged]

Wow, so this is basically a brand new vehicle. So dope. I love it!

[@jeremymenning56]

Joe "I drive an electric car because I'm concerned about the environment, but have a 500HP 8000 pound SUV on the DL" Rogan.

[@redpilledpatriot8484]

I don’t trust rogan at all, he’s anti 2nd amendment and has proven soft on global elitist looking to suppress free speech.

[@Jigsjigz]

Im with Joe on that... he hated tesla till he drove and got one... id love to have a everyday tesla and a sports car.

[@informedcitizen8687]

@@redpilledpatriot8484 I thought he was a gun guy...he talks about hunting all the time.

[@360nastybusiness]

@@redpilledpatriot8484pussys need guns to feel safe .typical yank

[@ojasdevam5560]

@@redpilledpatriot8484 HE IS 'IN' With Evil.... HE HAS BEEN MADE

[@HammerRocks]

Awesome 80! I want one. I have an original 1996 FZJ80R GXL which has been with my sister's family since new. I finally managed to convince her to sell it to me last year. It had a genuine 83,000 kms (51,573 miles) on the clock when I picked it up. And they've never ever taken it off-road - not once. Closest to off-roading it has done is driving on unsealed roads. First thing I've done is fit new all-terrain tyres. I want to keep it relatively stock and original, but will upgrade the suspension and raise it 3" - the maximum legal limit in Australia w/o requiring an engineer certificate. I've also removed the third row seats and fitted some rear drawers. As well as a Rhino-Rack Pioneer flat roof rack. Since picking it up in Oct 2018, I've added nearly 10,000kms. I've takne it off-road, from challenging fire trails, to the beach (and anything in between). It's a keeper, and I have no plans in getting rid of it.

[@D_Hill]

Get yours too for $500k

[@Thereisonlyonefrankdatank]

Had some friends meet Joe and hangout with him. Guess he’s a pretty cool dude. Wish he coulda trained with us but still nice to hear about a celebrity you like who is down to earth and stayed humble

[@chazlyle41]

Let me know when you offer stage one on 4Runners :D

[@Jon-wf1sn]

Beautiful job. Joe Rogan, good choice on the FZJ80. I have 97' myself and love it. Joe is one lucky man. You did some nice work guys!

[@tamer.abubakr]

I wonder what he paid for this thing. 3000 hours to build at $100/hr is $300k, just for labor.

[@ronluzim]

How much is to do that job?

[@masonl8128]

More than it'll ever return

[@PhxBullyTeam]

I'm sure they gave him some type of deal

[@DonZaloog88]

If he were to sell it, the fact he owned it alone would garner additional value. Easily $100K

[@oldmate99]

@@DonZaloog88 yeah righto fanboy

[@waynegarcia8778]

This is the most gorgeous Toyota land cruisers ever

[@rickjames9477]

If it is for an apocalypse he should have gotten a 1 wire run diesel engine for it. Something that will run on anything from veggie oil to used motor oil or kerosene or diesel or gas. Something like an old 12HT or a 13bt or a 12 valve cummings. In an apocalyptic situation u want 3rd world reliability, fuel economy and a vehicle that will still run after an EMP. That LS will be a boat anchor without infrastructure.

[@andrewmorgan7500]

Stole the words from my mouth

[@purebloodheretic4682]

Go Diesel or Bust!👍😉

[@h.r.puffnstuff8705]

Outstanding attention to detail. This guys product never fails to impress!

[@joeyscleaninglady2877]

waiting for the first ventilated seat option in in an Icon

[@atomicsmith]

That's all that's holding you back from pulling the trigger on one right?

[@mtb416]

Adam Mackey Smith Yep, just the A/C seat option.....plus the $200,000 price tag. But outside that, just the seats.

[@tonyhurtado5747]

I have an LX 450 and hope to upgrade some day. love your work.

[@LegadosCulturales]

Holy shit this is by far the most amazing car I ever seen. I peed a little every time this guy explained all the shit they actually did on this truck... superb work...

[@tmajec]

Well then, go change your diapers.

[@AnthonyFletcher]

Incredible. This man knows his 4x-ology more than anyone I’ve ever seen. Of course it’s for JOE!

[@adamchimowicz3603]

Nice restoration, but those ebay chinese headlights do not belong on a build of this caliber!

[@apt62]

Adam Chimowicz exactly! Only thing I would replace.

[@greatdaneacdc]

Easy to change ..... after they get booed enough!

[@Ktmfan450]

For definites Needs a set of Lightforces

[@davidmonnin2792]

Not sure I would consider JW Speaker lights "Ebay chinese". Although I agree, they do not enhance the build.

[@xlthumper]

@@ICON4x4Design oh thank God you don't approve, they make all your hard work look cheap. And your work is anything but cheap, I would go straight to you after winning the lottery and order this truck, exactly....with different head lights. Lol

[@jbcowherder6210]

as a Toyota tech for the last 20 years and an owner of a FZJ80 i can say without a doubt this is one rig that absolutely is the best of the best. not just a lipstick and makeup rebuild like some of those "shows" put forth, but an honest to god no shortcuts taken overhaul of the whole vehicle. Joe, I'm sure it wasn't cheap, but from here it looks like you definitely got your moneys worth. nothings worse than having a expensive adult toy that always has that feel that it's on it's maiden voyage.

[@zeMasterRuseman]

I'm triggered by the fact that this is not a turbo diesel

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Think they're near impossible to due in California because of emissions.

[@jaymoar3561]

Yeah unreliable GM crap.

[@BullittKid08]

@@jaymoar3561 😂

[@scottsabel8459]

I think he just likes those LS motors

[@brocksinclair66]

i know right. the Fj were trash lmao. why the fuck would you want a petrol 4x4

[@BenTramer]

nice Octo Mr Ward

[@tadficuscactus]

should have put the toyota 4.2 24 valve turbo diesel straight six in it.

[@scottee81]

Agreed! 1HD-FTE is the best motor ever made!

[@ChevalNektosha]

American restomod = must have LS .

[@moth3rfck3r-s4n]

I think he wanted it to move though

[@30musabboouf61]

Great engine But less hp :/ My dream is to put vw v10 tdi in the fj80 😅😂

[@gavinfreeland5413]

Maybe a td42 would be better

[@Gazziza29]

Are we talking about the comedian and MMA commentator Joe Rogan? This makes Joe Rogan even more legendary!!! The guy is a jack of all trades.

[@benhowell5790]

Get on your knees next time you run into him. He didn't build the truck mate..

[@Gazziza29]

@@benhowell5790 Nope, saving all that for you ;)

[@ranewridha120]

I wish you put a modern Toyota V8 in it. The 5.7 or 4.6. The LS triggers me hahaha So does the GM 4 speed. The whole mantra of the Landcruiser is bullet proof reliability, and nothing bout this powertrain is reliable. Great job anyhoo

[@glen30-kx5st]

My sentiment exactly. The Toyota 5.7 and 4.6 are way better than any GM motor. Period. My 4.6 has 212k on it and runs as strong as new with ZERO problems ever.

[@lwmcvay9045]

@@glen30-kx5st Maybe, but can you get a crate Toyota 5.7 or 4.6?

[@doctorgille]

What a beautiful job. Extraordinarily detailed, and complicated. Jonathon occasionally talks about how much work it was, but wow, 3,000 hours. Remember, that’s time. It does not include the cost of materials. One of my favorite mental exercises with these videos is to imagine a digital dollar odometer inset on the upper left corner. It starts at zero and begins spinning as soon as Jonathon starts talking about details. Normally the 100’s digit becomes a blur. This time the 1,000’s digital was zipping by like pennies on a gas pump. Is it worth the money? Absolutely. Because the boundary of worth and value is entirely subjective. That boundary is driven by pocket depth, and for a significant portion of Jonathons clients, the key word in play is “bottomless”.

[@Chopperdog]

You should start a shop in Australia Land crusiers and Nissan Patrols are very popular mate.

[@BarryKennedy]

I'd love to see these guys do a first gen Nissan Xterra supercharged (SC?)

[@Chopperdog]

@@BarryKennedy We don't have that model in Australia they do look like a Nissan Pathfinder but with different front panels.

[@BarryKennedy]

Good to know. I think the Pathfinder & Xterra were based on the Nissan Frontier light truck chassis... I'd imagine Australia would have some related models?

[@Chopperdog]

@@BarryKennedy Yeah we had the Nissan Frontier only in the 90s.

[@phantomwalker8251]

its rogan,!,no one here has the money,plus,why you put carpet in a 4x4.??.with the 250k,he probably charged rogan,you could build 4 killer 4x4rs,SENSIBLY.with change..

[@HoonTV]

Amen to that. Love my 80 and have been loving it for 14 years. Can't wait to supercharge the LS

[@mikeschoolcraft21]

A 3 liter diesel would be my only change.

[@mannyberroa4725]

Have one with a 4.2 turbo diesel, with 70k coming to America in 2020 when its birthday is 25

[@danmiezejeski7735]

@@mannyberroa4725 Enjoy all of the Air freight shipping of performance parts from Australia!

[@ryancaugust]

@@mannyberroa4725 i had a 4.2td one here in NZ for a few years - great truck, wish i'd never sold it. Price is going up here for a good one. Picked mine up for $6.5k NZD (about 6 grand US) and sold it 3 yrs later for $13k!!

[@jimbojims]

Why would you take a 3 litre 4 banger diesel when you can get the legendary inline 6 turbo diesels? Crazy

[@maniacmista]

This is the cleanest and pure restoration ever on 80 series