I thought I’d make a build thread to track my progress. I bought my LX 450 from a mud member last August. It had a few kinks to work out, but I absolutely love this thing! Since I bought it for off-roading, I intended to do a full Raptor line job, but when they backed it out of the delivery trailer, I realized I had a bit of a gem on my hands, and that plan went right out the window. I also intended to do a bigger lift and tires, but so far, it has proven to be more than adequate as it sits, so that plan will wait until at the tires are shot, at least.
Mods as purchased in August ’23:
Drivetrain
The plastic floor and L-strap system.
Window MOLLE racks
The front end
The engine
Mods as purchased in August ’23:
Drivetrain
- Fresh engine and TRD supercharger 20kmi ago
- Custom 3” exhaust
- Ironman 2” lift
- 33” Nittos on aftermarket wheels
- Depo headlights and “Land Cruiser Grilles” grille
- Light bars – two big ones, two ditch lights on mirror plates, two rearward
- Metaltech Sliders
- NTWI bumpers F&R
- Prinsu roof rack
- Front seats recovered
- Aftermarket stereo
- Window tint
- 4X4 Labs rear gear racks/seats removed
- UHMWPE rear floor with L-tracks
- Rear window MOLLE racks and solid windows
- Dual battery system with 130A alternator
- Aux fuse block under passenger seat
- ScanGuage II
The plastic floor and L-strap system.
Window MOLLE racks
The front end
The engine