Newbie Mudder - '06 LC

[TxAggieLC]

Hi everyone, new LC owner here in Houston. Picked up a 2006 LC in classic silver with 124k miles. Looks to be in really good shape and has had all of the major service items completed relatively recently. Took me a while to find the right one (and cost me a little more than originally budgeted) because I wanted a low mileage 2006-07 without AHC. Its going to be a third car for a bit but will be the designated kid hauler for all road trips.

Future mods will be 2.5" lift with some 305 KO2's and an ARB deluxe on the front. Just need to build the piggy bank back up before pulling the trigger on those. Already have a BT45-Toy and some of Pfran's interior and reverse led lights on their way. Here's a pic of it in all its glory with my 2yr old messing with everything he can put his grubby little fingers on.

 

[trdcorolla]

Welcome to mud!

 

[aging fleet]

Congrats and welcome.

 

[ga12r1]

Welcome. I had that same color combo with 305/65/18 KO2s. It really looked awesome!

 

[Aggie04]

Gig ‘em

 

[TxAggieLC]

Thanks! I've been creeping on this site longer than I'd like to admit but it really is such an amazing resource for owners. I'm coming from the Audi community which I thought had a pretty great following, but its nothing like this.

ga12r1, thats exactly the look/functionality I'm looking for (with an ARB deluxe on the front). What suspension did you run on that rig? I'm leaning towards the OME medium 2.5" lift kit Slee offers but can be easily swayed to another....

 

[JT4runner]

Hey welcome to Mud and the LC craze and obsession starts. Very nice LC you have there. You will very much enjoy this forum and learn lots of things about your LC.

 

[ga12r1]

Thanks! I've been creeping on this site longer than I'd like to admit but it really is such an amazing resource for owners. I'm coming from the Audi community which I thought had a pretty great following, but its nothing like this.

ga12r1, thats exactly the look/functionality I'm looking for (with an ARB deluxe on the front). What suspension did you run on that rig? I'm leaning towards the OME medium 2.5" lift kit Slee offers but can be easily swayed to another....

I was running with an AHC sensor lift on that Cruiser. Probably close to 2.5 inches.

I do however run traditional suspension on my LX470 and highly recommend Tough Dog. Hit up Jason @TRAIL TAILOR he will take good care of you. I truly believe Tough Dog is the beat suspension available for the money. The adjustable rear shocks are the cats meow!

 

[Aggie04]

Not the best pic, but here’s my 05. I went with a TJM T13 over an ARB because I liked the way the bull bar followed the headlights.

I see that you’re located in Houston, Duggy’s Garage is a great place to go for mods, etc. He installed my lift.

I was originally looking at an OME lift from Slee as well, I went with that but with Icon shocks vs OME.

 

[TxAggieLC]

I've heard great things about Duggy's Garage and the Gulf Coast Crawl Shop (Javier Ibarra). Good news for me is I have a neighbor who has a fully expo'd 2000 LC that has been down this road. I plan on taking full advantage of that!

The suspension options for this rig are making my head spin. I was set on the OME medium lift until I read all of the reviews on people saying its too stiff. Now I'm not sure where to turn...I'll check out Icon and Tough Dog. Just seems like other options really increase the cost of the mod, almost double the price when you add in the diff drop and control arms.

Aggie04, what driving lights are those? I love the look and once I make my mind up on a bumper (TJM is on the radar too), I'm going to get some lights.

 

[Aggie04]

They’re 7” Aurora Combo driving lights. See this thread, around page 6 or 7 for more info on them. Another poster ordered some off Alibaba, that’s the route I went as well

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/arb-intensity-knockoff-or-unbranded-versions

 

[TXLX100]

Thanks! I've been creeping on this site longer than I'd like to admit but it really is such an amazing resource for owners. I'm coming from the Audi community which I thought had a pretty great following, but its nothing like this.

ga12r1, thats exactly the look/functionality I'm looking for (with an ARB deluxe on the front). What suspension did you run on that rig? I'm leaning towards the OME medium 2.5" lift kit Slee offers but can be easily swayed to another....

Unless you planning to add a lot of weight, or you like a stiff ride.... I'd skip the OME shocks. Worst case, you buy something better and someone will gladly trade you some OME shocks ! Gig em

 

[LongHaulCruiser]

When ever I go someplace with my 3 kids, they want to go in the LX. They don't have to twist my arm to get me to take it. It is great for kids, and I sometimes put my bike in the back, without taking it apart, for an after work ride. I love that Silver '06.

 

[Dox]

Welcome and Gig’em!

 

[ranma21]

Congrat and welcome fellow Houstonian!! =)

 

[TxAggieLC]

Thanks for all of the warm welcomes! Glad to hear that there are a number of Houstonians and Aggies on this forum. I have a lot to learn with this rig but I'm planning on having it for a long time so I've got time. We've got another boy on the way (March) and I fully expect this truck will see a lot of action hauling the boys around the country. My two year old already runs out of the house when I get home and says "play in daddy's car".

 

[CloudCity]

Welcome and what a cool rig! You will find there are several of us who came from German cars (Benz for me, Audi, BMW and Porsche for others) and there seems to be some carryover between those who appreciate German engineering and Toyota/Lexus engineering. You found your home buddy!

 

[LongHaulCruiser]

Thanks for all of the warm welcomes! Glad to hear that there are a number of Houstonians and Aggies on this forum. I have a lot to learn with this rig but I'm planning on having it for a long time so I've got time. We've got another boy on the way (March) and I fully expect this truck will see a lot of action hauling the boys around the country. My two year old already runs out of the house when I get home and says "play in daddy's car".

Don't let him do that.! I owned a Pilot before the LX and my kids were Gaga over that too. They were inside playing while I washed it one day. Later I found the leather on the drivers seat had a tear in it. They were evidently jumping on the seats. They are not allowed to get into the LX if I'm not in it too.

 

[BigBen97]

Welcome! I picked up an ‘06 LX in October. My 2 y/o son loves it as well. That’s been such an added bonus and excited to enjoy time with my kids too.

I’ve been and Audi guy since 2002. Had some Mercedes and Porsche along the way too. I was surprised and impressed with this community since it seemed like the Audi forums were much better than other car forums out there.

 

[Windowlicker]

Gig em! And welcome!