Black Mamba Build Complete- Diesel Land Cruiser 80 series

[@Theyayan28]

God damn I wouldn't change a thing. Nicest looking cruiser that's ever cruised.

[@SedulousDenouement]

This build brings me great joy 🥹, thanks for sharing this with us.

[@Bob-ut]

Very nicely done. Looks like it belongs in the Landcruiser museum

[@makhilambakhwa]

Cool machine even duo I commented late, watching from Botswana 🇧🇼 Africa

[@bcajacob157]

Great presentation! You truly know how to style your trucks! They ALL look fantastic!

[@CruisingTheLand]

Thanks!

[@AngelDlamini-g3k]

Nice combination of additives

[@davenayak5206]

Great looking rig. So perfect!

[@StrugeLabs]

the exact build im going for. Looks great! Getting rid of my 2022 2500 denali to grab one of these with the money i get out of the trade.

[@ffit4life]

I love it! Well done 👍

[@marconeri1252]

Il fuoristrada è Bellissimo, Ma i 2 tuoi cani straordinari😙.

[@mcwendel8066]

Beautiful truck! Great work! 👌🏼

[@NKPGarage]

Love those old school window covers!

[@CruisingTheLand]

In large clear they are awesome! but the US skinny tinted ones I never liked. It's gotta be JDM or nothing.

[@NKPGarage]

@@CruisingTheLand agreed. The skinny ones were never great even in the 90s

[@davidmayo5464]

Absolutely gorgeous rig. I just bought a 95. Waiting for the import process. The JDM hood mirror is for parking so you can see the curb on the passenger side. Only useful for us if we double park I guess, but unique and awesome 😎

[@CruisingTheLand]

Ahh makes sense... But I just roll up on the curb with the 35s... haha, I actually use the mirror to see dotted line sometimes, especially when getting used to driving RHD...

[@johndana8671]

Poisonous Black mamba. Wooo❤

[@DRJoachimJEyembe]

Thanks

[@Tbooth87]

Great build buddy. I’ve got the same truck but a ‘95. It doesn’t seem like your style, but I highly recommend installing a front mount intercooler on these trucks. I installed a PDI on mine and it really brings the truck to life.

[@CruisingTheLand]

Good advice. Does it give an increase in power? no other mods?

[@Tbooth87]

@@CruisingTheLand a big increase in power. It also lowers your exhaust gas temps by about 100F which is great for the engine. Oh I’ve done my share of mods. I’ve got a build thread on ih8mud. Username Steezy.

[@CruisingTheLand]

Just the Front Cooler PDI only? No other mods, upgraded turbo etc?

[@Tbooth87]

@@CruisingTheLand I’m not touching my turbo until it dies. I’ll prolly to a grunter afterward. Only engine mods I’ve done are FMIC, snorkel and exhaust. Do you have an EGR system?

[@leandroencarnacion7174]

Beautiful. I wish I could get one of this trucks someday

[@georgetony1000]

Daaang What a beautiful piece of Art. Love it. I got mine 96 HDFT put all accessories.

[@CruisingTheLand]

sweet... a link for us to see it?

[@georgetony1000]

@@CruisingTheLand kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2rYf3aohZ2Kg6s

[@georgetony1000]

@@CruisingTheLand kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIWckoCghciNpK8 This is before the Build. Swapped everything from an 93 FZJ80 except the 4.88 Nitro gears

[@Fasirathore]

Good description! I love that you tell the brand and names of the things you put on these beasts. Are you doing engine work as well?

[@isaacfernandez4841]

Beautiful car and dogs

[@UpTownDanny]

Sweet ride!

[@lunamaria1048]

My brother just did a "stage 2 restoration" (i think) on an 80, for a client, just finishing it last week. I got to drive it on their off road test course, behind their shop lol, when they finished and were just doing tests..... It flexes like a drunk giraffe's neck😂 I need one, for sure! My overland rig is a 2019 4Runner TRD Off Road, lots of mods lol Awesome rig! It is very clean looking too!😊. Diesel? Nice!

[@CruisingTheLand]

Yes Diesel with King Shocks and Dual rate Icon Coils, a 3" lift. I consider the sweet spot with 35s.

[@lunamaria1048]

​@@CruisingTheLand My 4Runner has King Shocks too. 33" KM3 M/Ts , long range fuel tank, and my favorite mod a Magnuson supercharger! I have other mods, but not typing a novel lol

[@jasonnimo1433]

Nice 80 mate they are huge in New Zealand

[@CruisingTheLand]

What's the going prices?

[@mbiswara120478]

Beautiful

[@jamescarabini9053]

I was looking at one of these today. What is attached to the left front hood area.

[@CruisingTheLand]

side view mirror

[@32hernandez93]

Sweet ❤

[@LimitOfN]

That's a solid rig. What did you use to cover the pealing gutter trim?

[@VeryViewtifuljoe]

Where’s the installation video of this light bar. I couldn’t find it.

[@Ceylon_Bruiser]

Awesome build you have. Can I ask you if you had to choose gasoline or diesel, what will you pick in a nutshell?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Diesel

[@RZ1402]

Question for you: did you convert the 24V series/parallel system to pure 12V or are you still running the original starter? My understanding is that nearly all JDM (HDJ-81s) have the dual battery (24V) starter system. If you didn't switch it, then what are you accessories running? Did you have to wire in some sort of step-down transformer for the headlights and other systems that start on ignition, or is this pre-wired into the OEM system? I ask because I'm looking at buying an HDJ-81 but don't want to be stuck with a complicated 24V system that requires things like headlights to be 24V rated and for which starter-related items will be nearly impossible to find these days. Thanks!

[@CruisingTheLand]

Everything in the 24v HDJ81s is 12v except the starter. That's my understanding. I will be driving this Diesel tomorrow and actually going into local shop to help with Roof Rack install amd drawer system. I will double check. I will ask about the older 12valve HDJs too.

[@cdt114]

Nice rig. Do you have a source for those clear front and quarter flasher lenses?

[@jacksonkipuyo441]

Hi dear friend how are you doing please let me know of this gar how mash please let me know

[@Garbosgarage]

How do you like the KM3’s ? I’ve heard mixed reviews on how they wander on the highway.

[@CruisingTheLand]

No wandering. They are great

[@eddiepenh1077]

Great taste!

[@CruisingTheLand]

Thanks!

[@RiceRacerDX]

Stock gears or did you regear with the 35s? Regear or not, how does it drive with the 35s? Hunting for gears on the highway?

[@CruisingTheLand]

No re-gearing. Drives amazing, no hunting, cruises up grades, does better on grades than my FZJ80 with 35s too.

[@Unvaccinated100Percent]

why not an ARB bumper!?

[@CruisingTheLand]

I have ARB on another rig, and the AOE on another, so variety I suppose? But the Jaos is sweet you must admit..

[@Tbooth87]

Also - how’d you restore your window rainguards? Yours look great. Mine are showing some 1995 loooove!

[@CruisingTheLand]

You can polish the plastic with some compound and orange 3" cutting pad. Then I removed the old "toyota" sticker and replace with some new small Toyota stickers

[@paulzoba7638]

Can you provide a link to the Rubbermaid rack you use?

[@CruisingTheLand]

It was purchased at Lowes. I believe it's the either the 16" or 18" one..

[@rodneyburgess6983]

Hi my name is Rodney i have a fjz80 95 i love your rack top and bumpers can you please send me a link back on where can I get them and purchase those items from thank you

[@rodneyburgess6983]

And your tires and rims thank you very much

[@CruisingTheLand]

The Tires are BFG KM3, wheels are Fuel Zephyr. Is it the front or rear bumper you like? The Roof Rack is Prinsu and there is a link and discount code in my link tree.. Let me see if I can post it here

[@CruisingTheLand]

5 % off CTL5 : cbioffroadfab.com/?coupon-cod...

[@CruisingTheLand]

But check out this Roof Rack first. It's fully welded and is beautiful on a 80 series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eme3hJuXjtioesksi=po0d9ZlaLFh2i2CE

[@rcsrtrucking23]

What a Beautiful truck! i love it. i have a few questions. What brand do you go with inregards to the roofRack and side step running board? I have Lexus LX450 and i want to start customizing my setup like yours.

[@CruisingTheLand]

I would go Prinsu for the roof rack... link in my description for them. Also AOE for side steps, as you can add a fender protector later if you want. I work with them.. same bar that is on my FZJ80 Otis. my email is [e-mail]

[@Kiratelidzee]

Super

[@DaciaProject]

Would be cool to import a diesel 80 Series from Europe where the steering wheel is on the left like in the US. Germany would be your best bet.

[@CruisingTheLand]

I actually prefer steering on right! I have a FZJ80 and a HDJ81, and they are completely different experiences and driving on opposite sides. love them both.

[@DaciaProject]

@@CruisingTheLand I know. You said this in the video of the diesel with the loud dirt bikes.

[@scottcrosby1392]

Where did you get the basket attached to the Slee ladder?

[@CruisingTheLand]

That is from Slee. It's same for tube or flat ladder.

[@scottcrosby1392]

Thanks

[@jolinriley754]

I’m looking to get a rhd Land Cruiser. I do have a job which allows my travel all over would it be better to get one from Japan or someone selling a rhd one is the US which I think would be harder to find.

[@CruisingTheLand]

Did you get one yet?

[@J.Young808]

Yay first Aloha from Honolulu

[@zackmoss369]

Nice! How much lift is on this? Did you have to do any fender trimming or modification to fit the 35" tires?

[@CruisingTheLand]

No fender trimming... 3" Lift with Icon Stage 3 Springs and King Shocks for 3-5".

[@timarcher4863]

The 80 Series will take a lot of tire, with very moderate lift. Even with the articulation of the 80, the wheel wells are cavernous.

[@stronglikemonkey]

She is a beauty Brother! Tastefully done! The extra details put her over the top! What kind of leather conditioner and cleaner do you recommend?

[@CruisingTheLand]

This rig is upholstery, but I have used Lexol, and a Conditioner from the UK (smells like learher!). Also an oil product my wife uses on saddles.

[@stronglikemonkey]

@@CruisingTheLand I saw the upholstery on Black Mamba and it is pretty cool for sure. You had just mentioned the leather conditioning on the US 80 series and that triggered that question. Thanks for the direction! Any clue on the name of the stuff from the UK that smells like leather? I have heard of Lexol before. We are just trying to stay on top of the 2008 200 series we just purchased.

[@CruisingTheLand]

200 series easy, and may be a type of leatherette too. lexol will do it fine. when I get back home, I will check the IK product I have.

[@stronglikemonkey]

@@CruisingTheLand Thanks for the help!

[@DanielDiaz-qr7hp]

Would love your opinion on a HDJ80 offered to me. Any way to send you images and video?

[@CruisingTheLand]

saw your email. Replied.

[@ctanase]

where can i buy that Jaos front bar for 80 Series???

[@CruisingTheLand]

Japan only, unless you find one locally. I bought a stainless steel back in early 2000s for a 100 series from a company that was importing them.

[@laststopliquorstore5492]

Daaaaaaamn

[@mubarakbinoman4999]

This is the most strange Land Cruiser model i used it before and i am looking to buy smaller if i find.

[@CruisingTheLand]

They are the best

[@oliverheyer4840]

😂

[@bradloch9397]

What size Tyres are on your rig?

[@CruisingTheLand]

33s then changed to 35s

[@danwilson2813]

Do you recall the offset on those wheels? -12?

[@CruisingTheLand]

I would have to look on the Fuel website.. They are the beadlock Fuel Zephyrs.

[@danwilson2813]

@@CruisingTheLand I saw that they come in several offsets. Zero & -12. The wheel is 3” wider than stock so I suspect they are -12 in order to move the tire toward the street

[@birsob]

Just wants some amber front turns on it 🤌🏻

[@richdevito78]

What size are the hellas?

[@richdevito78]

9in thanks

[@deserthawk4178]

Sweet rig, am I wrong for not liking right side drives though? 😮

[@CruisingTheLand]

yes... very wrong. lol.. Its not like RHD and learning to drive opposite side of the road... its easy to go RHD in the US.. Gets crazy looks too..

[@deserthawk4178]

@@CruisingTheLand your logic is undeniable 😀 enjoy it

[@erich964]

Fantastic video and you have an amazing channel. You are the definitive Land Cruiser Expert. I am looking for a 100 series but difficult to find A low mileage one and I am even willing to pay a premium. Do you believe importing one from a foreign country with low mileage now that the 25 year rule is in effect is worth it? Where do you go to buy 100 series cruisers? Thank you in advance

[@CruisingTheLand]

importing just began for 100s, so limits you to a 1998. Would look for rear locker then. The best is 2006-07 with the vvti 275hp. Then the 2003-2005 With dash upgrades... If you can get a 100 diesel then that's a whole other story, as we never got Diesel Land Cruisers in the US.

[@erich964]

@@CruisingTheLand thank you for taking the time to respond with your thoughts much appreciated. Because of the way the market is I need to find a rust free example and plan on spending an extra 20 K replacing everything to make it almost brand new. Realistically it’s about 60 K to do this for the Land Cruiser.‘s that are in the marketplace

[@noelvasquez5672]

how much did you pay for it and where do you get the landcruiser this series? Looks amazing!

[@CruisingTheLand]

This Cruiser I bought on BaT in January. Full records stay on Bring A Trailer... just shy of 30k, but I have added 20k to it..

[@khunmeasa6529]

nice japanes car your tires 285or315?

[@CruisingTheLand]

they were 285s (33") and I changed them to 35" or 35/12.5/17 the 315 is actually 34.6"

[@khunmeasa6529]

i will to my105series too

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

Are you actually going to use it on dirt roads ECT/Mud

[@CruisingTheLand]

Well, I have 9 Cruisers, so honestly, minimal Overlanding, because I prefer Rock Crawling and I have 3x locked 80, HZJ73 on 37s and FJ40 on 40s with a 5.7L V8... so maybe I'll use this to tow?

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

@@CruisingTheLand sounds like you got money 💸 to burn😁

[@Artem_Orlovskiy]

Хороший танк, но как я понял по бездорожью он не ездиет. В устовиях русского бездорожья жить ему не долго. А так, мечта настоящего мужчины! Класс! 👍

[@georgetony1000]

Are these Fuel wheels True Beadlocks. Are they DOT approved/legal for Highways.

[@CruisingTheLand]

They are true Bead locks yes... Aor down to 8lbs. The rear 5rh spare in not beadlock. They make the Zephyrs both ways.

[@georgetony1000]

@@CruisingTheLand ok thanks

[@georgetony1000]

@@CruisingTheLand My 96 HDJ80 after the build kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKG6q5Slrq-hkLc

[@CruisingTheLand]

Wow that 80 is Fresh! Paint and wheels look sweeeet. Engine bay and all. Nice job! Now you get to enjoy!

[@georgetony1000]

@@CruisingTheLand Thank you . Are you keeping yours Stock or doing any power upgrades. I really like the Zephyr wheels on yours but it’s I only for Offroad purpose right .

[@KindKing-km3to]

Nice advertisement for your books

[@raffymagaling2516]

what tire size and lift you have

[@raffymagaling2516]

by the way sir i have the quad headlights for sale brandnew with corner lights from australia

[@CruisingTheLand]

the wheels are 35" and the lift is 3" Icon Stage 3

[@LiamLC4]

When are you dropping it off at my place?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Just send me the address... I will be coming out with some Cool Land Cruiser t-shirts and Hoodies... stay tuned for that. 80 series, 60 series, 40 series and 70...

[@BlogOffRoad]

🤟🤟👍

[@xaajibalad5463]

this car is for sell

[@CruisingTheLand]

Not for sale

[@yaammum]

You mean JAOS

[@CruisingTheLand]

yes Jaos, what did I say?

[@yaammum]

@@CruisingTheLand joas😬.

[@jesustapia6434]

Can I have one please lol