*mods: I couldn't figure out how to add the "BUILD" prefix so typed it in manually. Edit as needed!
Build title might be a little unfair and cheesy, but there's some truth to it. Full disclaimer, the build threads these days have gotten so impressive and so detailed; this will unlikely be anywhere close to that. I'm primarily doing this to share experience and also document the truck's journey during my ownership, in the event it ever needs to be sold. Note emphasis on the word need, as I can't imagine wanting to watch this one go. That said, it's way easier and provides a buyer piece of mind when a seller can reference the full history.
My love affair with the 80's (and ih8mud) has been a long one, and I've been super fortunate to be able to dabble in them so much. Without delving into too much history, this is the third long-term 80 I've owned (a few others were quick) and the third truck I'll have had serious changes made to it. Like many, my only beef with the 80 has been lack of usable power for DD purposes. Hence the direction all the trucks have gone.
My first 80 experience was a '94 that my parents gave me in '05 after it hit 250k miles - it ultimately lead to a Profitt's cruisers 4BT conversion
The next was with an LX that I bought mostly stock. I did a mild build w/turbo.
The diesel swap and turbo 1fz were very cool, both filling certain needs. However, after going a couple years with only a 100, I missed the 80 and so I snatched a mildly built '97 LX450 that had spent most of its life on the west cost. Below is how I purchased it:
250k miles (ish)
OME heavy lift
ARB front with 10k t-max winch
Lockers
4.88's
315 KO's
Rear bumper with dual swingouts
Build title might be a little unfair and cheesy, but there's some truth to it. Full disclaimer, the build threads these days have gotten so impressive and so detailed; this will unlikely be anywhere close to that. I'm primarily doing this to share experience and also document the truck's journey during my ownership, in the event it ever needs to be sold. Note emphasis on the word need, as I can't imagine wanting to watch this one go. That said, it's way easier and provides a buyer piece of mind when a seller can reference the full history.
My love affair with the 80's (and ih8mud) has been a long one, and I've been super fortunate to be able to dabble in them so much. Without delving into too much history, this is the third long-term 80 I've owned (a few others were quick) and the third truck I'll have had serious changes made to it. Like many, my only beef with the 80 has been lack of usable power for DD purposes. Hence the direction all the trucks have gone.
My first 80 experience was a '94 that my parents gave me in '05 after it hit 250k miles - it ultimately lead to a Profitt's cruisers 4BT conversion
Builds - ROTW- Cruiserhead05
Alright, here goes nothing. First off, thanks to the Mods(past and present) for setting this up and keeping up with it. Its been awesome to get a more detailed looked at some really cool trucks. My 80 is a 1994 which my parents bought in 1997 off of a 3 year/30k mile lease. They had previous...
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The next was with an LX that I bought mostly stock. I did a mild build w/turbo.
For Sale - 1997 Lexus LX450 TURBO - Mild Build
Starting new thread on this, as recent real estate project has forced the reconsideration of some toys. Still apprehensive about a possible sale, but putting it out there nonetheless. 1997 Lexus LX450 180k miles. Factory working lockers. Recent Front Axle Rebuild. Motor Work: At...
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The diesel swap and turbo 1fz were very cool, both filling certain needs. However, after going a couple years with only a 100, I missed the 80 and so I snatched a mildly built '97 LX450 that had spent most of its life on the west cost. Below is how I purchased it:
250k miles (ish)
OME heavy lift
ARB front with 10k t-max winch
Lockers
4.88's
315 KO's
Rear bumper with dual swingouts
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