Builds Diff Kraken's Got Beef: Project Luna - 2008 URJ200 (3 Viewers)

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Looks great! Are your sliders angled at all? Any regerts with them? Would like to pull the trigger on some BB's soon, but can't decide on step vs rock with kickout. Looking at all feedback. Thanks!
 
Looks great! Are your sliders angled at all? Any regerts with them? Would like to pull the trigger on some BB's soon, but can't decide on step vs rock with kickout. Looking at all feedback. Thanks!
These are the BudBuilt slider steps that go straight out. I love them, but as @Taco2Cruiser hinted at awhile ago, for off road, flat (especially with a kick out) is just too much metal sticking out down low. I would encourage you to get BudBuilt's angled rock sliders with the kick out. My first day with these out on the trails had me wanting angles with a kickout. I went flat for toddler, wife in heels and my mother with a bad ankle, but other folks have said those situations are fine even angled.

There is a wealth of knowledge in this thread linked below:

 
These are the BudBuilt slider steps that go straight out. I love them, but as @Taco2Cruiser hinted at awhile ago, for off road, flat (especially with a kick out) is just too much metal sticking out down low. I would encourage you to get BudBuilt's angled rock sliders with the kick out. My first day with these out on the trails had me wanting angles with a kickout. I went flat for toddler, wife in heels and my mother with a bad ankle, but other folks have said those situations are fine even angled.

There is a wealth of knowledge in this thread linked below:


Thanks, that is the feed back I was looking for. I've looked at that linked thread a good bit and have been on the fence, but pretty sure angled with kicker is where I'm going to land. Now to decide on infill, thinking daimond plate or dimples up, or even no infill at all. Thanks again.
 
Just purchased an extra CV and Axle Popper tool as a trail spare in advance of a wheeling trip to West Virginia scheduled for next month. Gives me some peace of mind...

- Axle Assembly Toyota Part No. 43430-60071​


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- ABN Axle Popper Kit - 2 Piece Inner CV Axle Removal Tool Set CV Popper Wedge and Shim Ball Joint Separator Tools

Amazon product ASIN B081FYRLPB
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Just purchased an extra CV and Axle Popper tool as a trail spare in advance of a wheeling trip to West Virginia scheduled for next month. Gives me some peace of mind...

- Axle Assembly Toyota Part No. 43430-60071​


Drive-Shaft-for-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-5700-43430-60071.jpg



- ABN Axle Popper Kit - 2 Piece Inner CV Axle Removal Tool Set CV Popper Wedge and Shim Ball Joint Separator Tools

Amazon product ASIN B081FYRLPB
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Wow! those are much cheaper than a 100s CV!!
 
Just purchased an extra CV and Axle Popper tool as a trail spare in advance of a wheeling trip to West Virginia scheduled for next month. Gives me some peace of mind...

- Axle Assembly Toyota Part No. 43430-60071​


Drive-Shaft-for-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-5700-43430-60071.jpg



- ABN Axle Popper Kit - 2 Piece Inner CV Axle Removal Tool Set CV Popper Wedge and Shim Ball Joint Separator Tools

Amazon product ASIN B081FYRLPB
614uA9eFotL._AC_SL1500_.jpg
Thanks for the reminder ;)
 
Just purchased an extra CV and Axle Popper tool as a trail spare in advance of a wheeling trip to West Virginia scheduled for next month. Gives me some peace of mind...

- Axle Assembly Toyota Part No. 43430-60071​


Drive-Shaft-for-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-5700-43430-60071.jpg



- ABN Axle Popper Kit - 2 Piece Inner CV Axle Removal Tool Set CV Popper Wedge and Shim Ball Joint Separator Tools

Amazon product ASIN B081FYRLPB
614uA9eFotL._AC_SL1500_.jpg

I think I paid $357 at Olathe a few months back, regardless, sub $400 is a great deal IMHO.
 
And snagged a couple of these 5.11 duffles for recovery gear and spare parts. Already have two larger duffels with tools and a bunch of other gear and it all fits behind the third row even while setup for passengers.


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New wiper day

OEM Made in Japan ordered from McGeorge Toyota


Toyota Part No. 85222-53071 (Front, Right, 550mm), $20.33
Toyota Part No. 85222-42110 (Front, Left, 600mm), $20.33
Toyota Part No. 85242-42030 (Rear), $14.90

Total Delivered and Taxed: $76.08

The attachment mechanisms are much nicer than the aftermarket units the PO had on the truck. I noticed a build up of dirt on the OEM hardware under the rear wiper blade bolt cover and did a quick clean up of it. Y'all might want to take a look there on your trucks too.

These are also refillable with OEM Made in Japan inserts when the time comes:
Toyota Part No. 85214-06140 (Refill Rubber, Left), $10.99
Toyota Part No. 85214-0T040 (Refill Rubber, Right), $10.99
Toyota Part No. 85214-31010 (
Refill Rubber, Rear Wiper), $7.74



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New wiper day

OEM Made in Japan ordered from McGeorge Toyota


Toyota Part No. 85222-53071 (Front, Right, 550mm), $20.33
Toyota Part No. 85222-42110 (Front, Left, 600mm), $20.33
Toyota Part No. 85242-42030 (rear), $14.90

Total Delivered and Taxed: $76.08

The attachment mechanisms are much nicer than the aftermarket units the PO had on the truck. I noticed a build up of dirt on the OEM hardware under the rear wiper blade bolt cover and did a quick clean up of it. Y'all might want to take a look there on your trucks too.


These are also refillable when the time comes:

Refill Rubber, Wiper, Left - Toyota (85214-06140)
Windshield Wiper Blade Refill (Left, Right) - Toyota (85214-0T040)
Refill Rubber, Rear Wiper - Toyota (85214-31010)



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Is that electrolysis or mud?
 
New wiper day

OEM Made in Japan ordered from McGeorge Toyota


Toyota Part No. 85222-53071 (Front, Right, 550mm), $20.33
Toyota Part No. 85222-42110 (Front, Left, 600mm), $20.33
Toyota Part No. 85242-42030 (Rear), $14.90

Total Delivered and Taxed: $76.08

The attachment mechanisms are much nicer than the aftermarket units the PO had on the truck. I noticed a build up of dirt on the OEM hardware under the rear wiper blade bolt cover and did a quick clean up of it. Y'all might want to take a look there on your trucks too.

These are also refillable with OEM Made in Japan inserts when the time comes:
Toyota Part No. 85214-06140 (Refill Rubber, Left), $10.99
Toyota Part No. 85214-0T040 (Refill Rubber, Right), $10.99
Toyota Part No. 85214-31010 (
Refill Rubber, Rear Wiper), $7.74



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Nice! I do mine once a year as well.
 
very nice @Diff Kraken I am a fan of the RainX blades... you tihnk the OEM ones are better?
 
very nice @Diff Kraken I am a fan of the RainX blades... you tihnk the OEM ones are better?
If something the truck needs is available as made in Japan from Toyota that’s what the truck is getting.
 
Just over a year of ownership and nearly 10,000 trouble free miles...

I'm still feeling good about the build that I completed last October and I haven't felt the need to add anything else to the truck.

Recent Maintenance:
- Got around to touching up the sliders after last season's mountain trips. She's lookin good.
- 2nd oil change since I've had it. Learned my lesson last time to handle the oil change at home and not at the dealer.
- Cleaned air conditioning coils
- Changed engine and cabin air filters
- Rotated tires
- Checked wheel spacer torque

Upcoming:
- Grease drive shafts
- Diff and transfer case fluids
- Spark Plugs
- Coils
- Brake pads

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Complete List of Mods and Maintenance:

Completed Items:

✓- Replaced missing ARB bumper decals (ARB sent as a courtesy)
✓- Cubby storage tray for cooler console (From Amazon)
✓- OEM shift knob (Toyota Part No. 33504-60241-E0)
✓- OEM floor mats (Toyota Part No. PT206-60080-01)
✓- OEM carpet cargo mat (Toyota Part No. PT206-60084-01)
✓- Installed Midland GMRS radio and ghost antenna
✓- Installed front license plate onto bumper
✓- Applied Fluid Film to front and rear bumpers
✓- Removed aftermarket side steps
✓- Used penetrating oil to loosen KDSS valves
✓- Removed aftermarket window tint on front windows and windshield
✓- Replaced missing center headrest for third row (thanks to a very kind MUD member)
✓- Set up iPhone: Bluetooth for calls, dash mount, charging cable, and music through auxiliary input
✓- Check front end components for wear: wheel bearings, CVs, tie rods, lower control arms, steering rack
✓- 275/70r18 BFG KO2 Tires
✓- Installed new OEM LCAs and hardware
  • Toyota Part No. 4806960030 $ 276.25 Suspension Control Arm (Left, Front, Lower)
  • Toyota Part No. 4806860030 $ 276.25 Suspension Control Arm (Right, Front, Lower)
  • Toyota Part No. 9011918006 x 2 $ 8.59 Alignment Camber Adjusting Eccentric Bolt
  • Toyota Part No. 481900C020 x 2 $ 22.33 CAM ASSEMBLY, CAMBER ADJUST
  • Toyota Part No. 481980C020 x 2 $ 11.25 Alignment Camber Adjusting Eccentric (Left, Right, Front)
  • Toyota Part No. 484520C020 x 2 $ 20.35 Alignment Camber Adjusting Eccentric (Front)
  • Toyota Part No. 484090C020 x 2 $ 16.64 CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY, FRONT SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST
✓- Replaced OEM PCV valve (Toyota Part No. 12204-38010)
✓- Replaced Actuator Assembly for transfer case (Toyota Part No. 36410-60112)
✓- Replaced ARB bumper fog light bulbs (H3 w/bullet connectors)
✓- Replaced Door Belt Moulding for all windows (Toyota Part No. 75720-60070, 75710-60070, 75740-60050, 75730-60050)
✓- New OEM Truestart 27F flooded lead acid battery (Toyota Part No. 00544-27F60-710)
✓- Oil change 5w-30 09/07/22
✓- Installed 2" Old Man Emu lift
✓- Lubricated steering shaft ingress and egress at firewall using silicon lubricant spray (Fixed squeak from steering wheel that started happening while parallel parking)
- Installed new clock spring to fix issue with intermittent Cruise Control - (Toyota Part No. 84306-0E010)
- Installed ARB front recovery points (ARB2815020)
✓- Installed BudBuilt sliders
✓- Installed Bud Built skid plate set
✓- Installed new OEM Transfer Position Switch (Toyota Part No. 84223-60010)
✓- Installed Warn EVO 10s Winch
✓ - Installed OEM wiper blades (Made in Japan versions- Toyota Part No. 85222-53071 (Front, Right), 85222-42110 (Front, Left), 85242-42030 (rear)
✓- Cleaned sunroof drains
✓- 2nd Oil Change, 5w-30
✓- Cleaned air conditioning coils
✓- Changed OEM engine and cabin air filters
✓- Rotated tires


Immediate to do list:
- Grease the drive shafts
- Apply Fluid Film to inside and outside of frame rails
- Repair HVAC recirculate flap
- Diff fluids
- Transfer case fluid
- Transmission fluid
- Spark plugs
- Coils


To do soon list:
- Replace 2 main oxygen sensors
- New OEM headlights (Right- Toyota Part No. 81130-60D33, Left- Toyota Part No. 81170-60D03)
- Touch up ARB bumpers
- Replace front bumper rubber "Buffers" (ARB Part No. 3163018R, ARB Part No. 3163018L)
- Replace front bumper fog light surrounds (ARB Part No. 3163015)


To do someday/possibly maybe list:
- ARB Roof Rack
- 17" wheels and 34" tires
- Harrop Eaton ELocker
- Nitro 4.88 gears
 
Just over a year of ownership and nearly 10,000 trouble free miles...

I'm still feeling good about the build that I completed last October and I haven't felt the need to add anything else to the truck.

Recent Maintenance:
- Got around to touching up the sliders after last season's mountain trips. She's lookin good.
- 2nd oil change since I've had it. Learned my lesson last time to handle the oil change at home and not at the dealer.
- Cleaned air conditioning coils
- Changed engine and cabin air filters
- Rotated tires
- Checked wheel spacer torque

Upcoming:
- Grease drive shafts
- Diff and transfer case fluids
- Spark Plugs
- Coils
- Brake pads

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I love your build @Diff Kraken it is what I would do to it if it was mine!
 
Complete List of Mods and Maintenance:

Completed Items:

✓- Replaced missing ARB bumper decals (ARB sent as a courtesy)
✓- Cubby storage tray for cooler console (From Amazon)
✓- OEM shift knob (Toyota Part No. 33504-60241-E0)
✓- OEM floor mats (Toyota Part No. PT206-60080-01)
✓- OEM carpet cargo mat (Toyota Part No. PT206-60084-01)
✓- Installed Midland GMRS radio and ghost antenna
✓- Installed front license plate onto bumper
✓- Applied Fluid Film to front and rear bumpers
✓- Removed aftermarket side steps
✓- Used penetrating oil to loosen KDSS valves
✓- Removed aftermarket window tint on front windows and windshield
✓- Replaced missing center headrest for third row (thanks to a very kind MUD member)
✓- Set up iPhone: Bluetooth for calls, dash mount, charging cable, and music through auxiliary input
✓- Check front end components for wear: wheel bearings, CVs, tie rods, lower control arms, steering rack
✓- 275/70r18 BFG KO2 Tires
✓- Installed new OEM LCAs and hardware
  • Toyota Part No. 4806960030 $ 276.25 Suspension Control Arm (Left, Front, Lower)
  • Toyota Part No. 4806860030 $ 276.25 Suspension Control Arm (Right, Front, Lower)
  • Toyota Part No. 9011918006 x 2 $ 8.59 Alignment Camber Adjusting Eccentric Bolt
  • Toyota Part No. 481900C020 x 2 $ 22.33 CAM ASSEMBLY, CAMBER ADJUST
  • Toyota Part No. 481980C020 x 2 $ 11.25 Alignment Camber Adjusting Eccentric (Left, Right, Front)
  • Toyota Part No. 484520C020 x 2 $ 20.35 Alignment Camber Adjusting Eccentric (Front)
  • Toyota Part No. 484090C020 x 2 $ 16.64 CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY, FRONT SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST
✓- Replaced OEM PCV valve (Toyota Part No. 12204-38010)
✓- Replaced Actuator Assembly for transfer case (Toyota Part No. 36410-60112)
✓- Replaced ARB bumper fog light bulbs (H3 w/bullet connectors)
✓- Replaced Door Belt Moulding for all windows (Toyota Part No. 75720-60070, 75710-60070, 75740-60050, 75730-60050)
✓- New OEM Truestart 27F flooded lead acid battery (Toyota Part No. 00544-27F60-710)
✓- Oil change 5w-30 09/07/22
✓- Installed 2" Old Man Emu lift
✓- Lubricated steering shaft ingress and egress at firewall using silicon lubricant spray (Fixed squeak from steering wheel that started happening while parallel parking)
- Installed new clock spring to fix issue with intermittent Cruise Control - (Toyota Part No. 84306-0E010)
- Installed ARB front recovery points (ARB2815020)
✓- Installed BudBuilt sliders
✓- Installed Bud Built skid plate set
✓- Installed new OEM Transfer Position Switch (Toyota Part No. 84223-60010)
✓- Installed Warn EVO 10s Winch
✓ - Installed OEM wiper blades (Made in Japan versions- Toyota Part No. 85222-53071 (Front, Right), 85222-42110 (Front, Left), 85242-42030 (rear)
✓- Cleaned sunroof drains
✓- 2nd Oil Change, 5w-30
✓- Cleaned air conditioning coils
✓- Changed OEM engine and cabin air filters
✓- Rotated tires


Immediate to do list:
- Grease the drive shafts
- Apply Fluid Film to inside and outside of frame rails
- Repair HVAC recirculate flap
- Diff fluids
- Transfer case fluid
- Transmission fluid
- Spark plugs
- Coils


To do soon list:
- Replace 2 main oxygen sensors
- New OEM headlights (Right- Toyota Part No. 81130-60D33, Left- Toyota Part No. 81170-60D03)
- Touch up ARB bumpers
- Replace front bumper rubber "Buffers" (ARB Part No. 3163018R, ARB Part No. 3163018L)
- Replace front bumper fog light surrounds (ARB Part No. 3163015)


To do someday/possibly maybe list:
- ARB Roof Rack
- 17" wheels and 34" tires
- Harrop Eaton ELocker
- Nitro 4.88 gears
You have been busy !
 

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