Posting up my introduction as I've been exploring the forum constantly and really appreciate everyone's contribution.
Purchased this 2013 Land Cruiser in Denver last month. 208k mileage, 2 owners of TX & CO, very clean and maintenanced, with few upgrades:
Dobinson IMS Suspension & Lift
ARB Base Rack 11 Roof rack
Dobinson Drawers
275/70R18 KO2s on White Steelies
Upgraded from my old 2001 4Runner to better accommodate the dog and our new baby. Will start as a my chore-mobile (fits sheets of plywood like a champ!) and slow be built up for camping and excursions. Probably won't wheel but like to add some protection for disperse camping
Only issue is I'm getting some rubbing on the LCA at full turn. Need to troubleshoot.
Initial build goals:
Swap KO2s onto the lighter stock rims as I don't need to robustness of the Steelies vs weight.
Re-mount my Pelican cargo cases to ARB rack
Auxillary tank eventually.
Aluminum front bumper, sliders, ladder, and maybe a rear bumper. Need to start saving.
Questions for the helpful:
Solutions to the rubbing with the Steelies? Can't find what their offset is.
Any sliders that are or can be lowered as easier steps than the running boards? Wife struggles...
Anyone checked out Wescott Designs new full length ladder, that extends beyond the top hatch?
Value of grill and light bars on front bumpers. I prefer without but imagine that just makes the bumper cosmetic vs a deer strike.
Thank you and looking forward to being a part of the community.
Purchased this 2013 Land Cruiser in Denver last month. 208k mileage, 2 owners of TX & CO, very clean and maintenanced, with few upgrades:
Dobinson IMS Suspension & Lift
ARB Base Rack 11 Roof rack
Dobinson Drawers
275/70R18 KO2s on White Steelies
Upgraded from my old 2001 4Runner to better accommodate the dog and our new baby. Will start as a my chore-mobile (fits sheets of plywood like a champ!) and slow be built up for camping and excursions. Probably won't wheel but like to add some protection for disperse camping
Only issue is I'm getting some rubbing on the LCA at full turn. Need to troubleshoot.
Initial build goals:
Swap KO2s onto the lighter stock rims as I don't need to robustness of the Steelies vs weight.
Re-mount my Pelican cargo cases to ARB rack
Auxillary tank eventually.
Aluminum front bumper, sliders, ladder, and maybe a rear bumper. Need to start saving.
Questions for the helpful:
Solutions to the rubbing with the Steelies? Can't find what their offset is.
Any sliders that are or can be lowered as easier steps than the running boards? Wife struggles...
Anyone checked out Wescott Designs new full length ladder, that extends beyond the top hatch?
Value of grill and light bars on front bumpers. I prefer without but imagine that just makes the bumper cosmetic vs a deer strike.
Thank you and looking forward to being a part of the community.
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