Land Cruiser Upgrades! Goose Gear, Suspension, and Rock Sliders Installed

Published on May 26, 2021
Duration: 8:24

This video details the installation of Goose Gear components into a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 100, transforming its interior for overland travel. The process includes removing factory seat brackets and trim to install a rear plate system, a camp kitchen, a drawer module, and a utility box. The presenter highlights the utilitarian and custom-fit nature of Goose Gear, emphasizing secure, compartmentalized storage for survival gear, comms, and personal items, while also noting the potential for a sleepable platform.

Quick Summary

The Goose Gear system transforms a Land Cruiser 100 for overland travel by installing a rear plate system, camp kitchen, drawer module, and utility box. This setup provides organized, secure, and lightweight storage for essential gear, with lockable compartments and the potential for a sleepable platform.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Land Cruiser 100 as Overland Vehicle
  2. 01:34Goose Gear Product Specialist Introduction
  3. 01:46Components to be Installed
  4. 02:22Installation: Removing Factory Brackets and Trim
  5. 02:54Installation: Carpet Removal
  6. 03:00Installation: Rear Plate System
  7. 03:34Installation: Rear Utility Box
  8. 03:53Final Reveal: Goose Gear Integrated Setup
  9. 04:11Drawer System and Storage Capacity
  10. 04:34Security and Lockable Storage
  11. 05:36Camp Kitchen and Food Storage Convenience
  12. 06:04Noise Reduction and Durability
  13. 06:20Utilizing Dead Space with Access Ports
  14. 06:45Sleepable Platform Potential
  15. 07:01Comfort vs. Rooftop Tents
  16. 07:11Future Upgrades: Suspension and Rock Sliders

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main Goose Gear components installed in the Land Cruiser 100?

The installation includes a rear plate system, a camp kitchen module, a right-side module drawer, and a rear utility box. These components are designed to create organized and secure storage within the vehicle for overland travel.

Why is the Goose Gear system considered beneficial for overland vehicles?

Goose Gear systems offer utilitarian, custom-fit storage that is lightweight yet durable. They provide compartmentalized and lockable space for essential gear, minimize rattling during transit, and can be configured to create a sleepable platform.

What is the advantage of the Goose Gear rear plate system?

The rear plate system acts as a foundational base for interior builds. It provides a flat surface with anchor points, allowing for the secure installation of various modules like drawers and camp kitchens, and can be used independently for strapping down cargo.

How does the Goose Gear system address storage in the Land Cruiser 100?

By utilizing the space freed up from removing the third-row seats, the Goose Gear system provides extensive storage. It includes deep drawers and utility boxes that can hold survival gear, first aid, comms equipment, and personal items, with access ports for smaller items in dead space.

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