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

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Staying Connected on the Trail: Starlink Mini & Our DIY Spare Tire Mount

2024-10-17T14:56:00+01:00By

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.

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Deep Growl, Deeper Departure: Revel’s Off-Road-Specific Medallion Trail Hart Exhaust Systems

2024-09-10T16:01:00+01:00By

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.

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Stop Guessing Your Rig’s Weight: Weighing Your Off-Road Vehicle with CAT Scale

2024-08-06T13:02:00+01:00By

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.

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OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMON Hard Shell Roof Top Tent

2024-07-20T15:14:00+01:00By

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.

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OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Deciding Wheel Offset

2024-07-01T22:43:00+01:00By

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.