Here's How I Modified My 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 

The feeling of smooth, quiet wiper blades on the windshield really hits different haha. Kind of like drinking a cold glass of water after waking up at 3 AM. There's just somethin' about it.

The UN land cruisers always inspired me to get one. I think this video fully sold me on it. Time to go on a hunt for one. Thank you for posting this!

Really diggin’ the simplicity of your rig! 👍🏼

Very well thought out modifications. With everything having a purpose. Great video, thanks for sharing!

Great video Chris. Love your attention to detail!

Cool video. I've been considering picking one up. Same 2008 Land Cruiser model. Thanks for sharing your video.

Howdy bud.... I absolutely LOVE the subtle yet very smart mads and updates you did! Especially the steelies. I have a set of powder coated steelies from an FJ on my Tacoma. Can I ask why the Manta over the other awnings? I have a 100 series and have the same K-9 bars...

Glad to see I’m not the only one who feels the need to rehab their used vehicles back to new condition lol The little things make the biggest difference 👍

Those wheels look great 👍

Great info, thanks 👍 One thing I find interesting is that you feel the LC200 should be more of a utilitarian vehicle (and I see that in your choice of wheels etc..). While I think that was true of the early LCs, I think this branch of LC has evolved into more of a lifestyle off road vehicle, which I think makes sense, targeting consumer recreational users. Here in Australia, we have the 70 series which is very much the utilitarian cousin and bare bones, rugged with few luxuries. I've owned one and they are so much fun as an enthusiast, but if you need it as a daily driver as well, after a while the novelty starts to wear off. And they are very expensive for what they are.. I just bought a 2012 200 series with the view that it's a compromise between a very comfortable (even luxurious) city car, as well as a very capable off road tourer.

thats nice information ,thanks you sir

These are the best rims ever made, and they look amazing on SUVs and trucks.

I like it, it looks good

5:32 turtle wax actually has made big strides in their modern coatings. Their spray and wipe ceramic products are well reviewed. Adding PPF will prevent your lights from oxidizing again by sealing them from air and uv as well as give you impact protection.

Great videos. I don't get the rooftop tents when you have a hardtop tent already. Maybe the 200 series don't have as much room? I'm a prospective buyer but a current Suburban owner, so I have plenty of room to sleep.

Do you have the part # for the hood/bug deflector? Beautiful truck!

By how many inches is your LC lifted. Nice vid btw

Hi Chris, I have a 2018 LC and was wondering what size tires you have on those 18 inch wheels. Mine is completely stock, but I would like to put on some larger tires with no suspension modifications, if possible. Thanks.

you'll have to evetually get a new spring for the gas cap door as well.

Fantastic video....great work

By the way you should do a video comparing your 100 and 200 series land cruiser is. I own a 200 series and will be buying a 100 series in January. It would be cool to discuss them side-by-side etc.

Do you have a link to the headlight restoration product that you used?

Good morning. I am aware that america didn't get the 4.5L diesel. But what so you think of it?

I always enjoy your videos. Question please. When you took out your third row seats are there holes that you need to cover up? I bought the heritage cargo mat but I’m nervous about the gaping holes that will still be there. Am I correct? Thanks

Great rig. I have a white 200 series too. 😁 I like the look of steelies, but any reason why prefer them over the TRD wheels? Aren’t the steel wheels heavier than the alloys? Btw, I just got new Toyo Open Country AT3’s installed today. I was thinking about K02’s but they’re 10lbs heavier than the Toyo’s. How do you like your BFG’s? Also, those seat covers look rad. I might have to pick up a set. Thanks!

QUESTION! i'm looking at a 2011 Land Cruiser... it's got 123000 miles on it, for $34k - in great looking condition. seems high to me though for that amount of miles. Thoughts?? thanks!!

Loving this series. The issue with the starter - what exactly is it? Does it get heat soaked? Does it stop working? I’d appreciate any insight!

I wonder if a lexus lx 570 has the same failpoints, such as the radiator, waterpump and starter

Can you post the headlight restorer you bought on Amazon?

On the place of the Dometic cooler you removed the seat. I left it, so the stuff in the back cannot shoot to the front when emergency braking. It now serves as a comfy and cushy landing pad for my freezer. In front of it is an Ecoflow Pro to feed it an extra 12+ hours, making a total of at least 16 hours of juice. Then also on that seat, the 200W solar cells of ecoflow. Ecoflow also sells the cells you can magnetically apply to your hood. Not enough flexibility for me, but maybe it's something for you. I'll still install an inverter to charge the Ecoflow Max faster than the 93 Watts it's now doing in the car.

Do you still have your 200 Series or have you moved on? I love what you've done with the build btw, the UN look is always fun.

I bought my 08 shortly after you bought yours. Also to replace a 100 series. But..i sold my 200 Series about 5 mos later. Sure, it was nicer, but a completely different driving experience. I'd fixed the 100 series up to sell (fixed it's few big issues, like the cursed MFD), and just decided, for daily driving, i preferred the 04. with about 270K on it now, the paint has a nice patina. Meaning i don't worry about another little rock chip, or the sun beating down it it, or hail in DFW. I preferred the easier steering, and brakes. More power assist. Easier to U-turn. etc, etc. I might have to fix it on occasion, but i'm ok with that.

Do you know what Bluetooth stream part that was installed? How is it holding up?

Chris, why are you going backward instead of forward. Usually the vehicle comes with the steel wheel and replace it with the alloy wheel which is much better and nice looking. Just wondering...

Hi, Any new updates/mods on the Land Cruiser?

I agree with the other commenters on the wheels. They look excellent with the white paint. And keep the bug/rock shield. Great looking build.

What size tires u wearing? And what kind of lift u got?

Do you think its bouncy? I'm having a 4.5L diesel 2010.

I have a 2015 and I changed the headlight and fog light bulbs to LED. You can use a full power 9005 LED headlight bulb in your fog lights and they make a huge difference. I use them like high beams in parking lots or in the trail. You can do the same with your high beams for a lot more distance. Make sure the bulbs you buy have the ballast mounted remotely and not built inside the bulb, also only get the kind that has the built in fan for cooling.

What do you think about the current state of the Land Cruiser market? I've been looking at early 200 series for the last 18 months and prices are up 25%-35% across the board.

What lift and what size tires are you running?

Oh, I love my 2016. Sure it can be awkward at times, such as a date night, but I'm used to people staring for a host of reasons.

Sorry for the late question, do the escape gear seat covers work with the air condition seats? Thank you in advance

Move awesome LR. Please keep me in mind when you are ready to sell. Thank you in advance

Hmmm, I want a LC but my 4R seats fold down and I can simply sleep in there for camping and sit up easier very spacious. Hmm. Might still get a LC but I wish I could sleep in there while having the ability to sit up... my only issue with platforms is the sitting up part.. argg I want a LC lol

The ‘bug guard’ is purely to protect the bonnet or hood as you call it, from rock chips. That’s it

Ditch the steel wheels. They’re heavy with high variance in runout.

I'd be willing to bet that the 20% failed LED bulbs would work if you reverse the polarity. (Flip them 180°) Thanks for the video!

Hi mi friend I recently bought the same LC and I would like to know about the seats covers brand? Thanks…Jose from miami!!!

Is the Car lifted?

You still have the rig?

How's your land cruiser now?

:Im not into the silly overlanding aesthetic”…proceeds to show completely decked out overlanding rig. 😂

Don’t the oem Toyota front wipers blades also have replaceable rubber?

👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

Does the 2008-11 models have a manual transmission?

$900 Starter Replacement??? Gowza! Did Mr. Toyoda do it himself?

Starters usually don’t suddenly die they tend to start playing up and give you warning or time to fix. So I wouldn’t have done it. Also can we please talk about how absolutely hideous the 2013 to 2015 headlights are on the 200 series? Might be the worst ‘update’ to a vehicles looks maybe ever.

Escape Gear is hand made - I hve been in their factory.

The trim is easy to remove i can do it with my eyes closed...clips are cheap get a pack of 20 and remove the belts

Great, just don’t like this thing on the hood.

Radiator, water pump and starter? Meh . Big deal. 900 bucks for a starter? I think you could have easily replaced it yourself.

Wheels are hideous

Just fyi that's not a truck.