A Hippo ..... No More

[Poupon]

Phase 1 of my twondy (2016 Land Cruiser) is almost complete. Here is the build so far:

• CBI Front, Sliders, Skids
• Slee Rear
• Total Chaos Upper and Lower Arms
• King Coilover & Rear Shocks
• OME Rear Springs
• Come Up Gen2 12.5rs Winch
• Toyo RT 285/75R18
• ARB Dual Compressor
  
• Alu Cab 270 Awning
• Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack
• FT8800 Ham (to be installed) (KG5 FHX - AKA Poupon)

Christo did the rear and compressor and Walt Wagner of TAV did the suspension and armor. Don't ask me how it drives. I don't know because I am traveling and haven't picked up the truck yet. I plan to drive it to the xmas party. I didn't gear and lock it at this point, since I am interested in how it performs with the factory 8 speed gearbox.

Walt says that the notorious front tire rub that comes with 35s on these trucks will be resolved once he installs a 1" spacer on the front hubs.

Stay tuned for Phase 2.

Larry

 

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more pix

 

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[jstncse]

Nice ride

 

[Chompers]

Me Likey....

 

[Dumpolina]

Congrats, Larry, that's gorgeous!

 

[evanz80]

Very nice! I look forward to seeing it in person at the Christmas party. We might even have to pull out a creeper and slide around underneath it to check out the undercarriage!

Are those factory wheels from Toyota?

 

[Poupon]

Very nice! I look forward to seeing it in person at the Christmas party. We might even have to pull out a creeper and slide around underneath it to check out the undercarriage!

Are those factory wheels from Toyota?

Thanks Evan. Not sure if Toyota makes Toyo's.

 

[marcfj60]

Where's the leaf blower mounting system?

 

[alia176]

I'll go drive it and tell you how it is.

 

[evanz80]

Thanks Evan. Not sure if Toyota makes Toyo's.

Sorry, I was talking about the rims/wheels, not the tires - they look like Toyota wheels?

I'm with Ash - if you need someone to go drive it for you, we could help with that!

 

[Poupon]

Sorry, I was talking about the rims/wheels, not the tires - they look like Toyota wheels?

I'm with Ash - if you need someone to go drive it for you, we could help with that!

Yeah, they are the factory wheels. 18" x 8". The rear has 2" spacers and the front has 1.25" spacers.

 

[Poupon]

I'll go drive it and tell you how it is.

You guys are so kind. That is what I like about you guys.

Actually, you are welcome to go drive it if you want. Or just join us next time we hit the trail.

 

[Poupon]

Where's the leaf blower mounting system?

Too funny. Actually, I am trying to figure that out. If you notice on the passenger rear of the roof rack, there are two nice tie downs for a shovel that I really like. Very easy to get on/off. and if you look closer, you will see a bottle opener in between the mounts.

Can you see it??

 

[marcfj60]

I see it.

 

[barrys]

That's one impressive build, Larry!! I'll ride in the backseat when Ash & Evan take it for a test drive.

 

[HortyNM]

Walt builds a sweet truck. He’s done a lot of work on my 100 Series too.