WHEN your 4x4 journey has included a succession of Toyota vehicles, you soon get to the point when the time comes to create your ultimate LandCruiser. A build that takes in all the aspects you’ve learned over the years about what works on a four-wheel drive and what doesn’t – the equipment that you like and dislike, and the gear you really want. Plus, there’s always that new piece of kit you just have to have.
So it was for Melbourne 4WDer Luis Barrera. Luis had a 2011 LandCruiser 76 as his daily ride after owning a few short-wheelbase LandCruisers overseas, but like many owners he saw the shortcomings of the modern 70 Series models.
“I already owned a 2011 76 Series and wanted to take it to the next