A nudge from @NLXTACY encouraged me start start an official build thread.
Here's a little background of my build to date thus far:
Started off 5 years ago as a mostly bone stock 97 LX450 with 150k that I pretty much stole for dirt cheap. I bought it with the ARB bumper, OME 2.5 medium lift and 33s. I've added so much stuff to it in the 5 years I don't even know where to begin.
Current specs:
1997 LX450 @ 187k
I did a swap a few years ago and swapped factory axles with elockers from a salvaged 80.
SoCal Junkyard find rock sliders. Scored for $250
ARB Safari Snorkel (junk yard special $200)
Gobi Rack/Ladder
4x4Labs rear bump with tire swing and 3can/ladder/HiLift
4x4Labs Front bumper
ARB Deluxe bumper
Warn M8000 (just traded my buddy for a Zeon 10S)
DEPO quad headlight projector upgrade with OEM Lexus/Toyota ballasts
Lseat leaters with ceramic heated seats
Tuffy Console upgrade
Delta Shifter + Console
315 75 16 tires
DIY drawer build
Isolated Tmax dual battery with a 3000w inverter
CruiserBrothers LRA Aux 24 gallon Tank
Got rid of the OME Medium's because of all the weight. I replaced them with used J's springs and new shocks I found on Mud, Craigslist and Pacific Mountain Cruiser Swap Meet.
AIR LIFT 60755 1000 Series Rear Air Spring Kit
Air Lift 25870 WirelessONE airbag compressor
Nitro 4.88s front and rear gears.
Slee sway drop, Slee bump stop drop, Slee Caster Correction Plates, Slee Elocker armor,Slee Washer relocation bracket.
IronPig Offroad FJ80 Skid Plate (cross member)
Photoman Alternator bracket + used Sequoia 150amp alternator
Photoman 15% smaller Fan Pulley
Complete top and bottom end rebuild 190k + Wits End Turbo Installed
New Denso Power Steering Pump and New Denso AC Compressor
I probably missed a ton more crap I've done to it.
Here's a pic when i first bought it and here's the most recent pic at Surf and Turf with my Toyota Half Cut Trailer build out on its maiden voyage.
Here's a little background of my build to date thus far:
Started off 5 years ago as a mostly bone stock 97 LX450 with 150k that I pretty much stole for dirt cheap. I bought it with the ARB bumper, OME 2.5 medium lift and 33s. I've added so much stuff to it in the 5 years I don't even know where to begin.
Current specs:
1997 LX450 @ 187k
I did a swap a few years ago and swapped factory axles with elockers from a salvaged 80.
SoCal Junkyard find rock sliders. Scored for $250
ARB Safari Snorkel (junk yard special $200)
Gobi Rack/Ladder
4x4Labs rear bump with tire swing and 3can/ladder/HiLift
4x4Labs Front bumper
Warn M8000
DEPO quad headlight projector upgrade with OEM Lexus/Toyota ballasts
Lseat leaters with ceramic heated seats
Delta Shifter + Console
315 75 16 tires
DIY drawer build
Isolated Tmax dual battery with a 3000w inverter
CruiserBrothers LRA Aux 24 gallon Tank
Got rid of the OME Medium's because of all the weight. I replaced them with used J's springs and new shocks I found on Mud, Craigslist and Pacific Mountain Cruiser Swap Meet.
AIR LIFT 60755 1000 Series Rear Air Spring Kit
Air Lift 25870 WirelessONE airbag compressor
Nitro 4.88s front and rear gears.
Slee sway drop, Slee bump stop drop, Slee Caster Correction Plates, Slee Elocker armor,
IronPig Offroad FJ80 Skid Plate (cross member)
Photoman Alternator bracket + used Sequoia 150amp alternator
Photoman 15% smaller Fan Pulley
Complete top and bottom end rebuild 190k + Wits End Turbo Installed
New Denso Power Steering Pump and New Denso AC Compressor
I probably missed a ton more crap I've done to it.
Here's a pic when i first bought it and here's the most recent pic at Surf and Turf with my Toyota Half Cut Trailer build out on its maiden voyage.
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