duvinclunk's build it and break it quick build thread.

[duvinclunk]

Figured it may be nice to have a place to keep all the modifications and details to my build in one place so I figured I should start a build thread. I have been driving a reasonably built Tacoma for the last few years and honestly have loved the truck. I had no intentions to get rid of it but have wanted a Cruiser for some years and when I was offered a good chunk of money for my Tacoma by a local I decided to take the plunge. So far I'm happy with the switch but time will tell as we start traveling and exploring in it.

My Tacoma build: duvinclunk's lame obsessive 09 Pyrite build.

Coming from a Tacoma that was slightly outfitted I didn't want much downtime to the Cruiser. The only way I would sell the Tacoma is if I could get the Cruiser built within a few months and ready for the trail by the end of winter and beginning of spring to get out and start exploring. Money was budgeted for the build and it would be tight but thought I could likely get it done so it began!

I decided I wanted a LX470 frankly because I liked the front end much more. I knew I'd have to deal with the AHC but honestly preferred the front of the LX. After searching for one for several weeks I lucked out and got a KILLER deal on one locally.

2004 Lexus LX470 w/123k miles:

Anyway, to the build. Like I said I wanted it done quickly. Here is what is planned:

Suspension:
Slinky Long Travel Stage 4 Lift
Blackhawk Upper Control Arms
Blackhawk Differential Drop
Trail Tailor F/R Sway Bar Endlinks

Wheels/Tires:
(5) SCS F5 16x8 +10 Wheels
Cooper ST Maxx 315/75/16

Drivetrain:
ARB Front Air Locker
ARB Rear Air Locker
Nitro Gear 4.88 Gears

Armor:
Dissent Front Bumper
Slee Rear Dual Swing Out Bumper
Slee Tube Sliders

Exterior:
Roof Rack (TBD)
Blacked Chrome

Interior:
TBD

Electrical/Lighting:
ARB Twin Air Compressor
Group 31 Battery
sPod HD Switch Panel

Recovery:
Trail Tailor Front Recovery Points (Waiting to be installed)

Camp Stuff:
Tepui Kukenam Sky Rooftop Tent
ARB Awning 4ft
ARB 50 Fridge

Misc:
Slee Twin Compressor/Dual Battery Mount
Slee Group 31 Battery Tray
Slee Extended Brake Lines

There should be more to come but that should be a good start. I may be missing stuff but will add as I remember. Also love to hear suggestions from other experienced Cruiser owners. Hopefully it won't be too much of a beast to hit trails that we're used to doing!

 

[duvinclunk]

As a funny side note...when we bought the Cruiser the original owner had the license plate WITEPRL obviously as a nod to the white pearl paint. My wife noted immediately that it looked too much like WITEPPL (white people) and thus we didn't drive the vehicle until we were able to get new plates.

 

[geanes]

Helluva list you got there. Should be an awesome build!

 

[duvinclunk]

Helluva list you got there. Should be an awesome build!

Thanks! I'm quite impatient maybe. Ha! That and when you've become accustomed to a trail ready truck you don't want a stock one. I've been itching to get out on the trails in the last month but don't like going unprepared (mostly with respects to tire issues, air, etc).

 

[MongooseGA]

So what there's something wrong with White People?!?



Looks like it's going to be a great built. Lots of items in there that were on my 'when I finally get a chance to..." list. Can't wait to see it come together. Truck looks to be in beautiful shape as well.

 

[duvinclunk]

So what there's something wrong with White People?!?



Looks like it's going to be a great built. Lots of items in there that were on my 'when I finally get a chance to..." list. Can't wait to see it come together. Truck looks to be in beautiful shape as well.

Haha. Nothing wrong with white people. Just didn't want to be a white dude driving around in a Lexus bragging about being a white dude.

The truck was in great shape when I bought it. I was certainly quite lucky. I need to clean up the seats a bit but as far as wear they're excellent. I'll likely be changing seat color to a darker color in the future as I'm not a fan of tan/beige but surprisingly it isn't as bad as I expected. White on grey would have been my #1 choice if it had been available.

 

[Roosevelt T]

Oh man 34.5x12.5s on a +10mm offset wheel. I'm glad you took the leap I'm excited to see how it fits at full compression.

I have a very similar build I'm buying parts for now, so I'm definitely jealous you got 'support', haha. Thats sweet!

 

[ikarus]

Gonna be sick! What color F5s?

 

[duvinclunk]

Oh man 34.5x12.5s on a +10mm offset wheel. I'm glad you took the leap I'm excited to see how it fits at full compression.

I have a very similar build I'm buying parts for now, so I'm definitely jealous you got 'support', haha. Thats sweet!

Yes, still quite uncertain if the fitment is going to work. Spoke with some SCS wheel owners with 33's and they felt they had a little more room and also contacted a couple of guys with +0 Method wheels with 315 and they weren't having much issue so we'll see. If it doesn't work out then maybe I'll drop tire size...or sell them and buy something new. The 'support' certainly varied, some more than others. In some cases it helped out a lot and in other it was more of a "spend $1k with us and we'll give you 10% off" kinda thing. Either way, anything helps.

Gonna be sick! What color F5s?

Matte black. Got a thing for white and black vehicle color schemes.

 

[bozncsurf]

Full Slinky - amaze balls

4.88s + F&R lockers - he comes out swinging

315s - they'll fit...ish

Slee Blueberry - keep the good looks of that LX front end unobstructed


This is gonna be sweet!!!






PS: I've read your Taco thread multiple times in the past. That was a great build.

 

[duvinclunk]

Full Slinky - amaze balls

4.88s + F&R lockers - he comes out swinging

315s - they'll fit...ish

Slee Blueberry - keep the good looks of that LX front end unobstructed


This is gonna be sweet!!!






PS: I've read your Taco thread multiple times in the past. That was a great build.

Thank you! I’m ready to get some dang parts on already! Just waiting on the Slinky kit. I’ll be out of the country for 10 days starting at the end of the week to so Hopefully it’ll be here when I get back.

 

[hoser]

Sounds like a solid build.

 

[duvinclunk]

Most things have arrived. Really waiting on the bumpers and the LIFT before I will buy tires. Getting anxious to get that in so I can start to get other stuff on. I'd like to get the sliders and compressor in but can't until the lift and AHC is removed.

I'm up in the air on the front bumper again. After learning the Slee was quite a bit heavier than the other options I'm now on the fence. I'm also considering Dissent and Kavik. Either way I need to order that SOON so we can get that on when the rear bumper is ready.

 

[benc]

It only makes sense to have matching front and rear

 

[CBeckFJ]

It only makes sense to have matching front and rear

I'm not going to have matching on mine. Theres about one style of the dissent front that i really like, but I think i'm gonna stick to ARB up front. But your no cut rear is a work of art, and is definitely going on whatever 100 I end up in.

 

[duvinclunk]

I'm not going to have matching on mine. Theres about one style of the dissent front that i really like, but I think i'm gonna stick to ARB up front. But your no cut rear is a work of art, and is definitely going on whatever 100 I end up in.

I agree, the new rear bumper looks amazing. Not to say the front doesn't as well but I'm too particular with a few items that I've discussed with him that may have changes in the near future.

 

[duvinclunk]

Plans have changed. Slinky stage 1 has been dropped in favor of the Slinky stage 4. Excited! Hopefully I’ll have review thread once it comes in.

 

[bozncsurf]

Plans have changed. Slinky stage 1 has been dropped in favor of the Slinky stage 4. Excited! Hopefully I’ll have review thread once it comes in.

Yessssssss! This is gonna be sweet

Details?

 

[duvinclunk]

Well it certainly hasn't been a "fast" start but now that we have got the main component, we can start working on bolting everything else once this is on:

Slinky/Icon Stage 4

Endless Horizon Outfitters has been great in getting this stuff arranged from Australia and making sure to get me a kit as soon as possible. Couldn't recommend them more, they've been solid.

This will go on tomorrow. YES! Then I'm thinking next week the SCS F5's can get installed and then I'll put on the Slee sliders and ARB compressor/Slee bracket. Then I can go in for the regear. I'm guessing that will be done closer to the end of November. About to put in my order for the Dissent front bumper I think and the rear is already on order, hopefully in by the end of year.

Good things have started.

 

[duvinclunk]

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