My X2 Build

[BoiseFJ]

As some of you know, I purchased Clay Croft from XOverland's 100 Series Land Cruiser.

This 100 has been on many a trip with Clay and upheld the reliability that gives Toyota Land Cruisers their awesome reputation.
My goal is to make it like new again but keep the mods that Clay put on it as well as a few of my own. For those of you who have seen the FJ Cruiser I owned, you know I am a bit of a gear / techy addict when it comes to stuff on and in a vehicle.
So I am going to start a dialog about the refresh of my new 100 which is called "X2" and will be referred to as such from here on out. Stay tuned for a update each week regarding the progress as X2 gets a refresh and face lift.
I have some exciting stuff planned for the X2. Who knows it might even make a 200 series owner drool, (doubt it, but one can dream). Winter is here and it is a great time to do all the maintenance and upgrades.

I will be posting this week a list of updates for X2 that are going to be implemented this month. If you have any suggestions on gear and accessories, please feel free to post them up with pics if possible. Hope everyone has a great week.

Here is the list of parts that will be installed on the X2 Land Cruiser next week.
Toyota Front Axles
Toyota Steering Rack
Toyota Tie Rods, Outer and Inner
Nitro Uniball joints for Nitro UCA's
Nitro UCA Poly Bushings
Toyota Front Inner Fender well liners.
ICON Reservoir mounts, Front and Rear
Toyota Rear Sway Bar control arm.
Slee Off Road Rear Lower Control Links
Slee Off Road Rear Upper Control Link Bushings
Slee Off Road Front Skid Plate, Aluminum
LabRak ARB Bumper Fog/Driving Lights Insert.
LifeTime LED 1230 Lumen Yellow / White Driving Lights
LifeTime LED 9006 / 9005 Headlights.
Ram Mount iPad Kit
zbV Adventure Gear Tailgate cutting board.
K-9 Roof Rack w/ Table Slide and Axe / Shovel Mounts
Rhino Rack Foxwing Eco 2.1 270 degree Awning.
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve

That is all for now, LOL Stay tuned for the installment of these items.

 

[yotasavg]

Woooo go X2! Link to FJ?

 

[SmoothLC]

 

[BoiseFJ]

Woooo go X2! Link to FJ?

I don't have the FJ any longer. I sold it.

 

[RND1]

Congrats! Was wondering what happened to their Hundy. Did they ever fix the bodywork from the loose tire chain? Loved that episode although it pained me to watch the guys just keep on driving as the chain beat into the fender.

 

[BoiseFJ]

Congrats! Was wondering what happened to their Hundy. Did they ever fix the bodywork from the loose tire chain? Loved that episode although it pained me to watch the guys just keep on driving as the chain beat into the fender.

Yes, Clay replaced that front Passenger fender and had it repainted. The Driver's Rear Quarter panel is another story. He was up getting a Christmas tree for 2014 Christmas and jackknifed the XV-2 trailer into it. He replaced the Tail light but the quarter panel needs some work. Not bad, but one more thing my OCD won't tolerate. LOL.

 

[RND1]

Yes, Clay replaced that front Passenger fender and had it repainted. The Driver's Rear Quarter panel is another story. He was up getting a Christmas tree for 2014 Christmas and jackknifed the XV-2 trailer into it. He replaced the Tail light but the quarter panel needs some work. Not bad, but one more thing my OCD won't tolerate. LOL.

Now that you mentioned it, I can see in the pics above that quarter panel needs some luv - all part of the "new to me LC" process. Have fun with it and keep posting your progress.

 

[elk]

I love this truck. It was the inspiration for getting out of my Tacoma and into a 100. You own a celebrity.


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[BoiseFJ]

I love this truck. It was the inspiration for getting out of my Tacoma and into a 100. You own a celebrity.


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Thanks, it is a great vehicle. I am looking forward to my first Overland trip in it.

 

[yotasavg]

I don't have the FJ any longer. I sold it.

Gotcha, just thought you may have had a build thread since you mentioned others may have seen it. On with the new truck!

 

[BoiseFJ]

Gotcha, just thought you may have had a build thread since you mentioned others may have seen it. On with the new truck!

I have posted some things about it in the past, just not a complete build. Most of it was on the FJ Forum. That phrase was to most of my co overlanders who follow each others posts.

 

[BoiseFJ]

Today is zero day, the X2 goes in for its workover. Here is the list of what we are doing today. Going to be a long and productive day.
Toyota Front Axles
Toyota Steering Rack
Toyota Tie Rods, Outer and Inner
Nitro Uniball joints for Nitro UCA's
Nitro UCA Poly Bushings
Toyota Front Inner Fender well liners.
ICON Reservoir mounts, Front and Rear
Toyota Rear Sway Bar control arm.
Slee Off Road Rear Lower Control Links
Slee Off Road Rear Upper Control Link Bushings
Slee Off Road Front Skid Plate, Aluminum

The rest of the list will happen on the next build day. Which will be after Christmas.
LabRak ARB Bumper Fog/Driving Lights Insert.
LifeTime LED 1230 Lumen Yellow / White Driving Lights
LifeTime LED 9006 / 9005 Headlights.
Ram Mount iPad Kit
zbV Adventure Gear Tailgate cutting board.
K-9 Roof Rack w/ Table Slide and Axe / Shovel Mounts
Rhino Rack Foxwing Eco 2.1 270 degree Awning.
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve
LabRak ARB Bumper Fog/Driving Lights Insert.
LifeTime LED 1230 Lumen Yellow / White Driving Lights
LifeTime LED 9006 / 9005 Headlights.
Ram Mount iPad Kit
zbV Adventure Gear Tailgate cutting board.
K-9 Roof Rack w/ Table Slide and Axe / Shovel Mounts
Rhino Rack Foxwing Eco 2.1 270 degree Awning.
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve

 

[RND1]

Subscribed!

 

[Xetabur]

IN.

Maybe I missed it but how many miles are on it?

 

[bluecruiser]

Nice truck. Look forward to seeing your additions. Another new 100 guy. You guys are multiplying recently.


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[cboyd]

Nice truck. Look forward to seeing your additions. Another new 100 guy. You guys are multiplying recently.


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That cuz some are ditching for the 200. Or the 4Runner in this case.

Can't wait to see X2 in person!

 

[BoiseFJ]

IN.

Maybe I missed it but how many miles are on it?

It had 198920 on it when I picked it up in Bozeman at Clay's House. Turned 200K on the way home. So now at 203,455

 

[BoiseFJ]

That cuz some are ditching for the 200. Or the 4Runner in this case.

Can't wait to see X2 in person!

Will see you this spring / summer at one of the events for sure.

 

[BoiseFJ]

Well it was a long day for sure. Started around 815 am and just got home at 815pm so just about 12 hours.

Got the following done.

Toyota Front Axles - DONE
Toyota Steering Rack - DONE
Toyota Tie Rods, Outer and Inner -DONE
Nitro Uniball joints for Nitro UCA's - DONE
Nitro UCA Poly Bushings - DONE
Replaced Toyota Front Inner Fender well liners. - DONE
Relocated ICON Reservoir's, Fronts - DONE
Oil Change with Fumoto Valve installed. - DONE
Front end alignment - DONE but needs work. Just enough to drive home.

Here are some pics from the day.

Brand New Toyota Steering rack, not a rebuild. A little spendy but worth it.

Icon Shock Reservoir remounted to better location. Nitro UCA after rebuild.

New Steering Rack w/ New Tie Rod end

For the next build day :
Front Lower Ball joint Passenger side - Couldn't get one on a Saturday.
Relocate ICON Reservoir's, Rear
Toyota Rear Sway Bar control arm and bushings.
Slee Off Road Rear Lower Control Links
Slee Off Road Rear Upper Control Link Bushings
Slee Off Road Front Skid Plate, Aluminum
Front end alignment, after Ball Joint install.

 

[SWUtah]

Can you address why the parts that you added that are nontoyota are superior to Toyota parts, from a quality or technical standpoint?