This 1990 Toyota FJ62 Land Cruiser received a full V8 conversion restomod in our shop in Belle Plaine, Kansas, transforming a classic 60 Series into a modern, trail-ready rig. At the heart of the build is a Chevy 5.3L V8 Vortec engine paired with a 6L80e automatic transmission, delivering the reliability, power, and fuel efficiency modern drivers expect while preserving the iconic look and off-road capability the FJ62 is known for. If you have searched for what a real FJ62 V8 conversion looks like, this is it, start to finish, with the complete build sheet below.

The truck was finished in clean white two-stage paint, fitted with custom bumpers, rock sliders, a Warn winch, a Front Runner roof rack, and a 40-gallon long range fuel cell for extended expeditions. Inside, the cabin was reupholstered in auto-grade vinyl with custom door panels, a center console, new carpet, sound deadening, and a Pioneer touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay. Off-road performance was upgraded with Old Man Emu suspension, rear lockers with onboard air compressor, and 33-inch BFG KO2 tires on black Pro Comp rims.

Complete Build Sheet

• Installation of Chevy 5.3 V8 Vortec mated with the 6L80e transmission w/ 65,753 miles on powerplant
• Installed Old Man Emu springs/shocks and steering stabilizer w/ greaseable shackles
• Custom Champion 3 core radiator
• Both drive shafts custom cut and balanced
• Converted the A/C to R134a
• New battery
• New exhaust throughout
• New headers
• New dual electric fans
• Custom wiring harness
• New low-profile oil pan
• New cold air intake manifold
• Aftermarket tachometer
• New spark plugs, wires, and shields
• Full undercarriage treatment
• Body work and paint in 2 stage base coat/clear coat process, color change to white
• Rebuilt both front Birfield knuckles
• All new brakes, drums, shoes, inner and outer brake lines, calipers, and pads
• New rotors, master cylinder, and brake booster
• Reupholstered seats in auto grade vinyl
• Custom door panels and cargo panels throughout
• New front seatbelt receivers
• New carpet and padding throughout
• Sound deadening over rear wheel wells and shifter tunnel
• Installed 5 new BFG KO2 33×10.5×15 tires
• New 15″ Pro Comp rims in black
• Installed custom center console
• 2 USB ports and left blanks for future switches
• Reupholstered armrest to match interior
• Installed our custom rock sliders
• Installed our custom triple bar front bumper, winch accommodating
• New 8000# Warn winch
• Installed our custom rear bumper with tire carrier and ladder
• New Pioneer 7″ touchscreen head unit with Bluetooth, navigation, backup camera, and Apple CarPlay
• New Alpine speakers throughout
• New dash overlay
• New headliner
• Installed 4 new Grote LED headlights
• New grille and headlight bezels
• New windshield and seal
• Replaced door seals as necessary
• Reconditioned front and rear windshield wiper arms
• Installed rear lockers and air compressor
• Installed dual deep cycle marine batteries
• Installed 40-gallon long range fuel cell
• Front Runner roof rack
• Rear trailer receiver with Anderson Plug wire

Want a V8 Conversion Like This?

This FJ62 has found its new owner, but we build trucks like this to order. If you want an LS or Vortec V8 conversion on your own Land Cruiser, or you want us to source and build one for you from the ground up, we handle the whole process and ship nationwide with free transport in both directions. See our FJ62 restoration page for more, or contact us to start your build. Call or text us at 316-633-9902.