In 1996 I drove a 1995 Wrangler from Florida to Van Nuys to attend my Uncle's wedding. While driving through town I saw your shop and swung in to see what was cooking. You gave a me a complete shop tour and some swag and sent me on my way. I've been a fan of your work since and just wanted to say thanks again for the tour and keep up the good work. Your Rogan interview a fews years ago was awesome btw.
People may think it's strange to restore such a car. But the 90's was the pinnacle of Auto manufacturing with a perfect balance of reliability, ease of maintenance and simplicity complimented with technology.
For some vehicles. Others the early 2000s were the pinnacle. Subaru definitely peaked around 2005. Toyota for some models peaked around 2004 for tacomas and others. For the landcruiser it may have peaked much earlier (1980s???). You couldn't even get a manual trans in the 80 series; at least in america.
Damn you Joe Rogan.. You built my dream vehicle. I need to win the lotto and I will join you overlanding. Cheers to you and yours and great job Johnathan!
re-making an entire 80-series wiring harness from scratch with all deutsch connectors is one helluva task. And yet now it's also one of the things on my bucket list to keep my 80 series 100% reliable.
Had some friends meet Joe and hangout with him. Guess he’s a pretty cool dude. Wish he coulda trained with us but still nice to hear about a celebrity you like who is down to earth and stayed humble
I worked with Toyota on the FJ cruiser, but I don’t know if the latest administration at Toyota knows who I am anymore. I would’ve loved to have been involved.
I go to Cal State Northridge but live in Oxnard. I drive an 01 Jeep Tj and fucking LOVE driving on Santa Susana, I recognized it instantly, always drive that road instead of the freeway. Cool seeing it there.
If it is for an apocalypse he should have gotten a 1 wire run diesel engine for it. Something that will run on anything from veggie oil to used motor oil or kerosene or diesel or gas. Something like an old 12HT or a 13bt or a 12 valve cummings. In an apocalyptic situation u want 3rd world reliability, fuel economy and a vehicle that will still run after an EMP. That LS will be a boat anchor without infrastructure.
I am amazed for the rest of my life...loved everything ..there is nothing I didn't liked... the loss of power frm 516 to 360 to wheel is quite sad..but anyways it's enough for a rig of this kind..seats frm 7 series..exterior lights..the black treatment to the head lamp beadings/surrounds..the roof rack ..all these were my fav of the many modifications done..20 minutes were worthy..thanks for showcasing wonderful work like this..Sir.
@@ICON4x4Design oh thank God you don't approve, they make all your hard work look cheap. And your work is anything but cheap, I would go straight to you after winning the lottery and order this truck, exactly....with different head lights. Lol
@@mannyberroa4725 i had a 4.2td one here in NZ for a few years - great truck, wish i'd never sold it. Price is going up here for a good one. Picked mine up for $6.5k NZD (about 6 grand US) and sold it 3 yrs later for $13k!!
My day we just put stroker 383 Chevy in to all kinds of stuff but nowadays ..wow ..guess money does buy happiness..we used to make our own 4links n mounts n ECT but today can just about buy everything ..still SUPER COOL..wish I had the cash to do it..
Beautiful build. Nice for some when money is no object. Only thing I would change is get rid of the blue tinge on the Leather and ditch the round headlight. Great job 👌🏻
Very nice. I'm surprised you didn't make it part time 4wd though? Or even put like a 205 tcase on it or maybe even an atlas, just to have 2wd. Those are great and strong axles, but man you're pushing them with that power id say.
that ziptie around the white boot for that roof connector is likely distorting the seal...zip ties don't apply 100% equal pressure at all points bc of the way the clamp mechanism leaves some areas not engulfed by the tie part
Awesome job. But based on my experience I’d recommend the following changes. 1. Get custom depo glass headlights with HID fixtures instead of those janky looking aftermarket plastic ones 2 Replace steering wheel with early 2000s model from tundra or 4Runner that add stereo controls at fingertips. Using touchscreen in the factory location sucks 3 replace rear view mirror with gentex model that has outdoor temp, compass, and homelink buttons 4 get the early model mud flaps and trim them down to cap off the wheel flares and blend with the new sliders 5 replace that roof rack with a Prinsu. Much cleaner lines and more functional. All of these mods have been done and documented on Ih8mud dot com so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
Right at the 2 minute mark there's a car crammed in the bushes, I think ol' Jonathan ward should rebuild it! Bring it back to it former glory whatever it is😋👍
Sorry, but all this Rambo stuff is laughable. I have had a 97 fzj80 for many years. It is a 3rd world version which means part time 4wd,open diffs, steel wheels and horrors of horrors a carburetor. Why? Because I am in Africa - a place where if you break down you may die. I sometimes go to places where you don't see another human for days. If you are honestly going on an adventure, the most important thing is toughness and reliability. So what have I done to prepare for adventure? Not much - a bull bar, a Warn winch and a lunchbox locker in the front is all. I have never felt a need for more power, despite usually dragging a heavy trailer, nor have I ever had to be rescued. Joe's LC may be a nice toy, but it is for posers, not for going to the middle of nowhere.
This is probably a stupid question, but is there a reason you wouldn't use a more modern diesel engine for this build? Thank you for this vid, so much appreciation for the effort you guys put into these builds.
I love watching JRE and follow his UFC career but this really pisses me off, that is I'm jealous because this is just an awesome vehicle. Friggin Rogan!!!!
Only the best for the best, hey it might take some time but Joe, please think about running for president at some point! You are the only person I know that has a 100% common knowledge of how life should be and well you know the rest... plus the hand shake of jujitsu ...
I would've kept it green. Beautiful oem Emerald green, with stock rims. Such a timeless , nostalgic design, just nailed it, right out of the factory. Lose the snorkel. I love the geeked out attention to ALL the detail but lose the snorkel, and maybe the after market brush guard shit. Can't beat the subtle stock appearance of the Land Cruiser
That's not the last of the "true" landcruisers. I don't know if they're available in the US, but here in australia we have the 105 series which is a coil sprung solid axle in the front as well.
Absolutely beautiful truck. Great job to all involved. Have you guys considered a Tundra/200 Series style steering wheel for these builds? It seems like a nice combination of factory - and upgrade?
A very practical off grid/overland engine swap would be the 1HD-T Toyota diesel mechanical injection pump engine. No electrics needed to run fuel system and bug out! Upgrade in power delivery should transform its manners. Would like to see Icon build one and not more gassers.
Awesome build!... I'd be interested to know if the wading depth has been compromised by the engine not being able to breath entirely through the snorkel or is the rest of the air being pulled from a high enough point for it not to matter?
@Jonathan Ward, do you do your own window tinting? Thank you for going into so much detail. I really enjoy seeing and hearing about all the details that you put into your masterpieces. It shows off your passion for these works of art you are building.
looks like a top quality build except for the wire routing under the roof rack should be around the outside rail so you cant see it from above or whatever
Last thing we need is Rogan to start talking on his podcast about land cruisers and making it trendy and more expensive to get one.
That ship kinda already sailed tbh...
Lol they have always been expensive..
Yea fuck that shit lol
You’ll be okay sweetheart.
Harden the fuck up.
Blink isn't real punk right!?
In 1996 I drove a 1995 Wrangler from Florida to Van Nuys to attend my Uncle's wedding. While driving through town I saw your shop and swung in to see what was cooking. You gave a me a complete shop tour and some swag and sent me on my way. I've been a fan of your work since and just wanted to say thanks again for the tour and keep up the good work. Your Rogan interview a fews years ago was awesome btw.
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Thanks!
People may think it's strange to restore such a car. But the 90's was the pinnacle of Auto manufacturing with a perfect balance of reliability, ease of maintenance and simplicity complimented with technology.
I agree ☝️
For some vehicles. Others the early 2000s were the pinnacle. Subaru definitely peaked around 2005. Toyota for some models peaked around 2004 for tacomas and others. For the landcruiser it may have peaked much earlier (1980s???). You couldn't even get a manual trans in the 80 series; at least in america.
As a 1991 turbo MR2 owner I completely agree
Definitely go on his podcast again, couple hours of you two talking cars, perfect
Wouldn't mind Matt Farah in the mix, to run interference
Damn you Joe Rogan.. You built my dream vehicle. I need to win the lotto and I will join you overlanding. Cheers to you and yours and great job Johnathan!
The Toyota engines is what made these unstoppable. Why did u replace it with a GM
yeah, why?
Should have put the diesel in it
Johann Cerecke agreed
Probably power and the LS motor is quite reliable itself and probably not much heavier than the original motor
Maybe because of 540 hp and 580 tq?
Jonathan once again you have outdone yourself, my son and I are restoring a 93 fzj80 , your video is really inspiring us. Thank you!
re-making an entire 80-series wiring harness from scratch with all deutsch connectors is one helluva task.
And yet now it's also one of the things on my bucket list to keep my 80 series 100% reliable.
This just blows me away. The detail is incomprehensible - wish i had the tools and skills to do up my troopy like that.
I keep watching this video every now and then. It has to be the cleanest 80 series I've ever seen.
I'd get this and be satisfied for life.
Thanks!
@@ICON4x4Design You're welcome although I should be thanking you for a great restoration! Love your work!
Very nice attention to detail. You have done an excellent restoration. I like Joe even more now!
Had some friends meet Joe and hangout with him. Guess he’s a pretty cool dude. Wish he coulda trained with us but still nice to hear about a celebrity you like who is down to earth and stayed humble
Simply fantastic! No words. Well done.
Incredible. This man knows his
4x-ology more than anyone I’ve ever seen. Of course it’s for JOE!
Beautiful job. Joe Rogan, good choice on the FZJ80. I have 97' myself and love it. Joe is one lucky man. You did some nice work guys!
Holy...
This is so good it’s almost disheartening knowing my 80 will never be this good haha
At least you own 80.
Yea but I wouldn’t want to beat its ass like I beat the hell out of my turd. I would only want to beat my meat while it sits in my driveway
best organic advertising you could ask for and we love the build uploads, great channel.
What an insane restoration, icon’s stuff is always top notch
Wow this is my dream build
I've been hunting for an 80 series to build for over a year.... So hard to find in the US!!
@@ewingfox6459 A lot of them are overseas now like in the middle east.
He should have been apart of the 2024 new Land Cruiser . Roof rack was super cool too
I worked with Toyota on the FJ cruiser, but I don’t know if the latest administration at Toyota knows who I am anymore. I would’ve loved to have been involved.
$$$ really can make a difference. Bad ass truck. Amazing work
My life goal is owning a vehicle that you built. You sir are an artist!
ya am doing a resto right now but am keeping it as stock as possible, you guys did an amazing job well done
Get yours too for $500k
I go to Cal State Northridge but live in Oxnard. I drive an 01 Jeep Tj and fucking LOVE driving on Santa Susana, I recognized it instantly, always drive that road instead of the freeway. Cool seeing it there.
I have a FZJ105 and it's a unit, 445,000ks still runs with no issues
Are we talking about the comedian and MMA commentator Joe Rogan? This makes Joe Rogan even more legendary!!! The guy is a jack of all trades.
Get on your knees next time you run into him. He didn't build the truck mate..
@@benhowell5790 Nope, saving all that for you ;)
I'd love to take Joe 4 wheeling here in Az. Beautiful 80 series.
Damn Joe, Them boys did one Hell of a job for You Bro..... Hats off to them. I'm picking up a 95 for 3500 bucks today with 195000 miles.. I'm stoked
If it is for an apocalypse he should have gotten a 1 wire run diesel engine for it. Something that will run on anything from veggie oil to used motor oil or kerosene or diesel or gas.
Something like an old 12HT or a 13bt or a 12 valve cummings. In an apocalyptic situation u want 3rd world reliability, fuel economy and a vehicle that will still run after an EMP. That LS will be a boat anchor without infrastructure.
Stole the words from my mouth
Go Diesel or Bust!👍😉
⚠ FJ80 vs FJ62 Landcruiser compared ✔ th-cam.com/video/KjNhAYynHSo/w-d-xo.html
Well this just epic, love all the effort to bring it up to date and then even more to hide it away and make it look stock.
Dude joe has such good taste in cars
true!
That would be a dream. Come true to me if I was able to afford to build my Land Cruiser like that.
Great client & even better builder. Nice one Jonathan
I had and have a Land Cruiser
They are excellent trucks
Lovely video enjoyed watching
I am amazed for the rest of my life...loved everything ..there is nothing I didn't liked... the loss of power frm 516 to 360 to wheel is quite sad..but anyways it's enough for a rig of this kind..seats frm 7 series..exterior lights..the black treatment to the head lamp beadings/surrounds..the roof rack ..all these were my fav of the many modifications done..20 minutes were worthy..thanks for showcasing wonderful work like this..Sir.
Nice restoration, but those ebay chinese headlights do not belong on a build of this caliber!
Adam Chimowicz exactly! Only thing I would replace.
Easy to change ..... after they get booed enough!
For definites
Needs a set of Lightforces
Not sure I would consider JW Speaker lights "Ebay chinese". Although I agree, they do not enhance the build.
@@ICON4x4Design oh thank God you don't approve, they make all your hard work look cheap. And your work is anything but cheap, I would go straight to you after winning the lottery and order this truck, exactly....with different head lights. Lol
Talk about passion! That was geeking out.
Awesome LC 80 ! My uncle used to own one. ‘ 96 model
A 3 liter diesel would be my only change.
Have one with a 4.2 turbo diesel, with 70k coming to America in 2020 when its birthday is 25
@@mannyberroa4725 Enjoy all of the Air freight shipping of performance parts from Australia!
@@mannyberroa4725 i had a 4.2td one here in NZ for a few years - great truck, wish i'd never sold it. Price is going up here for a good one. Picked mine up for $6.5k NZD (about 6 grand US) and sold it 3 yrs later for $13k!!
Why would you take a 3 litre 4 banger diesel when you can get the legendary inline 6 turbo diesels?
Crazy
My day we just put stroker 383 Chevy in to all kinds of stuff but nowadays ..wow ..guess money does buy happiness..we used to make our own 4links n mounts n ECT but today can just about buy everything ..still SUPER COOL..wish I had the cash to do it..
Got my 95 triple lock 80 LC today!
Joe Rogan has an excellent choice in vehicles! Long live landcruiser and long live Joe Rogan!
Love these Landcruiser 80’s. Here in Mongolia these considered true Landcruisers, everything after 80’s is garage city Landcruisers.
What is Mongolia
Joe gets the sickest car builds, good for him. JRE FOR LIFE!.....Definitely a zombie apocalypse truck lol.
Beautiful build. Nice for some when money is no object. Only thing I would change is get rid of the blue tinge on the Leather and ditch the round headlight. Great job 👌🏻
Mr Rogan is going to have some fun with this.
Good job
This is one kick ass truck....
Very nice. I'm surprised you didn't make it part time 4wd though? Or even put like a 205 tcase on it or maybe even an atlas, just to have 2wd.
Those are great and strong axles, but man you're pushing them with that power id say.
Most amazing build i have ever seen of an 80
I'd hate to add up the cost. Credit tot he builders
Beautiful, it’s better than when it came out in 1995
My Dream Truck! Gorgeous!!
This is the coolest thing I have ever seen
that ziptie around the white boot for that roof connector is likely distorting the seal...zip ties don't apply 100% equal pressure at all points bc of the way the clamp mechanism leaves some areas not engulfed by the tie part
Great restoration with the exception of the GM power plant.
Awesome job. But based on my experience I’d recommend the following changes.
1. Get custom depo glass headlights with HID fixtures instead of those janky looking aftermarket plastic ones
2 Replace steering wheel with early 2000s model from tundra or 4Runner that add stereo controls at fingertips. Using touchscreen in the factory location sucks
3 replace rear view mirror with gentex model that has outdoor temp, compass, and homelink buttons
4 get the early model mud flaps and trim them down to cap off the wheel flares and blend with the new sliders
5 replace that roof rack with a Prinsu. Much cleaner lines and more functional.
All of these mods have been done and documented on Ih8mud dot com so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
This is awesome, thank you. Just a damn elephant of the road.
Right at the 2 minute mark there's a car crammed in the bushes, I think ol' Jonathan ward should rebuild it! Bring it back to it former glory whatever it is😋👍
Wow, beautiful work!
I would want this but with the lexus motor from the LX560 and the same transmission and use lexus black paint and tan interior :)
Man if joe ever sells this I want to buy it 👍🏻😃
Sorry, but all this Rambo stuff is laughable.
I have had a 97 fzj80 for many years. It is a 3rd world version which means part time 4wd,open diffs, steel wheels and horrors of horrors a carburetor.
Why? Because I am in Africa - a place where if you break down you may die. I sometimes go to places where you don't see another human for days.
If you are honestly going on an adventure, the most important thing is toughness and reliability.
So what have I done to prepare for adventure?
Not much - a bull bar, a Warn winch and a lunchbox locker in the front is all.
I have never felt a need for more power, despite usually dragging a heavy trailer, nor have I ever had to be rescued.
Joe's LC may be a nice toy, but it is for posers, not for going to the middle of nowhere.
Pretty damn sweet... We all know Joe drives a Prius :)
70 series is the best will survive nuclear war those.
60 too
What a cool truck.
Just awesome, he gives me inspirations.
Tony Stark look fool besides you! Nice nice restauration! A dream for enthusiasts... Love your vids
Wait, is Joe Rogan a mountain biker?
Yea wat?
This is probably a stupid question, but is there a reason you wouldn't use a more modern diesel engine for this build? Thank you for this vid, so much appreciation for the effort you guys put into these builds.
You forgot to install the isolation tank.
What a fantastic build!
I love watching JRE and follow his UFC career but this really pisses me off, that is I'm jealous because this is just an awesome vehicle. Friggin Rogan!!!!
Only the best for the best, hey it might take some time but Joe, please think about running for president at some point! You are the only person I know that has a 100% common knowledge of how life should be and well you know the rest... plus the hand shake of jujitsu ...
I would've kept it green. Beautiful oem Emerald green, with stock rims. Such a timeless , nostalgic design, just nailed it, right out of the factory. Lose the snorkel. I love the geeked out attention to ALL the detail but lose the snorkel, and maybe
the after market brush guard shit. Can't beat the subtle stock appearance of the Land Cruiser
He spent all that money and you didn't even give him a selectable 2w/4w transfer case? lol
That is a beautiful truck hats off to you guys
That's not the last of the "true" landcruisers. I don't know if they're available in the US, but here in australia we have the 105 series which is a coil sprung solid axle in the front as well.
www.4-wheeling-in-western-australia.com/1998-toyota-land-cruiser.html
Really enjoyed this video, cheers !
Eaton lockers and a 5 speed would've been my only changes to the build, otherwise this is an absolutely perfect dream truck
Jack Carr's is sick too. Corvette engine.
Wow beautiful truck as always. Are they still manufacturing oem land cruiser parts? Just surprised because they are getting to be classic vehicles
Absolutely beautiful truck. Great job to all involved. Have you guys considered a Tundra/200 Series style steering wheel for these builds? It seems like a nice combination of factory - and upgrade?
A very practical off grid/overland engine swap would be the 1HD-T Toyota diesel mechanical injection pump engine. No electrics needed to run fuel system and bug out! Upgrade in power delivery should transform its manners. Would like to see Icon build one and not more gassers.
The seat ventilation buttons on the back of the center console do not look aligned properly.
Cool story bro, I wish I could have seen the transformation.
Cool cruiser. Do you have any video of these trucks getting used? Would be great to see
Would have been trick to match the tints to back, great restore.
This is amazing 😍 other than those eBay looking headlights
342 THUMBS DOWN ????????? JEALOUS MUCH ??????? ABSOLUTELY 1000 TIMES BETTER TO HAVE THIS THAN ANY NEW VEHICLE MADE !!!!!!!
Joe has got good taste!
Awesome build!... I'd be interested to know if the wading depth has been compromised by the engine not being able to breath entirely through the snorkel or is the rest of the air being pulled from a high enough point for it not to matter?
Clearly I got some work to do on my 80s.
a little grease on the inside seal part of the boot is likely more than sufficient
All detail and Ceramic pro coating was done by Kevin Grasso at Steves Detailing Alhambra
very nice. only down point is the open air baffles in the bay!? whats the point of the snorkel now?
Shockingly cool restoration.. I am left wondering: how much does an overhaul like this cost????
@Jonathan Ward, do you do your own window tinting? Thank you for going into so much detail. I really enjoy seeing and hearing about all the details that you put into your masterpieces. It shows off your passion for these works of art you are building.
looks like a top quality build except for the wire routing under the roof rack should be around the outside rail so you cant see it from above or whatever
Fantastic work.