Build my LC100

[Lowbudgetlc100]

hey all,
i guess i will document this build. i had the lc for a while and just drove it around finally decided i can take it off road now since its a older vehicle now.
so i ordered a set of opor sliders from metal tech 4x4. btw ih8mud code works. took about a week to get here. roadrunner shipping was great. their hub is close to my house. went to pick up the sliders then i decided to take off the old running board. cool instant lift. but it didnt come easy like some said. for those who said 30 minutes for both side i call it bull.


i got busy with the new slider i didnt know they were that heavy. these are no joke. very heavy gauge steel. ship weight was 275 with pallet so i could say 125 ea side. was planning to powder coat but i want then on stat. so went to home depot and got some rattle can(4). i will send them to powder coat when i get my bumper from ben.

not bad for a rattle can job. not bad at all.
on with the install.
install was pretty easy until i was wondering what to do with the brake line they are in the way. no one mention this when they install their sliders. hmmmm.... popped them off the holder for now continue with the install. then i found the vibration thingy on the right frame off with that too. that vibration this is quite heavy. during the install it was raining yes it rains in socal.

shirt, shorts, socks, and my awesome crocs. but i continue wrenching. passenger side had more brake line to fiddle with. what are you guys doing with your brake lines?



i like the fit and finish so far. the truck does feel a bit weigh down a bit. now debate tires of lift which comes first. or maybe both.

 

[yotasavg]

Good looking cruiser man, can't wait to see you use it offroad!

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

a few brown boxes came over the weekend
install of the rear

torsion bar




tires should go on this week.

the ride is much stiffer. i can live with it. this is nothing like stock. it was time for new shocks and springs. the shocks were completely blown.
hope the tires will soften the ride a bit.

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

After putting on 285/75/16 bfg ko2 the ride has been close to stock. Very smooth. These tires are very quiet.

 

[benc]

Looks good! Now if you could get that guy to hurry up and get you your front bumper

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

Looks good! Now if you could get that guy to hurry up and get you your front bumper

perfection takes time. so i patiently wait.

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

i know so cal does not rain a lot, but its nice to keep the windows cracked open in the hot sun. these Well Visors fits well and sturdy.
and also got a photo shoot
no affiliation with company

 

[yotasavg]

How's the fit on those near the mirrors? I had bought some on ebay that were similarly priced, but especially on the driver side by the base of the A pillar there's a gap where adhesive wont hold due to something about the shape of the visor. It's driving me crazy and causing lots of wind noise. I'd replace with these in a heartbeat if you tell me the fit is perfect... Those look great on your rig, which looks great overall!

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

i will get some close up picture for you but its holding pretty good for now. they have 3m tape and clips.

 

[yotasavg]

Ah nice, thank you I'd love to see the clips up close. Sounds like your visors are a much better deal than mine.

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

Here are a few picture of the clips.

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[yotasavg]

Thanks for sharing. I'll have to pick up a new set of those.

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

took her out to have some fun over the weekend.
the tires were awesome. went down to 30psi.

did some small stream crossing


climb some hills



im sure some of the socal guys can guess where this is.

 

[REZARF]

Looks like you added a Benc bumper!? Seriously, five posts about the smokers vent thingy's and no mention of the armor! haha

 

[Manhattan]

I was thinking the same thing - "Hey, that's a Dissent bumper... " The truck looks great!

If you go down to 30 psi to 'wheel... where are they normally? I keep my 285/70/18 KO2s at 34 psi on the street and 18-20 on the trail.

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

35 hahahah

and yes guys that is one of ben's bumper.

 

[mgilvan]

azusa canyonnnnnnnn.
welcome to the LC world sir.

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

added more armor. main goal was to the the spare out from under and added protection to the rear. after dropping the rear end off a 3 foot rock at cleghorn the rear bumper cover and tow receiver took a beating
i was waiting for a dissent bumper. like the design. but i went with mike from bio

thanks to Mike from bump it off road. the process was really easy. mike is very easy going (sorry mike for changing my mind a few times on design) just tell him how you like it, wait for him to build, payment and it shows up.

the install was pretty easy. i had to notch the rear cross member for the built in tow receiver. 3 cut off disc and some paint we were golden. the bumper mounted right up. fitment was great built quality is very nice. the tire carrier is awesome. good clearance but yet the rear window is still usable. no rattle or squeaks.

 

[Ramathorn15]

Awesome build! Couple questions about the bumper. What do you mean the rear window is still usable? Also, does the swingout have gas struts to hold it open? can you open it with one hand or is there a pin near the hinge you have to pull up on?

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

yeah the swings has gas shocks. and they swing out nice. and yes one hand operation. from the inside looking in the rear view, you can still see back there. some carriers i seen blocks the view.