New Owner Teen

Reido · 06-17-08, 06:40 PM

I am a teenager who just got their license. I am now driving a 1998 land curiser that is complety stock. i am looking for a place to begin to customize my cruiser, on a limited budget. i dont really know where to start.

OursSauvage · 06-17-08, 07:57 PM

Welcome
1st, take the running boards off !
You can't find cheapper mods and it's a great visual improvment

Trunk Monkey · 06-17-08, 08:24 PM

Plenty of info on mods in the FAQ and ideas in the Rig of the Month threads. Browse through those, but not many of the mods are inexpensive, except maybe the console pocket.

pint · 06-17-08, 08:41 PM

Nice 1st vehicle! Oh yeah, welcome!

1loudLX · 06-17-08, 08:45 PM

My LX is my first car too, got it when I was 13...hah...never thought I would have it this long.

fish2live · 06-17-08, 09:59 PM

we're not counting cars you steal Loud..

1loudLX · 06-17-08, 10:02 PM

Reido, where in jerz you from?

KingBeeIII · 06-18-08, 02:37 AM

Man, I didn't get a Cruiser until my third vehicle. I didn't get a 100 series until two weeks ago. Welcome, you lucky bastard

burke_a_lot · 06-18-08, 03:14 AM

Your a lucky bloke!

by the way.... welcome

SWUtah · 06-18-08, 08:25 AM

Welcome. Personally I like the stock look. Toyota over built these vehicles and they are great looking from the factory. If you plan on using for a special purpose let us know and you will get a step by step mod recomendation. If you remove the running boards you are then required to only date girls that wear short skirts and you will always be required to help them in and out of the LC

Topmounter · 06-18-08, 10:09 AM

It's nice to imagine all the back pain that I could have avoided if I would have had a LC instead of a standard cab Mazda B2000 in high school

Reido · 06-18-08, 10:12 AM

thanks it's a geat car. i'm going to take of the running boards soon. i'm mainly looking to gain some ground clarance and outer appernces upgrades .I'm from south jersey by the way. Moneies not that tight and i can spend quite a few hundred but i'm really looking for the most bang for the buck.

e9999 · 06-18-08, 10:41 AM

Welcome!

(damn, when many teens get their 100 as a first car, you know the market has changed a tad....

)

ShottsUZJ100 · 06-18-08, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reido

i am looking for a place to begin to customize my cruiser

Congrats!

Customize for what purpose?

4-wheeling?
Bling?
Sporty?

Reido · 06-18-08, 01:29 PM

so i can't take off the running boards cuase my parentswont let me. i'm going for a sporty/bling look

ShottsUZJ100 · 06-18-08, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reido

so i can't take off the running boards cuase my parentswont let me. i'm going for a sporty/bling look

Gotcha. That leaves me out of the discussion. I'm a wheeler.

Who has some bling/sport advice for our newbie?

macneill · 06-18-08, 01:37 PM

Sounds like it still might be your parents' car...

Welcome and

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reido

so i can't take off the running boards cuase my parentswont let me. i'm going for a sporty/bling look

1loudLX · 06-18-08, 01:56 PM

I have chrome wheels you might like...I can sell you8 of em cheap!

WhyWait? · 06-18-08, 02:07 PM

People with any other 4x4s spend big $ to modify theirs up to the looks, capability, and coolness of the truck you've got. Get an IH8MUD sticker for the back and enjoy having the best vehicle around.

Jim_Chow · 06-19-08, 02:34 PM

Forget the mods for now unless you have a few grand to spend. When young, one usually has the time but not enough $$. When you finally start bringing home the bacon, you'll find you have the $$ but no time to really enjoy it other than to buy toys (and buy all the toys you want while you're single like I did!). Take advantage of your spare time now. At least you have a major part of the problem solved (namely, a durable offroad vehicle that can take you pretty much anywhere at your disposal), so you may as well take advantage of it, take it camping, on road trips, tour the country, etc.

2000 LX 470 · 06-19-08, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim_Chow

Forget the mods for now unless you have a few grand to spend. When young, one usually has the time but not enough $$. When you finally start bringing home the bacon, you'll find you have the $$ but no time to really enjoy it other than to buy toys (and buy all the toys you want while you're single like I did!). Take advantage of your spare time now. At least you have a major part of the problem solved (namely, a durable offroad vehicle that can take you pretty much anywhere at your disposal), so you may as well take advantage of it, take it camping, on road trips, tour the country, etc.

What he said....^

hoser · 06-19-08, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reido

I am a teenager who just got their license.

Immediately get a Bull Bar before you wreck it!

89s rule · 06-19-08, 03:05 PM

Drive it stock for at least a year. If you have to do somethign do a stereo install or something minor. Sounds liek you might have to check with your parents no matter what you do so why not just ask them what you can do to it. Not many on here that do the bling thing, some, but not many.

First thing I woudl do is make sure all your maint has been completed. If you are on a very liited budget a LC isnt the best vehicle, but being as young as you are your parents might help with the maint stuff?

Oh and congrats on a sweet first car. Mine was a Mustang GT...man I miss that car.

hunjy105 · 06-19-08, 04:00 PM

firstly, you're a lucky bugger to have that for your first car ! I've only just managed to afford my 105 series TD after 2 other cars.

now can I ask why people remove the standard side steps? it may give better ground clearance, but when you come down on a rock/ledge relatively hard i know i don't want my door sils getting smashed.

yes im aware if hit hard enough the side steps can get bent up and jam the doors but i know that mine have already saved my door sils on both sides and taken quite a beating

Trunk Monkey · 06-19-08, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunjy105

now can I ask why people remove the standard side steps? it may give better ground clearance, but when you come down on a rock/ledge relatively hard i know i don't want my door sils getting smashed.

The stock running boards won't support the weight of the truck, they're just plastic with steel supports. After a little contact they look like crap and after a little more they can push into the pinch weld, sill, and doors, causing more damage than they're worth.

2000 LX 470 · 06-19-08, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trunk Monkey

The stock running boards won't support the weight of the truck, they're just plastic with steel supports. After a little contact they look like **** and after a little more they can push into the pinch weld, sill, and doors, causing more damage than they're worth.

And to add, if you do any wheelin', then most on here recommend you replace the factory running boards with slee (most common I'd say) step/bar sliders that will support the weight of the truck and protect the sills, etc...

2000 LX 470 · 06-19-08, 06:27 PM

A few more thoughts for you reido:

1--wash it, wax it, and learn about the truck, especially all recommended maintenance. You got a hell of a new first ride, and I'm happy for you, but appreciate it and care for it properly.

2--Your folks did for you what I will probably do for my kids some day: buy a tank so they're protected and as safe as possible. But also learn about inertia and the fact that you're driving a 2.5 ton vehicle. Respect the power of it and keep it between the lines.

3--No, none of this is meant as condescending--just sharing thoughts that I'd love someone to share with my kids some day. Enjoy that 100, chief....

Regards
2000

1loudLX · 06-19-08, 06:35 PM

did you get it from your parents or was it a recent purchase?

06-17-08, 06:40 PM	#1
Reido IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	New Owner Teen I am a teenager who just got their license. I am now driving a 1998 land curiser that is complety stock. i am looking for a place to begin to customize my cruiser, on a limited budget. i dont really know where to start. Attached Images __________________ 1998 land cruiser 195K, stock eveything

06-17-08, 07:57 PM	#2
OursSauvage IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Outaouais Posts: 207	Welcome 1st, take the running boards off ! You can't find cheapper mods and it's a great visual improvment __________________ 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

06-17-08, 08:24 PM	#3
Trunk Monkey IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salt Lake City TLCA# 11251 Posts: 2,760	Plenty of info on mods in the FAQ and ideas in the Rig of the Month threads. Browse through those, but not many of the mods are inexpensive, except maybe the console pocket. __________________ Cory Fillmore TLCA Western Individual Representative 99 UZJ

06-17-08, 08:41 PM	#4
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,043	Nice 1st vehicle! Oh yeah, welcome! __________________ 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

06-17-08, 08:45 PM	#5
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,809	My LX is my first car too, got it when I was 13...hah...never thought I would have it this long. __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Blacked out trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need 100 3rd row seats? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3604000 Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html Last edited by 1loudLX; 06-17-08 at 10:02 PM.

06-17-08, 09:59 PM	#6
fish2live IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 270	we're not counting cars you steal Loud.. __________________ '03 100 75K- Color matched ARB Sahara & ARB Rear, Warn M12K, Hella FF4000 100w, REVO's, DVD Hack, Bilsteins, HIR, Hellroaring Dual Battery, DRL's off, Fogs work w/ High Beams '92 80- sold to brother-in-law!! '01 KTM EXC453 Dual sported, REKLUSE, Yoshi www.pacificflyfishers.com

06-17-08, 10:02 PM	#7
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,809	Reido, where in jerz you from? __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Blacked out trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need 100 3rd row seats? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3604000 Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

06-18-08, 02:37 AM	#8
KingBeeIII Single-Serving Friend Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Paper St. Posts: 457	Man, I didn't get a Cruiser until my third vehicle. I didn't get a 100 series until two weeks ago. Welcome, you lucky bastard __________________ "On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero"

06-18-08, 03:14 AM	#9
burke_a_lot IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hay, NSW, Australia Posts: 10	Your a lucky bloke! by the way.... welcome __________________ "It dose not matter what vehicle you got.... It's the driver that wins the race" under age and loven it! For Sale: 2 datsun 1500 utes! $600! pm me for more info.

06-18-08, 08:25 AM	#10
SWUtah IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Some where other then Utah Posts: 1,212	Welcome. Personally I like the stock look. Toyota over built these vehicles and they are great looking from the factory. If you plan on using for a special purpose let us know and you will get a step by step mod recomendation. If you remove the running boards you are then required to only date girls that wear short skirts and you will always be required to help them in and out of the LC __________________ Mercedes SL550 LX470

06-18-08, 10:09 AM	#11
Topmounter IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Golden, CO-USA Posts: 136	It's nice to imagine all the back pain that I could have avoided if I would have had a LC instead of a standard cab Mazda B2000 in high school __________________ -- '01 LC - Champagne Pearl '96 328is - Alpine White -- Dearly departed - '88 FJ-62

06-18-08, 10:12 AM	#12
Reido IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	thanks it's a geat car. i'm going to take of the running boards soon. i'm mainly looking to gain some ground clarance and outer appernces upgrades .I'm from south jersey by the way. Moneies not that tight and i can spend quite a few hundred but i'm really looking for the most bang for the buck. __________________ 1998 land cruiser 195K, stock eveything

06-18-08, 10:41 AM	#13
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,180	Welcome! (damn, when many teens get their 100 as a first car, you know the market has changed a tad....) __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD and souped up DR650

06-18-08, 01:29 PM	#15
Reido IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	so i can't take off the running boards cuase my parentswont let me. i'm going for a sporty/bling look __________________ 1998 land cruiser 195K, stock eveything

06-18-08, 01:56 PM	#18
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,809	I have chrome wheels you might like...I can sell you8 of em cheap! __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Blacked out trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need 100 3rd row seats? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3604000 Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

06-18-08, 02:07 PM	#19
WhyWait? IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4	People with any other 4x4s spend big $ to modify theirs up to the looks, capability, and coolness of the truck you've got. Get an IH8MUD sticker for the back and enjoy having the best vehicle around. __________________ *meh

06-19-08, 02:34 PM	#20
Jim_Chow IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,287	Forget the mods for now unless you have a few grand to spend. When young, one usually has the time but not enough $$. When you finally start bringing home the bacon, you'll find you have the $$ but no time to really enjoy it other than to buy toys (and buy all the toys you want while you're single like I did!). Take advantage of your spare time now. At least you have a major part of the problem solved (namely, a durable offroad vehicle that can take you pretty much anywhere at your disposal), so you may as well take advantage of it, take it camping, on road trips, tour the country, etc. __________________ '03 LX470: ART slotted & cryo'd rotors, Porterfield R4s pads, Stoptech stainless hoses, ARB sahara & Kaymar bars, HID's. '86 4Runner: lots of mods incl rear electric locker, front truetrac, regeared, OME lift, ARB/Kaymar bars. '01 Prelude SH: stock '00 Honda CRV: stock

06-19-08, 03:05 PM	#23
89s rule <>< Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Due West, SC TLCA# 14198 Posts: 2,876	Drive it stock for at least a year. If you have to do somethign do a stereo install or something minor. Sounds liek you might have to check with your parents no matter what you do so why not just ask them what you can do to it. Not many on here that do the bling thing, some, but not many. First thing I woudl do is make sure all your maint has been completed. If you are on a very liited budget a LC isnt the best vehicle, but being as young as you are your parents might help with the maint stuff? Oh and congrats on a sweet first car. Mine was a Mustang GT...man I miss that car. __________________ '93 FZJ 32K miles 850/863's, Baja 540c, Lightforce 240, and 40L Norcold waiting. '89 FJ62 - 4" Alcan, 33" BFG MT's, 4.88's, Lockright (rear), 4runner calipers, & 3' firestick. Cruise in the garage. FOR SALE! '97 4Runner SR5 - 4x4, leather, '06 4runner rims, 265/70/17 Toyo AT, TJM T-15, 3 baby seats. (Wife's DD) '83 FJ60 - DooDoo Brown in and out FOR SALE! '63 Biscayne Wagon - Kandy Green and Tweed. Family Wagon 3rd row in the garage. Erskine College Upstate Cruisers

06-19-08, 04:00 PM	#24
hunjy105 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OZ Posts: 5	firstly, you're a lucky bugger to have that for your first car ! I've only just managed to afford my 105 series TD after 2 other cars. now can I ask why people remove the standard side steps? it may give better ground clearance, but when you come down on a rock/ledge relatively hard i know i don't want my door sils getting smashed. yes im aware if hit hard enough the side steps can get bent up and jam the doors but i know that mine have already saved my door sils on both sides and taken quite a beating

06-19-08, 06:27 PM	#27
2000 LX 470 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 68	A few more thoughts for you reido: 1--wash it, wax it, and learn about the truck, especially all recommended maintenance. You got a hell of a new first ride, and I'm happy for you, but appreciate it and care for it properly. 2--Your folks did for you what I will probably do for my kids some day: buy a tank so they're protected and as safe as possible. But also learn about inertia and the fact that you're driving a 2.5 ton vehicle. Respect the power of it and keep it between the lines. 3--No, none of this is meant as condescending--just sharing thoughts that I'd love someone to share with my kids some day. Enjoy that 100, chief.... Regards 2000

06-19-08, 06:35 PM	#28
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,809	did you get it from your parents or was it a recent purchase? __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Blacked out trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need 100 3rd row seats?