My X2 Build

[BoiseFJ]

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

That is a great question, thanks for asking.
Most of the non Toyota parts were already on this vehicle when I bought it. The UCA's are Nitro brand and I merely replaced the bushing and Uniballs. Toyota doesn't make a UCA that has this much travel and adjustment so once you lift the vehicle in order to get proper tire alignment you need to goto an aftermarket UCA. These UCA's are also greasable and that is important from a wear standpoint especially when overlanding and doing alot of off road driving.

The Slee Skid plate covers so much more of the underside of the vehicle from a protection aspect that it was important to have. Toyota's stock skid plate is too soft and doesn't protect the components as well because it isn't designed for dedicated off road use.

The Slee Lower control links in the rear are stronger than the stock links and less expensive than just the replacement bushing for the Toyota Lower control links. The Toyota bushings only were $190 per side. So I was able to have stronger control links for less.

So overall any Toyota or non Toyota part that I was replacing or adding was based on the four main factors of Quality of the part, Price of the part, increased features that part offered and how much wear was left on that part.

Hope this answered your question.

 

[BoiseFJ]

X2 Build Update - Installing this evening the following:
Passenger side lower Ball Joint - DONE
Repair Brake Sensor wire, Drivers Side - DONE
Balance Front Tires - DONE
Turn Front Brake Rotors - DONE

Didn't get any pics, were too busy trying to be done by 9pm.
I will get pics this next week.
It drives much better now.

Still to come:
Rear Lower Control Links
Rear Sway Bar bracket and new Bushings
Alignment
Turn Rear Brake Rotors
Rear Upper Control Link Bushings
Relocate Rear Icon Reservoirs
Replace Drive Light in Dash
Stereo Install
and Much much more.

 

[ukaviator]

Cool write up looking forward to seeing where you take this.

Did Clay happen to mention what kind of MPG's the 100 was getting pulling the trailer on the Alaska trip?
Curious about range even with the long range tank

 

[BoiseFJ]

Cool write up looking forward to seeing where you take this.

Did Clay happen to mention what kind of MPG's the 100 was getting pulling the trailer on the Alaska trip?
Curious about range even with the long range tank

No, he didn't mention it specifically but the trailer was very heavy. I have pulled that trailer from Bozeman to Boise loaded with 9 tires and then from Boise to Overland Expo West down by Flagstaff AZ and even empty but with the Ezi Awn Trailer Tent it weighed in at 1900 lbs. The trailer is a pig IMHO. Needs a Diesel F250 to pull it effectively.

 

[BoiseFJ]

X2 is getting these ARB Bumper LED Fog/Driving Light Inserts today. These are from LabRak and a big thanks to Shane for the great product. This is what they look like before install:

 

[mdm0002]

Can't wait for more. What's on the list for April?
Best,
Mike

 

[BoiseFJ]

Yes, I have been absent on here a bit. To catch up, here is what I did in March.
Got the Intermediate Steering shaft replaced, which tightened up the steering and removed a clunking sound from the front end.
Went back and greased the bushing around the Steering rack, it was making a squeaking noise. Replaced the fuel pump that transfers fuel from the 40 gal tank to the Main tank with a Holley Fuel pump. Replaced a bunch of T taps that were used to a make the rear bumper lights functional. Replaced the Baja Rack with a K9 Rack that has a table slide and Axe & Shovel holders. Added the 40" Rigid Light bar to it.
ARB single Drawer on Passenger side with Fit kit.
For April, I am doing the following:

Stereo System, Double Din Head unit, 4 Speakers, Amp for speakers and 10" Subwoofer w/ separate Amp.
Ham Radio - Yaesu 8800FTR,
Qty 2 - 12 Circuit Blue Sea Marine Fuse Boxes for additional and existing electronic connections.
A/T Overland Fridge Slide with Partner Steel Stove, ARB Fit kit on Drivers side w/ custom enclosure.
5gal Propane Fuel Bottle w/ Mount
2 LED Flush mounted lights in overhead rear hatch w/ dimmer and controls on Fit Kit front.
Rewire and move CB Radio from Center console.

 

[BoiseFJ]

Got the ARB fit kit and my new mod for it installed today, Came out great. This will be a kit for anyone who wants to have a finished look and two side compartments and one drawer leaving room for a Fridge and slide. Pics will be uploaded on Sunday.

 

[mdm0002]

Can't wait for the pictures, its going to look rad. I'm thinking of going with the same configuration. Hoping to get a used one from the NYPD depot.

 

[BoiseFJ]

Can't wait for the pictures, its going to look rad. I'm thinking of going with the same configuration. Hoping to get a used one from the NYPD depot.

Here are 3 pics, will have the final pics later this week

 

[mdm0002]

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Here are 3 pics, will have the final pics later this week

Details. Looks really good!

 

[BoiseFJ]

Details. Looks really good!

Thanks, I will get better pics when I finish it this week

 

[mdm0002]

Thanks, I will get better pics when I finish it this week

How much about did it run you if you don't mind me asking?

 

[mdm0002]

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X2 is getting these ARB Bumper LED Fog/Driving Light Inserts today. These are from LabRak and a big thanks to Shane for the great product. This is what they look like before install:

did you need to make any cuts in the bumper? Any pictures with them installed?

 

[BoiseFJ]

How much about did it run you if you don't mind me asking?

I don't have a cost yet, will know by Friday.

 

[BoiseFJ]

D

did you need to make any cuts in the bumper? Any pictures with them installed?

Yes had to cut the bumper out with a template supplied.

 

[mdm0002]

As some of you know, I purchased Clay Croft from XOverland's 100 Series Land Cruiser.
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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.
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Do you have the part numbers for the Slee stuff and Toyota stuff?
I order most of my parts from: Genuine OEM Toyota Parts & Accessories | toyotajaxparts.com best prices i have found so far.

 

[BoiseFJ]

Do you have the part numbers for the Slee stuff and Toyota stuff?
I order most of my parts from: Genuine OEM Toyota Parts & Accessories | toyotajaxparts.com best prices i have found so far.

I will post them as a pdf, the dealer put my vin in their computer and brought up all the genuine parts I wanted to order.

 

[mdm0002]

As some of you know, I purchased Clay Croft from XOverland's 100 Series Land Cruiser.
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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.
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Did you do the full skid plate system from Slee or just the front plate? Was there already skid plates on it when you bought it from Clay?

 

[BoiseFJ]

Did you do the full skid plate system from Slee or just the front plate? Was there already skid plates on it when you bought it from Clay?

Clay didn't run a aftermarket skid plate, I put the Slee one on and initially only did the front but plan to do the rest this summer.