That is definitely one of the sickest Cruisers ever created. The troop seating, the roof rack that stays out with the top off... Every detail just so sick! Would love to just say "eff it" and order one of these one day. But where the hell would you go for repairs or even parts to DIY stuff? It's just all so custom made. Can't imagine having to call Icon from whatever trail I'm on in some random state or down in Paraguay fishing for Golden Dorado if I bottom out and rip something off. For me that's the big downside. A lot more practical when he does the 70 and 80 series with (almost) all OEM parts. But man oh man... What a dream rig this is. Ward is just a genius.

@kingbee1971

Жыл бұрын

Well said. Icon's FJ44 is the pinnacle of Jonathan's art projects. Beautiful in build and design but otherwise completely useless. What a mad genius.

Got to love Jay just getting down and checking under the frame !!!!

These builds are amazing, they executed the classic design perfectly. But all the good stuff is exactly where it needs to be. Would love to own one of these and take my family out on weekends!

I can't stop laughing when he keeps smashing the throttle, and it sounds like a beasty Corvette. How cool!

OFF ROAD! Bring it all on Mr. Leno! You'd be surprised in the amazing engineering, its more up your alley than you realize! (or maybe already have)

Oh my you guys make 3 ICONS! Thanks for showing this amazing rig!!!

Glad to see some vintage 4X4 off road vehicles on your videos. I had two late 1970's FJ-40 Cruisers. Would go anywhere you wanted,road or no road, and built like a tank.

Hey Jay, I’ve been watching more and more of your show and it’s just been great. I just watched the Toyota FJ 40 ICON video and really liked it. I’ll be watching a lot more from now on.

What an exquisite auto! Love this detailed performance!

Jay,says.... 'A nice sense of mechanicalness to it' ... you've got to love this guy !

This rig brings back a lot of memories of some of the older Toyota Landcruisers my dad owned, including an old 1969 FJ-40 he had when I was a kid. He swapped out the reliable and underpowered 6-cylinder with a 350 C.I. Chevy small block V8. The engine would bolt up to the stock transmission, but the stock transmission couldn't handle the power. Needless to say, my dad wound up rebuilding the transmission every other year he owned it.

This model is no doubt, my favorite Icon model. The front bumper is done great, and the rack on top just is such an advantage. Wish I could afford this vehicle but it is out of my price range. The interior does it for me and there is nothing to say about the beautiful Morrison frame and running gear.

Awesome work - So glad I subscribed to this channel, I watch it more than regular tv!

Thanks again Jay. I appreciate all things mechanical. Heck, I took Diesel @ county Votech & subsequently joined the Army doing the same. That said, the trucks & utes are much enjoyed!

What Toyota should be selling today-a topless modern 4 door fj40.

@trevorodom1930

5 жыл бұрын

MoabMan it would be sick but the damn thing will be nearly $200k

@TheToyotaMann

4 жыл бұрын

So basically a 70 series

@jeromep3182

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree and put wrangler to shame

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

3 жыл бұрын

@@trevorodom1930 It would if it was hand-built like the Icon, but a regular assembly line FJ44 would be in the same ballpark as the modern Land Cruisers if not cheaper because it wouldn't have as many cushy bells and whistles.

Awesome!! Thanks for the great videos Jay!!

Remember when the 4runners were topless? Cool idea but rarely seen them off. Ive got 3 fj40s. I leave the top off one of them. 2 of them have jump seats (which nobody uses). I made a base to span the fender wells and mount 2 proper bucket seats in the crawler. Its got all the conversions and it's a beast. SB350 hydromatic AT, dana 300t case w/ indie f/r, dana 44 front n rear w/ ARB lockers spring over, shackle reverse, 4w disk brakes, saginaw power steering. Full roll cage n sliders to frame. Hurst pistol grip shifter to deliver it all to the palm of my hand .. ...and a very lonely warn which lol this thing is a tree climber..

Its funny when a street car guy like Jay sees a bottle in the back of a 4x4 and thinks the 4x4 has nitrous.

@sscbkr48

5 жыл бұрын

Foster Brooks would have said.. thats a smart way to carry the booze!

@dirgramsey6132

5 жыл бұрын

Sounded more like a joke that didn’t land

@triggerhappyjay4794

4 жыл бұрын

@@dirgramsey6132 na , Jay actually thought it was Nitrous.

@triggerhappyjay4794

4 жыл бұрын

@@dirgramsey6132 lol

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you could tell this was outside his area of enthusiasm. "You've got to admit these are pretty fun." Just those kinds of comments betray his tepid interest.

Very beautiful look the vehicle has! Should be put into production again.

My dad owns two FJ-40's... and I showed him this video thinking he'd be interested... when he saw the changes they made, he called it 'sacrament' and told me to 'turn this bullshit off' because he didnt want to 'look at a ruined car'... we're now restoring a 71 FJ-40 and I couldnt agree with him more. The original engine, drivetrain, body, everything was perfect. Do not mess with perfection. ICON, while I respect what they do, do not respect the original strengths of the car. The soul is gone.

Jonathan Ward... guy knows his stuff. Met him in person in buying fj40 tub from him. great guy. wish I can afford a ICON...

@fishlessfishermenfishingan4613

7 жыл бұрын

Felipe Rodriguez bugger icon he wrecks them. my hj47 looks better than that mess up and of a build

@frcon200340

7 жыл бұрын

Harley Young ..... I think to each his own. Personally, if I where to do some rock crawling, smashing rocks , and doing crazy trails, I would stick to the original fj40, 6" lift, 35 mud terrains with locker front and back , stock engine and Marlin crawler. I would use the icon to haul it around on long drives...but seriously, I could probably never afford that luxury. So I'll stick to my 2008 FJ Cruiser and totally stock 75fj40 .

I dig these ICON guys, they do very nice work.

Jay!! Keep it up! Take it off-road!!

Everything is so well thought out. I wouldn’t put a bunch of heavy skid plates on that either, as I certainly wouldn’t beat on it on rough trails anyway. That FJ would do great on it’s own on a lot of typical Jeep trails as is. The only little improvement, use synthetic winch line with that fairlead. Beautiful!

Love these Icons rides they are definitely cool. Cost is a lil ridiculous tho. Good to see Jay do some trucks or off road stuff. Keep up the good work Jay.

I know I'm years late to the game but the one thing I would have liked to see on this was a wheel liner that shields the front shocks from debris. I've made them in the past and I think they help in keeping the shocks looking good and performing better over time.

I love the icon off road stuff too Jay!

Props to jay. You would never see some of the other auto journalists crawling under the cars.

This is a awesome design nice work!

Icon makes a very nice clean tough vehicle, very nice! Wish I could own one!

hey we do all the trails around here in southern California in an old jeep, that Icon guy wants to show his stuff off then take them to big bear or Cleghorn at least gorman. get down and dirty Jay we lovin it!

love icons!

Awesome!! Loved it!!!

@DemeDemetre

3 жыл бұрын

do you know this comment is older than most of the viewers! (not me)

This thing is BEAUTIFUL

Really nice! I would love one.

Keep the 4X4's coming, Jay! Find some dirt!

I'm glad Jay is listening to his fans and showing what they like, even though he doesn't love off roaders much. However, I think if you went off road with them (SoCal has a lot of great places only 1-2 hours away) you will love them. Try to get a Raptor on the show!

That awkward moment at 6:53 lol Put a big turbo diesel and a snorkel on it and it's pretty much my dream 4x4

@jodyandmichelle1

7 жыл бұрын

This video does make Jay seem like an obnoxious a-hole. 6:53 is like, wow.

@theoriginalt-paine3776

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That makes more sense than a damned LS.

Muy bonito amo los toyota 4x4...saludos desde Panamá..

More Icon, thanks guys

That is an awesome truck!

Jay Leno is awesome. He is really corny as a comedian, but he's the man when it comes to cars.

I'm not even into off road and I'd buy an ICON. Nice products Jon!

YESS MORE OFF ROAD PLEASE SIR JAY!

@garycoleman8223

6 жыл бұрын

indeed! Mr, Ward needs to take Jay out and get him DIRTY

lol Jay looks like he smoked a joint every time be comes back after a drive lol ;) that hot summer day winds are so rough on the eyes lol

It's symbolic to see two old men at the peak of there career having no problem getting under the car the way they did. 5:13 . It sends a message to the entitled youth that you have to have to get your hands dirty and work for success.

My dad used to own one. Nostalgic...

I love this 44

Love the cruiser

Just have to say it LOVE IT ! LOVE IT ! LOVE IT ! -- Wish I could afford it !

BRILLIANT

9:24 "420 output" "Ganja" That's what it sounded like. LOL

"what'd you got there, Nitrous?" Jay #1

Love the ceramic coated stainless exhaust!

My new dream car..!! Screw Veyron or waht ever, this is what I'd want! :D Awesome as allways Jay!

ICONS are not exactly your normal 'offroad' vehicles. They are finely crafted, capable machinery. Thanks again Jan and Jon.

Jay is right about the power my dad's 83'FJ60 Land Cruiser has only 135hp and 210 torques

beautiful car!!!

man I'd love to see one of the Icon CJ3B Willy's featured on here

You all should do more off road stuff!

Awesome

I had a 1976 Landcruser that got about 13 MPG. It was so hot in the summer, too. The intake manifold cracked on it. I didn't think much of Toyota for a lot of years after that.

You have to applaud ICON, they're building it their way and cutting no corners. Personally my pick for an engine for a 4x4 is a Cummins 4BT, but I'm not building them. ;-)

sweet rig!

At about 4.50 is that a Citroën SM in the back? Yes!

Anything ICON is Good with me.

Jay: You should connect with an FJ40 club in SoCal and go on some trails. I am sure Jonathan could get you connected.

At 6:52 Jay trying to shoulder check Jon and fails humiliated lmao

bought time the cruisers got some love ;)

4:48 "What's this? NITROUS?" Yep, Jay Leno's "kid" inside hasn't left him yet :D

There are many comments disparaging the GM engine, but it'd be appropriate to note that the chevy 350 was the engine of choice since the very early days of FJ modifications. I recall very vividly my Uncle coming to our house in the early 70's with his Chevy 350 FJ which he used to travel down the Baja peninsula. As far as diesels go, Toyota made a great inline 6 mechanical diesel used in it's landcruisers which we never saw in the US but which the lucky Ausies got.

lol i like how the guy is just explaining stuff and jay just punches it

@ravenfn831

3 жыл бұрын

LS v8s are a blast. They pull so hard with not a ton of effort.

Please hire me for your test driver. Love your work,

You're getting something better and equally bulletproof :)

gotta love it! The LS series small block Chevy engines are fantastic, bulletproof, make lots of easy power for not alot of $, you can fix them with a hammer, and, sound fantastic, that's why you see them in all sorts of aftermarket applications, and that's not exclusive to Americans. This motor is all over the world in so many different apllications there isent enough room here to name them all. fantastic motor!

Reminds me of Morgan, but for offroading. Great stuff. I wonder what they can come up with if they go completely custom with a unique (exterior) design. Also wonder what ICON could do with an early G Wagen.

The Icon Bronco is still my favorite but this thing is SWEET!

i love it

yea no kidding, the stuff is wicked, I could only dream of owning something like that. But they are putting in a lot of quality parts that look almost stock

My dream Toyota

I want that I want that!

I put a late sixties, rebuilt chevy 250 c.i. straight six into my 69 FJ-40 and loved it. Why the chevy instead of the original Toyota six? Because it weights less, much better gas mileage, parts are everywhere and hydraulic lifters. You dont need to adjust the valves once a year. I used Advanced Adapters mounts, and a custom mounts for the engine.

Mr. Leno, can you please feature more off-road videos, especially the icon series, that guy is an helluva Builder!!! I would really like to see a 95 Ford Bronco build. Thanks

Hey Jay! Really like your show a lot!!!! But can you one day please make a review of your Eco Jet? That would be awesome! Greetings from Denmark :)

Hah. Leno knows nothing about cars but he loves them. :) Makes me happy! Ward is the Einstein of modern 4x4's. This video made me laugh a lot.

Cool!

What (if any) is Icons website? Thanks. Love your work, Jay!

@Fireholder1

4 жыл бұрын

I found this. www.icon4x4.com/fj

This things a work of art the price is high but you pay for what you get how many of these do you see around? Trust me I'm jealous I'll never be able to own this aswell I can still appreciate a beautiful vechile.

Keep pushing the edge of the envelope Jonathan! If I were to hit the lottery Icon would be one of the beneficiaries!

can y'all do an famous modern atv; like a can am or something. I think that would be neat and jay could enjoy and learn the quality of them also.

Dear Uncle Jay please remember me in you last will and testament, lol 😂

I want one of these older Toyota 40's. There was one in my town but it was rusted out.

Jay,,, how about a custom VAN for us Van life guys?!!?!?!! Love what you do

The short wheelbase FJ40 is the most iconic 4x4 and thus deserving of the name plate. I'd take mine with a diesel thank you.

Looks like two dudes watching clouds go by at around 6:00 lol

Somewhere down in that valley there is a place that does what they call a class 3 restoration

Hi. I have a 1977 FJ40 that’s in pretty good condition. It has a Chevy 305 in it that’s very old and tired. I’m looking for advice on what engine I should get when I replace the 305. Something with fuel injection and maybe vortec headers. I’m not looking for 600 hp, but something reliable. Your help would be appreciated. My Cruiser has disks on all wheels, power steering from a 79 FJ40. Paul

yesh exactly (yes) and that what makes them a good engine for swapping projects

I want to see this and a few other restomods being taken through some serious mud and various other obstacles.

Nice model multi purpose, how about in the pHilippines still available in the market?