Translated as "Pink Panty 80". Long story.
After a arduous search, I'll be picking up this 450 Wednesday from Missouri.
105k, two owner, elocked clean LX.
I'll add that I'm over budget.
Service is current, but no indication that hoses have been replaced or necessitated. I've not seen it yet, but will baseline all at Lexus of Tulsa, and replace necessary. I've history there, they've been instrumental in this acquisition and many others, and I don't mind paying a premium for a continued pedigree, in case flames were coming my way.
Concerned about a statement the owner made that he's never engaged the lockers in the 6 years, 40k he's owned.
Overview of usage is a capable crawler/trail rig that sacrifices little on road abilities. See a lot of 75-80mph stretches in my area, and most sanctioned areas/events are 200-250 miles away.
I take care of my wheelers, and when the time comes will build a Toy buggy so, by no means, is this a beater.
Not building an expo rig either, since I'm a one to two day tripper, so lean is the goal.
My initial project is to de-flare, de-clad, remove boards, roof rack and spoiler. The latter for aesthetics and to hopefully maintain less than 94" overall height. Install deadener at the same time, I'm assuming, and de-wood the interior.
Pics from TexasD90s thread, for reference. (Thanks, and watching your build TD90)
I'm not a fan of bed liner, from past experiences and from an aesthetics standpoint, but after seeing TexasD90s "before" pics and input elsewhere, there's going to be a lot of patching involved, so requesting input about this choice.
Then
4" lift, or whatever necessary to maintain the lowest COG while clearing tires, and not sacrificing all uptravel. After conversing with LT, I'm concerned about not trimming the wheel wells. Not wanting to perform the surgery unless it's the only means possible.
Haven't decided on the form yet, but I'm probably continuing with Radflo, if there's a way to specify the valving based on coil selection, which I don't know yet, nor any other aspect of the control arm selection.
Intend on running 37ishx12.5ishx16, probably in the KM2 variety. I'd considered Trail Ready's, but they're heavy and I've paid the price on the FJC plus only available in 17", so unsure on wheel selection, or if anything but OEM is necessary. Not sure if converting to bead locks is feasible. Don't want to run spacers either, so see
LT at MT suggested 4.88s based on the higher speeds, and I've read contrary opinions here on Mud, so seeking input from the masses. I know 5.29s are commonly suggested by Muddinista's, but not sure if highway speeds were considered.
Few other undecided.
Tube bumper with winch
Single rear swing out
Speedo correction gear (it's cost me a fortune in the FJC, so preemptive)
Sliders and skids
Dual battery as back up function only
Hand throttle
OEMish stereo with satellite radio and IPod interface.
On the fence about the 3:1 low. Seems a lot of work for the ratio, but lower the better, and TC swap will go to the FJC first. Also on the fence about re-linking. Considering the SA will outperform the IFS I have, maintain the OEM linkage geometry, and "learn" when/if I SAC the FJC, depending on how much love is left for her after this begins.
Input requested. I know I hate these threads on the forum I frequent, and yes I've researched here for many months, but even my past positions have changed on the platform I'm accustomed to, and I have many regrets.
Can't thank all the guys that have played supporting roles in the search enough. Y'all know who you are, and for those that are still searching, I'm still searching for you, too. Habits die hard.
I've LT and Helocat to thank, as well Spenser (not sure of user name here) for this, plus a lifelong love of TLC's, though essentially this is the first "true" LC I've owned, even if it's an LT described "pink panty" version.
I'm trademarking the name in both English and Japanese, LT. Hahahaha.
Chris
After a arduous search, I'll be picking up this 450 Wednesday from Missouri.
105k, two owner, elocked clean LX.
I'll add that I'm over budget.
Service is current, but no indication that hoses have been replaced or necessitated. I've not seen it yet, but will baseline all at Lexus of Tulsa, and replace necessary. I've history there, they've been instrumental in this acquisition and many others, and I don't mind paying a premium for a continued pedigree, in case flames were coming my way.
Concerned about a statement the owner made that he's never engaged the lockers in the 6 years, 40k he's owned.
Overview of usage is a capable crawler/trail rig that sacrifices little on road abilities. See a lot of 75-80mph stretches in my area, and most sanctioned areas/events are 200-250 miles away.
I take care of my wheelers, and when the time comes will build a Toy buggy so, by no means, is this a beater.
Not building an expo rig either, since I'm a one to two day tripper, so lean is the goal.
My initial project is to de-flare, de-clad, remove boards, roof rack and spoiler. The latter for aesthetics and to hopefully maintain less than 94" overall height. Install deadener at the same time, I'm assuming, and de-wood the interior.
Pics from TexasD90s thread, for reference. (Thanks, and watching your build TD90)
I'm not a fan of bed liner, from past experiences and from an aesthetics standpoint, but after seeing TexasD90s "before" pics and input elsewhere, there's going to be a lot of patching involved, so requesting input about this choice.
Then
4" lift, or whatever necessary to maintain the lowest COG while clearing tires, and not sacrificing all uptravel. After conversing with LT, I'm concerned about not trimming the wheel wells. Not wanting to perform the surgery unless it's the only means possible.
Haven't decided on the form yet, but I'm probably continuing with Radflo, if there's a way to specify the valving based on coil selection, which I don't know yet, nor any other aspect of the control arm selection.
Intend on running 37ishx12.5ishx16, probably in the KM2 variety. I'd considered Trail Ready's, but they're heavy and I've paid the price on the FJC plus only available in 17", so unsure on wheel selection, or if anything but OEM is necessary. Not sure if converting to bead locks is feasible. Don't want to run spacers either, so see
LT at MT suggested 4.88s based on the higher speeds, and I've read contrary opinions here on Mud, so seeking input from the masses. I know 5.29s are commonly suggested by Muddinista's, but not sure if highway speeds were considered.
Few other undecided.
Tube bumper with winch
Single rear swing out
Speedo correction gear (it's cost me a fortune in the FJC, so preemptive)
Sliders and skids
Dual battery as back up function only
Hand throttle
OEMish stereo with satellite radio and IPod interface.
On the fence about the 3:1 low. Seems a lot of work for the ratio, but lower the better, and TC swap will go to the FJC first. Also on the fence about re-linking. Considering the SA will outperform the IFS I have, maintain the OEM linkage geometry, and "learn" when/if I SAC the FJC, depending on how much love is left for her after this begins.
Input requested. I know I hate these threads on the forum I frequent, and yes I've researched here for many months, but even my past positions have changed on the platform I'm accustomed to, and I have many regrets.
Can't thank all the guys that have played supporting roles in the search enough. Y'all know who you are, and for those that are still searching, I'm still searching for you, too. Habits die hard.
I've LT and Helocat to thank, as well Spenser (not sure of user name here) for this, plus a lifelong love of TLC's, though essentially this is the first "true" LC I've owned, even if it's an LT described "pink panty" version.
I'm trademarking the name in both English and Japanese, LT. Hahahaha.
Chris
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