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2008 Land Cruiser : BRAND NEW...TEST DROVE...HERE'S THE PICTURES.

2008 Land Cruiser

BRAND NEW...TEST DROVE...HERE'S THE PICTURES.

Updated: Oct 30, 2007 1:09pm PST

Rod Seagel's 1999 UZJ100 : Rod up-sized from his classic FJ40 to a 100-series about a year ago. Since, Rod luvs his 100. We first met-up on the trail at Pyeatte Draw which is a very difficult run in Northern AZ. Rod did great until the weakness of the 98 and 99 model years showed up....a blown front diff. Rod and I spoke then and he decided instantly to make some additional upgrades to his 100. These upgrades basically turned his '99 into a clone of my 2001 UZJ. Well, in May of 2007 Rod made the aggressive choice. He joined us on a run through Southern AZ's Charouleau Gap Trail. I had not been through the entire trail in my 100 due to severe brush in places. Rod didn't mind so along he came. The big question was...."would he attempt the very difficult 4.0-rated "Step" in his luxo-Cruiser? Well, Rod gave it a go. And it was high-fives all the way. Rod lined up, we gave him a spot, and up he went. His 3" lifted 100-series made just as easy a task as the other three FZJ80's to also climb it that day (4-6" lifts on those). So, congrats Rod...and here's your climb:

Rod Seagel's 1999 UZJ100

Rod up-sized from his classic FJ40 to a 100-series about a year ago. ...

Updated: May 07, 2007 9:50am PST

100-Series Rigs from Around the Globe : I asked fellow 100-series owners from around the globe to send me pictures of their Cruiser. Take a peek:

100-Series Rigs from Around the Globe

I asked fellow 100-series owners from around the globe to send me pict ...

Updated: Feb 08, 2007 10:06am PST

Walter Phillips--1996 FZJ80 : Walt't got a sweet 1996 Cruiser. 5-inches lift (not shown in all the pics), all the trimmings, and blower and gears are coming!

Walter Phillips--1996 FZJ80

Walt't got a sweet 1996 Cruiser. 5-inches lift (not shown in all the ...

Updated: Oct 11, 2005 8:53am PST

Land Rovers climbing Charouleau Gap 5/04 : Trip Leader: Mike McDonald. Watch these videos of the Discoverys lift their front wheels HIGH while climbing to the Gap. RATE/COMMENT ON EACH VIDEO!

Land Rovers climbing Charouleau Gap 5/04

Trip Leader: Mike McDonald. Watch these videos of the Discoverys lif ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2008 3:04pm PST

Land Rovers at Chiva Falls and the Upper Pools 3/04 : This was a magical day! It was very wet from recent snows and rains. The trip to the pools was simply awesome. Then, watching the show Leo Martinez put on at the Pools was mind boggling. Check it out!

Land Rovers at Chiva Falls and the Upper Pools 3/04

This was a magical day! It was very wet from recent snows and rains. ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2005 2:45pm PST

Dan Hade--FJ40 and FZJ80 : Dan's got a really sweet V8 powered FJ40 with 35-inch MT's. His '93 80-series sports a 3-inch lift and 35-inchers. The 80's sweet but the 40 is Danno's lifelong honey (sorry Holly).

Dan Hade--FJ40 and FZJ80

Dan's got a really sweet V8 powered FJ40 with 35-inch MT's. His '93 8 ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2005 12:11pm PST

Scott and Stephanie Brady of Expeditions West : Scott and Stephanie are great people and great friends. Their website is first-rate: www.expeditionswest.com/ Here's some shotts I've collected of their rigs off the pavement.

Scott and Stephanie Brady of Expeditions West

Scott and Stephanie are great people and great friends. Their website ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2005 3:46pm PST

AZ-Mexican border trip in our old 1999 Mazda MPV 4WD All Sport : Yes...it's not a Cruiser. I began 4-wheeling in Mazda 4WD MPV minivans. They did quite well as they had a center locking diff. Here's some old shotts when traveling in the 1998 MPV (had a 1992 also):

AZ-Mexican border trip in our old 1999 Mazda MPV 4WD All Sport

Yes...it's not a Cruiser. I began 4-wheeling in Mazda 4WD MPV minivan ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2005 4:16pm PST