Hi All,
Back in April I took my '97 in for an exhaust transplant and the tweaker mechanic drove my orange beast into the building. Get a panicked call from business owner and I show up to see the carnage. What makes this über epic is that we had just taken a quick weekend shakedown trip to Moab to test out my new suspension, tyres, battery setup, and roof top tent.
Then to add extra awesomeness; the owner finds out that the building is leased from the railroad and the insurance only indemnifies them... and the owners are a very nice young couple struggling to start this new business. I admit to bring an unmitigated dick when needed but I am not an a******.
The paint job needed to redone and I already have the paint in the garage. - So I'll do that.
Already had new LED headlights to install. - So no worries. Not 'road legal' but I live in Nevada.
I had every intention of replacing the bumper anyway and fenders flares so I won't charge him... but I will let him install the bumper for free.
Here is where I have a question(s):
(We rented the Defender: So sexy, so rubbish.)
I have a hard time shelling out $1800+ extremelandcruiser.com for overkill (not knocking the product), but would love some input.
Thanks for Reading.
Back in April I took my '97 in for an exhaust transplant and the tweaker mechanic drove my orange beast into the building. Get a panicked call from business owner and I show up to see the carnage. What makes this über epic is that we had just taken a quick weekend shakedown trip to Moab to test out my new suspension, tyres, battery setup, and roof top tent.
Then to add extra awesomeness; the owner finds out that the building is leased from the railroad and the insurance only indemnifies them... and the owners are a very nice young couple struggling to start this new business. I admit to bring an unmitigated dick when needed but I am not an a******.
So I worked out a deal with they guy;
- Do the exhaust for free.
- Get the fender looking perfect.
- Either fix (to perfect) or replace the bonnet.
The paint job needed to redone and I already have the paint in the garage. - So I'll do that.
Already had new LED headlights to install. - So no worries. Not 'road legal' but I live in Nevada.
I had every intention of replacing the bumper anyway and fenders flares so I won't charge him... but I will let him install the bumper for free.
Here is where I have a question(s):
- Any recommendations for a bumper? - Next year I want to replace the rear one as well and would be cool to have them match... but not critical. Need to be able to mount winch. (Was thinking Zeon 10 or 12.)
- Needed new fender flares as the over-sized MTs throw up quite a bit of gravel.
- Any experience with 92-97 Land Cruiser Pocket Fender Flares ?
- Quality? Ease of Install? Extra side coverage?
- Any experience with 92-97 Land Cruiser Pocket Fender Flares ?
(We rented the Defender: So sexy, so rubbish.)
I have a hard time shelling out $1800+ extremelandcruiser.com for overkill (not knocking the product), but would love some input.
Thanks for Reading.