worst mod you could add to your truck

[@findingselfagain4014]

So in Australia the bar you have is crap, personally I have 2 cruisers and have had many over the years. I install bull bars mounted on the main frame, they are solid and mounted well. Now I have hit many things over the years, a cow that jumped off a bank above the road, kangaroos, snakes, trees, and thousand of kilometres of grass and weeds. One of the worst was a 6 foot king brown snake, ( one the most deadliest in the world) this critter rose up to attack the vehicle in the middle of the road. His head was at window height and we were traveling at about 60mph snakes have a habit of getting on the bonnet. The bar knocked him down and allowed me to go after him with a camera. The cow bent the fender, still a better result. To cut to the chase a "bull bar" could save your life, a ruptured radiator in Australian deserts could kill you. Now the 80 series cruiser. This is the best off-roader ever built, they are tough. Mine is the turbo diesel, it has done 450,000klm it is just run in. My other is the 75 series with the turbo diesels fte six. I have traveled all over the world including the USA. Nothing gets close to the Toyota 80TD, my recommendation to you is build your vehicle, and build it strong. But keep it as light as possible.

[@LNDCRUZIN]

That is a freaking crazy story man!! Did you end up getting a video of that snake?

[@neilross325]

That's a good Aussie story, Rob. Very true too! I've just bought a 2014 FJ Cruiser, and have no intentions of going anywhere west of the divide without a bullbar! I've had a couple of potentially nasty roo encounters, so if nothing else, the bullbar is my first mod. It came with a nudge bar, but that's only good for shunting dickheads in car parks! Cheers from Brisbane :)

[@arteagamedia]

Legendary ARB is the best for the front of the TLC80 - Classic, Strong, and works with airbags. Not just for looks, but total function.

[@KiyaWarrior]

ARB or bust.

[@Essera26]

The ARB bull bar isn't just a brush guard nor a multiplier, it brushes off almost anything in it's way and love mine on my 80! 😁

[@LNDCRUZIN]

Heck yea man!

[@scotteppers]

On my 97 FZJ80 I run a ARB Bull bumper and for the rear a 4x4 Labs bumper, I love the hand build and the departure angles are the best. Save your $$...

[@whirlcreekhomegrown355]

I run a arb, awesome bumper, I plowed down pines plenty when the trail gets tight 😂, awesome bumper

[@LNDCRUZIN]

Right on

[@Badastro59]

Series 80's are everywhere in Australia , As I'm been an owner since 1996, Bought New The main worry I've had killed a motor once, is you need a Audable Temp gauge ( After market) Landcruiser hardly ever overheat, But if your in a long trip and a hose breaks by the time you notice whats happening Your motors cooked, You may get a year or two out of it .but Landcruiser's take a long time to Die, so a dashboard temp gauge with an audible Alert in very important, There is a delay in the Dial reading and Actual Engine Temp. So once a hose breaks you have very little time to react. Visit Australia if you get time Its Awesome, ( The big cities Suck in my opinion. ) I live in on the Southern Tablelands,

[@lockeddiffsmatter4605]

I like the Slee “short bus”. Very minimalistic looking. Keep in mind that certain bumpers are only compatible with particular winches. May also need different springs in front as well.

[@LNDCRUZIN]

Thanks for the info!

[@scotteppers]

Yes you will need a stiffer spring set up

[@Lhenry-pf5zn]

Agreed. If you need an off road bumper, buy one properly designed for the application. Rear bumper tire mounts are also "damage multipliers", I have never used one in 50 years with my Toyotas and won't.

[@LNDCRUZIN]

You always give really good advise thank you!

[@ironman4x4philippines20]

Ironman 4x4 America has good bumpers with the winch bolted on the the frame (not the bumper) and the bumper is certified airbag compatible (if your model has an airbag).

[@WhiteWookie]

Good explanation, thanks!

[@Ghostrider-71]

Front bumper on the list for mine, I will avoid the brush guard/damage multiplier.

[@flexapex9801]

Definitely a damage multiplier

[@jordannash153]

Good info. I drive a 40 series. Didn't know they were so weak.

[@LNDCRUZIN]

I love the 40....maybe one day

[@Ckperes]

I have the same ARB front bumper as the lx450 at 1:22. Thing is definitely sturdy

[@2020-f4q]

I never liked the look of those “multipliers”…but thats just me. Slee off road has a few front bumpers for 80’s but out of stock last i checked

[@LNDCRUZIN]

Slee has some sweet bumpers I recently looked those up

[@dirtcruiser]

Avid off road has a sick front and rear bumper, that’s most likely what I’ll be going with on my 80

[@LNDCRUZIN]

I will check them out I've been looking at the 4x4 labs because I could probably save on shipping since their shop is close to where I live.

[@dirtcruiser]

@@LNDCRUZIN their bumper is really nice, my boy has it and it’s a solid piece!

[@Shuhada1]

Trail gear high clearance tube bumper works great with plenty of room for a winch

[@LNDCRUZIN]

Thanks for the tip!

[@franco-th7xe]

Definitely would like more reviews on that bumper myself I was just looking at it

[@gonkinsmedia]

You're freaking right. A light collision with a drunk driver resulted in a bent fender smashed headlamp. Torn radiator. So annoying. I really wanna take mine off but can't find a single head lamp for my 80 series in nigeria. I feel its too heavy and quite useless. I prefer a long bumper. Please find one and let know how to go about it. That stuff is one hell of a damage multiplier

[@LNDCRUZIN]

I'm sorry to hear you got hit by a drunk driver, that is the worst. How hard is it to find 80 series parts in your country?

[@gonkinsmedia]

@@LNDCRUZIN very. The only parts sold are parts of popular vehicles like the 03 to 07 corolla, you could walk out your front door and pick up parts barely 2 blocks away. But my vehicle part was found 274 km away from my location and costs a fortune due to its scarcity... When I had to replace my alternator I purchased a tundra alternator cuz no one has the 80 series oem alternator. I had to rebuild lights from plastic and it made my 92 look like its 82 cuz its now dark and faded plastic you can see a video of it on my channel. That was after the accident about 2 years ago now its so dark. Can't order from amazon due to distance and shipping costs. Same with aliexpress.. Just waiting for the guy at some junkyard to get a part and sell to me for the price of new. I won't mind. My truck's like a combination of car parts but I always make it look presentable. Probably the only one using this vehicle within 100miles.

[@gonkinsmedia]

@@LNDCRUZIN one question though. I make use of 31x10.50 R15. I wanna upgrade to 315x70 r17 hummer oem tyres heard its got a higher top speed. How true is that? Cuz I get to 90mph on my odometer but my friend trying to keep up say I'm doing more like 95. Is my odo reading differently .

[@schlumberger112]

@@gonkinsmedia You can get parts in UAE Dubai. I have an LX450 and parts are available. please dm me and I can get you depo lights

[@Poipounda007]

I'm going with Coastal offroad bumper. When I get the money

[@LNDCRUZIN]

Im guessing you meant Coastal offroad? if not im jealous that your Costco has 80 series gear haha

[@suhealj6997]

I got a ARB bullbar on my prado 120. hit a zebra on safari and the bar saved the car

[@scotteppers]

4x4 Labs is in Grass Valley Cali..

[@LNDCRUZIN]

I'm planning on maybe going with that one I live like am hour away from grass valley so it might be worth just picking it up

[@scotteppers]

@@LNDCRUZIN that's awesome.. all the best to you.

[@scotteppers]

I am an hour away also...

[@SuperSammy1981]

ARB

[@DThomas4400]

Bullbars (brushbars) are awesome, not just for extra protection but for accessories like lightbar/spotlights. You just need to add rock sliders with the extension both made from thick steel so it connects to the top of the bullbar. That way it reinforces the bullbar where it is weakest while providing extra bush/rock protection around the wheel arches.

[@LNDCRUZIN]

Great point!

[@DThomas4400]

@@LNDCRUZIN Love your videos and your enthusiasm for these rigs. Bought a new 80 myself and love it to death, but super green and keen to get as much info from channels like yours. Respect brother.

[@LNDCRUZIN]

thanks my dude I appreciate it, just like you I'm having fun with my rig and sharing what I learned :)

[@DThomas4400]

@@LNDCRUZIN I’m starting to realise more and more the 4wd industry is very profit driven, and if you don’t want to give them your hard earned cash they will share nothing with you. This info sharing community is totally essential for the newbies out there. I reckon you could do a bunch of videos on winching for the uninitiated once you get that equipment. It’s a massive rabbit hole of required experience to do it without loosing your fingers or your face.

[@catseatball22]

Trail gear tube winch bumper

[@LNDCRUZIN]

Ive heard good things!

[@RickTroutner]

Not so common common sense explained. 👍

[@anthonyangel3109]

Let's say I don't care what the community thinks and like the brush guard your rig came with. Any chance you still got it and are willing to sell it to me? I am also located in Nor Cal

[@LNDCRUZIN]

Yes I still have it im up towards sacramento

[@anthonyangel3109]

@@LNDCRUZIN hey im going to pick up some wheels tomorrow in the Citrus Heights/Sacramento area, would you be able to meet to sell me the brush guard?

[@Domalicious]

I'm running a Rock Defense (with Stinger). It is a pretty simple tube bumper that looks pretty awesome and is super sturdy. Way less expensive than most other bumpers on the market. It came on the truck when I bought it and I have no plans to change it! I feel like my comment on the last video helped inspire this one lol.

[@LNDCRUZIN]

Haha it definitely got me thinking lol I have to rebuild my front axle and my steering box first, I've been so anxious to take it off-road, its going to be 110 this week where I live so I'm probably going to hold off on doing the axle rebuild

[@Domalicious]

@@LNDCRUZIN I dunno what that is in Canadian, but I'm pretty sure that means it's hot as shit out haha! I wouldn't wanna work on the cruiser either. Hope you get this beast off road ready soon! I have the same colour an same year one as you but I bought it pretty built up already, still came with a slew of issues and leaks that my mechanically shitty self has no idea what to do with. Glad I found your channel cause it's taught me a ton! Also have a great mechanic buddy helping me out too!

[@LNDCRUZIN]

HAHA exactly. Dude I'm itching to go out and take it on a trail! Hopefully soon and I will post a video once I finish the major issues lol.

[@davidowencunningham2743]

ARB