Adventure Chaser 100 series build (2 Viewers)

[chudly]

Hey! Just figured I'd give you a heads up that SCS appears to have these wheels back in stock. I know you mentioned you were looking for a 5th, so I figured I'd give you a heads up if you didn't already know.

Also, I just ordered a set and am trying to figure out if I need to order lugs .... or do the tires come with a set?

If they don't, is it the SCS Spline Lugs M14x1.5 that I need? They've got a few options and I don't have the slightest clue how to figure out which ones I need. Haha.

thanks! I actually ordered my 5th last week from them! thank you though!

the wheels don't come with the lugnuts and you'll need lugnuts. the stock lugnuts won't work on most aftermarket wheels.
Yup M14x1.5 is the one
it's mentioned in this thread too

2002 Wheel Lug Nut Size?

I've done a good amount of searching here on the forum and haven't found the answer to my question. Lots about lug nuts but no specifications. So here's my super n00bie question: What size lug nuts are need for the 100 factory 16x8 wheels? Should be the same for 98-02 I assume... I'd like to...

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[chudly]

finally remembered to snap photos of the reverse lights i put in.
tried to make sure I didn't overexpose them.

too bad the rear swing out is gonna cover them up now!

it's these https://amzn.to/3pRFSRN

 

[SlowBuild]

Were these lights a Direct fit, easy swap?

 

[chudly]

yup direct fit.
reference here for bulb sizes

Series 100 LC Light Bulb Type Reference

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (UZJ100) Low beam headlight 9006 High beam headlight 9005 Parking light 168 Front turn signal 1157A Rear turn signal 7440 Tail light 7443 Stop light 7443 Fog/Driving light 9006 License plate 168 Back up light 7440 Front sidemarker 1157A Glove box 74 Dome light DE3175...

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[chudly]

35s mounted
4x4 labs rear bumper installed

35s definitely take commitment. that's why i got the rear bumper! ha
cranked TB a bit more (drivers side is like stuck now)
pinch weld smashing is easy.
had to push my sliders backwards a little bit.
fender liner trimming is a PITA.
I've gone in and trimmed a bit each time. I'm about to just cut a good chunk out now

 

[chudly]

just mall crawlin

 

[Josh N]

Got some new goodies but also some maintenance work needs to get done first.


Replaced steering rack with OEM purchased from McGeorge Toyota with new outer tie rods and poly bushings
Found a small tear in the CV boot right where the PFRAN clamps were clamped down. So I just decided to order an entirely new axle. still need to get around to that.

also got out in the last snow of the season in April! Getting antsy to get the CV boot fixed so I can hit the trails now that the weather is nice!

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Charles county?

 

[chudly]

Charles county?

that was the frederick watershed a few years back!

 

[chudly]

got out last weekend. started the day with a little snow but it all melted by midday.
new 35s did great!! ordered bump stops right after this trip ha

 

[chudly]

Wheelers bump stops installed.

Easy process.
Lift truck just enough
Unscrew original with a pipe wrench or large channel lock pliers

Comparison photo

I put some tape on the allen bolt head and slid it into the new bump stop so it was snug and turned the bump stop itself like an oil filter into the original place. After it goes as far as it goes use the supplied allen wrench

Will be hitting some trails this weekend so will report back!

Oh and these are the ones for 4 runner and FJ Cruise. They don't make a specific Land Cruiser one.

 

[chudly]

first trip out with the bump stops and i rubbed less. just installed some Freedom offroad UCAs also and got alignment back to over 3+
Found a blown shock and ordered some tough dogs and will be getting another alignment again hopefully to get everything fully equalized.

I also just realized I didn't post up that I replaced the muffler with a bosal. the bosal muffler did not have the slot on the outlet but I didn't have any issues and didn't need to put one in myself.

 

[chudly]

Ordered Freedom offroad UCAs.
They are pretty beefy and look well made enough.
My only gripe is the proprietary ball joints that they sell separately.
My caster before was 1.8-2. Now they are 3.5-3.8
Will be getting another alignment not from Firestone to see how I can dial everything in.
Just noticed they are on amazon now too https://amzn.to/3jVZnpX but I ordered direct from them at Freedom Off-Road - Lift Kits and Leveling Kits - https://www.freedomoffroadusa.com/

 

[chudly]

I had some issues with one of the OEM gaskets so I reused an old one but definitely order all new other hardware!!
will be ordering this bosal one to try out https://amzn.to/3dk36w8

I ordered my muffler from advance auto using one of their coupons
amazon has them too https://amzn.to/3jY5Hx2 Bosal 279-773
as you can see mine was in terrible condition with a nice big hole on the bottom haha

 

[70 FJ40]

Hey, nice work on the truck. I'm installing the same switch you did for a light bar. I've got the wiring figured out and pulled through the firewall. But wondering if you had to pull the dash apart in order to get the switch into that location. Can I just pry the little plastic piece out or do I need to cut it out?

 

[chudly]

Hey, nice work on the truck. I'm installing the same switch you did for a light bar. I've got the wiring figured out and pulled through the firewall. But wondering if you had to pull the dash apart in order to get the switch into that location. Can I just pry the little plastic piece out or do I need to cut it out?

I think i was able to snake it over from the hole in the firewall. The plastic piece can just be popped out and replaced with one that fits the OEM slot

 

[imatalltree]

Someone asked why the counter bore holes. This is why
5/16-18 carriage bolt drops right in

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First all, super cool, clean rack!

How deep is the counterbore? Every time I look at this I wonder if they remove too much material -- maybe it's an illusion due to the angle/anodizing removal. Does it extend into the center "square" part of the extrusion (where the end bore is -- the one that people sometimes thread)? Do you think less deep (just through the first lip) would work?

 

[chudly]

First all, super cool, clean rack!

How deep is the counterbore? Every time I look at this I wonder if they remove too much material -- maybe it's an illusion due to the angle/anodizing removal. Does it extend into the center "square" part of the extrusion (where the end bore is -- the one that people sometimes thread)? Do you think less deep (just through the first lip) would work?

not quite sure i follow all the way what you're saying but if you put in the carriage bolt and then use a washer and nut to hold it in place hasn't gone anywhere. I don'tusually leave anything on there

 

[imatalltree]

not quite sure i follow all the way what you're saying but if you put in the carriage bolt and then use a washer and nut to hold it in place hasn't gone anywhere. I don'tusually leave anything on there

Thanks. Basically I'm wondering if they take away more material than necessary to slip a carriage bolt in there. From the photos I've seen it looks like that just drilling a couple mm through the first "wings" of the track would be enough room to slip in the carriage bolt, but instead Tnutz seems to go much deeper and drill into more structural parts of the channel, potentially weakening the end of the bar. Again, I've only seen it in photos so who knows.

 

[chudly]

Thanks. Basically I'm wondering if they take away more material than necessary to slip a carriage bolt in there. From the photos I've seen it looks like that just drilling a couple mm through the first "wings" of the track would be enough room to slip in the carriage bolt, but instead Tnutz seems to go much deeper and drill into more structural parts of the channel, potentially weakening the end of the bar. Again, I've only seen it in photos so who knows.

Ah I see what you mean now. I will take a look in a bit and report back

 

[imatalltree]

Ah I see what you mean now. I will take a look in a bit and report back

Thanks. No (huge) rush. Just when you have a chance. Cheers!