Build thread to document all things I have done to my cruiser, I have bought the cruiser in Arizona in 2015 and shipped it to Russia where we went for the road trip to Magadan ( famous road of bones ) to visit grandma. That turned into amazing adventures for three months.
Below is what I have done so far, just to mention that I don't have any mechanical experience neither did I work on any cars prior to purchasing cruiser.
Engine:
- Head gasket job was just one of the first things I have done to the 1FZ-FE engine ( Head Gasket job (total noob) - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/head-gasket-job-total-noob.890223/ ) - 2015
- 1HD-FTE engine conversion ( 1hd-fte conversion in process - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1hd-fte-conversion-in-process.1153912/ ) - 2020 - ongoing
- Gturbo green wheel turbo
- Gturbo DTE pre-tuned module
- PDI front mount intercooler with auto trans cooler
- New injection pump and new injectors
- New steering pump
- New radiator
- Manta 3'' exhaust ( stainless steel )
Suspension:
- The car came from the crowd around @LandCruiserPhil in Arizona and the suspension setup is the same as almost everybody else there. OME 850J/863 at the beginning. As I added weight I then switched to 868 which is the biggest rear coil available from OME. The coils are matched to the extended OME shocks, I don't have any plans on changing this as that proved to be a very reliable and good option.
- Had regeared to 4.88. This was done by Ken Zouk and he did a very good job and did not have any issues with that. I have Aussie Locker in the rear and an Eaton e-locker in the front.
- Complete rebuild of the steering box, I had to do this twice. The first attempt was done by the Texas offroad guys, unfortunately, the steering was very loose, decided to buy the worm valve ( not sure if that is the correct name ) and rebuild the box one more time. It comes with the 105 shaft.
- 315 Hankook DynaPro - these are fantastic tires. We did not have any issues on the big trip and I will just stick to these.
- New tire rods
- Rebuilt the hubs prior to the big trip
- Extended breather for the front and rear differentials
- Changed all suspension bushings
- New OEM brakes, with remanufactured calipers, new brake hoses
- TJM front bush bar ( T15 ) with unknown winch
- Kaymar rear bumper with tire carrier and 4x4 labs arm for the jerry cans
- Prinsu design roof rack
- LRA extended main tank ( 140l )
- ClearView drop slide ( easy slide )
- ARB outback drawers
- Speski barrier
Plan to do:
- change the carpet to stockinteriors carpet
- install the delta rear panhard bracket
- install the delta shifter console
- put Scheel-manns seats
- change the front window motors
- refubrish the A/C compressor and have somebody create the A/C lines
