Always bet on black.

1loudLX · 04-06-08, 03:06 PM

Well, this weekend was productive...got some things done. I'm super happy! I hope woody doesnt mind, I got a sticker made in black to fit the small 1/4 window on the rear passenger doors. Put one on each side.

FiNALLY....AWAY WITH THE CHROME!!!!!!!!!!! Much happier now without the chrome wheels, emblems, trim and grille.

1loudLX · 04-06-08, 03:07 PM

two more pictures.

pint · 04-06-08, 03:23 PM

Looking good! Maybe you want to paint your new "nipple rings" black? Might finish off the look. The little orange dinkle berries just don't look right hanging down there! Grill looks nice.

1loudLX · 04-06-08, 03:25 PM

they are going to be powdercoated red along with the rear one when my friend gets a chance to do them at work. I dont like the orange

NeverSummerFJ · 04-06-08, 03:49 PM

Looks Good Guy!!!!!!!

Boston Mangler · 04-06-08, 04:28 PM

Looking Good!

I just did the same, and it looks SOOOO much better!

FATrabbit · 04-06-08, 05:28 PM

I want one of those stickers! If they sold them on here, I would buy one (hint hint)

jeffdavis1053 · 04-06-08, 07:15 PM

Looks good!!!
How long did all that take ya?

1loudLX · 04-06-08, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FATrabbit

I want one of those stickers! If they sold them on here, I would buy one (hint hint)

In the IH8MUD store(link @ top of page) woody has white ones in the exact same size. I PM'd him the other day but he said he didnt have the black so I took a 'mud sticker I had and scanned it into my computer. Then brought that file to my vinyl guy and had him cut some for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffdavis1053

Looks good!!!
How long did all that take ya?

I did it in parts. Started it a few months ago when i randomly decided to paint my whole grille(the other one i have) flat black. That prompted me to buy wheels from macneill, get them powdercoated, take my emblems off the back and paint them/replace with vinyl sticker variants, cover the chrome trim on the sides, get tires, and so on... Some trial and error, i have about 6 different types of flat/semi-flat/semi-satin/satin black spray paint downstairs now. Still have some things to touch up, IE: repaint hubcaps and get the nipple rings done in red.

Trunk Monkey · 04-06-08, 07:42 PM

You need some shine on those tires.

Looks good.

anthonycds · 04-06-08, 07:52 PM

no turning back now huh? your ride's lookin good! when's the lift comin?
oh, and do you know what the dimensions are for the sticker? i love the subtlety.

1loudLX · 04-06-08, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trunk Monkey

You need some shine on those tires.

Looks good.

hell no, you made that mistake, im not going to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonycds

no turning back now huh? your ride's lookin good! when's the lift comin?
oh, and do you know what the dimensions are for the sticker? i love the subtlety.

Yeah, I cant go back now!

Lift will come when the AHC dies. Till then ill be nice to the CV boots and only raise it up when offroading. The sticker is 8.5" long by however high. Its the same size as the one woody has in the mud store, just flat-black. He only has white ones, but if we all band together maybe we can get him to make some black ones.

Anthony, who really could go back when this is what they have to go "back to".

OursSauvage · 04-06-08, 08:15 PM

Nice job !
All this chrome is exactly why I wouldn't buy a LX...
To being coherent, I just have now to change my shity chromy rims... exactly the same as on your last picture

anthonycds · 04-06-08, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1loudLX

Anthony, who really could go back when this is what they have to go "back to".

You're right man. Your black wheels are way better than the chromes you were rollin on.

Is that a Warn receiver shackle you got back there in your receiver hitch? I need to get one of those.

But count me in for the black stickers if Woody will consider them.

1loudLX · 04-06-08, 08:27 PM

not really sure who makes it, I had my friend order it for me a few years ago when he was into modding his XJ that he had.

Ok im serious, this is the last picture for a while. Before and after of the front and a shot I got the other day when i saw a stock LX in my color at the train station parking lot.

macneill · 04-06-08, 08:42 PM

Nice. 'Bout time!

How those ATs riding at Loud speeds?

macneill · 04-07-08, 08:24 AM

What size tires did you end up going with?

uzj100 · 04-07-08, 08:40 AM

macneil,

Alert - Thread hijack in process.

The BFG AT 285 review.

When it is wet the truck definitely moves around more on aggressive cornering, I can get a World Rally slid going on certain pavement. The braking is not as good in the wet. I would say if you are aggressive and brake late, be extra careful with these tires. They handle high speeds quite well and are great on the daily 75+ mph commute. Also, the front inside tire will break loose on wet pavement that has less than perfect surface.

macneill · 04-07-08, 08:45 AM

Thanks. It's Monday.

Quote:

Originally Posted by uzj100

macneil,

Alert - Thread hijack in process.

The BFG AT 285 review.

When it is wet the truck definitely moves around more on aggressive cornering, I can get a World Rally slid going on certain pavement. The braking is not as good in the wet. I would say if you are aggressive and brake late, be extra careful with these tires. They handle high speeds quite well and are great on the daily 75+ mph commute. Also, the front inside tire will break loose on wet pavement that has less than perfect surface.

1loudLX · 04-07-08, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macneill

Nice. 'Bout time!

How those ATs riding at Loud speeds?

They are loud at Loud speeds (90+). They are fine at normal people speeds.

Quote:

Originally Posted by uzj100

macneil,

Alert - Thread hijack in process.

The BFG AT 285 review.

When it is wet the truck definitely moves around more on aggressive cornering, I can get a World Rally slid going on certain pavement. The braking is not as good in the wet. I would say if you are aggressive and brake late, be extra careful with these tires. They handle high speeds quite well and are great on the daily 75+ mph commute. Also, the front inside tire will break loose on wet pavement that has less than perfect surface.

oh great does this mean i actually have to drive normal speeds in the rain? Your comparing these to what tires?

uzj100 · 04-07-08, 09:24 AM

Michelin LTX M/S.

Just be aware of the grip break away on cornering and braking in wet conditions. Actually the tires make the truck more fun in these conditions, you just have to adjust when traffic is around.

Your truck looks great. I guess I need to finally step up and paint my wheels.

hks3sgte · 04-07-08, 09:41 AM

black and land cruisers go so well together! good work, loud

9toys · 04-07-08, 02:29 PM

That car looks like it's never been off the pavement!

macneill · 04-07-08, 02:31 PM

It has.

Once.

I can vouch for that.

Around here, it's more important to "look" like you go off pavement.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9toys

That car looks like it's never been off the pavement!

9toys · 04-07-08, 02:39 PM

Hmmm!

04-06-08, 03:06 PM	#1
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 3,008	Always bet on black. Well, this weekend was productive...got some things done. I'm super happy! I hope woody doesnt mind, I got a sticker made in black to fit the small 1/4 window on the rear passenger doors. Put one on each side. FiNALLY....AWAY WITH THE CHROME!!!!!!!!!!! Much happier now without the chrome wheels, emblems, trim and grille. Attached Images __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Unity Spotlight/Black'd Trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need OEM Lexus LX470 Foglights? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...s-98-02-a.html Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html Last edited by 1loudLX; 04-06-08 at 07:38 PM.

04-06-08, 03:07 PM	#2
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 3,008	two more pictures. Attached Images __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Unity Spotlight/Black'd Trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need OEM Lexus LX470 Foglights? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...s-98-02-a.html Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

04-06-08, 03:23 PM	#3
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,093	Looking good! Maybe you want to paint your new "nipple rings" black? Might finish off the look. The little orange dinkle berries just don't look right hanging down there! Grill looks nice. __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

04-06-08, 03:25 PM	#4
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 3,008	they are going to be powdercoated red along with the rear one when my friend gets a chance to do them at work. I dont like the orange __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Unity Spotlight/Black'd Trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need OEM Lexus LX470 Foglights? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...s-98-02-a.html Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

04-06-08, 03:49 PM	#5
NeverSummerFJ IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boulder CO Posts: 21	Looks Good Guy!!!!!!! __________________ My Rides 01 Burton Bullet 164 03 Never Summer Evo 158 06 Never Summer Evo 155 My Rig 07 FJ Cruiser - 6SpeedManual TeamLoud - 2012 Baja 1000

04-06-08, 04:28 PM	#6
Boston Mangler IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Diego TLCA# 9060 Posts: 3,582	Looking Good! I just did the same, and it looks SOOOO much better!

04-06-08, 05:28 PM	#7
FATrabbit IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 99	I want one of those stickers! If they sold them on here, I would buy one (hint hint) __________________ '97 FZJ80 to '03 UZJ100 to (now) '05 UZJ100 Think I'm sticking with this one for awhile! Now with: HIRs OME 865s, OME t-bars, OME shocks, slee diff. drop

04-06-08, 07:15 PM	#8
jeffdavis1053 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charleston Posts: 42	Looks good!!! How long did all that take ya? __________________ 2000 LX - TJM T-3, Big Hellas, Slee Rear Bumper, AHC removed, OME HD, Slee Diff Drop, 35s, and more to come... 1974 FJ-40 - Sprung-over, 36" TSLs, Locked F/R RIP

04-06-08, 07:42 PM	#10
Trunk Monkey IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salt Lake City TLCA# 11251 Posts: 2,873	You need some shine on those tires. Looks good. __________________ Cory Fillmore TLCA Western Individual Representative 99 UZJ 100 Series Wheels FOR SALE-CLICK HERE

04-06-08, 07:52 PM	#11
anthonycds IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. Illinois Posts: 278	no turning back now huh? your ride's lookin good! when's the lift comin? oh, and do you know what the dimensions are for the sticker? i love the subtlety. __________________ '01 UZJ100 Black '02 Camaro Z28, Black, 25K miles, FOR SALE

04-06-08, 08:15 PM	#13
OursSauvage IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Outaouais Posts: 221	Nice job ! All this chrome is exactly why I wouldn't buy a LX... To being coherent, I just have now to change my shity chromy rims... exactly the same as on your last picture __________________ 1987 HJ 61. 500.000 Km, Bf Mud 33x12.5x15" bodylift +5cm .... SOLD 1992 KTM 400 LC4... in France 1998 Dakota 5.2 sport (going to be on sale) 1999 UZJ100 2001 BMW R 1150 GS

04-06-08, 08:27 PM	#15
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 3,008	not really sure who makes it, I had my friend order it for me a few years ago when he was into modding his XJ that he had. Ok im serious, this is the last picture for a while. Before and after of the front and a shot I got the other day when i saw a stock LX in my color at the train station parking lot. Attached Images __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Unity Spotlight/Black'd Trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need OEM Lexus LX470 Foglights? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...s-98-02-a.html Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

04-06-08, 08:42 PM	#16
macneill Rollin’ on 33s... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brooklyn / Edgartown / Oak Bluffs TLCA# 12733 Posts: 3,213	Nice. 'Bout time! How those ATs riding at Loud speeds? __________________ 1981 FJ60 - Martha’s Vineyard - 210K, OME, BFG ATs, MAF header, hi-flo cat and Magnaflow, Surco Safari Rack, Rod Racks. 2002 UZJ100 - Brooklyn - 44K, OME 865, OME T-Bars, TJM T-15, TJM RB8, Slee Diff-Drop, Slee Tube Sliders, African Outback Roof Rack, Borla & SLP Exhaust, Warn, IPF, PIAA, Toyo Open Country ATs. Gotham City Land Cruisers Yankee Toys Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers

04-07-08, 08:24 AM	#17
macneill Rollin’ on 33s... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brooklyn / Edgartown / Oak Bluffs TLCA# 12733 Posts: 3,213	What size tires did you end up going with? __________________ 1981 FJ60 - Martha’s Vineyard - 210K, OME, BFG ATs, MAF header, hi-flo cat and Magnaflow, Surco Safari Rack, Rod Racks. 2002 UZJ100 - Brooklyn - 44K, OME 865, OME T-Bars, TJM T-15, TJM RB8, Slee Diff-Drop, Slee Tube Sliders, African Outback Roof Rack, Borla & SLP Exhaust, Warn, IPF, PIAA, Toyo Open Country ATs. Gotham City Land Cruisers Yankee Toys Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers

04-07-08, 08:40 AM	#18
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,049	macneil, Alert - Thread hijack in process. The BFG AT 285 review. When it is wet the truck definitely moves around more on aggressive cornering, I can get a World Rally slid going on certain pavement. The braking is not as good in the wet. I would say if you are aggressive and brake late, be extra careful with these tires. They handle high speeds quite well and are great on the daily 75+ mph commute. Also, the front inside tire will break loose on wet pavement that has less than perfect surface. __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html

04-07-08, 09:24 AM	#21
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,049	Michelin LTX M/S. Just be aware of the grip break away on cornering and braking in wet conditions. Actually the tires make the truck more fun in these conditions, you just have to adjust when traffic is around. Your truck looks great. I guess I need to finally step up and paint my wheels. __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html

04-07-08, 09:41 AM	#22
hks3sgte ...pig searching... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Ángeles, CA. Posts: 1,886	black and land cruisers go so well together! good work, loud __________________ Looking for an FJ55.

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9toys IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 152	That car looks like it's never been off the pavement! __________________ 99 UZJ100, '04 TUNDRA DC 4X4, WIFE'S '08 Solara SLE convertible.

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9toys IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 152	Hmmm! __________________ 99 UZJ100, '04 TUNDRA DC 4X4, WIFE'S '08 Solara SLE convertible.

04-07-08, 02:45 PM	#26
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