Resources
Channels, accounts, forums & references
The YouTube channels, Instagram accounts, message boards and reference sources worth your time, filed by truck. Suggestions welcome.
Toyota 4Runner
Family page →4Runner
YouTube channels
YTTrail-Gear Inc.Toyota rock-crawling builds, solid-axle swaps and drivetrain parts for 1st/2nd gen-era trucks.YTLC EngineeringToyota four-cylinder (22R/22R-E) specialist — engine builds and tech for 1984–95 4Runners.YTTOTAL CHAOS FABRICATIONLong-travel IFS, control arms and suspension for every 4Runner generation from 1986 on.YTMetal Tech 4x4Suspension, links and armour for 4th–5th gen 4Runners, GX and FJ Cruiser.YT4Runner Lifestyle4Runner product installs, reviews, news and adventure trips (mostly 5th/6th gen).YTTrailCoTrips, gear and Toyota builds from Brenan Greene, founder of TrailCo and Trail4Runner.com.YTYotaMafiaToyota enthusiast community — 4Runner and Tacoma builds and trail runs.YTToyTec LiftsToyota lift kits and suspension installs since 2004.YTCoastal OffroadWeld-together armour kits, including bumpers and sliders for 1st–5th gen 4Runners.YTDLCR MediaOwnership videos on a 280,000-mile 3rd Gen 4Runner, including 2WD trail runs.YTRustBucketProductionsStep-by-step 3rd Gen 4Runner repairs on a 300,000-mile 1999: U-joints, valve covers, drum brakes, axle seals.YTAdventures with SmittyLong-term 3rd Gen 4Runner owner: mods, a 10-year review and a buyer's primer.YTTeam4RunnerDenver 4Runner community channel: a $5,000 3rd Gen project, maintenance guides and gen comparisons.YT1stGen4Runner1st gen buildYTTVO Ventures (Runnin4Tacos)Mods & off-roadingYTThe Car Care NutToyota master-tech maintenanceYTlowrangeoffroadRock crawling & diff workYT4runner6G6th gen forum channel
Instagram accounts
IG@lc_engineering22R/3VZ engine builds and early Toyota truck parts.IG@totalchaosfabricationLong-travel and IFS builds on Toyota trucks and 4Runners.IG@metaltech4x4Armour and suspension for 4Runner, GX and FJ platforms.IG@4runnerlifestyle4Runner builds, installs and trips.IG@coastal.offroadDIY armour kits on 4Runners of every generation.IG@toytecliftsToyota suspension lifts and customer builds.IG@yotamafiaToyota community builds and trail photos.IG@trail4r5th gen builds & guidesIG@runnin4tacosToyota parts & buildsIG@4runnermodsKdss & suspension parts
Forums & message boards
Toyota-4Runner.org ↗The biggest 4Runner forum, with sub-forums for classic (1st/2nd), 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gens.4Runners.com ↗Active generation boards and build sections for 1st through 6th gen, plus a 4th Gen How-To index.IH8MUD — Toyota 4Runner ↗Land Cruiser forum's 4Runner board; its '95 & Older Minitruck / 4Runner' board covers 1st and 2nd gens.IH8MUD — 95 & Older Minitruck / 4Runner ↗Solid-axle swaps, IFS and 22R/3VZ tech shared with the Hilux pickups.Expedition Portal ↗Overland build threads, buying advice and long-term ownership reports.YotaTech ↗Older Toyota truck tech archive owners still point to for 1st/2nd gen write-ups.Toyota-4Runner.org — 3rd Gen T4Rs ↗Deep archive of 1996–2002 buying advice and DIY threads.IH8MUD Forum ↗Toyota-wide off-road forum; strong crossover with Land Cruiser and Prado knowledge.IH8MUD — The 3rd Gen 4Runner Picture Thread ↗Builds and inspiration; IH8MUD's wider Toyota crowd is strong on drivetrain questions.AdventureTaco ↗Not a forum, but the best step-by-step DIY guides shared between the 1st gen Tacoma and 3rd gen 4Runner.4Runners.com — 1st Gen 4Runners (1984–1989) ↗Active generation board: wiring, EFI gremlins, suspension advice and the 1st Gen armor thread.4Runners.com — 1st Gen Builds ↗Build threads for inspiration and parts lists.Toyota-4Runner.org — Classic 4Runners ↗Long archive covering 1st and 2nd gens, including the tyre-size threads.4Runners.com — 2nd Gen 4Runners (1990–1995) ↗Active board: 3VZ-E head gaskets, vacuum lines, parts hunting and the 2nd Gen armor thread.4Runners.com — 2nd Gen Builds ↗Build threads and camping setups.4Runners.com — 4th Gen 4Runners (2003–2009) ↗Active board with a 4th Gen How-To index: fluids, wheel bearings, radiator, sway-bar links.Toyota-4Runner.org — 4th Gen T4Rs ↗Huge archive, including X-REAS removal threads.LexusGXOR wiki — wheels & tires ↗GX 470 wiki — same chassis, so tyre-fitment and suspension data carry straight over.Toyota-4Runner.org — 5th Gen T4Rs ↗The biggest 5th gen board: KDSS threads, rear-window fixes, buying advice.4Runners.com ↗Second big 4Runner community with buying-advice and build threads.Trail4R ↗Not a forum, but the deepest 5th gen DIY library: fluids, torque specs, CV boots, KDSS mods.4Runner6G.com ↗The dedicated 2025+ forum: builds, maintenance charts, fluid guides.4Runner6G.com — Issues, Repairs, Warranty, TSB, Recalls ↗Where brake-squeal TSBs, steering clunks and transmission-temperature reports are tracked.Tacoma4G.com ↗Same TNGA-F platform and powertrains; a year ahead on drivetrain and suspension findings.
Clubs, registries & references
LC Engineering — 4Runner parts by generation ↗Parts catalogue split by generation, from the 1981–83 Trekker to the current truck; strongest on 22R and early trucks.Coastal Offroad — 4Runner armour by generation ↗Bumpers, sliders and skids for 1984-on 4Runners, including rare 1st and 2nd gen kits.Toyota Technical Information System (TIS) ↗Toyota's official subscription source for factory repair manuals, wiring diagrams and TSBs.Bring a Trailer — Toyota model pages ↗Sold-price history for every 4Runner generation (N60, N120, N180, N210, N280).Hagerty — The rise of 1984–89 Toyota 4Runners ↗Valuation data and market trends for first-generation trucks.Trail4Runner — 4Runner generation history ↗Year-by-year differences across generations and common issues to check.
Chevrolet K5 Blazer & Suburban
Family page →Chevrolet / GMC
YouTube channels
Instagram accounts
Forums & message boards
CK5 forums ↗GMSquareBody.com ↗The Diesel Page — 6.2L Diesel forum ↗Steel Soldiers ↗CK5 — 1969–1972 K5 Blazer | Truck | Suburban ↗The dedicated first-gen section of the biggest K5 forum. Tire, lift and restoration threads go back decades.CK5 — The Garage ↗CK5's general section, home to many fitment and 'what should I buy' threads.67-72 Chevy Trucks message board ↗Covers every 1967–72 Chevy and GMC truck, including the Blazer and Jimmy. Good for sheet metal and trim.GMSquarebody — Tech Discussion ↗The main 1973–91 GM truck forum, with subforums for every system.GMSquarebody — Lifted / Off-Road Systems ↗Lifts, tire fitment and steering bracing.GMSquarebody — Transfer Case ↗NP203, NP205 and NP208 rebuilds and swaps.GMSquarebody — Diesel (6.2, conversions) ↗6.2 diesel ownership and swaps.
Ford Bronco
Family page →Ford Bronco
YouTube channels
YTWild Horses Off-RoadTech tips and trail videos from a shop that specializes in 1966–77 Broncos.YTTheBroncoGraveyardBronco Graveyard's channel: Ford Bronco and truck parts and installs.YTJamesDuffIncBronco suspension specialist since 1967, including solid-axle swaps for 1980–96 Broncos.YTGateway BroncoClassic Bronco restomods with modern drivetrains.YTICONICON 4x4's channel, including its BR early-Bronco builds.YTVelocity RestorationsRestomod builds, including early Broncos.YTMaxlider Bros.Early Bronco restoration and custom builds.YTThe Bronco NationIndependent Bronco enthusiast community covering every generation.YTBuild It - Wheel It - Explore ItEpisode-by-episode V8, solid-axle Bronco II rock-crawler build, plus Ford Explorer swaps.YTBuckle Up ButtercupDIY installs, lift and lighting tests and builds on sixth-gen Broncos.YTBlake's BuildsOwner DIY channel with a revived 1988 Bronco II and Ranger/Bronco II how-tos.YTBronco KingFinds, restores and walks through low-mile 1992–1996 Broncos.YTBudget BroncoBudget DIY maintenance and installs for the 2021-on Bronco.YTChase GentryOBS Bronco build series: long-travel suspension, cage, armor and a 351W rebuild.YTLate Model Restoration (LMR)Ford parts house covering OBS Bronco tech, installs and restoration alongside Mustangs.
Instagram accounts
IG@wildhorsesbroncosWild Horses: early Bronco parts, builds and trail runs.IG@gatewaybroncoGateway Bronco's classic Bronco builds.IG@icon4x4ICON's hand-built trucks, including the BR.IG@maxlidermotorsMaxlider Brothers' early Bronco restomods.IG@velocityrestorationsVelocity Restorations' restomod builds.IG@thebronconationBronco Nation community posts across all generations.
Forums & message boards
ClassicBroncos.com forums ↗The main 1966–77 early Bronco boardBronco Zone ↗All generations, with dedicated tech-support sections for 1966–77, 1978–79 and 1980–96FullSizeBronco.com ↗1978–1996 full-size Bronco ownersBronco6G ↗2021-on sixth-generation Bronco ownersBronco Zone — 1st Gen: 1966–1977 Early Bronco ↗General early-Bronco discussionBronco Zone — 66–77 Early Bronco Tech Support ↗Tech questions, including VIN and data-plate decodingThe Ranger Station — Bronco II Corral ↗The deepest Bronco II library online: specs, production figures, trim guides, brochures, wiring and DIY repairs.The Ranger Station forums — Bronco II & Explorer builds ↗Build threads, with separate 2.8 and 2.9 engine boards elsewhere on the forum.Bronco Zone — Bronco II & Explorer tech support ↗Bronco Zone's tech board for Bronco IIs and Explorers.BroncoII4x4.com ↗A long-running Bronco II owners' forum, linked from Wikipedia.Bronco Nation ↗News and forum focused on the 2021-on Bronco, including reliability round-ups.
Clubs, registries & references
Early Bronco Registry ↗Founded in 1991 by members of Early Broncos Limited (1981); 6,000+ members; runs Bronco DazeBronco Graveyard — technical diagrams archive ↗Exploded diagrams and tech references from the Michigan Bronco parts specialistBronco Graveyard — Ford Bronco clubs ↗Directory of regional Bronco clubsCJ Pony Parts — 1975 Bronco VIN decoder ↗Series, engine, transmission, axle and paint codes, with year-specific pagesWild Horses — 1966 Bronco announcement press releases ↗Ford's August 1965 launch releases, transcribed
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Family page →G-Class
YouTube channels
YT@GluxetravelG-Class travelYT@LittlehandeganG-ClassYT@Nothing-but-GsAll things G-ClassYTAlliance MotorworksBuying guides, ownership costs, lift and tire guides, off-road tests (Loveland, CO)YTJack Wagon OverlandingG-Wagen overland builds, lift and spacer explainers, lighting and exhaust installsYTExpedition Motor CompanyRestored ex-military 250 GD Wolf and LWB W461 buildsYTExpedImportsExpedition Imports' channel: G-Wagen, Unimog and Pinzgauer parts tech, 230 GE/Puch clipsYTEkscentryczni złomiarzePolish classic-car channel whose main project is a step-by-step Mercedes W460 G-Class restoration.YTExpedition Motor CompanyVintage g restorationsYTEurowise Inc.G-class parts & upgrades
Instagram accounts
IG@gzilla500G 500 buildIG@gwagonrallyG-Wagen rallyIG@leon_koningAdventures in a yellow classic G with a roof tentIG@gclub_usG-Club US: documenting military and classic GeländewagensIG@gelandewagenoffroadOverland G-Wagen builds and kitIG@gluxetravel_g500W463 G 500 travel and DIY (G-luxe Travel)IG@nothingbutgsG-Wagen builds and restorationsIG@alliancemotorworksG-Wagen sales, service and expedition buildsIG@jackwagonoverlandingOverland parts and builds for G-WagensIG@expeditionmotorcompanyRestored 250 GD Wolf convertiblesIG@handsomemotorsG-Wagen specialist dealer inventory and know-howIG@eurowise_performanceG-Wagen lift kits, suspension and armour (also other platforms)
Forums & message boards
Club G-Wagen ↗Long-running G-Class owners' community: rallies and classifieds (the forum sits behind a captcha page)MBWorld — G-Class (W460 / W461 / W463) ↗Deepest technical archive: locker, axle and transfer-case DIYBenzWorld — G-Class ↗General ownership and maintenanceExpedition Portal ↗G-Wagens as overland rigs: tires, springs, racksr/gwagon ↗Quick answers and photosBenzWorld — G-Class ↗General ownership and maintenanceMBWorld — 550 vs 55 thread ↗Owner comparison of G 550 and G 55 KompressorIH8MUD — Diesel G-Wagen thread ↗Land Cruiser forum, but a useful W460 300 GD ownership thread
Clubs, registries & references
Expedition Imports ↗W460/W463 parts: front axle service kits, locker hydraulics, steering, cooling, 24 V partsFour By Four Club ↗Long-running G-Class parts, accessories and manuals sourceEurowise ↗G-Wagen lift springs (JWO, OME), King kits, Panhard bars, bushings, portal conversionsHandsome Motors — G-Wagon buyer's guide ↗Model-by-model W463 trouble spots and rust map from a dealer who has owned 200+ GsSwiss G Club ↗Owners' club for Mercedes and Puch Geländewagen; events and tripsMercedes-Benz G-Class — Milestones of development ↗Official dated history of the W460, W461 and military contracts
Ineos Grenadier
Family page →Grenadier
YouTube channels
YTOwlGrenadier upgrade walkthroughs, steering upgrades and Moab trail runsYTAgile OffroadGrenadier builds, installs and hard-trail testing (Moab)YTExpedition PortalLong-term Quartermaster project truck, Africa-crossing Grenadier, portal-axle buildsYTDirtbox OverlandQuartermaster canopy-camper and flatbed buildsYTNorweldQuartermaster tray and canopy builds with long-term updates (Australia)YTTFLoffroadGrenadier and Quartermaster reviews and off-road comparisonsYTDVA MechanicsGrenadier accessory installs: side steps, awning mounts, spare-tire systemsYTLeitner DesignsGrenadier and Quartermaster roof racks, load bars and mounting panelsYTINEOS GrenadierFactory films: Hambach production, Quartermaster launch, cold-weather testingYTDANS WORLDUK owner's long-term Grenadier coverage: three-year review, first MOT and service costs, green lanes.
Instagram accounts
IG@owl.outdoorsOwl's builds and parts (US Grenadier specialist)IG@agileoffroadGrenadier builds and trail useIG@expeditionportalOverland builds and travelIG@dirtboxoverlandQuartermaster canopy campers and Grenadier accessoriesIG@norweldaustraliaTrays and canopies, including Quartermaster buildsIG@leitnerdesignsRacks and cargo systems for Grenadier and QuartermasterIG@dva.mechanicsGrenadier accessories and installsIG@4x4australiamagAustralian 4x4 tests and newsIG@ineos_grenadierOfficial Ineos Grenadier account
Forums & message boards
The INEOS Forum ↗The main independent owner board for Grenadier and Quartermaster: tires, DIY servicing, software issues, canopies and bed builds.LR4x4 — Ineos Grenadier Forum ↗UK Land Rover forum's Grenadier section, with many ex-Defender owners.Expedition Portal — Ineos Grenadier thread ↗Long-running overland thread from pre-launch through ownership.AULRO — Ineos Grenadier thread ↗Australian Land Rover owners' mega-thread on outback use and dealers.
Clubs, registries & references
NHTSA recall lookup ↗VIN check for US recalls 23V828, 23V903 and 25V147 (2023–2024 Grenadier).INEOS Grenadier US — Quartermaster ↗Official US Quartermaster specs, trims and configurator.DVA Mechanics — Grenadier tire selection guide ↗AT vs MT, load ratings and pressures for Grenadier tires.Owl — Upgrading your new Grenadier ↗Upgrade order and priorities from a US Grenadier specialist.john1911.com — Your first Grenadier annual service ↗A US owner's write-up of the first dealer service: what was done and what it cost.Norweld — Quartermaster canopies and trays ↗Australian tray and canopy maker with Quartermaster-specific products.
AM General Hummer H1
Family page →Hummer H1
YouTube channels
YTPredator IncH1 restorations, Duramax and Cummins swaps, and explainers such as CTIS and brake-throttle modulation.YTNKP GarageH1 projects, including aluminum geared-hub covers and CTIS demonstrations.YTHummer Mods and Repairs for the M998 HMMWVHMMWV geared-hub, transfer case and door-seal repairs that carry over to the H1.YTRainman Ray's RepairsDiagnosing 6.5 diesel fuel starvation and air leaks on H1s and Humvees.YTZawboneH1 6.5 turbo diesel repairs, including a water pump job.YTSixFiveTurboGarage.comDetailed GM 6.5 turbo diesel rebuild series.YTDoug DeMuroFull walk-through review of the 2006 H1 Alpha.YTJay Leno's GarageMil-spec Hummers episode.
Instagram accounts
Forums & message boards
Hummer4x4Offroad — Hummer H1 1992–2006 ↗The main active H1 board: buying advice, restorations and troubleshooting.Hummer4x4Offroad — Tech Library ↗Collected how-to threads.The Hummer Club Inc. ↗Owners' club with tech articles, FAQs and events.Steel Soldiers ↗Military-vehicle forum with deep HMMWV driveline knowledge.
Clubs, registries & references
Flash Off-Road ↗Chuck Kopelson's archive of more than 200 H1 articles: buying, year-by-year changes and step-by-step repairs.Flash Off-Road — Year-by-Year Differences ↗The most detailed list of H1 running changes, 1992–2006.65TurboGarage.com ↗GM 6.5 turbo diesel cooling, durability and rebuild guides.Predator Inc — The Hummer Blog ↗H1 specialist shop's articles and build stories.Bring a Trailer — Hummer H1 ↗Sold-price history for H1s, Alphas and conversions.
International Scout
Family page →International Scout
YouTube channels
YTAnything ScoutScout parts supplier's tech-tip and install videos.YTSuper Scout SpecialistsLong-running Scout parts and restoration shop.YTBinderPlanetChannel of the main IH Scout and truck community.YTJacks Custom RestorationEpisode-by-episode 1979 Scout II restoration: sheet metal, bodywork, engine.YTCars with NashScout II project series, including a 1980 grille restoration.YTSilverbackCustomWorksScout II restoration builds from a Binder Planet vendor shop.YTVelocity RestorationsRestomod builds, including a 1973 Scout II.YTDriving LineBuilt2Wander series, including a rusty 1975 Scout II resurrection.YTIH PARTS AMERICAIH light-line parts supplier and restoration shop: Scout 800A and Scout II builds.YTOld Iron OffroadTennessee Scout shop: a 20-part Scout 800 rock-crawler build, Scout II restomods and trail runs.YTScrapyard GarageMulti-part Scout 800 restoration, from chassis to finished build.YTScout MotorsOfficial · reveals & factory
Instagram accounts
IG@anythingscoutScout parts, builds and customer trucks.IG@superscoutpartsSuper Scout Specialists: parts, restorations and IH events.IG@ihscoutswestScouts West club: trail runs and gatherings.IG@ihscoutfittersIH Scout Fitters: Scout builds and parts.IG@customscoutsCustom and restored International Scouts.IG@internationalscoutiiScout II features and owner trucks.IG@international.scouts.nzInternational Scouts in New Zealand.IG@scout_motorsOfficial account of the VW Group-backed Scout Motors revival.
Forums & message boards
Binder Planet — General IH Tech ↗The main IH Scout community and its deepest tech archive.Binder Planet — SSII ↗Super Scout II owners and restorers.Binder Planet — Diesel Tech ↗Nissan SD33/SD33T diesel Scouts.Binder Planet — Restoration Purists ↗Correct-to-factory restoration details.IH Parts America forums ↗Tech forum with supplier staff answering fitment questions.Binder Planet — Scout Motors / Scout EV Chat ↗Discussion of the new VW-backed Scouts.IH Parts America forums — Basic Tech Questions ↗Active Q&A with IHPA tech moderators.IH Parts America forums — Axle Tech Questions ↗Dana 27, 30 and 44 rebuilds, knuckles and gearing.
Clubs, registries & references
Super Scout Specialists — FAQ ↗Production figures, axle identification, grille-by-year guide and special editions.Super Scout Specialists — line ticket code reference ↗Decode the codes on your factory build sheet.IH Parts America — Line Set Ticket ↗Order a copy of the factory build sheet for your VIN.Binder Books ↗Licensed reprints of IH service manuals and literature.Scouts West ↗West Coast IH Scout club, home of the Scouts West events.Scout Pluss ↗Canadian IH Scout and truck parts supplier.
Isuzu Trooper
Family page →Isuzu Trooper
Forums & message boards
Jeep
Family page →Jeep
YouTube channels
YTQuadratecJeep CJ and Wrangler parts specialist since 1990: installs, product guides, Jeep historyYTExtremeTerrain JeepWrangler parts installs and reviews, YJ through JLYTMorris 4x4 CenterFlorida Jeep parts house: tech videos and installs since 1991YT4 Wheel PartsOff-road parts chain: Jeep builds, lift and tire installsYTNovak ConversionsEngine and transmission swaps for CJs, Wranglers and full-size JeepsYTBleepinJeepJeep builds, trail runs and off-road how-tosYTMatt's Off Road RecoveryTrail recoveries in southern Utah, often in a recovery JeepYTJeep (official)The official Jeep brand channel: launches, heritage, Easter Jeep Safari conceptsYTATEM OFFROADBudget Cherokee XJ rescue and build series, plus JK maintenance and TJ trail runs.YTAls01XJOwner channel on keeping a 2001 Cherokee XJ in shape: electrical fixes, lighting and OEM+ upgrades.YTBoxyJeepSmall maker of Cherokee XJ and Comanche MJ parts: Renix fixes, gauge repair, buyer's guides.YTBryan's ProjectsOwner DIY channel with a 16-part, ongoing 1976 CJ-5 restoration: AMC 304 rebuild, T-150, Dana 20 and Dana 30 work.YTCB OffroadBuild series on a 5.9 Limited Grand Cherokee ZJ, from teardown to long-arm trail rig.YTGRANDICONOwner channel built around a 5.9 Grand Cherokee ZJ: repairs, a 1-ton swap and trail runs.YTGears & GroansBudget Jeep Gladiator DIY maintenance and overlanding.YTIdaho CJ RestorationIdaho shop restoring and repairing CJ-5s and CJ-7s: V8 builds, lockers, dash wiring.YTJK Gear and GadgetsJeep JKU and LJ build series: axle swaps, installs and budget upgrades.YTThe Jeep Farm LLCPhoenix restoration shop: CJs, Scramblers, SJ Cherokees and Grand Wagoneers.YTJEEPHERITAGEReproduction and remanufactured parts for 1963–1991 full-size Jeeps, with install videos.YTJeepSolidJeep repair videos, including an episode-by-episode CJ-5 engine rebuild.YTMajor Weakness YouTubeCherokee XJ and Comanche MJ repair and maintenance videos.YTOutJeepingStep-by-step Jeep how-tos, mostly on a Cherokee XJ: rust repair, steering boxes, disc brake conversions.YTPat's Car GarageOngoing multi-part Grand Cherokee ZJ restoration and 4.0 repair videos.YTProject Dan HBringing old 4.0-powered Jeeps back, mainly Cherokee XJs, with some ZJ and WJ.YTRoach Off-RoadDIY maintenance and installs on a Wrangler JLU and a 5.2 Grand Cherokee ZJ engine rebuild.YTSarge502JeepLong-term Gladiator Overland build: installs, a five-year review and trail runs.YTSherburn OutdoorsOverland camping channel built around a Jeep Gladiator, with build and long-term updates.YTThrill of the GrilleFormer Jeep-shop mechanic's step-by-step JK/JKU and JL/JLU repair videos.YTVigilanteRestomod builder of SJ Wagoneers, Cherokees, Grand Wagoneers and CJ-8 Scramblers on modern running gear.YTWAEMID IVDetailed Comanche MJ and Cherokee XJ tutorials, including the Operation MJ build.YTWFO ConceptsCalifornia Jeep fab shop: LJ and Gladiator builds, CJ resurrections and Rubicon Trail recoveries.YTWide Open DesignTennessee fab shop: Jeep LJ and JK tube-chassis builds and walkarounds.YTmetalshaperWillys and CJ restoration metal shop: CJ-5 and CJ-3B fabrication, plus a CJ-8 Scrambler rebuild.YTQuadratecJk how-tos & installsYTExtremeTerrainWrangler installs & reviewsYTKubicon2000 tj one-ton build & rust repairYTTrail ExpeditionTj floor pan repair & family wheelingYTMuddy Beards 4X4Tj track bar & steering buildsYTCivilian JeepsOwner interviews · 'save the squares' yjYTJerod's GarageSquare-headlight yj updates
Instagram accounts
IG@quadratecCJ and Wrangler parts, builds and Jeep eventsIG@extremeterrainWrangler builds and partsIG@novakconversionsEngine and transmission swaps in classic and modern JeepsIG@advanceadaptersDrivetrain adapters, transfer cases and swap buildsIG@mattsoffroadrecoveryUtah trail recoveriesIG@4wheelpartsofficialOff-road builds and partsIG@ruggedridgeJeep accessories and replacement partsIG@easterjeepsafariMoab's Easter Jeep Safari: trails, rigs and conceptsIG@jeepThe official Jeep brand accountIG@quadratecJeep parts & buildsIG@wagoneerOfficial account from the 2021 launch
Forums & message boards
JeepCJ.com Community ↗CJ-2 through CJ-8 subforums, tech articles and a manuals section.WAYALIFE Jeep Forum ↗A large all-Jeep forum, strong on Wrangler builds.International Full Size Jeep Association (IFSJA) ↗SJ Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer and J-truck owners.NAXJA ↗The North American XJ Association: Cherokee XJ tech and trail runs.WranglerTJForum ↗TJ and LJ Wrangler owners.JeepCJ.com Community — CJ7 ↗The busiest CJ-only board, with CJ-5, CJ-7 and CJ-8 subforums and a buyer's-guide wiki.JeepCJ.com Community — CJ8 ↗Scrambler-specific threads.JeepCJ.com — Suspension & Steering ↗Spring swaps, shackles and steering-box frame repairs.NAXJA — North American XJ Association ↗The main XJ and MJ forum: buying advice, 0331 heads, axles, fluids and decades of DIY threads.Cherokee Forum ↗General Cherokee forum with active XJ sections.JeepForum ↗Big multi-model Jeep forum with Cherokee XJ boards.Jeep-CJ.com — CJ5 forum ↗Model-specific board inside a big all-CJ community, with a solid buyer's guide in its wiki.EarlyCJ5.com ↗Dedicated to 1955–71 Willys and Kaiser CJ-5s and CJ-6s: F-heads, Dauntless V6s and originality.Jeep-CJ.com — Drivetrain ↗Axles, transfer cases and gearbox swaps across all CJs.CJ-8.com ↗The Scrambler-only community, with restoration threads, original-paint debates and Overlander owners.Comanche Club Forums ↗The MJ-only forum: tech write-ups, Cruiser54's Renix tips, a VIN registry and regional groups.JeepForum — Comanche MJ ↗Comanche board on a large multi-model Jeep forum.JeepGladiatorForum ↗The main JT owners' forum: fluids, fitment, death-wobble threads and build logs.JLWranglerForums ↗The JL forum. Most front-end, Pentastar and EcoDiesel threads apply to the JT.JeepForum — ZJ Grand Cherokee Forum ↗JeepForum's dedicated ZJ section: tech threads on leaks, transfer cases, death wobble and lifts.JeepGarage — ZJ Grand Cherokee (1993–1998) ↗JeepGarage's ZJ subforum, with build threads and parts swaps.BJ's Off Road forum ↗Full-size Jeep tech forum run by the parts specialist.Wagoneer World ↗Year-by-year history and factory specs for 1963–1991 Wagoneers.JK-Forum — Stock JK Tech ↗Fluids, fitment and factory-parts questions, including the tire-size threads.JK-Forum — Modified JK Tech ↗Lifts, axles, gearing and death-wobble troubleshooting.WranglerForum ↗Big general Wrangler board covering every generation.Expedition Portal ↗Overland builds, payload arguments and long-distance JKU trips.JK-Forum ↗The big JK board: tire fitment threads, stock-JK tech and modified-JK tech.JLWranglerForums ↗The main JL board, with active 4xe, EcoDiesel and 392 discussion.Way of Life (WAYALIFE) ↗JL stock tech-spec index, axle breakdowns and build threads.Wagoneers.com tech library ↗John Meister's long-running FSJ archive: engines by year, Quadra-Trac notes, dimensions and repair write-ups.JK-Forum — Jeep TJ/YJ Wrangler ↗Active TJ section with buying advice threads.WagoneerForums.org ↗WS-specific owners' forum, launched by Mopar Insiders in September 2020 before the trucks went on sale.Mopar Insiders community ↗Stellantis news site with forums. Good for recall, TSB and model-year change coverage.4WD Mechanix forum ↗Moses Ludel's forum: detailed answers on vacuum disconnects, carburetors and drivetrains.Off-Road.com forums ↗Long-running general 4x4 forum with a deep YJ archive.
Clubs, registries & references
JeepCJ.com — CJ Buyer's Guide ↗What to probe, tap and test on a used CJ.Offroaders.com — Jeep tech (factory engines, transmissions, transfer cases, axles) ↗Specs, ratios and ID charts for every factory Jeep driveline part.Novak Conversions — Knowledge guides ↗Detailed guides to the AMC I6, Dana 300, T-176, T-18, SR-4 and T-4/T-5.ExtremeTerrain — Jeep CJ fluid capacities and type ↗Fluids and capacities for CJ engines, gearboxes, transfer cases and axles.Jeep — Brand history: the 1970s ↗The official timeline: CJ-7, Golden Eagle, Renegade, Wagoneer and Quadra-Trac.RockAuto — 1983 Jeep CJ-7 catalog ↗Service parts catalog for the AMC-era CJ (change the year in the URL).
Toyota Land Cruiser
Family page →Land Cruiser
YouTube channels
YTCorsetti CruisersFJ60/FJ62 restomods and restorations from a Land Cruiser specialist shop.YTThe FJ CompanyRestored and restomodded FJ-series Land Cruisers.YTICONRestomod builder known for fully customized FJ40 builds.YTMetal Tech 4x4Land Cruiser fabricator: armor, cages and suspension parts, from FJ40s to 80s.YTCruiser OutfittersVintage Land Cruiser parts supplier (CruiserTeq): kits and how-tos.YTSpecter Off-RoadLand Cruiser parts specialist.YTAdrenaline ExpeditionsTen-part FJ Cruiser fix-and-build series, from a blown CV to brakes and diff drop.YTAdv4x4Detailed FJ80 and FJ60 how-tos: steering box rebuilds, part-time 4WD conversions, suspension.YTAlways TouringAustralian couple touring in a modified 300 Series LandCruiser, with build walkthroughs.YTApollo AniateFJ Cruiser owner's installs, lift and DIY mods.YTCruisin' With GregRepairs on a high-mileage 2001 Land Cruiser on its way to 400,000 miles.YTElite Land CruisersRestored vintage Land Cruiser walkarounds, from FJ25s and FJ40s to FJ60s and 80s.YTThe Everyday BuildFirst-time owner fixing up cheap 80 Series Land Cruisers: brakes, studs, buying guides.YTFJ ClassicsRestoration shop in Colombia and the US focused on FJ40 and FJ45 Land Cruisers.YTFJ ColbyRigging a 2008 FJ Cruiser one mod at a time: wiring, lighting and storage installs.YTGeriatric PearlDIY maintenance on an LX 470 / 100 Series: AHC, brakes, diffs, sensors.YTGreg's RestorationsMassachusetts frame-off restoration shop: FJ40, FJ60, FJ62 and FZJ80 builds and buyer's guides.YTJungle CatOwner restoring a 100 Series Land Cruiser with step-by-step DIY repairs.YTLand Cruiser RestorationsKansas shop restoring and V8-swapping Land Cruisers, mostly FJ62s and FZJ80s.YTOTRAMMLand Cruiser repair shop's how-to videos and quick tips, mostly on 80, 100 and 200 Series.YTOffroad CrusaderAustralian owner's LandCruiser 200 DIY servicing, installs and trips.YTThe Land Cruiser ChannelHdj100 & amazon rebuildsYTTrailReconLc250 build & adventure seriesYTTVO VenturesLc250 builds · 33s & armorYTMountain YotasLc250 budget buildYTDissent Off-roadLc250 armor & buildsYTSlee Off-RoadLx 600 / 300 builds & portalsYTASPW 4xOverlandAfrica troopy & 1hd-fte buildYTDoug DeMuroMega cruiser walkaround
Instagram accounts
IG@blackhillsbuilds80 Series buildsIG@tomahawk.cruiser60 SeriesIG@westchalk100 SeriesIG@thatbrown8080 SeriesIG@ih8mudThe IH8MUD Land Cruiser community: builds and trips across every generation.IG@corsetticruisersFJ60/FJ62 and other vintage Land Cruiser builds.IG@icon4x4ICON's FJ40 and other restomod builds.IG@cruisercorpsVintage 40/55/60 Series parts and restorations.IG@cruiseroutfittersVintage Land Cruiser parts and rebuild kits.IG@metaltech4x4Land Cruiser armor and fabrication.IG@unsealed4x4Australian 4x4 magazine with plenty of LandCruiser touring and tech.IG@dissentoffroadLc250 bumpers & slidersIG@familycruiser250Family lc250 buildIG@sleeoffroadSleebuilt lc250s & at37IG@cruiserpartsllcLand cruiser partsIG@konggarageusaKzj90 import builds
Forums & message boards
IH8MUD — 40- / 55-Series Tech ↗Restoration and tech for FJ40s, FJ45s and Iron Pigs.IH8MUD — FJ45 Owners Club ↗Long-wheelbase 40 Series pickups and wagons.IH8MUD — FJ55 Iron Pig Preservation Society ↗Everything FJ55.IH8MUD — 60-Series Wagons ↗FJ60/FJ62 tech and restoration.LandCruiserClub.net ↗Australian forum with boards for every series from the 40 to the 200.Expedition Portal ↗Overland builds and travel, many on Land Cruisers.IH8MUD — 70-Series Tech ↗Troopies, pickups and 76 wagons — including imports.IH8MUD — 80-Series Tech ↗The deepest well of FJ80/FZJ80 knowledge anywhere.IH8MUD — 100-Series Cruisers ↗100 Series and LX 470 tech.IH8MUD — 200-Series Cruisers ↗200 Series and LX 570.IH8MUD — Land Cruiser 250 ↗The new US-market Land Cruiser and its GX 550 cousin.IH8MUD — 300-Series / LC300 / LX600 ↗Global-market 300 Series and its Lexus twins.IH8MUD — Tire and Wheel Tech ↗Fitment arguments, settled and unsettled.IH8MUD — Expedition Builds ↗Long-range build threads, many on 80s.Aus80 (Tapatalk) ↗Australian 80 Series community, strong on diesels (1HZ/1HD) and touring.IH8MUD — 100-Series FAQ ↗An index of the best DIY threads: timing belt, ball joints, AHC, CV boots, starter and more.Rising Sun 4WD Club forum ↗Club forum with 100 Series tire and tech threads.IH8MUD — 200 Series Technical FAQ ↗An index of install, repair and build threads.IH8MUD — 200 Series Tire and Wheel Size Database ↗Owner-reported tire, wheel and lift combinations, including where they rub.ExplorOz forum ↗Australian touring Q&A, strong on the diesel VDJ200.LandCruiserForum.com ↗Dedicated LC250 community: builds, wheels and tires, maintenance and recalls.LandCruiserForum.com — Issues, Repairs, Warranty ↗Where TSBs, recalls and owner problem reports turn up first.LandCruiserForum.com — Wheels & Tires ↗Fitment reports by size and offset.LandCruiserForum.com — Prado / J250 ↗Overseas Prado 250s, diesels included.IH8MUD — 300/600/700 issues, problems and solutions ↗A running list of owner-reported faults and fixes.IH8MUD — 300 Series wheel and tire fitment database ↗Crowd-sourced fitment spreadsheet by size, offset and AHC height.IH8MUD — V35A engine recall (25LA07/25LB07) ↗Recall documents and owner updates on the engine campaign.Buschtaxi.org ↗German-language Land Cruiser and overland forum.IH8MUD — FJ Cruiser ↗Land Cruiser crowd's FJ board: high-mileage owners, front-locker and engine-swap threads.IH8MUD — FJ Cruiser FAQ ↗Index of mods, maintenance and tire-fitment threads.FJ Cruiser Forums ↗The big model-specific forum, with years of build and repair threads.IH8MUD — FJ25 Owners Group ↗The center of the FJ25 world: the FJ2X registry, the 'Count the FJ25s' census, part-number lists, factory literature and restoration threads.IH8MUD — FJ25 Classifieds Corner ↗Where FJ25-only parts change hands.LandCruiserClub.net — 40 Series ↗Australian forum, good for diesel BJ and HJ trucks.LandCruiserClub.net — 50 Series ↗Australian FJ55 board ('Moose, Iron Pig').LandCruiserClub.net — 60 Series ↗Australian forum, strong on HJ60/HJ61 diesels.IH8MUD forum ↗There's no Mega Cruiser subforum, but IH8MUD's Land Cruiser crowd is where imported Toyotas get discussed.IH8MUD — GX470 / Prado120 ↗Shared forum for the Prado 120 and its Lexus twin.IH8MUD — 120 Series FAQ ↗Pre-buy checklist, KDSS, air springs, timing belt and common problems.IH8MUD — Importing / JDM ↗For when the first 120s hit 25.IH8MUD — GX460 / Prado150 ↗The shared forum for both twins, with build guides, OEM part numbers and tire-fitment threads.IH8MUD — My GX460 -> Prado 150 build and travel thread ↗A long build thread that shows how much of the Prado front end swaps onto a GX.IH8MUD — 90-Series Tech ↗The main English-language Prado 90 board, busier now the trucks are US-legal.IH8MUD — 90 Series FAQ ↗Parts interchange (4Runner/80 Series), EPC sources and early import notes.
Clubs, registries & references
Toyota Land Cruiser Association (TLCA) ↗US owners' club, founded in California in 1976.Cruiser Corps ↗Parts catalog for 40, 55 and 60 Series trucks: knuckle kits, OME lift kits, disc conversions, body panels.CruiserTeq (Cruiser Outfitters) ↗OEM-supplier rebuild kits and parts for vintage and 80 Series Cruisers.Cool Cruisers of Texas ↗Land Cruiser sales and parts, strong on FJ40/FJ45 body and trim.CruiserFAQ ↗Long-running Land Cruiser reference site.GR Heritage Parts — 40 Series (GoAuto report) ↗Toyota's 2021 program to reproduce discontinued 40 Series engine, driveline and exhaust parts.
Land Rover Series & Defender
Family page →Land Rover
YouTube channels
YTLucky8 Off-RoadUS Land Rover parts house: weekly Rover News, L663 and OCTA builds, its own 1995 Discovery 5-speedYTRovers NorthVermont parts house: install videos for Discovery I/II, Defender NAS chassis and protectionYTLand Rover Owner InternationalLRO magazine: greenlaning in Series and Defenders, 300Tdi and winch how-tosYTSeriously SeriesSeries Land Rover and Perentie adventures in the Australian outback, Camel Trophy historyYTChurchill 4x4UK workshop restoring Series I, II, IIA, III and classic DefendersYTPowerful UKL663 and classic Defender accessories, fitting guides and workshop podcastYTLR Workshop & ExpeditionOwner DIY on Td5 and 300Tdi Defenders: timing belts, ball joints, small fixesYTJammy GitsCouple driving around the world in a 2005 Defender 110YTBluelandyKai and Irati overlanding around the world in a 1998 Defender 110 Td5YTDefender (official)Land Rover's official Defender channel: L663 launches, OCTA, DakarYTDiagnosticDadReal-world LR4 diagnostics and repairs: fault codes, engine mounts, fan clutch, transmission service.YTLR TIMEGerman couple rebuilding Discovery 3 and 4 project cars themselves, including TDV6 teardowns.YTLady VDriveway DIY on a Discovery 2 Td5: hubs, propshafts, intercooler and a full mod rundown.YTLost Cause RanchLand Rover hoarders' builds, including an LR4 truck conversion and LR4 timing-chain jobs.YTThe Lucky8 GarageLucky8's step-by-step install and repair channel: LR3/LR4 hubs and arms, Discovery 1 brakes and exhausts.YTRust, Roots & RoversOwner rebuilding a 1999 Discovery 2: chassis rust repair, axles and brakes.YTTorr OverlandDiscovery 4 / LR4 ownership, servicing, inspections and family-camper build.YTLucky8 (fivespddisco)Us land rover parts specialistYTRestosaga WorkshopSeries 3 88 rebuild & ownership
Instagram accounts
IG@straydogclassicsClassic Land RoversIG@roversnorthRovers North parts, builds and eventsIG@lrsoclubLand Rover Series One ClubIG@lrseries2clubLand Rover Series Two Club (1958–1971 trucks)IG@lr_series_i_ii_iii_clubSeries I–III owners' clubIG@defenderOfficial Defender accountIG@powerful_ukPowerful UK Land Rover accessoriesIG@tf4x4Terrafirma suspension, protection and accessoriesIG@ashcrofttransmissionsltdAshcroft Transmissions: LT230, ATBs, axles and gearboxesIG@paddocksparesPaddock Spares, UK Land Rover partsIG@safetydevicesSafety Devices roll cages and roof racksIG@series3.restorationSeries iii restoration
Forums & message boards
Defender Source ↗Main US board for NAS and imported classic Defenders, plus a 2020+ section.Defender2.net ↗UK board covering Tdi, Td5, Puma, Series and an active L663 faults section.Rovers North Forums ↗Series, Defender and Discovery I tech from the Vermont parts house's community.LandyZone ↗Large UK forum with Series, Defender and Discovery sections (use the Disco 1 prefix filter).AULRO ↗Australian Land Rover Owners: deep mechanical knowledge on Tdi, Td5 and Series trucks.Rovers North Forums — Discovery I ↗Disco 1 tech, mostly US-market V8 trucks.Defender Source — 2020+ New Defender Technical Discussions ↗L663 ownership, software and accessories.AULRO — 90/110/130 Defender ↗Australian forum, deep on Tdi/Td5 mechanicals and tyre fitment.Rovers North Forums — Defender 90/110/130 ↗Vermont parts house's community; good for first-time buyer advice.LandRoverForums.com — Defender ↗General US-based Defender tech.Defender2.net — General & Technical (L663) ↗The busiest L663 tech board: towing, diagnostics, oil intervals.Defender2.net — Faults & Fixes (L663) ↗Owner-documented faults, codes and recall campaigns.Defender2.net — Wheels & Tyres (L663) ↗Real fitment reports for 275/60R20 and friends.LandyZone — Land Rover Discovery (Disco 1 threads) ↗Busy UK board; filter by the Disco 1 prefix for rust, sunroof and Tdi threads.AULRO — Discovery 1 ↗Australian owners; Tdi and V8 tech and swivel know-how.LandyZone — Land Rover Discovery (Disco 2 threads) ↗Busy UK board; the Disco 2 prefix filters Td5, SLS, ACE and chassis threads.The D2 Boys Club ↗Dedicated Discovery 2 enthusiasts' forum with half a million posts.LandRoverForums.com — Discovery II ↗Mostly US V8 owners: liners, head gaskets, ACE and tyres.AULRO — Discovery 2 ↗Australian owners; strong on Td5 and touring setups.discovery2.co.uk ↗One owner's long-running site of photo-illustrated Td5 maintenance and repair guides.DISCO3.CO.UK — Technical (D3) ↗The specialist Discovery 3/4 board; deep on TDV6, air suspension and IIDTool.DISCO3.CO.UK — Faults & Fixes (D3) ↗Compressor rebuilds, EPB and sensor fixes.DISCO3.CO.UK — North America & LR3/4 ↗US-market V8 and V6 trucks.LandRoverWorld — LR3 ↗US owners; control arms, EPB and DIY write-ups.LandyZone — Land Rover Discovery (Disco 3 threads) ↗Busy UK board; filter by the Disco 3 (LR3) prefix.AULRO — L319 Discovery 3 and 4 ↗Australian touring owners; long TDV6 crank threads.LandRoverWorld — LR4 ↗The busiest US LR4 board: crossover pipes, timing chains, tires and DIY threads.Land Rover Forums — LR4 ↗Long-running US forum; good on option content and lockers.DISCO3.CO.UK — Discovery 4/LR4 ↗The UK D3/D4 community, deep on TDV6/SDV6 diesels and air suspension.AULRO — Series Land Rovers ↗Australian owners; good on 2.25 running costs and gearbox ID.LandyZone — Series Land Rovers ↗Busy UK forum; restoration threads and parts sourcing.Defender2.net — Series Land Rovers ↗UK board with a dedicated Series section.
Clubs, registries & references
Land Rover Series One Club ↗Owners' club for 1948–1958 Series I trucks.Land Rover Series 2 Club ↗Club for 1958–1971 Series II/IIA trucks; classifieds, restoration help and manuals.The Dunsfold Collection ↗Largest Land Rover collection in the world, started from Brian Bashall's private collection.Association of Land Rover Clubs (ALRC) ↗UK umbrella body for Land Rover clubs: events, scrutineering and countryside access notices.L.R. Series Ltd ↗Series parts specialist: gearboxes, axles and transmission major units.NHTSA — Importation and Certification FAQs ↗The 25-year rule that governs importing classic Defenders and Discovery 1 diesels into the US.
Lexus LX & GX
Family page →Lexus LX & GX
YouTube channels
YTOTRAMMLand Cruiser repair videos and quick tips from a working Cruiser shop, covering 80, 100 and 200 Series (and their LX twins).YTMetal Tech 4x4Install and product videos for sliders, links and suspension for the LX 450/470/570 and GX 470.YTDissent Off-roadUS-made bumpers, skids and racks for Land Cruisers and Lexus GX/LX, plus build videos.YTC4 FabricationToyota and Lexus off-road and overland armor, including GX skid plates and bumpers.YTBudBuiltHeavy-duty armor, skids and sliders for hard wheeling and remote travel, including 200 Series and LX 570.YTCruiser OutfittersLand Cruiser specialist shop videos.YTExpedition PortalOverland gear and vehicle features from the people behind the GX 470 project truck.YTadventure_rigDIY GX 470 overland build, including an FJ Cruiser 8.2-inch rear axle swap.YTGX*BOBGX 460 DIY installs and repairs: transmission cooling, air-injection pump, lighting.YTJack FosterGX 470 overland build, installs and solo camping trips.YTJonathan MorganOwner DIY fixes on a GX 460: valve-body solenoids, MAF codes, fluids.YTLexus Off-Road AdventuresMulti-part sub-$20k GX 470 off-road build, suspension explainers and trail tests.YTMain Line OverlandEast Coast overland outfitter: GX 550 builds, trail tests and tire-fitment guides.YTWestcott DesignsUS-made Toyota and Lexus suspension and armor: GX 460 and GX 550 builds.YTsleeoffroadLand cruiser & lx buildsYTTFLoffroadOff-road tests
Instagram accounts
IG@ih8mudThe Land Cruiser and Lexus community's feed: builds, trails and events.IG@sleeoffroadSlee Off-Road's Land Cruiser and Lexus builds and products.IG@metaltech4x4Armor and suspension for Land Cruisers, LX and GX.IG@budbuiltSkids, sliders and bumpers on heavily used Toyotas and Lexus trucks.IG@dissentoffroadBumpers and swing-outs for LC80/100/200, LX and GX.IG@c4_fabricationToyota and Lexus armor, strong on GX builds.IG@cruisercorpsVintage Land Cruiser parts and restorations, including 80 Series and LX 450 maintenance parts.IG@cruiseroutfittersLand Cruiser shop builds and parts.IG@otrammLand Cruiser repair shop. Short-form versions of its how-to content.
Forums & message boards
IH8MUD — 80-Series Tech ↗FZJ80 and LX 450 tech. The stickied 80-series FAQ is the place to start.IH8MUD — 100-Series Cruisers ↗100 Series and LX 470: AHC, timing belts, TSBs and the 100-series FAQ.IH8MUD — 200-Series Cruisers ↗200 Series and LX 570, with an AHC Basics sticky, tire database and common-failures FAQ.IH8MUD — GX470 / Prado 120 ↗J120 tech, with Prado and GX owners side by side.IH8MUD — GX460 / Prado 150 ↗Second-gen GX tech and builds.GXOR ↗GX Off Road, the club for GX owners who actually use their trucks off-road.IH8MUD — GX550 / Land Cruiser 250 ↗Current-gen GX and its Land Cruiser twin.IH8MUD — 300 Series / LX600 ↗LX 600 and LC300 ownership.ClubLexus — GX 1st Gen (2003–2009) ↗The long-running owners' board, strong on everyday ownership, maintenance and repair costs.IH8MUD — Lexus GX (GXOR) ↗Club section for GX owners who use their trucks off-road.Expedition Portal Forum ↗Overland-build discussion, with good threads on the GX's 4WD system and KDSS.ClubLexus — GX 2nd Gen (2010–2023) ↗Big ownership archive with real dealer quotes for leaks and repairs.GXOR knowledge base ↗Buying guide, trim and option decoder, and a wheel and tire database.IH8MUD — 25LA07 engine recall thread ↗Links to the NHTSA documents and owners' updates on the V35A recall.ClubLexus — LX 1st & 2nd Gen (1996–2007) ↗Lexus-owner perspective on LX 450 ownership, trim and electrical quirks.ClubLexus — LX 3rd Gen (2008–present) ↗LX-specific ownership threads covering seating, electronics and AHC.IH8MUD — 300/600/700 issues, problems and solutions ↗Owner-reported quirks and workarounds.IH8MUD — 25LA07 engine recall thread ↗Links to the NHTSA documents and a long, heated owner discussion.
Clubs, registries & references
Slee Off-Road — Newbie Guides (80 / 100 / 200 Series) ↗Year-by-year US spec changes, LX-vs-Land Cruiser differences and used-truck inspection checklists. 100 Series guide: /tech-zone/100-series-newbie-guide/, 200 Series guide: /tech-zone/200-series-newbie-guide/.Toyota Technical Information System (TIS) ↗Toyota's paid factory repair manuals, wiring diagrams and TSBs, covering the Lexus twins too.Toyota Land Cruiser Association (TLCA) ↗The US club for Land Cruisers and other Toyota 4x4s, with regional chapters and trail events.IH8MUD — LX 470 Technical Service Bulletins ↗A compiled list of LX 470 TSBs and recalls, with forum notes.Cruiser Corps — parts by chassis ↗Maintenance parts (knuckle kits, seals, timing-belt components) for 80, 100 and 200 Series and their LX twins.Metal Tech 4x4 — shop by vehicle (Lexus) ↗Model-specific catalogs for LX 450, LX 470, LX 570 and GX 470.
Mitsubishi Pajero / Montero
Family page →Mitsubishi Pajero
YouTube channels
YTMontana MonteroFirst- and second-generation Montero builds and how-tos: timing belts, oil burning, engine rebuilds.YTMontero VenturesMontero/Pajero fixes, including the flashing-4WD-light vacuum solenoid repair.YTEvans AutomotiveReviving a 1989 Montero; CV axle replacement on a 1995 Montero SR.YTTimmyTheGreaseMonkeyDodge Raider and first-generation Montero upgrades, including an electric fuel pump conversion.YTKaldekBochNL Pajero timing belt replacement.YTSteven TaylorMk2 Pajero 2.8 repairs: sill replacement, chassis welding, shocks and drop links.YTBeers and bad ideasSecond-generation Pajero/Montero build series.YTTFLclassicsFeature on the Dodge Raider as a used off-roader.YTJózsef TóthMulti-part Pajero Mk1 full restoration.YTDan_L1988 Pajero 3000 V6 full restoration.YTThrottle HousePajero Evolution review.YTDonutUp to Speed history of the Pajero Evolution.YTPetroliciousHomologation Specials film on a 1998 Pajero Evolution.
Forums & message boards
Clubs, registries & references
Mitsubishi Motors — Dakar Rally history ↗Mitsubishi's year-by-year Dakar archive, from the 1983 debut to the Evolution era.Mitsubishi Car Design Trails — Pajero (1982) ↗The first Pajero's designers on how it was created.Mitsubishi Car Design Trails — Pajero 2nd (1991) ↗The second generation's designers on its development.JDMBUYSELL — Pajero buyer's guides ↗Sourced generation guides with chassis codes and import rules for Japanese-market trucks.RockAuto — Mitsubishi Montero catalog ↗Aftermarket and OE-equivalent parts for US Monteros by year and engine.Bring a Trailer — Pajero & Montero ↗Auction results for Pajeros, Monteros and Dodge Raiders.
Nissan Patrol
Family page →Nissan Patrol
YouTube channels
YT4X4 AustraliaAustralian 4X4 magazine's channel: road tests (including the Patrol), comparisons and project builds.YTPatrolapart & NavarapartPatrol parts specialist (GQ, GU, Y62): parts and fitting videos.YTSafari 4x4Australian snorkel and air-intake maker; installs and product videos.YTARB4x4ARB and Old Man Emu: Air Lockers, bullbars and suspension.YTSuperior EngineeringAustralian 4WD suspension and accessories maker.YTOff Course 4x4South African off-road and overlanding channel with plenty of Nissan Patrol trail footage.YTLEOQDAPortuguese channel reviving an abandoned Patrol 160/260 (SD33), part by part.YTMick FaresAustralian Patrol builds: a TB48 Series 4 GU, GQ projects and big-power Patrols.YTShane'os Creations and RestorationsAussie workshop channel with a run of GU Patrol ZD30 service and repair videos.YTTanos MkAustralian channel building MK and MQ Patrols since 2021: SD33T turbo upgrades, restorations and owner rigs.YTHULK 4X4Patrol hubs & 4x4 gearYTPatrolapart & NavarapartGu parts & diy installs
Instagram accounts
IG@gq_patrolAn owner's 1992 GQ Patrol ST.IG@patrolapart_navarapartPatrol parts specialist: GQ and GU parts, builds and wrecks.IG@hulk_4x44x4 hardware maker; Patrol hubs and accessories.IG@safari4x4engineeringSafari snorkels and intakes on Patrols and other 4x4s.IG@arb4x4ARB: lockers, bars and touring builds.IG@nissanpatrolclubArabic-language Nissan Patrol club account (Gulf region).
Forums & message boards
NissanPatrol.com.au — GQ / Y60 Nissan Patrol ↗The busiest GQ board on the internet: buying advice, swivel-hub and cooling threads, and twenty years of archived DIY.NissanPatrol.com.au — GU / GR Nissan Patrol ↗Y61 tech: ZD30, TD42T and TB48 threads, much of it shared with GQ running gear.NissanPatrol.com.au — MQ / MK Nissan Patrol ↗The leaf-sprung 160-series trucks.NissanPatrol.com.au — Y62 Nissan Patrol ↗The V8, IFS Patrol (the Armada's twin).Patrol 4x4 Club South Africa forum ↗South Africa's Patrol club forum; strong on GR (Y60/Y61) touring setups and tyre fitment.ExplorOz forum ↗Australian touring forum with long-running GQ and GU Patrol threads on wheels, tyres and timing belts.NissanDiesel Forums — SD3x vehicles ↗SD33 and SD33T engine tech, shared with Scout and other SD-powered owners.IH8MUD — 1964 Nissan Patrol soft-top frame-off restoration ↗Sixteen pages of 60-series detail: axles, transfer case, PTO winch, speedo drives, brakes and rust, from a restorer who knows US trucks.NissanPatrol.com.au — General Nissan Patrol Chat ↗Australia's big Patrol forum has no 60-series board, so older trucks turn up here.Patrol4x4.com ↗International Patrol forum covering every generation.NissanPatrol.com.au forums ↗Large Australian Patrol community with GU tech, ZD30 'engine saver' threads, and buying advice.
Clubs, registries & references
Patrolapart ↗Australian Patrol specialist: genuine Nissan and aftermarket GQ/GU parts, with a searchable catalogue.HD Automotive ↗Brisbane 4x4 parts supplier with GQ swivel kits, bearings, cooling parts and TD42 engine parts.Partsouq ↗OEM parts catalogue by VIN/frame number, useful for Japanese-market Safari and Gulf-market Patrol part numbers.Amayama ↗Japanese OEM parts catalogue and exporter; handy for Safari (Y60) imports.4X4 Australia — Nissan Patrol buyers guide (every generation) ↗Dean Mellor's 2026 rundown from the 60 Series to the Y63, with GQ engine specs.Bring a Trailer — Nissan Patrol ↗US auction results for imported 60-Series, Y60 Safari and Patrol trucks.
Land Rover Range Rover
Family page →Range Rover
YouTube channels
YTAtlantic BritishUS Rover parts supplier's how-to videos: P38 GEMS/XYZ fixes, L322 servicing, overland installsYTBlackbox SolutionsNanocom diagnostic tool tutorials from the Land Rover diagnostics specialistYTLucky8 Off-RoadLand Rover parts shop: Rover News episodes, builds and trail runsYTRovers NorthVermont Land Rover supplier: part installs and Classic-era repairsYTLand Rover MonthlyUK magazine: buyer's guides (incl. L322), tech myths and the show sceneYTLand Rover Owner InternationalLRO magazine: green-laning, workshop tips and project trucksYTRover RepairsShort DIY repair videos on Range Rovers and Range Rover SportsYTThe Dunsfold CollectionThe world's largest Land Rover collection, including historic Range RoversYTChurch House ClassicsUK Land Rover restoration business documenting Range Rover Classic rebuilds from two-door C-suffix to Vogue SE.YTpowerfulukltdUK Land Rover parts and workshop channel, including an L405 Range Rover project car and DIY suspension work.YTSauri Classics – Porsche & Range Rover ClassicRestoration and restomod shop with chapter-by-chapter Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8 rebuilds.YTWorking AxleEpisode-by-episode DIY rebuild of a 1993 Range Rover Classic, now past 37 episodes.YTRange RoverOfficial l460 & electric filmsYTTFLoffroadNew range rover trail tests
Instagram accounts
IG@range_rover_classic_aroundRange Rover ClassicIG@atlanticbritishRover parts, new products and tech from Atlantic BritishIG@paddocksparesUK Land Rover parts specialist: parts, builds and eventsIG@land_rover_monthlyUK Land Rover magazine: features, events and readers' trucksIG@dunsfoldcollectionHistoric Land Rovers and Range Rovers from the Dunsfold CollectionIG@blackbox_nanocomNanocom Land Rover diagnosticsIG@tf4x4Terrafirma 4x4: suspension, armor and accessories for Land Rovers
Forums & message boards
RangeRovers.net ↗The big US Range Rover community, with sections for every generation from the Classic onward.Full Fat RR ↗UK full-size Range Rover forum: L322, L405, L460 and a Classic & P38 section.Rovers North Forums — Range Rover Classic ↗Hands-on Classic tech threads from a parts supplier's community. There is a P38A section too.rangerovers.pub ↗A small, very technical P38-only forum.AULRO (Australian Land Rover Owners) ↗A huge archive with dedicated P38A and L322 boards. Strong on EAS and touring setups.Full Fat RR ↗UK owners' forum for full-size Range Rovers.RangeRovers.net — Range Rover Classic ↗The deepest US Classic forum, with model-year change threads, project builds and County LWB know-how.LandRoverWorld ↗Owner write-ups on viscous couplings, tyre fitment and lifts for Classics.Full Fat RR — Technical (L322) ↗The busiest L322 tech board. Timing chains, VANOS and EAS are all covered in depth.Full Fat RR — Maintenance & Mods (L322) ↗DIY write-ups, parts sources and modification threads.AULRO — L322 Range Rover ↗Australian owners on tyres, transfer-case faults and touring.FullFatRR — Technical (L405) ↗The deepest L405 tech board: crank polls, air suspension and timing-chain threads.FullFatRR — Maintenance & Mods (L405) ↗DIY servicing and modifications.FullFatRR — Wheels & Tyres ↗Where the 285/50R20 and Defender-wheel fitment reports live.FullFatRR — Off Roading & Green Laning ↗UK green-laning routes and trip reports in full-size Range Rovers.FullFatRR — Technical (L460) ↗Where the DC-DC converter, battery-drain, recall and service-interval threads live.FullFatRR — General (L460 2022) ↗Buying advice, early-build issues, towing and off-road protection questions.AULRO — P38A Range Rover ↗Australian forum with a deep archive of EAS rebuilds, blend motors and transfer-box faults.Rovers North Forums — Range Rover P38A ↗US tech threads from the parts supplier's community.Full Fat RR — Range Rover P38 ↗UK full-size Range Rover forum with a dedicated P38 section.
Clubs, registries & references
Atlantic British — Range Rover P38 parts & tech ↗US parts catalogue, plus free P38 service videos and tech tips (GEMS vs Bosch, XYZ switch).Atlantic British — Full-size Range Rover parts ↗L322/L405 parts, service kits and how-to videos.Lucky8 Off-Road ↗US stockist of Terrafirma, Tom Wood's, Ashcroft and Polybush parts for the P38 and L322.Blackbox Solutions (Nanocom) ↗Land Rover diagnostic tools that read the EAS, body computer and HVAC systems a generic OBD reader can't.The Dunsfold Collection ↗Land Rover heritage collection, home of a Darién Gap (Trans-Americas Expedition) Range Rover.Bring a Trailer — Range Rover model pages ↗Auction results by generation (Classic, P38A, L322, L405). Useful for checking market values.
Suzuki Samurai & Jimny
Family page →Suzuki
YouTube channels
Forums & message boards
Zukiworld — General Suzuki Forum ↗Zukiworld — Technical discussion (beginner and repair) ↗Zukiworld — Technical discussion (performance and modification) ↗BigJimny Forum: Jimny Technical ↗The deepest English-language well of gen 3 Jimny repair knowledge: kingpins, vacuum hubs, actuators, rust.BigJimny Forum: Jimny Chat ↗Buying advice, tire sizes and 'is this one too rusty?' threads.BigJimny Wiki ↗Owner-written guides with fluid tables, manual numbers and step-by-step repairs.ExplorOz forum ↗Australian touring Q&A for GVM, fuel range and outback trips.