Builds "Choyota" 2002 LX470 Thread

[choyota]

Update!?!

No update. LX is at one shop getting gears/lockers installed right now, in addition to getting my OEM CVs rebuilt. Then I pick it up and drop it off somewhere else for the tubbing/trimming work in addition to getting the tires mounted and balanced. Probably won't have pictures or videos until next week at some point. I just sold my sliders, and will need shorter sliders fabricated to accommodate the larger tire size. Figured while I do that, to change up the sliders to a 20 or 25 degree angle with no kickout.

 

[bozncsurf]

No update. LX is at one shop getting gears/lockers installed right now, in addition to getting my OEM CVs rebuilt. Then I pick it up and drop it off somewhere else for the tubbing/trimming work in addition to getting the tires mounted and balanced. Probably won't have pictures or videos until next week at some point. I just sold my sliders, and will need shorter sliders fabricated to accommodate the larger tire size. Figured while I do that, to change up the sliders to a 20 or 25 degree angle with no kickout.

Love the commitment to the build. It’s gonna be rad!

As for the sliders I ran a 15 degree and the slight angulation up was nice and still useable for the kids as a step. 20 degrees would certainly tuck against the body much tighter but.... you may lose the functionality of a step for You and your kid(s). Although 37’s will be a kick up for any size passenger

Body lift in the plans?

Excited to see big things happening for you!

 

[choyota]

Love the commitment to the build. It’s gonna be rad!

As for the sliders I ran a 15 degree and the slight angulation up was nice and still useable for the kids as a step. 20 degrees would certainly tuck against the body much tighter but.... you may lose the functionality of a step for You and your kid(s). Although 37’s will be a kick up for any size passenger

Body lift in the plans?

Excited to see big things happening for you!

I think I decided that my 100 won't be the primary camping vehicle for my family, maybe only the occasional. So I'll just toss my kid in, since it won't happen too often. So I'll be looking for a completely non-modified normal everyday citizen vehicle in the near future, once I sell my Tacoma. Thinking a used full-size pickup with under 50k miles. I've had a lot of maintenance performed on the vehicle, but the list is pretty large of things that can go wrong (every day in the Facebook Group pages, I read a horror story). I don't mind being stranded solo somewhere, but I don't know if my wife would take so kindly if I got her and the kid stuck in the middle of nowhere with "one of those" 100 series problems.

That's part of the reason I decided to go a little more spicy with the 100 build. No body lift. A whole lot of cutting, maybe not a complete tub job, extend those bump stops a little bit, should be good to go. I hope. Although I probably need to address brakes and wheel bearings once this is all done, preventatively.

I'll snap some pics and dump them in here once done.

 

[zgfiredude]

I too struggle with "what could be addressed" and "what has to be addressed" syndrome. I try to continue to address things that NEED attention and then occasionally do things that I'd LIKE to do. But then you get into the "while I'm in there I might as well update everything in my path" thinking.....It's a mental battle, LOL!

It's the fight between perfect and good enough.....

 

[choyota]

I too struggle with "what could be addressed" and "what has to be addressed" syndrome. I try to continue to address things that NEED attention and then occasionally do things that I'd LIKE to do. But then you get into the "while I'm in there I might as well update everything in my path" thinking.....It's a mental battle, LOL!

It's the fight between perfect and good enough.....

Yah, there's way too much to address. There's no possible way someone doesn't keep a spreadsheet of all the things performed and still needed to perform. Thankfully, my list somewhat grows shorter as time passes. The fun mods keep the excitement going at least.

New tires. Fitment in progress.

 

[choyota]

@bozncsurf here's a taste:

 

[choyota]

Update:

 

[bozncsurf]

Looks incredible!

How are the 4.88s with 37s ?

 

[choyota]

Looks incredible!

How are the 4.88s with 37s ?

Feels pretty decent, but ask me again once I start going up steep grades! It doesn't feel like it's struggling too bad, I'll have to re-assess with some more time. It definitely doesn't feel like I'm driving on 37" at the moment.

Then again, I need to re-add some sliders and throw on some skids (more weight).

 

[MongooseGA]

I felt the 4.88s were "just fine" on my 35s. If going to 37s, I might consider a little extra in the t-case high range.

Truck is looking great. Love your approach to the build!

 

[choyota]

I felt the 4.88s were "just fine" on my 35s. If going to 37s, I might consider a little extra in the t-case high range.

Truck is looking great. Love your approach to the build!

That's on the list, but thinking of adding a combination code LOCK to my wallet - thinking of taking it easy for the remainder of 2024. At the very least......

...and thanks!

 

[MongooseGA]

That's on the list, but thinking of adding a combination code LOCK to my wallet - thinking of taking it easy for the remainder of 2024. At the very least......

...and thanks!

That's fine, man. We're all here to help enable and encourage each other to make otherwise questionable choices.


I'll let y'all in on a secret:




(I don't actually need lockers for my commute)

 

[choyota]

Reutilized my courtesy lights, which have been unplugged and taped up for dunno, a year? Amazon L brackets and rock lights (red, for bugs). Used strong magnets, so I could relocate once I get my sliders made and put back on. Kinda nice it comes on when you unlock the 100 with the keyfob. Also, new Teqcustoms headlights and roofrack.

 

[choyota]

...and a decent quality ass-shot.

 

[Exiled]

The proportions of this truck are just PERFECT! Thanks for sharing, your rig looks amazing, can't wait to see action shots when you got the sliders and skids in!

 

[choyota]

The proportions of this truck are just PERFECT! Thanks for sharing, your rig looks amazing, can't wait to see action shots when you got the sliders and skids in!

Thanks! Can't wait to take it out, still gotta dial in a ton of stuff, including my cargo area for camp.

 

[HokieCruiser]

really really nice stance! who doesn't love a good ass shot

 

[choyota]

Since I bumped up tire sizes, got new sliders to accommodate this. These are mounted-to-frame custom sliders made by Iron Ryno Fabrication (he works out of his garage in Lomita, CA). More angle, no kickout, tighter to the body, and of course shortened from my previous sliders (also made by Iron Ryno).

 

[choyota]

Installed my Smittybilt 10k winch from my old truck, along with Factor 55 fairlead and hook. Fused the winch with a 300a ANL fuse. Also have a quick disconnect, because I'm a little paranoid about my 100 going up in flames. It only gets connected when I'll be needing it on trail day. Relocated the control box.

 

[choyota]

Made my own fender liners using 1/16 abs, edge trim with top bulb, regular edge trim, L brackets, 45-degree brackets, and whole bunch of nutserts. Due to the fender trim and the tubbing, OEM liners ripped out, I needed something to protect my intake.

I'm trying to upload a video here but a little difficult due to sizing. I'll figure that one out and try to link it.