Builds What did you do to your Land Cruiser/Toyota/Lexus 4X4 this week? (23 Viewers)

[06reg4x4]

Finally got my wheels and some 35’s on. Looks so right. Now just a couple more things and I can go wheeling again.

 

[06reg4x4]

Extended my diff breathers:
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Also replaced my window regulator and window run on the DS:
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What brake lines u have there? I need to do mine.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

What brake lines u have there? I need to do mine.

These are the extended slee lines. Not sure they are in stock, I think i found mine at cruiser outfitters.

 

[06reg4x4]

Ahh. I have a cart of things from slee I wanna order to finish up the small things.

 

[splitshot]

Picked up a manual J-shift transfer case and the correct drivelines from the donor vehicle (to make it work), to replace the electronic pushbutton headache system on the Runner. Stay tuned, may go with a manual hub conversion for the ADD on the diff.

 

[Saddletramp]

What brake lines u have there? I need to do mine.

I copied this from another thread on mud.
These lines are OEM for other Toyota models. Here is what you need:

Part 90947-A2016 for the Right (Passenger) Front
- I gained 2 1/8'' from stock.

Part 96940-34605 for the Left (Driver) Front
- I gained 4 3/8" from stock

Part 96940-34705 for the rear
- I gained 5" from stockI just wanted to document an OEM option for anyone that wants to extend the brake lines.

 

[Sando Serious]

Added some LED headlights.

 

[06reg4x4]

Did some testing today in bulldog canyon. 850/860 ome, 35’s no bumpstop spacers etc.
looks like a little trim in the rear wheel wells is all I need to Atleast get out. Maybe add the rear bumpstop extension later but she tucks! Couldn’t get the front flexed out enough but looks like it’ll be good too

 

[06reg4x4]

Couple more

 

[Stepmurr]

Finally repaired the Kristmas KofA damage and have a drivable Taco again after Firestone aligned it (lifetime alignment pays off again ).

Builds - What did you do to your Land Cruiser/Toyota/Lexus 4X4 this week?

All my worrying was for not, the 200 came out looking absolutely fantastic in my opinion after adding the Dobinson IMS 2.0-2.5" Suspension Lift, Icon Vector 5's, & 285/75/r17 Toyo AT3s

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Damage & other stuff repaired:
New Camburg lower control arms (super beefie!)
New poly bushing for Camburg upper control arms after 170,000 miles
New tie rod ends
New front brake pads after 176,000 miles
Turned front rotors after 176,000 miles
New Fox coilovers after 170,000 miles on Icon coilovers
New driver side front wheel bearing after 176,000 miles (passenger side feels ok for now)
New front axle seals
Replaced front differential oil
Rotated tyres
Changed engine oil & filter
New engine & cabin air filters


New Fox coilovers

Replaced Camburg Upper Control Arm Poly Bushings

Old bushings had very little wear after 170,000 miles

New bushing

New Camburg lower control arm

This arm aint ever gonna fail - the frame bracket will tear off before the lower control arm fails

Ready for a coilover

Wore out Icon vs new Fox

Looks like I can krank the Foxes up about an inch - probably won't tho

 

[Stepmurr]

Pix

Nearly horizontal front axle

Original Toyota front brake pads after 176,787 miles - guess what I replaced them with?

Hunter alignment machine

Tech playing alignment whack-a-mole

Every time he got a green something else went red

Final alignment results. Tech believes that driver side lower control arm damage permanently screwed the cross caster value and is something that won't affect tyre wear. Cop out or valid statement???? - any alignment experts around here?

 

[cruzer971]

Final alignment results. Tech believes that driver side lower control arm damage permanently screwed the cross caster value and is something that won't affect tyre wear. Cop out or valid statement???? - any alignment experts around here?

Not an expert, but I recall hearing that before too. I believe it may cause it to pull one direction while having minimal effect on tire wear.

 

[jahawk]

Not an expert, but I recall hearing that before too. I believe it may cause it to pull one direction while having minimal effect on tire wear.

Castor won't impact tire wear. If the truck drives fine I'd leave it. Castor impacts steering feel more than anything.

Typically you want a little more camber and castor on the passenger side to compensate for the crown in the road. I always set them up as close as I can on both sides with zero issues.

Jim

 

[Just Diddly]

Went on a quick weekend trip to the Santa Rita's with a friend. Saw a range of wildlife and some decent sunsets. They were doing a prescribed burn in areas which limited access but made for some unique photo opportunities!

How it relates to the builds thread: FINALLY, after over a year of waiting, I got my rear bumper and had to take it out and break it in. This was also the first trip with my recently installed Wit's End Power Steering Cooler Upgrade, RedHead rebuilt steering gear box, 105 Series Pitman Arm & Shaft, and Dobinson's adjustable steering stabilizer. Happy to report back that everything ran flawlessly.

 

[Foxworthy01]

Well, does it count if I just look at it...... Starting in May, I need to change the radiator and replace various gaskets. Time to get intimate with the 80.

 

[cruzer971]

FINALLY, after over a year of waiting, I got my rear bumper and had to take it out and break it in.

Looks nice. What brand rear bumper is that?

 

[Just Diddly]

Looks nice. What brand rear bumper is that?

It's from Avid Offroad in Mesa. Very happy with the quality of it, but definitely had some struggles throughout the order process.

 

[Otter]

Added 270 degree awning on Saturday. Thanks to @Saddletramp for help with the install.

 

[Stepmurr]

Well, does it count if I just look at it...... Starting in May, I need to change the radiator and replace various gaskets. Time to get intimate with the 80. View attachment 3290242

Nice rig! Abigail organized a trail run for next weekend if you want to get out before tearing into it.

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[06reg4x4]

After and before. put in some 30mm front spacers. I like a level truck and don’t run a lot of weight.
Also adjusted the bumper so it fits tighter and the skid sits better. Pics of that tomorrow