OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series
Join the story of our ongoing budget build of a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series. This fourth-owner, nearly 300,000-mile SUV is being built for weekend camping trips, extended road trips as well as domestic overland trips. Topics of this collection of articles include DIYs, parts installs, gear reviews, maintence tips, trips and more.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series
Maintaining a High-Mileage Overland Vehicle
Learn how the OVR LC100 Toyota Land Cruiser, with over 300,000 miles, stays adventure-ready. Discover the importance of fluid changes with premium ENEOS lubricants and regular maintenance for reliable overland performance.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series
Staying Connected on the Trail: Starlink Mini & Our DIY Spare Tire Mount
The ability to access navigation apps, maintain communication with loved ones, and even check weather updates or reach emergency services can be crucial. This balance of connectivity and adventure is where the Starlink Mini comes in, and for our OVR LC100 Land Cruiser, it has become a valuable addition to our toolkit.
Deep Growl, Deeper Departure: Revel’s Off-Road-Specific Medallion Trail Hart Exhaust Systems
Revel, a brand that was established by Tanabe USA, a Japanese manufacturer famed for its high-performance aftermarket upgrades for Japanese sports cars, brings their 30-plus-year expertise into the off-road realm, specifically focusing on Toyota and Lexus trucks.
Stop Guessing Your Rig’s Weight: Weighing Your Off-Road Vehicle with CAT Scale
When it comes to overlanding and off-roading, knowing the weight of your vehicle is more than just a good idea—it’s a necessity. Understanding your vehicle’s weight can be the difference between a successful journey and an overland nightmare. We stopped by CAT Scale to find out the real weight of our rig.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMON Hard Shell Roof Top Tent
The Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMON Clamshell roof top tent presents a sleek, lightweight solution to overlanding enthusiasts who seek convenience, practicality and a compact form-factor on a budget. We test one out on the OVR Land Cruiser.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Deciding Wheel Offset
We compare +0 and +25 offset Nomad Convoy wheels on the OVR LC100. While aggressive wheel fitments can give a truck an impressive stance, finding a balance between the factory settings and an aggressive look can be the key to optimizing both appearance and functionality.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Ironman 4x4 & KC Off-Road Lighting Setup
Having ample amounts of light projecting from your rig is essential to its safe operation in low light and dark environments. We approached the auxiliary light setup on the OVR LC100 with two goals in mind. We wanted plenty of bright, usable light at a non-wallet busting budget.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: DIY Vehicle Vinyl Wrap
To further protect the fragile (and unsightly) paint on the OVR Land Cruiser project vehicle’s hood and roof, we turned to Avery Dennison’s SW900X Supreme Wrapping Film for help.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Lighting the Way with KC HiLites
We installed KC HiLites 6” SlimLlite LEDs and Flex ERA 1 auxiliary lights to our budget Toyota Land Cruiser project vehicle for after dark driving.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Everything You Need To Know About Its Dual Battery Setup
As our budget build OVR Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series vehicle project marches forward, it was inevitable that we installed a dual battery setup. Learn how and why ours is setup they way it is.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Ironman 4x4 Airforce Snorkel For Cleaner Airflow
Learn why we added an Ironman 4x4 snorkel to our budget build OVR Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series Project vehicle and what are impressions of it are.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Rear Cargo Storage With ARB’s Outback Solutions Drawer System
Is the ARB Outback Solutions Drawer System right for you? Read what we liked (and disliked) about adding it to our OVR Land Cruiser 100 Series budget overland project vehicle.
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Leather Steering Wheel Restoration
Restoring your vehicle’s aging and worn-out steering wheel can be gratifying and raise the overall satisfaction and pride of ownership of your ride.
One Lock To Rule Them All: We Try Out BOLT’s Secure & Simplified One-Key Lock
A firsthand review of BOLT’s One-Key 5/8” Receiver Lock, YotaMD’s Titanium Reinforced Toyota/Lexus Key Kit and Tuffy’s Pull-Apart Key Chain.
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Ironman 4x4 Bull Bar Off Road Bumper Upgrade For Overland Touring
Keeping with the Australian overland touring theme of our build, we considered several similar tourer-style bumpers. We ultimately chose Ironman 4x4’s bumper due to factors that are outlined in this article. Read on to see what we think of this bumper after a few months of use so far.
DIY: Upgrade Your Winch By Installing Factor 55’s UltraHook
Factor 55’s UltraHook introduces a shackle mount hole, machined right into the body of the winch hook. Installation is a breeze and takes just a few minutes, which we’ll take you step-by-step in this article.
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: WARN VR EVO 10-S Winch Installation & First Impressions
A name that is synonymous with winches and winching in every sector, commercial as well as industrial, is WARN. Celebrating its 75th year in 2023, the company has been in the winch business for longer than most of us have been alive.
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Install
Front Runner’s Slimline II easily installs using the existing factory mounting points with no drilling required. It’s unlikely that we’ll turn the OVR LC100 back to stock, but it’s nice to know we can. Plus, drilling into the roof of your vehicle sounds like an iffy proposition if you ask us.
DIY: Adding Velcro to Headliner Patches
How many times have you been at a gift shop looking for a Velcro-backed patch only to find only sew-on or iron-on patches instead? Follow along for one of the easiest DIY’s that will turn any patch into a headliner-adhering decoration.
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro Suspension Upgrade
SeriesWe went with Ironman 4x4 for multiple reasons including its interesting Foam Cell technology.
ROAD TRIP: From The Desert To The Mountains: Driving San Bernardino National Forest’s Burns Canyon Road
”It’s also a popular place for drivers to shakedown their newly built rides or for those who want to try out their latest mods in a less extreme environment. It was the perfect place for us to take our recently acquired OVR project vehicle, a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, to ...
OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation - Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Wheel & Tire Upgrades
The combination of the pizza cutter-sized Toyo Tire Open Country A/T III’s with Nomad Wheels’ 501SA Convoy Salt is just the wheel and tire setup for our Land Cruiser 100 Series we were looking for in terms of looks and performance.
OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation - Project LC100: First Trail Run In Our Budget Toyota Land Cruiser
”A 300,000-mile LC100 is not going to come with a warranty so be aware that going the budget route is not without its risks.”
OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation - Project LC100: A New Beginning for the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
I’ve never owned a Toyota before and although I know how legendary Land Cruisers are, I’ve never considered getting one either.
