1st of many Mods!

Quentin · 05-06-08, 03:17 PM

So I have just purchased an 03 LX 470 and made my very 1st mod. (Here are some before and after photo's). This rig came with the 20" rims (for sale) and I went back to an 18" stock wheel with the 285/65/18. Next in line is the ARB Sahara bumper. I think this is the only one that will fit the 03. I also don't think I can get a winch with the weight on the height control. Let me know what you guys think!

Quentin · 05-06-08, 03:19 PM

Here are some more pics. Won't let me for some reason?

rusty_tlc · 05-06-08, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quentin

Here are some more pics. Won't let me for some reason?

Buy a star and you can upload as many pics as you want.

BTW Nice Rig and lose the running boards.

gearguywb · 05-06-08, 05:26 PM

Big improvement!

pint · 05-06-08, 05:29 PM

The wheels look MUCH better than what came on your truck! Nice start to the mods...

Oh yeah, drop the running boards.

1loudLX · 05-06-08, 05:45 PM

every noob gets told to loose the running boards. Let it be their choice, its kind of annoying to not have them unless you have the dough for the step sliders ready.

kyoso23 · 05-06-08, 05:54 PM

Custom wheels for these trucks always look like aaassssss. Huge improvement, great mod.

UltraFJ · 05-06-08, 07:19 PM

Congrats on your first retirement fund mod. I'm glad the tire and wheels worked out for you! That looks much better (IMHO).

Doug

BMWSTOY · 05-06-08, 07:46 PM

congrats. Agree, keep those boards if you use them.

dukerules · 05-06-08, 07:55 PM

Keep us posted on your thoughts on those E load BFG ATs. I'm tempted to do them in a couple of years when I need new tires, if the on-road ride's not too bad.

anthonycds · 05-06-08, 08:51 PM

Nice rig and great color! I agree with Loud on the running boards. Leave em if you need em, unless you got the money ready to drop on Slees.

WristPin · 05-06-08, 09:13 PM

Looks much better.
those giant wheels are the pits!

now time for some 39" mud tires!

hoser · 05-06-08, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quentin

Next in line is the ARB Sahara bumper. I think this is the only one that will fit the 03.

You can fit the ARB Deluxe/Combi bar too if you just cut the upper bar tabs. Otherwise, they interfere with opening the hood.

Quentin · 05-06-08, 11:31 PM

Thanks guys for the feedback. I would love to get rid of the running boards, just need to get permission from the other

I love the AT's. I have had them on many vehicles now and always perform. Here are some more pics. I upgraded to silver star

macneill · 05-07-08, 06:23 AM

Looks great!

pint · 05-07-08, 06:52 AM

Depending if you plan to go off road or not, you may want to look at sliders before a bumper. Just a thought. Unfortunately there is never enough money to do everything you want at once!

rusty_tlc · 05-07-08, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pint

Depending if you plan to go off road or not, you may want to look at sliders before a bumper. Just a thought. Unfortunately there is never enough money to do everything you want at once!

X2 Sliders are also an easier sell to the

.

It's a safety issue, sliders add protection during a side impact collision. Thats my story and I'm sticking with it.

twstrchasr · 05-07-08, 11:22 AM

That Blue Vapor looks good. Don't think I have seen one that color modded. Welcome !!

Abe Nitro · 05-07-08, 11:16 PM

Cool functional changes, right on!

schlaker · 05-08-08, 02:28 PM

Just a little feed back on fitting a winch with AHC. FYI - I kept it light by going with a TJM T3 in front. Not sure how much lighter this is than an ARB Combo but I'm guessing it weighs about half as much. Also went with a Competition T-Max 9000 Winch with synthetic line. It only holds 80 ft of line, but I keep another 75 feet in the truck. Total weight for the winch is under sixty lbs. vs over 100 for a Warn. We'll have to see how it holds up in the long run, but the rated pull is quite high. I figure I can always use a snatch block to up the capacity. So far no problems with the AHC - even with a loaded truck.

schlaker · 05-08-08, 02:32 PM

Oh ya... Nice truck, always liked that color.

GRunner · 05-10-08, 02:58 PM

Just wondering if your spare has the same BFG AT? If so, does it fit in the factory spare wheel well?

Welcome!

Gary

1loudLX · 05-10-08, 03:02 PM

ya it should fit, i have my 285/75/16 back there

05-06-08, 03:17 PM	#1
Quentin IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 13	1st of many Mods! So I have just purchased an 03 LX 470 and made my very 1st mod. (Here are some before and after photo's). This rig came with the 20" rims (for sale) and I went back to an 18" stock wheel with the 285/65/18. Next in line is the ARB Sahara bumper. I think this is the only one that will fit the 03. I also don't think I can get a winch with the weight on the height control. Let me know what you guys think! Attached Images

05-06-08, 03:19 PM	#2
Quentin IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 13	Here are some more pics. Won't let me for some reason? Last edited by Quentin; 05-06-08 at 03:32 PM.

05-06-08, 05:26 PM	#4
gearguywb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: confused as h*** Posts: 651	Big improvement! __________________ '04 100, Revo's OME lift/T bars, home made storage, Slee sliders (Sid), ARB, Warn 8k. Kimberly Kamper (Kim) More mountain bikes than I care to count!

05-06-08, 05:29 PM	#5
pint IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 940	The wheels look MUCH better than what came on your truck! Nice start to the mods... Oh yeah, drop the running boards. __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee Step Sliders, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer ridding on Nittos and green primer...

05-06-08, 05:45 PM	#6
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 2,594	every noob gets told to loose the running boards. Let it be their choice, its kind of annoying to not have them unless you have the dough for the step sliders ready. __________________ 2000 LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Stealth Package Oo==L==oO TeamLoud

05-06-08, 05:54 PM	#7
kyoso23 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: AZ style Posts: 279	Custom wheels for these trucks always look like aaassssss. Huge improvement, great mod.

05-06-08, 07:19 PM	#8
UltraFJ 'Tard Police Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 26.7N/81.45W * 9.58N/84.2W * 15.88N/119.5E Posts: 424	Congrats on your first retirement fund mod. I'm glad the tire and wheels worked out for you! That looks much better (IMHO). Doug __________________ 1971 40 2005 100 2003 Runner

05-06-08, 07:46 PM	#9
BMWSTOY IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 421	congrats. Agree, keep those boards if you use them. __________________ 2000 LC - 'The Black Pearl' 120K. 285/75/16BFG's DIY'r: Timing/serp/H20pump -done, Denso plugs-done. Pocket. DIY:Black Pearl emblems. In Tow: 2001 Coleman tent trailer. Daily Commuter: Trek Madone 5.2 LIVESTRONG

05-06-08, 07:55 PM	#10
dukerules IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 73	Keep us posted on your thoughts on those E load BFG ATs. I'm tempted to do them in a couple of years when I need new tires, if the on-road ride's not too bad. __________________ 2003 UZJ100

05-06-08, 08:51 PM	#11
anthonycds IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. Illinois Posts: 218	Nice rig and great color! I agree with Loud on the running boards. Leave em if you need em, unless you got the money ready to drop on Slees. __________________ '01 UZJ100 Black '02 Camaro Z28, Black, 25K miles, FOR SALE

05-06-08, 11:31 PM	#14
Quentin IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 13	Thanks guys for the feedback. I would love to get rid of the running boards, just need to get permission from the other I love the AT's. I have had them on many vehicles now and always perform. Here are some more pics. I upgraded to silver star Attached Images Last edited by Quentin; 05-07-08 at 10:15 AM.

05-07-08, 06:23 AM	#15
macneill Rollin’ on 33s... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brooklyn / Edgartown / Oak Bluffs TLCA# 12733 Posts: 3,125	Looks great! __________________ 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

05-07-08, 06:52 AM	#16
pint IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 940	Depending if you plan to go off road or not, you may want to look at sliders before a bumper. Just a thought. Unfortunately there is never enough money to do everything you want at once! __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee Step Sliders, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer ridding on Nittos and green primer...

05-07-08, 11:22 AM	#18
twstrchasr Mors Ab Alto Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 7th Bomb Wing TLCA# 13505 Posts: 773	That Blue Vapor looks good. Don't think I have seen one that color modded. Welcome !! __________________ 1989 FJ62-Freeborn Red-140,000 miles 2001 UZJ100-Champagne Pearl-68,000 miles 2003 MBz CL55 AMG 1991 Range Rover

05-07-08, 11:16 PM	#19
Abe Nitro IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Auburn CA Posts: 89	Cool functional changes, right on! __________________ Abe NItro aka Ben Troia 99 LC with OME Suspension (N133, N101, 860s), Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor 285s Slee diff drop and step sliders Odyssey Battery with custom poly spacers Auburn CA

05-08-08, 02:32 PM	#21
schlaker IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 230	Oh ya... Nice truck, always liked that color. __________________ Yes... my name is Sean ------------------------------------------- 80 FJ40 Stock/Restored 2" lift with 32's BFG Mud 73 FJ40 350/turbo 350 Auto, Saginaw, lock-rite, 4" SUA, 37" Baja Claws on 16" rims, snorkle, 4 wheel discs 2007 AHC Lift, 285/65/18 Terra Grapplers, Slee Rear Bumber,TJM Front

05-08-08, 02:28 PM	#20
schlaker IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 230	Just a little feed back on fitting a winch with AHC. FYI - I kept it light by going with a TJM T3 in front. Not sure how much lighter this is than an ARB Combo but I'm guessing it weighs about half as much. Also went with a Competition T-Max 9000 Winch with synthetic line. It only holds 80 ft of line, but I keep another 75 feet in the truck. Total weight for the winch is under sixty lbs. vs over 100 for a Warn. We'll have to see how it holds up in the long run, but the rated pull is quite high. I figure I can always use a snatch block to up the capacity. So far no problems with the AHC - even with a loaded truck. Attached Images __________________ Yes... my name is Sean ------------------------------------------- 80 FJ40 Stock/Restored 2" lift with 32's BFG Mud 73 FJ40 350/turbo 350 Auto, Saginaw, lock-rite, 4" SUA, 37" Baja Claws on 16" rims, snorkle, 4 wheel discs 2007 AHC Lift, 285/65/18 Terra Grapplers, Slee Rear Bumber,TJM Front

05-10-08, 02:58 PM	#22
GRunner IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 46	Just wondering if your spare has the same BFG AT? If so, does it fit in the factory spare wheel well? Welcome! Gary __________________ ----------------- 2003 Lexus LX470 Sand Dollar - Night Vision, DVD, ML, Nav San Francisco, CA

05-10-08, 03:02 PM	#23
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 2,594	ya it should fit, i have my 285/75/16 back there __________________ 2000 LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Stealth Package Oo==L==oO TeamLoud

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