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[hbsurfer]

Hi all. I am going to be aquiring a stock 2000 LC from my Dad soon and am really anxious to do some cool mods. Its the black with grey bottom color. Right away I plan on a lift kit with bigger tires and wheels. Then possib new bumpers followed by maybe new paint all one color. We will see how it goes.

 

[e9999]

Welcome!

plenty of good info and good folks here...

 

[1loudLX]

new paint all one color. We will see how it goes.

YES! make it all black! they look so nice. Welcome!!!!

 

[hbsurfer]

i was actually thinking a metallic grey like this one http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/100_rear_bumper.htm
I had a black 02' Dodge Ram xtra cab long bed 2500 4x4 and I swore never a black car again. I am to busy and to anal to be happy with a dirty car

 

[1loudLX]

black shows the mud well after you come back from offroading

You want to totally repaint the whole cars color? That might be A LOT of money to do, not to mention kill resale. Ied stick with black, and paint the ARB bumpers you are going to get, gloss black to match.

 

[hbsurfer]

you make some great points thanks

 

[Abe Nitro]

Right on man! What a blessing to "acquire" such a nice ride from your dad. This list should be a great source to enable you to minimize any trial and error during your build-up. Good Luck.

 

[hbsurfer]

thanks! My pops is the best in the world for soo many reasons. As of yesterday I have worked for him side by side for 11 years and he is not the easiest to work with.
I have been all over this forum finding GREAT information and pictures getting me all charged up, cant wait to get started.

 

[SC4Hundred]

There is a wealth of information on this site, good luck surfing!

 

[1loudLX]

There is a wealth of information on this site, good luck surfing!

hahah

 

[BMWSTOY]

Post a pic of the new ride. I am on the brink of acquiring one myself. I have driven several and now its decision time.

 

[hbsurfer]

I will as soon as I remember to take a pic

 

[NMuzj100]

It's important to have a "before" pic.

Welcome.

 

[cruiser88]

dam your a lucky kid;p welcome man,we all give you the mud salute ha and look into a good locker and a gear change.456 or 488.good luck

 

[hbsurfer]

I don't plan on doing any "heavy duty" off-roading. So I dont think I'll need to regear or lockers. I really just like the way the lifted, bigger tires, different bumpers, and sliders looks compared to stock. I do go to Mammoth quite a bit in the winter so I'm sure it will see some snow! Should have a pic posted by the end of the day.

 

[BMWSTOY]

And you could score these if you are interested: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=200047806159&rd=1&rd=1
Wish I was in Cali, nice upgrade and larger 18's.
Where is that pick ? I already bought one and posted in the pic thread.

 

[hbsurfer]

finally

well heres a picture not the best but I couldn't get to it until after dark. it was just detailed.
PS BMWSTOY thanks for the link I am going to watch and prob bid on those they look nice

 

[calamaridog]

You will soon have a sweet looking surf/ski mobile! You'll be ready for a run to Baja soon for some surf

 

[1loudLX]

i dont want a LC to run to baja, i want a LC to run IN the baja...1000! Would anyone ever want to attempt this in a virtually unmodified landcruiser?