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Stop scrolling forums.
Start turning wrenches.

A subscription concierge for serious Land Cruiser owners. Text, call, or video your dedicated specialist — a real expert from the team behind Land Cruiser Heaven — for every diagnostic, every part decision, every truck you're thinking about buying.

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Why a Membership

For owners with garages,
not search histories.

You bought the truck because it was built to be worked on — not because you wanted to spend Sundays parsing 200-page forum threads. Skip the noise. Talk to someone who actually knows.

01

Real, qualified answers

Direct access to a specialist who has actually torn down, restored, and shipped these trucks — not a hobbyist guessing on a thread. Answers backed by 20+ years on Cruisers.

02

Save weekends, save money

One $4,000 mistake on the wrong head gasket job pays for years of membership. We catch the wrong-turn before you take it.

03

Buying concierge

Hunting for the right truck? Send us listings and we'll vet them. We can also do pre-purchase reviews so you don't end up with someone else's frame rust.

04

Members-only library

Step-by-step PDF how-tos, torque specs, wiring diagrams, vendor shortlists, and walkthrough videos. The reference library you wished existed.

How It Works

A specialist in your pocket.

Same workflow whether you're chasing a no-start Sunday morning or planning a full restoration.

01

Pick your tier

Choose Trail, Overland, or Concierge based on how much hand-holding you want. Cancel anytime — no annual contracts.

02

Onboard your truck

Tell us your year, model, mods, mileage, and what you're working toward. We build a profile so context is never re-explained.

03

Reach out anytime

Text, email, or schedule a video call when you're stuck. Send a photo of the part, the leak, the listing — get a real answer back.

04

Browse the library

How-to PDFs, vendor lists, vehicle inspection checklists, and walkthrough videos — yours as long as you're a member.

A clean, well-maintained 1FZ-FE inline-six engine bay
Pricing

Pick the level of help you want.

Three tiers. Monthly, no contracts, cancel from your member dashboard whenever. Annual saves 20%. See the full breakdown →

Trail

$49/ month

Essential support for everyday owners. New to these trucks or DIY-minded and just need a trusted advisor.

  • Unlimited email & text Q&A (24-48hr response)
  • Parts sourcing help — OEM & aftermarket picks
  • Full members-only library: torque specs, fluid charts, wiring diagrams
  • 10% off Land Cruiser Heaven shop labor
  • Monthly member newsletter
  • Scheduled video calls, buying concierge
Start with Trail
Most Popular

Overland

$129/ month

For owners actively wrenching, modding, or restoring. Structured planning plus priority access.

  • Everything in Trail, plus priority response
  • Quarterly deep-dive vehicle audit (PDF report)
  • 2 scheduled video diagnostic calls / month
  • Custom diagrams, schematics & wiring docs for your year
  • Parts-list review before you order
  • Priority scheduling at the Heaven shop
Start with Overland

Concierge

$349/ month

VIP. 24/7 dedicated line, full build consulting, annual inspection, and the truck-buying concierge.

  • Everything in Overland, with a 2-hr SLA
  • 24/7 direct line — phone & live video diagnostics
  • Annual 50-point inspection (color-coded PDF)
  • Custom build & restoration consulting, vendor coordination
  • 20% off parts · 15% off shop labor · early access to rare parts
  • Pre-purchase listing reviews & negotiation help
Start with Concierge
Inside a professional Land Cruiser restoration workshop
The Expert

Not a forum. A specialist.

Land Cruiser Expert is built and run by Frank, the founder of Land Cruiser Heaven — the premier independent Land Cruiser specialists, with operations in Maryland and the UAE, sourcing parts to 30+ countries.

“You shouldn't have to be your own mechanic, parts manager, and forum researcher to enjoy your truck. That's what I'm here for.”

After two decades resurrecting 60-, 80-, and 100-series trucks for clients on three continents, I started Land Cruiser Expert for the owners I kept meeting at meetups: people who love these trucks, want to do the work themselves, but don't have the bandwidth to chase down every answer. Now they don't have to.

20+Years on Cruisers
30+Countries Served
500+Trucks Resurrected
Members Library · Preview

The reference library
you wished existed.

See the member area
PDF · 24 pages

The 80-Series Pre-Purchase Inspection Bible

Frame check, head gasket signs, birfield diagnosis, 3FE vs. 1FZ-FE quirks. Print and bring it.

v3.2 · 2026Download
Video · 38 min

Front Axle Service Walkthrough — FZJ80

Birfields, knuckles, wheel bearings. Tools, torque specs, common gotchas.

HDWatch
PDF · Reference

1FZ-FE Torque Spec Master Sheet

Every torque value you'll ever need on the 1FZ, organized by job. Save it offline.

Print-readyDownload
Vendor List

The Trusted Parts Shortlist

Where I actually source OEM, OEM-equivalent, and quality aftermarket. With contacts.

Updated quarterlyView
Video · 22 min

Diagnosing a No-Start: 1FZ-FE

Step-by-step. Fuel, spark, compression, sensors. The decision tree I use myself.

HDWatch
Checklist

Pre-Trip Overland Inspection

The 60-point check I do before any extended trip. Catches problems before the trail does.

Print-readyDownload
Common Questions

Frequently asked.

Which Land Cruisers do you cover?

All of them — FJ40, 55, 60, 62, 80, 100, 200, 70 Series, plus the Lexus LX equivalents (450, 470, 570). 80-series is my deepest specialty, but I've worked on all of them.

What's the response time?

Trail tier: 24-48 hours. Overland: within 24 hours during weekdays, often much sooner. Concierge: same-day during business hours, with priority for urgent diagnostic situations.

Can you actually help me find and buy a truck?

Yes — that's the Concierge tier. Send me listings, I'll vet them. I can connect you with my network of sellers, do remote pre-purchase reviews, and help you negotiate. I won't send you to a truck I wouldn't buy myself.

Do I need to be technical to get value?

No. Members range from people who've never opened a hood (and want a trusted advisor before they buy) to seasoned wrenchers who just want a second opinion before a big job. The membership flexes to where you are.

Can I cancel anytime?

Absolutely. One click in your member dashboard. No annual lock-in, no cancellation calls, no hard sell.

How is this different from Land Cruiser Heaven?

Land Cruiser Heaven is the parts and full-service shop — you ship the truck or order parts. Land Cruiser Expert is the subscription advisory layer — you keep doing the work, I'm your specialist on call. Same DNA, different service.

Get in touch

Questions first? Let's talk.

Not ready to subscribe yet? Send a note — tell me about your truck, what you're working on, or what's on your mind. I'll get back within one business day.

Ready When You Are

Stop guessing.
Start building.

Join the membership. Try it for a month. Cancel from your dashboard if it's not for you. The library alone is worth the first month.

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