Atwalz 1994 Land Cruiser Build.

[Atwalz]

Did you have two nuts per J-hook? The second one is a locknut. Most that I see only have one, which causes the hook to tear the plastic battery tray and loosen.

I was using a lock washer instead of double nut but hook on passenger side tears the plastic tray and tie down comes loose.

 

[Atwalz]

Nice Rig - what a rejuvenation!

Do you have a lift kit planned?

Thanks. I haven’t made up my mind yet. But somewhere between 2” to 3”. I have a 1” body lift on it. It’s very capable at stock height. After doing bumpers, approach/departure angles are better than my lifted 200 series.

 

[Atwalz]

I was greasing the driveshaft and noticed excessive play in the front driveshaft. It turns out the u-joints are worn. New replacement moog joints are ordered. I will replace them on both driveshafts.

 

[Atwalz]

Few updates:

Replaced steering knuckle hardware includes new studs, new cone spacers, washers, and bolts.

New blue fan coming soon.

Icon stage 3 - 3” lift kit being built.

 

[Atwalz]

Installed blue fan clutch last weekend and made a good difference in controlling coolant temperature.

 

[baldilocks]

Installed blue fan clutch last weekend and made a good difference in controlling coolant temperature.

Were you running hot before? Just for the record, what radiator do you have installed?

 

[Atwalz]

Were you running hot before? Just for the record, what radiator do you have installed?

I am still running stock radiator but had an fan clutch that I bought from eBay. It was waste of money.

 

[Atwalz]

Front springs

Front shocks

Rear springs

Rear shocks

 

[Atwalz]

Extended brake lines

Front sway bar spacers

Front caster correction bushings

Rear springs and shocks done.

 

[Atwalz]

 

[Atwalz]

Yesterday I started building the sliders. Driver side (easy side) is done.

 

[Atwalz]

Tested them last weekend. Also, notched suppoprt to clear cab. All gussets are done. I will paint them semi gloss black.

 

[roadstr6]

Those ICON caster bushings did not provide the proper caster spec on my truck. I ended up going back to stock bushings and Landtank 2.5 plates. Drivability is much better with factory bushings and plates.

 

[Atwalz]

Those ICON caster bushings did not provide the proper caster spec on my truck. I ended up going back to stock bushings and Landtank 2.5 plates. Drivability is much better with factory bushings and plates.

After adding sliders, I lost about an inch. I will monitor it and see if I need to switch to a different solution. I like caster plate design than the offset bushing.

 

[Atwalz]

I decided to go with the Delta front control arms with OEM bushing to go with Icon 3" lift. Also, placed an order for the rear Panhard lift bracket.

 

[Atwalz]

Installed Slee ss brake lines, 100 series front brake pads and painted sliders.

 

[Atwalz]

Delta 3” Panhard bar bracket installed in combination with Icon lift.

 

[Atwalz]

Installed front delta control arms. I zip tied abs wires on driver side.

 

[TonyP]

Those Delta units are damn nice. I scoped them when I stopped by their shop a few months ago. They're on my list.

 

[Delta VS]

How do you like the drivability with that lift and the arms?