Okay so I bought my 2018 200 for the wife knowing that I would eventually build touring/crawling/overlander with it. I had reservations thinking I would buy a 300 series and build that instead. On the bad news regard LC being discontinued, I caved and bought my wife a GX 460 Luxury, so now it's time to build my dream. Background: I plan to tow a R-Pod Hood River trailer with it for the family but plan on doing some crawling, camping, fishing, hunting trips with friends / solo overland.
I am posting this for myself, feedback, and to help others looking to build something bad ass without breaking the bank.
I am not rich and will need to space out the purchasing over the next 18 months. Budget is $30k.
Prior Mods:
Stock Vehicle
Cosmetic upgrades (blacked out side panel, door handles, rear trim, tail lights, headlights, window chrome)
Used luggage basket
No spacer installed.
I got the car over the weekend and just started getting ready:
Removed third row
Removed step bars (smashed them offroading this weekend lol only took me 1 day)
Here is what I have purchased so far (on order expecting in late December early January for install):
Here is what is coming near term:
Longer Term (in order):
Miscellaneous Gear for trips:
Max Trax
HiLift Jack
Garb Bag
Axe/Shovel
Things I am still researching:
Beefed up axles
Comms equipment
Stove cooking
Shower/Bathroom equipment
Netting for bugs
What should I add to my backlog? I plan to keep this thing forever.
Here is what she looks like right now:
I am posting this for myself, feedback, and to help others looking to build something bad ass without breaking the bank.
I am not rich and will need to space out the purchasing over the next 18 months. Budget is $30k.
Prior Mods:
Stock Vehicle
Cosmetic upgrades (blacked out side panel, door handles, rear trim, tail lights, headlights, window chrome)
Used luggage basket
No spacer installed.
I got the car over the weekend and just started getting ready:
Removed third row
Removed step bars (smashed them offroading this weekend lol only took me 1 day)
Here is what I have purchased so far (on order expecting in late December early January for install):
- OME BP51-200 3" Lift
- BudBuilt Rock Sliders
- Bud Built full Skid Plates (Front, Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case, Fuel Tank)
- Bud Built Shock Armor
- Dual ARB Drawers (Sliding Tops) with Trim Kit
Here is what is coming near term:
- Icon Rebounds
- Grapplers, STT Pro, or Ko2s
- TJM Front Bumper (or something no-cut open to suggestions)
- Warn 12k Winch (model recommendations?)
Longer Term (in order):
- ARB Compressor
- ARB Air Lockers
- Dual Battery Set-up
- Slimline 2 Frontrunner Roofrack
- Rear Bumper with Tire Holder /Jerry Can (recommendations under $2k? Slee has a nice one but breaks the bank)
- Thule Tepui Hybox
- Aux Gas & Water Tank (recommendations?)
- ARB Zero fridge
Miscellaneous Gear for trips:
Max Trax
HiLift Jack
Garb Bag
Axe/Shovel
Things I am still researching:
Beefed up axles
Comms equipment
Stove cooking
Shower/Bathroom equipment
Netting for bugs
What should I add to my backlog? I plan to keep this thing forever.
Here is what she looks like right now:
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