Full Mechanical Overhaul

A complete, front‑to‑back mechanical reset for classic Toyota Land Cruisers. One plan. One ticket. When it leaves, it drives right.

We build trucks meant to be driven.
Every system we touch leaves here ready for real use.

 

What this is

A comprehensive restoration of all major mechanical systems. We don’t patch. We don’t chase symptoms. We rebuild the core of the truck so it can be trusted on trail and highway.


Who this is for
Owners who want a dependable, long‑term rig and prefer a single, unified scope instead of piecemeal work.


Scope — what’s included (system by system)

Each system is restored as a whole. No partials inside a system.

1) Tires & Axles

  • Full axle teardown, clean, and inspection

  • Bearings and seals replaced

  • Differential inspection and evaluation for back lash and meshing

  • Locker install and/or re‑gearing if selected (see Upgrades)

  • Axle shafts and knuckles inspected; components replaced as needed

 

2) Suspension & Steering

  • Springs, shocks, shackles, bushings replaced

  • Tie rods, drag link, and damper replaced, and steering box resealed and serviced

  • Alignment verified and corrected after assembly

  • Note: Lift height changes brake line needs, lifted trucks require extended brake lines.

 

3) Brakes (complete hydraulic + friction)

  • New/rebuilt master cylinder; booster checked and hoses replaced as needed

  • New soft lines; calipers and/or wheel cylinders rebuilt or replaced

  • Rotors/drums turned or replaced; pads/shoes + hardware renewed

  • Full system flush and bleed

  • Hard lines repaired only when compromised or when converting early trucks to dual‑reservoir

  • Policy: If extended lines are required (e.g., with a lift), a full brake overhaul is mandatory

 

4) Driveline (engine rearward)

  • Transmission reseal or rebuild as condition dictates

  • Transfer case rebuild (bearings, seals, gaskets)

  • Driveshafts inspected, refreshed, and balanced

  • Complete clutch system: disc, pressure plate, pilot bearing; flywheel regrind; new mounts; rear main seal; shift linkage service

 

5) Engine Systems

  • Compression assessment; ignition system overhaul

  • Timing set to spec; vacuum integrity restored

  • Engine reseal (gaskets and seals addressed)

  • Engine mounts and body mounts inspected and replaced as required

 

6) Fuel & Air

  • Fuel tank service or replacement (common on 40/60 due to corrosion)

  • Soft lines, pump, and filtration renewed

  • Carburetor and fuel‑air tuning to spec (EFI only when pre‑approved; see Upgrades)

 

7) Cooling

  • Radiator replacement as needed

  • All hoses renewed; system pressure‑tested and verified

  • Cooling hardware addressed to ensure reliable operation under load

 

8) Lubrication

  • Oil pump evaluated and replaced as required

  • New filter; verify oil temperature/pressure instrumentation

  • Baseline fluids filled and documented across all systems

 

9) Exhaust & Seals

  • Gaskets and seals addressed to eliminate leaks

  • Exhaust repaired or replaced when condition requires

 

10) Electrical (mechanical‑critical only)

  • Starting/charging system verified and repaired where faults exist

  • Lighting required for road use restored; bulbs and connectors replaced as needed

  • Wiring repaired where compromised; full rewire only if specified

 

11) Structural & Safety

  • Floor pans/structural concerns noted and addressed as needed

  • Seat belts, wipers/washers, and basic driver safety items verified

 

Optional, well‑documented upgrades (add during the overhaul)

Only proven, repeatable upgrades that preserve Toyota engineering logic.

  • Lockers and re‑gearing during axle rebuilds

  • Disc brake conversions using documented kits

  • Transmission upgrades or transfer‑case gearing changes

  • Chromoly knuckles/axles during axle work

  • EFI conversions when using a standard, supported system

  • Engine swaps when well‑documented and commonly practiced

Custom or experimental integrations are quoted case‑by‑case and accepted only when parts support, tuning stability, and long‑term serviceability are clear.

 

Standards & boundaries

  • System integrity: We restore full systems; we don’t perform partial repairs inside a system

  • Parts policy: OEM or proven aftermarket only; no unvetted components, no customer supplied parts

  • No scope creep: Related work that naturally affects function is bundled by rule (e.g., clutch work includes flywheel regrind, pilot, rear main, mounts, transfer case reseal, and driveshaft attention

 
 

Process — how your overhaul runs

  1. Inspection & Baseline Report
    Condition assessment, compression where relevant, leak/steering/brake evaluations, and risk notes.

  2. Plan & Parts
    Define the exact system scope and any approved upgrades; source OEM/proven parts.

  3. Execution
    System‑by‑system rebuild following CEV SOPs. No partials, no shortcuts.

  4. Validation
    Alignment, tuning, pressure/torque checks, test drive and shakedown protocol.

  5. Documentation & Delivery
    Torque log, fluids list, baseline tune specs, and photo documentation of critical stages.

 

 

FAQs

Do you list prices or timelines here?
No. Every truck starts from a different baseline. We provide a written estimate after inspection.

Will you install upgrades without the full overhaul?
Some upgrades live inside our System Restoration packages. Complex integrations (EFI, engine swaps) are only accepted within a Full Overhaul and only when well‑documented.

Can I pick and choose systems instead?
Yes — the same systems are available as standalone System Restorations, but each package includes the related work that naturally affects function. We don’t do half measures.

Deliverables

  • Unified shakedown and test drive

  • Torque log + fluid list

  • Baseline tune specs

  • Photo documentation of critical stages

 
 

Ready to evaluate your truck?

Bring the rig for a baseline inspection. We’ll show you a clear plan before turning a single bolt.

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