2003 Land Cruiser Build & Adventure Thread (1 Viewer)

[Slomo]

Nice looking rig. Makes my itch for a Hundy worse. I must be into self torture because I will be following along as you transform your new rig.

 

[619TOY]

That's awesome! Congrats Eric. Hopefully I won't be too far behind

 

[sdnative]

Thanks guys. Don't get too excited, it will be a fairly minimal and slow build. I was reading Kurt from Cruiser Outfitters' build, yea it won't be like that


Picked up some service manuals from ebay. The 05 is pretty much identical to 03 except for minor stuff like back-up camera.

 

[sdnative]

I finally got around to taking some interior pics.

 

[mattafact]

Back up Camera! Get the pink panties out!!! I don't care if it's not a Lexus, it's pink panty time! hehehe

I must say that it is rather nice to have. My neck appreciates it.

 

[mattafact]

My commuter car Prius has one and I just can't bring myself to trust it. I still turn around!

It's time to have some faith, Brent.

 

[DylanICON]

I use it mostly for hooking up the trailer.

 

[sdnative]

Cleaned out the roof gutters

Installed the Front Runner roof rack. The rails mount to the factory rack bolt holes

The rack feet can then be positioned anywhere along the rail

 

[sdnative]

My first attempt at window screens. Used some 1" wide magnetic strip and hot glue to attach the screen. I was going to use 1/2" magnetic strip, but that wasn't strong enough.

 

[1973Guppie]

thats a great idea with the screens! ........

 

[Bluetribal]

You will want to put a cut in the magnet so you can fold it. It doesn't roll as well as you would think.

 

[sdnative]

You will want to put a cut in the magnet so you can fold it. It doesn't roll as well as you would think.

Good advice. Will do that on the next set.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Thanks guys. Don't get too excited, it will be a fairly minimal and slow build. I was reading Kurt from Cruiser Outfitters' build, yea it won't be like that

Great looking Cruiser

 

[sdnative]

Great looking Cruiser

Thanks!

 

[sdnative]

It's going to be a busy weekend

 

[Slomo]

Whew, looks like it!

Is that all engine stuff, or are those seals out front for wheel bearings?

 

[sdnative]

Is that all engine stuff, or are those seals out front for wheel bearings?

New brakes all around and cooling system service.

I have always hated doing the front brakes on these trucks, really a messy job. But they look good when new.

 

[sdnative]

Apparently the Land Cruiser did not offer a factory cabin air filter. I can't understand why Toyota's flagship vehicle did not offer this, when even my lowly Corolla had one .

Luckily, the LX470 came with one, so I was able to special order the parts and retrofit mine. Credit to RobRed and his excellent site tlcfaq.com
http://tlcfaq.com/main/2012/05/cabin-air-filter-installretrofit/

Before (blank cover)

After moving everything out of the way and removing the cover. Lots of stuff in there, yuk.

Installed the new cover with filter door.

 

[fzr400guy]

I really like how the Expedition Overland guys have their 100 setup...

 

[sdnative]

I really like how the Expedition Overland guys have their 100 setup...

Looks nice, although I have never been a fan of blacked out wheels and those ARB bumper/sliders/integrated side bars.