1970 Toyota Land Cruiser - Brad's Bold 40

The 2x4-inch x 0.120-inch wall box steel frame is super clean and all the round tube work blends in neatly. Campbell signature bowtie plate braces are used along the frame rails to add strength in certain areas. The entire frame has been powdercoated a candy apple blue by Powdertech in Mesa, Arizona. Note the trick aluminum plate offset shackles.

Front-axle hardware consists of a Dana 60 sitting under a set of JRS leaf packs. A Howe power steering pump and hydraulic assist help turn the large tires and keep stress on the frame rails at a reasonable level. Steering rods are 7075 aluminum pieces machined by Campbell.

Brad provided us with this photo of the Cruiser taken during the early stages of teardown and build. The original desert tan would be replaced with silver and much of the old utilitarian components would be updated with modern technology.

A Corvette LS2 motor is tucked between the frame rails and provides ample power. Campbell fabricated custom headers and the right side routes over the top of the motor to a common driver side collector to keep from reducing ground clearance below. The exhaust was ceramic coated by Affordable Coatings to keep the finish looking good. The custom air cleaner uses full-size Ford elements. Cooling is delegated to the aluminum Ron Davis radiator.

The rear 14-bolt axle is four-linked with Campbell aluminum links and sports another ARB locker. Underside rock lights cast a glow down on the trail should Brad be out night wheeling. Rear cutting brakes were added and are controlled by a CNC lever set in the cab. A custom 28-gallon fuel tank sits just behind and above the rear axle.

4-inch-travel King air bumps are incorporated into the custom frame and help slow the leaf springs at their last bit of upward travel. Behind them sit King shocks with remote reservoirs to handle the main portion of the dampening action.

16-inch-travel King coilovers support the linked rear and are complemented by King air bumps. The release pin (arrow) inside the wheelwell allows Brad to quickly remove the rear seat when needed.

A braced stinger bar attaches to the front frame rail where a Warn 9.5ti winch sits behind a set of Acro HID lights. Note the discreet turn signals and running lights inset under the Hella headlight.

Here you can see how all the hardware under the hood comes together. An engine-bay cage supports the front grille and the remote reservoirs. Spring mounts and other metal work is top notch.

The rollcage was constructed from 13/4-inch-by-0.120-inch wall chromoly tubing and extends aft to the rear of the tub to protect all four occupants. A sano light bar is bolted to the cage and supports a quintet of Acro HID driving lights for use when the sun dips below the horizon.

The 4.3:1 Atlas II transfer case is positioned up above a long belly plate that protects the Atlas, tranny, and the oil pan area. Exhaust consists of a Magnaflow muffler with a throaty 31/2-inch tailpipe.

Campbell took a set of Warn rocker guards, modified them and then blended them into the cage and nerf steps. This attention to the finer details makes this rig stand out.