EastWest
Observer
Hey everyone,
I'm new to the LC world, overlanding, and this forum. I've been this website to research before deciding to make the purchase. It is a 1999 Land Cruiser with 131,500 miles on it. The body is straight with only very minor scratches and no dents. From what I gather from the previous owners it has been meticulously cared for and never been off-roading except maybe a dirt road or two just to "test it out".
I purchased the vehicle primarily because we have an Alaskan Malamute and want a vehicle that provides him room, provides us 4WD security in the New England snow for the winters, and because we'll be driving from Washington State to Connecticut this May and want a pack mule to haul our stuff.
I'll create a build page later, as I plan on doing some things before this May, but I'll appreciate any recommendations. I'm considering the OME Medium Kit suspension rather than the heavy kit as it will be mostly used as a daily driver, and only occasionally used for off road adventures for now. I'm also considering an ARB front bumper and Warn VR12000 winch to provide security from wildlife on our drive, and from wild parkers in the urban jungle. The winch would be helpful for us or others during the winter.
I'm new to the LC world, overlanding, and this forum. I've been this website to research before deciding to make the purchase. It is a 1999 Land Cruiser with 131,500 miles on it. The body is straight with only very minor scratches and no dents. From what I gather from the previous owners it has been meticulously cared for and never been off-roading except maybe a dirt road or two just to "test it out".
I purchased the vehicle primarily because we have an Alaskan Malamute and want a vehicle that provides him room, provides us 4WD security in the New England snow for the winters, and because we'll be driving from Washington State to Connecticut this May and want a pack mule to haul our stuff.
I'll create a build page later, as I plan on doing some things before this May, but I'll appreciate any recommendations. I'm considering the OME Medium Kit suspension rather than the heavy kit as it will be mostly used as a daily driver, and only occasionally used for off road adventures for now. I'm also considering an ARB front bumper and Warn VR12000 winch to provide security from wildlife on our drive, and from wild parkers in the urban jungle. The winch would be helpful for us or others during the winter.