Green Bus Rig Build/trail log

[suprarx7nut]

Hello all, new 100 owner here in Colorado. Bought this rig from BenRoberds in Nevada. He and his wife kept it clean for the last decade or so and I hope to keep it going (albeit with a little more off-road emphasis).

190k miles, still feels like a new car. Absolutely silent and smooth on the highway and I havent found a single feature that doesn't work or part that needs replacement. Tires were worn when I bought, but I was planning on 285s so I wont count that.

New 285 BFG AT's
New factory shocks on the way (debating lift eventually, but factory shocks are CHEAP so it's an easy decision for now)
Running boards removed, planning Slee SliderSteps soon-ish
Front Bumper, Front Locker, Rear bumper, Tire carrier, Roof Rack, Rooftop Tent, compressor would all be nice, but we'll see just how obsessed I want to get.

Ran up Chinns Lake yesterday with another 100 series buddy and already got a great demonstration on why diff locks are amazing. I crossed a stream and had a big incline after with loose dirt and buried rocks. With rear diff lock turned off my tires just spun. Rear diff lock on and the exact same line led to no wheel spin whatsoever.

Incredible machines indeed.

 

[adrenalinefjz80]

Cruisers always look good in green. Did the PO replace any parts?

 

[suprarx7nut]

Starter contacts at some point, timing belt at 150k, optima battery, that's about all I know of.

 

[yotasavg]

Greeeeen!!! Lookin' good, congrats!

 

[suprarx7nut]

New OEM Toyota shocks installed last week. Holy crap are they cheap! ~$140 for all four corners. The ride feels a little less bouncy and while the old shocks were not blown, it's a noticeable improvement. I also got new sway cushions up front and the nifty storage pocket in the console mentioned on tlcfaq.

Trying to find a decent trail for next weekend where i can take the family for some mild off roading and some target practice.

With some cool weather I finally got to use the seat heaters and man are those comfy! I've been in a few other vehicles with heated seats, but none this warm and quick to heat up. It's the little things I suppose...