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more pics from the dunes

some pics of the last months ... some wheelin in the dunes and other trips to the jungle the mayor up grade so far this weeks, 9,500lbs Mile Maker winch just in case before the jungle trip

Have you tried changing the fuel pump ?

I believe the 105 series didn't come with lockers, just the 100 series (ifs) what I've learned over the year of my build, is that the FZJ105 (4.5 227hp petrol) is pretty tough and reliable, not the fastest one around but can keep up with all the V8 trucks ... the down side, it's drinks fuel...

Many of my friends have the FZJ105 and they use them in the dunes without problems (well a rear locker can be more than handy) and the performance of the land cruiser is almost the same as the XJ ... only the time will tell if it really needs more power, if that is the case a supercharger will...

It's an upgrade to my Jeep XJ, that's been around with me for more than a decade ... basically an all around vehicle. Been able to survive long trips to the dunes, hard routes to the amazon and the andes ... but with more comfort, space and reliability. Here's a pic of my XJ doing it's best ...

thanks clivehorridge, the complete build should be finish by the end of january

in paint process

This FZJ105 started as a 2000 base model from the government and it's probably the best platform for a every day use. travel and 4wheelin.

Still in process, but almost finished ... just added the bullbar and rear tire carrier (like the oem)

some pics of the process

Hi, thanks to all at this moment the axles are being left like new, all striped out, seals changed and painted with zinc and epoxy touch. All this while I wait the engine parts to arrive. also just bought the basics for a vehicle like this; - Tough Dog 3" (75mm) lift kit - Tough Dog RTC...

Hi, this project just began couple of weeks ago ... bought it in a police auction, its 2000 GX in good conditions (or a least it's complete). Already the engine it's on rebuilt process, all the pieces have to originals, bought in the local Toyota dealer and some are being imported from Japan...