Builds Manglers "Flying Egg" Resto-Build

[KLF]

Kev:

Highly recommend the Diode Dynamics "SmartTap" flasher upgrade, especially if you ever do any highway driving. Then you can also swap out your turn signal bulbs for LEDs and won't have the hyper flashing.

LED Flasher for 2013-2015 Toyota Land Cruiser

Features Compatible with LED bulbs Prevents hyperflash errors Simple swap for original module Direct fitment and proper sizing Flasher Hyperblink Fix. Why do you need this module? When your factory turn signal bulbs go out, your vehicle's flasher senses that less power is being used, and it...

www.diodedynamics.com

 

[Boston Mangler]

Kev:

Highly recommend the Diode Dynamics "SmartTap" flasher upgrade, especially if you ever do any highway driving. Then you can also swap out your turn signal bulbs for LEDs and won't have the hyper flashing.

LED Flasher for 2013-2015 Toyota Land Cruiser

Features Compatible with LED bulbs Prevents hyperflash errors Simple swap for original module Direct fitment and proper sizing Flasher Hyperblink Fix. Why do you need this module? When your factory turn signal bulbs go out, your vehicle's flasher senses that less power is being used, and it...

www.diodedynamics.com

Thank you sir

 

[04UZJ100]

For as immaculate as the interior is, the cabin filter was freaking digusting:

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This just looks like activated charcoal……

 

[Boston Mangler]

This just looks like activated charcoal……

You’re 100% correct.

I’m an idiot, a sleep deprived idiot

Didn’t realize it was charcoal until I pulled the new one out of the box

Thanks

 

[prwillard2]

Great to meet you today!

 

[Boston Mangler]

Great to meet you today!

You too man!

Hope to wrench/wheel soon!

 

[Boston Mangler]

Well, finally got the roof rack removed, and LOVE the cleaner, slick top look. I went the easy route and just bought the OEM kit.

I would rate this a 1 job

VERY simple and straight forward as long as you follow the many threads on here about installing a threaded stud in the hole before removing both bolts so the dual nut deal doesnt fall into the head liner. I found a manifold stud i had in the garage for a Suzuki Samurai worked perfectly!

This brings me joy!

 

[ryanCA]

Looks great. Roof rack delete was one of my favorite mods on my truck. So simple, so cheap, yet SO effective.

 

[KLF]

That does look really good, you're giving me incentive to remove mine.

 

[Boston Mangler]

That does look really good, you're giving me incentive to remove mine.

Thanks.

For whatever its worth, the main reason i removed it is aesthetics, but i gained 1mpg on both my 100 and my 80 when i removed the rack.

YMMV

 

[TeCKis300]

Without a roof rack, that negates the possibility of an RTT. Wondering what your solution is for car camping?

 

[Boston Mangler]

Without a roof rack, that negates the possibility of an RTT. Wondering what your solution is for car camping?

Oh, I’ve done the RTT things years back. We were one of the first Eezi-Awn dealers in the states.

Not my thing. For me, the negatives (saw -2mpg with RTT on both my 80 and 100, decreased stability with all that weight effecting COG, road noise, oh yeah, and the -2mpg) outweigh the positives, which after getting caught in a few gnarly windstorms in baja, i am not really sure they are many positives IMHO. Close to everyone i know that went the RTT route, sold it within 1-2 years. Some people love them, and they work well for them, and thats great. For kids, its a huge treefort, so thats pretty awesome. For older folks that like whiskey, its an ER trip waiting to happen! Hahahaha

I’m a very bare bones guy. I will have (maybe build) a drawer system that will double as a sleep platform, similar to the goose gear system, but cleaner

I Probably have 200+ nights sleep using similar set up in 80 and 100 and loved it, when solo. Which this rig is specifially for really, when the wife stays home, this will be my go to.

The big fancy pants camper project is for wife, she likes all the amenities. Me, not so much, too much work! LOL

We will eventually camp together and you will see my wife in all of her glory making top notch chicken wings in the AIR FRYER. True story.. WHILE CAMPING

I’m perfectly content with just a camp chair and a jet boil. #poptartsandwhiskey

I’ve traveled a ton on Moto (artic circle 2x) and used to bare essentials when solo, and much prefer it.

NOTE: We have no kids or pets

This is kind of the route i am thinking (click through all the pics), but lighter, and cleaner:

Goose Gear Sleep and Storage Package for the Toyota Land Cruiser 2008-2021 200 Series

Ready to jump into Overland Camping with both feet? Our Overland Gear Storages packages are made in the USA, and create an organized storage system for your camp kitchen, camp gear, and even sleeping platforms for your Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, Toyota Sequoia, 4Runner, Ineos Grenadier, and...

www.goose-gear.com

 

[TeCKis300]

Oh, I’ve done the RTT things years back. We were one of the first Eezi-Awn dealers in the states.

Not my thing. For me, the negatives (saw -2mpg with RTT on both my 80 and 100, decreased stability with all that weight effecting COG, road noise, oh yeah, and the -2mpg) outweigh the positives, which after getting caught in a few gnarly windstorms in baja, i am not really sure they are many positives IMHO. Close to everyone i know that went the RTT route, sold it within 1-2 years. Some people love them, and they work well for them, and thats great. For kids, its a huge treefort, so thats pretty awesome. For older folks that like whiskey, its an ER trip waiting to happen! Hahahaha

I’m a very bare bones guy. I will have (maybe build) a drawer system that will double as a sleep platform, similar to the goose gear system, but cleaner

I Probably have 200+ nights sleep using similar set up in 80 and 100 and loved it, when solo. Which this rig is specifially for really, when the wife stays home, this will be my go to.

The big fancy pants camper project is for wife, she likes all the amenities. Me, not so much, too much work! LOL

We will eventually camp together and you will see my wife in all of her glory making top notch chicken wings in the AIR FRYER. True story.. WHILE CAMPING

I’m perfectly content with just a camp chair and a jet boil. #poptartsandwhiskey

I’ve traveled a ton on Moto (artic circle 2x) and used to bare essentials when solo, and much prefer it.

NOTE: We have no kids or pets

This is kind of the route i am thinking (click through all the pics), but lighter, and cleaner:

Goose Gear Sleep and Storage Package for the Toyota Land Cruiser 2008-2021 200 Series

Ready to jump into Overland Camping with both feet? Our Overland Gear Storages packages are made in the USA, and create an organized storage system for your camp kitchen, camp gear, and even sleeping platforms for your Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, Toyota Sequoia, 4Runner, Ineos Grenadier, and...

www.goose-gear.com

I figured you had a strategy. Camping in the car is probably the best option, and yes, the wind can be brutal as you well know even out here in SD. Funny when we camped in Valley of the Moon amoung all the windmills. The evening calm was a trick. Winds were so brutal, they lifted the cantilevered side of a friends RTT, with him on it! He kept having to reach out of his tent to shorten the ladder as it would set the next rung LOL.

Oh heck yes to chicken wings. Count me in!

 

[Boston Mangler]

I figured you had a strategy. Camping in the car is probably the best option, and yes, the wind can be brutal as you well know even out here in SD. Funny when we camped in Valley of the Moon amoung all the windmills. The evening calm was a trick. Winds were so brutal, they lifted the cantilevered side of a friends RTT, with him on it! He kept having to reach out of his tent to shorten the ladder as it would set the next rung LOL.

Oh heck yes to chicken wings. Count me in!

Yes sir. We have friends with property in Ocotillo and camp there somewhat often. The winds can be absolutely insane. Next time i see you ask me about my Tundra almost being a total loss from sand storm damage, 2 weeks after i bought it, true story.

Here is a pic of my 80 and RTT down in Gonzaga bay circa 2005 or so. Back when it was dirt the entire way down

I may or may not have taken a header right out the door while trying to pee after enjoying considerable amounts mexicos finest tequila

I may or may not have woken up the next day in the sand at bottom of said ladder

It was in that finest moment the wife and i decided "We should probably find other options" LOL

NOTE: Those old goodyear kevlar MTRs were the best tires ever made

 

[Boston Mangler]

@KLF i keep having rad memory flashbacks of the old YT days and the fall gathering every time i see "Bud Built" stuff mentioned.

Sooooo awesome to see him going big time with the biz and turning out top notch stuff.

We just need us some MIKE FOX right about now.... Where that fella been hiding?

 

[KLF]

Geez I haven't talked to Mike in a long time, no idea what he's up to.

I had dinner with Bud back in early 2020, I was on a 3 week road trip and stopped by his shop to get some sliders and skids installed. I also have a set of his SS cat guards installed, good stuff.

 

[Boston Mangler]

Well, nothing too exciting, but since the Grom only seems to play nice when WIRED, I removed the OEM plug panel and ran a USB connection from it to the Grom.

Quick, clean, no drilling, and can be put back to stock config if I eventually decide to s*** can the Grom.

1/4 install

 

[Boston Mangler]

Finally got some under carriage pics

Looks pretty dang good for a 2010, 212k miles

 

[Boston Mangler]

Had pleasure of meeting/bumping into @badsamaritan this morning and check out his sweet 100. Thought it was my old one.

Good times.

Got a trip next weekend to Big Bear for its first dirt and for a baseline

Then the real tear down / resto begins

 

[Boston Mangler]

Finally got around to hitting some dirt this weekend.

3 adults, 2 kids, (4 of them never been Offroad ever) full fuel, otherwise unloaded

Did some trails in Big Bear, varying from fire roads to slightly technical and 4L.

All systems work so that’s a plus. Even though the VLine Grom is glitchy, it worked well with Gaia throughout the trip (wired)

KDSS system works surprisingly well in the slow stuff.

But the 213k miles were most definitely obvious on fire roads and anything at speed.

Control arm bushings are completely shot and probably the steering rack as well. Which is fine, I expected this and planned on replacing all the front end bits soon anyway.

It’s very very obvious these are the original springs and shocks

Interesting it was very loose goosy on trail but absolutely amazing once we got back to the asphalt.

Overall, super happy with how it performed in the more challenging stuff and how it did so with ease.

Nieces thought it was the best amusement park ride ever, so that’s cool

But now that I have a baseline to start from it will now be removed from dirt duties to be ripped apart and restored to its original glory and add sliders, skids and drawers