Junkie 100 Build

[offoradjunkie]

Hey guys,
I'm a bit late in the game, but I thought I would start a build page for my LX470.
A little bit of backstory - my old man purchased the vehicle in 2022 with about 180, xxx miles on it. Many maintenance items needed to be addressed, and I took it upon myself to learn how to work on a Land Cruiser and cars in general, as it was only the second car I had ever worked on. I began purchasing all the parts and tools myself while going to school for engineering, and I brought the car back to life. My dad has now passed the car down to me since maintenance never really stopped, and he wasn't driving it much.
I am going to try to retroactively post maintenance items and such when I did them. Here are some pics of it when we first purchased it.
2003 Blizzard White

 

[offoradjunkie]

This past week, I used my 100 Series to tow a couple of rotor-tillers and pallets of soil to rebuild our backyard.
I then spent the weekend installing DBA Pads, OE Rotors, and Slee brake lines.

Some notes I made about the brake line install:

• Thread engagement is less than the rubber brake lines, making it a little nerve-racking to install
• I used an 18mm wrench to hold the steel fitting while using a 10mm flared wrench to tighten the flare nuts
• The booster accumulator makes bleeding the brakes very easy, but I did not do an ECU bleed (seems to be working fine so far)
• I actually expected the lines to be longer; they are only slightly longer than the stock ones
• Surprisingly, we had only one small leak at the top center rear brake line, just hand-tightening it a little more did the trick

Overall, this is a pretty easy mod, but I used my friend's lift. Is it worth it? Maybe? Time will tell.

I am planning on doing a shakedown in the coming weeks, although we are planning to move soon, hence why I did the brakes.

We also did an oil change, and I am now at 259,627.

PS, there was a mint 70 Series at the shop as well.

 

[offoradjunkie]

 

[Trapper50cal]

Soak that sod!

 

[offoradjunkie]

Soak that sod!

Three x a day!

 

[scubadoober]

Uuuuuuuuhh, you can't just drop that shop pick, and not address it. Do you work at BBi? Sorry to go off topic, don't want to derail your build thread.

 

[offoradjunkie]

Uuuuuuuuhh, you can't just drop that shop pick, and not address it. Do you work at BBi? Sorry to go off topic, don't want to derail your build thread.

Hahaha good eye! I do not but my buddy does.

 

[excessive]

Great truck and story! Do you know if that is a Gamiviti Gen1 roof rack?

 

[offoradjunkie]

Great truck and story! Do you know if that is a Gamiviti Gen1 roof rack?

Thank you!
Not sure if it’s a gen 1 but this photo might be a little more clear

 

[offoradjunkie]

This past weekend, I flew up to Bozeman, MT, where I will be relocating for work.
It is such a beautiful place, and I am absolutely stoked to move there and join Club 406 MT Cruisers.
Some flicks while I was there. In about two weeks, I will be making the drive, so there will be some great sightseeing along the way.

 

[offoradjunkie]

 

[offoradjunkie]

Made this sheet for anyone interested as well

https://1drv.ms/x/c/80c8b9710df4d625/EZWw-8foDPBPl5M5LHXdLHUBt9IAgTd_pcDXhHWX9tmJYA?e=qXTmmb&nav=MTVfezA0NTA4QTUxLTVFQkEtNDU2Mi1CREMyLUI4RjMyRUQwQTk3MH0

 

[offoradjunkie]

Okay, for those listening (I think there are only a couple), it has been a while. With the move, new job, and baby on the way, it has been hectic to say the least.
My truck is getting a little neglected, and it is looking a little worse for wear, from broken lights to slight rust on the armor. Since posting last, we safely made the drive up from LA to MT, completing the 16-hour drive in just two days and one night. We drove through Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons; this was easily the most spectacular driving I have ever done. We settled into our new place and hit a couple of trails and camp spots. After one of the trails, I did a very sketchy repair where my hi-lift jack almost unalived me (this is like the third time to happen, and I think I will be switching to hydro jacks).

 

[offoradjunkie]

My goal for this thread is to inspire you guys to get out there, break your trucks, explore new spots, and break free.
My favorite threads on mud are ones showing just that, whether you got a group or you're alone, get out, explore, this country is vast and beautiful.
I am so grateful for this chapter in my life, and I have to pinch myself from time to time.

 

[offoradjunkie]

Final photo dump for now then onto business.

 

[offoradjunkie]

God was having a good day when he made Montana. I love it here. Not my Subaru lol

 

[offoradjunkie]

Ok, here is the sketchy repair I mentioned earlier. While camping, my tie rod wound itself out on the inboard side connected to the steering rack. As I was reversing out of my parking spot, I heard a click, stepped out of the truck, and the wheels had the duck feet V look going for them... Not good.
I got to work and managed to cross-thread the tie rod back in with some very large vice grips and then proceeded to smash the piss out of the washer to prevent it from happening again. All said and done took a couple of hours, and it was a very quiet ride back home, not sure howit happened really, but just glad we are safe considering how icy the roads are and the speeds some semis do out in the country here. You can see the jack beginning to cant in the photo, it actually did roll off with no tire on, luckily I placed the OE jack under the frame and caught it, but it nearly rolled while I was under it... Yea,h no farm jack again... ever. This is the third time I have had a sketchy incident with one of these.

 

[excessive]

Great pics and great adventure!

 

[Otis]

Congrats on the kid! You guys will love MT! Make sure to hit the Beartooth Highway when the snow clears...

 

[Trapper50cal]

You guys will love MT! Make sure to hit the Beartooth Highway when the snow clears...

2X on that. My father and I drove that pass coming home from flyfishing the Bighorn.