Custom 80 Series Toyota Land Cruiser by TLC

This video depicts a custom 80 series Land Cruiser built by TLC, the nations oldest and most respected Land Cruiser specialists. This truck features a GM ERod V8 conversion, Emu suspension, ARB bumpers, roof rack and ladder, custom interior and much more. www.tlc4x4.com 818-785-2200

[@charleswaiganjo4190]

I love what you do with these landcuisers.... Keep on the good work.

[@timngara8352]

Looks amazing , great work guys .

[@shubhromu]

Very interesting conversion and awesome quality.

[@Montana2strokers]

Wow awesome build guys looks great!

[@cwehbe]

Why not put a newer Toyota 4.7 liter V8. I'd prefer to keep it all Toyota. The reason these vehicles are so loved is their reliability.

[@jonsmith3574]

Mr. Cairo timing belt every 90k. There is a tundra with one million miles with 4.7. Look for you tube video. Toyota bought it back from the owner to examine it.

[@SolarBlackShine]

simple yet great

[@rumerboyz]

$39,000!!!!!!! I hope that includes the Land Cruiser. Really Nice job on the Toy!

[@johnconnor1692]

Awesome car

[@geoffjohnston1531]

Stunning amount of thought and effort. Love the engine choice! Some dudes just never see sense!

[@85AndreasLH]

Really nice truck. Love the wheels. But when are you doing a diesel-version?

[@aw8one]

nice taste practical looking

[@g0sarge]

I LOVE IT! I'd like to do something similar to my 1996 Lexus LX450. Thanks!

[@domeslacker]

What went into the suspension? Are those custom control arms w/ Currie joints like we see on your Bronco models? Has any attention been paid to the trac bars and heavier duty steering? The Toyota looks beautiful, by the way!

[@bigleemac]

F***ing awesome, simple as that!

[@markbarin4539]

Are those side steps or rock sliders? I think you never mentioned who made those side steps they look great. Thanks

[@domeslacker]

cost aside, a diesel would be a great asset to a utilitarian vehicle. Over seas, the majority of 4x4 platforms are sold with diesels so their owners can make good use of the added torque and driving range. Would love to see some conversions from your talented facility!

[@CharlieAkilah]

I would love to see how you fit the exhaust manifolds in there. Did you use the LS3 manifolds that came with E-rod engine? All the searching I've done says that you need block hugger headers to fit within the frame rails. I would love to do this swap, but since I'm in Cali, I would have to keep it CARB certifiable. If possible, could you post video of this area? Thank you.

[@jimmythegeekstickeyrice6062]

Just bought a 91 80 series $3200 210k miles from a Marine Lt shipping out to S.C. his home two kids two other cars and a bride couldn’t take the Landy he had it 2 yrs kept an impeccable log since he owned it was always a Cali Truck now it lives in Vegas. I found a retired Toyota Mechanic who loves to work on the iconic Trucks. I’m 70 he’s 77 so we think alike. These Trucks should be kept as close to original as possible. Who wants to go fast in a Pre safety featured Classic and pay exorbitant dollars to do it. Not going to lift Nigel ( Name we settled on ) not going to crawl over boulders that’s crazy in my opinion. Going to make sure mechanically sound put $150 a month into upkeep and we will fish Camp desert explore and enjoy the truck as intended. Comments welcomed. Not trying to question anyone motives but I bought the truck because it needed me.

[@matt4270]

Nice! Are those Vision X LED lights good for long range highway driving?

[@martintotland341]

looks amazing. Good job on it :)

[@benjamintresham9649]

make sure the steering box don't fall off the frame they are good for that. cracky cracky

[@markbarin4539]

very nice build, looks armored bullet proof rig. how much is for the entire restoration? cant wait to do it on my lx450

[@charleswaiganjo4190]

We Drove the 80 series from Kenya to South Africa and then much later from Nairobi to the Ethiopian capital with no after modifications at all........... and just one puncture impeeded our journey. I am thinking with these modifications these beast will go around the world sans problem....

[@cwehbe]

+njoroge waiganjo Probably not. Toyota engines are the most reliable in the world, GM engines are not.

[@charleswaiganjo4190]

Ooooh yes I agree... I forgot about the engine change he did in the truck..... The stock engine in the series is underpowered though probably justifying the GM engine.

[@cwehbe]

njoroge waiganjo True, but they could have used a new V8 Toyota engine, even the 4.7 liter is very powerful and made of iron so bullet proof reliability. Or they can go brand new with the 5.7 liter new Toyota V8 in the new Land Cruiser. I'm afraid they went the cheap way, cutting corners. If people wanted GM reliability they wouldn't have bought a Toyota.

[@charleswaiganjo4190]

I agree with you 100%. They mated an unrelaible engine to a Toyota. However, and probably this may not be a mainstream opinion among cruiser lovers where the new v8s the 5.7 litre one particulary... do you think they have gone overkill with the computer stuff? I mean imagine the mechanical stuff is easy to repair in the bush. Like in the case of the 1990s landrover defenders and the landcruisers of the same period?

[@cwehbe]

njoroge waiganjo Well... yes and no. If this were a Toyota engine I would have no problem with the computers since they are reliable. But in this case, GM engines, not so much. I don't mind computers as long as they are reliable.

[@michaelfleege7870]

Link and/or part# for the front and rear mud flaps?

[@hamdanalharbi2206]

i wish something could be done about the head lights

[@pablocruise678]

Spare no expense.

[@richardallanjoseph]

Hello Mate, I saw your 80 series when you bought it, just wondering how is she doing now? cheers

[@naijakem]

How would you go about waterproofing the electronics on the e-rod engine mod so the fj80 can ford deeper water?

[@naijakem]

Would that be inside the cabin of the vehicle?

[@richardallanjoseph]

Mr. J, do you think they offer this kind for a 1997 Toyota 4runner?

[@natertater8368]

What size are those tires?

[@richardallanjoseph]

Mr. J, whom can I contact with regards to this rim? Do you sell those? Thanks so much

[@richardallanjoseph]

Sorry, I mean this kind of rims are available for 1997 Toyota 4runner?

[@fights976]

how much would the ls3 conversion be for a 95 land cruiser

[@perolito83]

Beautiful work, how much would a project like this cost? (without including the cost of the LC itself).

[@rcairforceone]

There's more than $20,000 in parts alone, not including the labor for a build like this. It might sound crazy but they rebuilt this vehicle from the inside out. That's very labor intensive.

[@perolito83]

I can imagine, I've owned a Land Cruiser, the toys are not cheap :(

[@JeepCherokeeful]

What is the cost of this vehicle vs new?

[@Docstantinople]

Lol 5:04 pigs staring you down.

[@user-xo6pe8jk4g]

Супер машина мечтаю купить точно такую же ,хотел бы узнать где и как можно купить и сколько это будет стоить.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

People that do not have a fleet of trucks with the current GM v8s like my company does do not know shit about reliability. Now my truck may actually fall apart but I have 2 vortec 5.3 with over 300k and a 6.0 HD with 380k and a wimpy 4.3 v6 with over 400k miles. All original other than basic bolt on parts ( alternator, brake booster, etc). But that is just basic maintenance. These engines have made us millions of company dollars since we bought the first one in 2002 and have long paid for themselves. I want an 97 cruiser with a 2017 GM 6.2. Too bad jonathon could not have it ready until 2020. Lol.

[@gonefishingsomewhere2983]

I have a 97 and I'm looking for the same body custom look

[@rambowookie88]

i own a 93 landcruiser and a 4runner and i must say that i'd take the landy over the 4runner any day

[@kiaranhobbs1155]

80 series lancruisers are not underpowered. I drive ta 1994 turbo 80series. It is superior off road.

[@campampates]

disliked for engine replacement choice...how fucking dare you.