1965 FJ45LV to 2002 LX470

[JLawson]

Great pics, Thanks for sharing! Is that a Brontosaurus bone in front of your truck in the second to last picture?

 

[2ruble]

I love the build and the thread, so awesome watching all the adventures and build up of your truck. Do you have a build sheet? With the 35s, SLEE 2.5, UCAs and LCAs, did you do a diff drop? With the new axles, has everything been holding up with all the riding you do?

 

[2ruble]

Also, it's cool seeing that new growth on that crazy looking cactus from first to last pic

 

[JackA]

No build sheet. All is documented in this thread. New oem axles are holding up great.
This is my 3rd set of Yokos and the first cut sidewall.

 

[JackA]

Did an overnighter in the north east area of the Tonto National Forest. It's such a great area that goes from desert to pines with great views. We did about 65 miles of dirt, checked out a cave, and camped at DuPont cabin under the pines.

 

[JackA]

The cave......

 

[JackA]

The land of junipers and old dozers......

 

[JackA]

Heading to DuPont cabin for the night.

 

[JackA]

The way home with killer views a plenty......even spotted this cool Porsche.

 

[JackA]

Went out today to play. Visited an abandoned house near a mine. Then hit this cool slot canyon that feeds the Hassyampa River. Got to blast thru some water and explore a few more small mines.

 

[JackA]

Side canyon with cool camp spot and slot canyon hidden behind some giant trees.

 

[JackA]

Couple mine adits in the area. Then on to the splish splash fun.

 

[JackA]

Water in the desert......

 

[JackA]

Treated the LX to some buffing and waxing. The desert is a harsh place to wheel, but I was able to make it shine again.
Here's some before pics......

 

[JackA]

A few passes with the magic wand

 

[JackA]

Looks better outside with its older relative

 

[JackA]

Been wheeling my 1971 fake FJ45 alot lately. The LX has been getting a break till today. Headed out in the quest for snow. Found some.....nothing too deep. Fun day

 

[JackA]

Consulted the locals about the snow conditions.

@middlecalf Thought you might like this bunch

 

[JackA]

Last stop Palace Station.......this is an old stage coach stop from the late 1800s. Forest Service maintains it these days.

 

[JackA]

AZ got a good amount of snow last week. We went out yesterday and took the trail as far as I could go till getting stuck. Then I passed the torch and the more built rigs pushed alittle farther, but ultimately turned around. We then went back and dig donuts and played in the snow.