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SILVER Star
I recently bought this awesome truck from a fellow Mud member. The truck spent most of its life in SoCal and was heavily modified several years ago by Man-a-Fre.
Stats:
Here’s a run-down of the modifications:
Engine and Drive Train:
* High performance complete engine rebuild (Man-a-fre)
* Rebuilt complete head assembly (Toyota of North Hollywood)
* Tuned ceramic headers, high-flow catalytic converter (Man-a-fre)
* Toyota H55F 5-spd. transmission swap from a BJ60 (Man-a-fre)
* Rebuilt transfer case (Man-a-fre)
* Rear differential locker (Man-a-fre)
* Centerforce Clutch (Man-a-fre)
* Jegs aluminum coolant recovery reservoir
* All old vacuum lines have been replaced
* 38-gallon extended fuel tank (Man-a-fre)
Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Tires:
* Complete Old Man Emu suspension system, with Dakkar leaf springs (springs, shocks, steering stabilizer, anti-inversion shackles, bushings, steering arms, brake lines - Man-a-fre)
* New OEM tie-rod ends (Man-a-fre)
* Rebuilt steering box (North Hollywood Toyota -- no leaks!)
* Rebuilt power steering pump (North Hollywood Toyota)
* New front brake rotors/pads (Man-a-fre)
* Braided steel brake lines (Man-a-fre)
* Toyota T100 16" steel wheels
* BFGoodrich 255/85R16 KM2 Mud Terrains
Electrical:
* Mean Green 200 Amp alternator (Man-a-fre)
* Dual Optima red-top batteries
* Painless Wiring 250W dual-battery isolator switch and control (Man-a-fre)
* 2 Hella Halogen driving lamps (Man-a-fre)
* Hella H4 conversion headlamps (Man-a-fre)
* 4+Plus battery tray (Man-a-fre)
Recovery:
* T-Max Outback Series 9,000-lb. Competition Winch, with remote (Man-a-fre)
* 48 Inch Hi-Lift jack (rear-bumper mounted)
Body:
* 4+Plus front winch bumper (Man-a-fre)
* 4+Plus rear bumper with spare tire carrier, dual NATO-style can carrier, and hi-lift jack mount (Man-a-fre)
* OEM Toyota of Australia side mirrors (Man-a-fre)
* New black grill and headlight trim
* New side markers and tail lights
Interior:
* Eclipse CD/FM/AM/Sirius/XM headunit, sony amp, Infinity door speakers
* FJ62 rear shoulder belts
* Weathertech mats front, rear, and cargo
* Specter Off-road "Tuff Duck" seat covers
* Tuffy-style center console (not Tuffy, but similar style and padded)
History:
As far as I can tell, I’m the 5th owner. I searched through old Mud threads to try to piece together the truck’s history. This is what I found:
* Owner 1 (in SoCal) – Had extensive work done on the truck at Man-a-Fre, most of it during 2006-2007 and at roughly the 250,000 mile mark. Put about 6,000 miles on it after that and then sold it on Mud in May 2010.
* Owner 2 (in SoCal) – Put about 10,000 miles on it and then sold it on Mud in July 2011.
* Owner 3 (in TN) – Drove the truck cross country from SoCal to TN. Put about 6,000 miles on it and then sold it on eBay in January 2012.
* Owner 4 (in GA) – Drove the truck from TN down to Atlanta. Realized quickly that his wife would prefer something more modern, so he sold it on Mud in February 2012.
* Owner 5 (in AL) – ODO was a little over 272,000 when I picked it up.
First impressions:
This truck is awesome. I drove it over 200 miles home, and it had no problem running 70-75 on the highway. Most things appear to be in good working order; although, I’m not sure yet about the dual battery controller. It has the Painless Wiring system. I looked up the manual online, and according to it the 3-position switch should show green light / no light / red light, but the lights don’t come on regardless of the switch position.
My plans:
While this rig passed relatively quickly through the hands of owners 2, 3, and 4, my focus is on the long-term. I plan to use it for family camping and overland trips, and perhaps as a daily driver.
Potential upgrades:
So much has already been done to this rig that it doesn’t need too much more. The first major item will be sliders from White Knuckle Off Road. I ordered them a few days after getting the truck; hopefully they’ll be here in the next week or so. I’ll post pics when they arrive.
I’m also considering interior upgrades. I’ll probably start by swapping out the console for a Tuffy, installing a CB and possibly a Ham radio. Further down the road…maybe replacing the carpet along with some sound-deadening, installing the WagonGear panels, recovering the seats, etc.
Pics:
(these aren’t my pics; they were lifted from the sale thread)
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=606802&d=1330828368
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=606803&d=1330828368
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=606804&d=1330828368
Stats:
Here’s a run-down of the modifications:
Engine and Drive Train:
* High performance complete engine rebuild (Man-a-fre)
* Rebuilt complete head assembly (Toyota of North Hollywood)
* Tuned ceramic headers, high-flow catalytic converter (Man-a-fre)
* Toyota H55F 5-spd. transmission swap from a BJ60 (Man-a-fre)
* Rebuilt transfer case (Man-a-fre)
* Rear differential locker (Man-a-fre)
* Centerforce Clutch (Man-a-fre)
* Jegs aluminum coolant recovery reservoir
* All old vacuum lines have been replaced
* 38-gallon extended fuel tank (Man-a-fre)
Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Tires:
* Complete Old Man Emu suspension system, with Dakkar leaf springs (springs, shocks, steering stabilizer, anti-inversion shackles, bushings, steering arms, brake lines - Man-a-fre)
* New OEM tie-rod ends (Man-a-fre)
* Rebuilt steering box (North Hollywood Toyota -- no leaks!)
* Rebuilt power steering pump (North Hollywood Toyota)
* New front brake rotors/pads (Man-a-fre)
* Braided steel brake lines (Man-a-fre)
* Toyota T100 16" steel wheels
* BFGoodrich 255/85R16 KM2 Mud Terrains
Electrical:
* Mean Green 200 Amp alternator (Man-a-fre)
* Dual Optima red-top batteries
* Painless Wiring 250W dual-battery isolator switch and control (Man-a-fre)
* 2 Hella Halogen driving lamps (Man-a-fre)
* Hella H4 conversion headlamps (Man-a-fre)
* 4+Plus battery tray (Man-a-fre)
Recovery:
* T-Max Outback Series 9,000-lb. Competition Winch, with remote (Man-a-fre)
* 48 Inch Hi-Lift jack (rear-bumper mounted)
Body:
* 4+Plus front winch bumper (Man-a-fre)
* 4+Plus rear bumper with spare tire carrier, dual NATO-style can carrier, and hi-lift jack mount (Man-a-fre)
* OEM Toyota of Australia side mirrors (Man-a-fre)
* New black grill and headlight trim
* New side markers and tail lights
Interior:
* Eclipse CD/FM/AM/Sirius/XM headunit, sony amp, Infinity door speakers
* FJ62 rear shoulder belts
* Weathertech mats front, rear, and cargo
* Specter Off-road "Tuff Duck" seat covers
* Tuffy-style center console (not Tuffy, but similar style and padded)
History:
As far as I can tell, I’m the 5th owner. I searched through old Mud threads to try to piece together the truck’s history. This is what I found:
* Owner 1 (in SoCal) – Had extensive work done on the truck at Man-a-Fre, most of it during 2006-2007 and at roughly the 250,000 mile mark. Put about 6,000 miles on it after that and then sold it on Mud in May 2010.
* Owner 2 (in SoCal) – Put about 10,000 miles on it and then sold it on Mud in July 2011.
* Owner 3 (in TN) – Drove the truck cross country from SoCal to TN. Put about 6,000 miles on it and then sold it on eBay in January 2012.
* Owner 4 (in GA) – Drove the truck from TN down to Atlanta. Realized quickly that his wife would prefer something more modern, so he sold it on Mud in February 2012.
* Owner 5 (in AL) – ODO was a little over 272,000 when I picked it up.
First impressions:
This truck is awesome. I drove it over 200 miles home, and it had no problem running 70-75 on the highway. Most things appear to be in good working order; although, I’m not sure yet about the dual battery controller. It has the Painless Wiring system. I looked up the manual online, and according to it the 3-position switch should show green light / no light / red light, but the lights don’t come on regardless of the switch position.
My plans:
While this rig passed relatively quickly through the hands of owners 2, 3, and 4, my focus is on the long-term. I plan to use it for family camping and overland trips, and perhaps as a daily driver.
Potential upgrades:
So much has already been done to this rig that it doesn’t need too much more. The first major item will be sliders from White Knuckle Off Road. I ordered them a few days after getting the truck; hopefully they’ll be here in the next week or so. I’ll post pics when they arrive.
I’m also considering interior upgrades. I’ll probably start by swapping out the console for a Tuffy, installing a CB and possibly a Ham radio. Further down the road…maybe replacing the carpet along with some sound-deadening, installing the WagonGear panels, recovering the seats, etc.
Pics:
(these aren’t my pics; they were lifted from the sale thread)
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=606802&d=1330828368
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=606803&d=1330828368
https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=606804&d=1330828368
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