Builds Oso the Land Cruiser (@twundy)

[timjax]

Added these a long time ago, but haven't updated the build thread in nearly 2 years so why not.

Kaon Standalone Roof Shelf /"Attic":

OEM Toyota Australia one-piece thick cargo mat (PZQ2060170) before and after, compared to the OEM Toyota USA two-piece all-weather mats:

And a very serious, very important modification:

 

[Tex68w]

Added these a long time ago, but haven't updated the build thread in nearly 2 years so why not.

Kaon Standalone Roof Shelf /"Attic":
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OEM Toyota Australia one-piece thick cargo mat (PZQ2060170) before and after, compared to the OEM Toyota USA two-piece all-weather mats:
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And a very serious, very important modification:
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What's the part number on the Aussie mat?

 

[timjax]

What's the part number on the Aussie mat?

PZQ2060170

Had it imported from Sydney City Toyota a while back. However, I believe someone on this forum tried to order it recently and they have stopped doing international orders. Maybe another Australian dealer will oblige. Shipping actually cost more than the ~$75 mat itself, I believe it was around $200 total including shipping.

I find it to be the best mat on the market for those with a third row, and well worth it. Have Husky liners for the first and second rows.

 

[32cls6speedmt]

PZQ2060170

Had it imported from Sydney City Toyota a while back. However, I believe someone on this forum tried to order it recently and they have stopped doing international orders. Maybe another Australian dealer will oblige. Shipping actually cost more than the ~$75 mat itself, I believe it was around $200 total including shipping.

I find it to be the best mat on the market for those with a third row, and well worth it. Have Husky liners for the first and second rows.

I also have the husky mats for first and second row. The Austrian mat for rear. It is thick and sturdy. Best Matt ever made

 

[mexalpix]

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Here's how it sits now after adding the OEM Front Coil Spacer (Part # 43136-60020). It's crazy the difference 33's and a 20mm lift in the front makes for the overall capability and stance of the vehicle. Imagining it with a 2" lift is drool worthy. The back was loaded with some guitar amps so it was sitting ever so slightly low there. Surprisingly, the rear departure angle isn't as good right now as our stock Seqouia, the bumper hangs a bit lower. I'm also really tempted to yank those running boards off, but my family members wouldn't be able to easily get in. I will maybe have to look into some step sliders in the future.

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To increase the amount of clearance I have around the 33's on 0 offset, I went and did the 4Runner fender liner mod and basically redrilled the liner about 1.5" forward and trimmed away the excess. I wonder if the increased tension on the new mounting location might come loose and snap back, wondering if anyone (like @alta who did the same on his 200 to run 305/65R18) has any pointers to really secure the front fender liner or further increase clearance. I had also hit the liner with a heatgun and rolled it flatter and further forward earlier.
I also went and dremeled all the "excess" off the front mud flaps and left the "functional" part to help block water and rock spray around the sides of the truck. Made a big difference in how much dirt got on the sides. You can also see where I trimmed the inside corner of that rocker panel at an angle (keeping the tab hole for the mud flap). Right behind that was a little welded bracket extending off the frame that the middle of the mudflap used to screw on to, which I also sawed off.
Hopefully this is helpful for anyone looking to run larger tires or lower offsets on a 200.

Added a Scosche MagicMount Pro, really sturdy grip on both my phone and the dash, and it looks clean and low profile:
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Here's it out in some undeveloped land out here in North Texas. Loving owning this more and more each day.
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Here's how it sits now after adding the OEM Front Coil Spacer (Part # 43136-60020). It's crazy the difference 33's and a 20mm lift in the front makes for the overall capability and stance of the vehicle. Imagining it with a 2" lift is drool worthy. The back was loaded with some guitar amps so it was sitting ever so slightly low there. Surprisingly, the rear departure angle isn't as good right now as our stock Seqouia, the bumper hangs a bit lower. I'm also really tempted to yank those running boards off, but my family members wouldn't be able to easily get in. I will maybe have to look into some step sliders in the future.

View attachment 1988779
To increase the amount of clearance I have around the 33's on 0 offset, I went and did the 4Runner fender liner mod and basically redrilled the liner about 1.5" forward and trimmed away the excess. I wonder if the increased tension on the new mounting location might come loose and snap back, wondering if anyone (like @alta who did the same on his 200 to run 305/65R18) has any pointers to really secure the front fender liner or further increase clearance. I had also hit the liner with a heatgun and rolled it flatter and further forward earlier.
I also went and dremeled all the "excess" off the front mud flaps and left the "functional" part to help block water and rock spray around the sides of the truck. Made a big difference in how much dirt got on the sides. You can also see where I trimmed the inside corner of that rocker panel at an angle (keeping the tab hole for the mud flap). Right behind that was a little welded bracket extending off the frame that the middle of the mudflap used to screw on to, which I also sawed off.
Hopefully this is helpful for anyone looking to run larger tires or lower offsets on a 200.

Added a Scosche MagicMount Pro, really sturdy grip on both my phone and the dash, and it looks clean and low profile:
View attachment 1988816

Here's it out in some undeveloped land out here in North Texas. Loving owning this more and more each day.
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Did you bend or saw this part of the fender ?

 

[timjax]

Phase 2 Incoming...
Christmas came early! Figured I'd start posting a slew of incoming updates as my Thanksgiving dinner settles in.

Skinny 35's (285/75R18), still sticking with 0 offset wheels but with a little forged Japanese flavor, and throwing on a Dobinsons lift and UCA's, skid plates, bump stops, and more.

Did you bend or saw this part of the fender ?

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Sawed that part off, deburred it, then spray painted it to prevent rust.

 

[bozncsurf]

 

[ryanCA]

texans surely have an interesting definition of “skinny”

 

[timjax]

texans surely have an interesting definition of “skinny”

You're not wrong! Here's a look into some of the chopping that Goode's Offroad here in DFW had to do to make the 34.8"x11.2" tires fit. No telling how much worse it would be with a wider 35x12.5.

I was hoping 0 offset wheels would prevent sway bar/KDSS rub, but for optimal alignment it would still make contact. Slightly kisses the sway bar at full lock, so eagerly awaiting @rlynch356 more cohesive KDSS relocation kit, which will also help relocate the end links and prevent bushing wear. All the other rubbing is completely resolved in the wheel wells.

AND you heard it here first - the new BFGoodrich KO3 does NOT run small. Not sure if it was a myth or fact with the KO2's, but at least in my tire size, I am pretty much getting every inch of the 34.8"x11.2" posted measurement of the 285/75R18. A true 35. Measured diameter side to side at over 34.5" for sure, top to bottom loaded down it's still around 34". I've seen people with the KO2 claim a 33.5" measurement with a 35x12.5 in years past, but that is not at all the case here.

No rubbing and no trimming at all needed in the rear.

Even with some of the tallest springs Dobinsons offers for the rear, the C59-535, only the lower hole of the @drkdss BOTCK was needed. May order a BOTCK Shorty model as I don't need the excess metal sticking up and possibly hitting the frame at full compression - and it just looks cleaner.

My approach to this build is primarily for OEM-like maintenance and design. I went with Dobinsons primarily because they seem to be the company that prioritizes those principles, at least as options, within their lineup the most. Adjustability for my use case would be overkill, and would just introduce new points of failure and new points of maintenance. Most reviews also indicate their ride quality as the most comfortable on road as well, with a stellar track record of build quality and reliability - Toyota OEM principles I would like to maintain.

Hence, why I went for the Dobinsons tubular upper control arms, with their fixed caster and sealed OEM-style Sankei 555 ball joints. No greasing needed, and no adjustability to wonder about. Similarly, didn't go for Dobinsons IMS or MRR, as I didn't want to worry about rebuilding the shocks, and instead went for their standard twin-tube shocks.

While it was in the shop, I also had Goode's install new Akebono Performance Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pads and Rotors.

 

[DallasTide]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the setup after you've put some miles on them. I'm looking to make a suspension change in the next year or so and have similar priorities.

 

[timjax]

The Next Chapter
Got everything mounted up. A big thanks to Goode's Offroad (the best Land Cruiser shop in DFW!) for their impeccable work.

The Lowdown:

• Special one-off set of 18x9.5 +0 Diamond Silver Volk TE37XT (The first and only 5x150 set in this color AFAIK)
• Skinny 35” BFG KO3 (285/75R18 129S E1 RWL)
• Dobinsons ~3" Lift (C59-544 Front + C59-535 Rear)
• Dobinsons Twin-Tube Nitro Gas Shocks
• Dobinsons Tubular UCA’s (UCA59-001K)
• Dobinsons Diff Drop (DD59-530K)
• Timbren Active Offroad Bumpstops (ABSTOF + ABSTORLC2)
• Dr. KDSS Bolt On Trackbar Correction Kit (BOTCK)
• Rival 4x4 Full 3-Piece Skid Plates
• Akebono Ultra Performance Ceramic Pads & Rotors

Goode's was able to massage and trim everything sufficiently, and get everything dialed in. Alignment with the fixed caster tubular UCA's was spot on. Just a bit of rubbing left on the sway bar at full lock, which a KDSS relocation should fix.

Ride quality with the twin-tube shocks is great, like a slightly firmer but still compliant OEM setup. I assume it will settle and break-in a bit, even in the first week I've noticed an improvement in ride quality since leaving the shop. It's fairly level, but I am considering going down to the C59-559V in the rear which may be level or perhaps touch into reverse rake territory.

By going to the lightweight forged Rays wheels from Japan, and combining it with the pretty lightweight 63 pound KO3's, I was able to actually keep my MPG's about the same as my previous setup (~12 mpg) with cast Method wheels and 33" General Grabber ATX's. Plus I get to have some JDM fanboy fun running a set of Volk TE37's on my rig. Need to take a picture next to my Supra, which is also black on Diamond Silver BBS wheels. This classic color combo is pretty rare on modern rigs, so it's a fun departure into some of the unique things I have planned for the rest of my build.

Now to hit some trails

 

[Casual Cruiser]

The Next Chapter
Got everything mounted up. A big thanks to Goode's Offroad (the best Land Cruiser shop in DFW!) for their impeccable work.
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The Lowdown:

• Special one-off set of 18x9.5 +0 Diamond Silver Volk TE37XT (The first and only 5x150 set in this color AFAIK)
• Skinny 35” BFG KO3 (285/75R18 129S E1 RWL)
• Dobinsons ~3" Lift (C59-544 Front + C59-535 Rear)
• Dobinsons Twin-Tube Nitro Gas Shocks
• Dobinsons Tubular UCA’s (UCA59-001K)
• Dobinsons Diff Drop (DD59-530K)
• Timbren Active Offroad Bumpstops (ABSTOF + ABSTORLC2)
• Dr. KDSS Bolt On Trackbar Correction Kit (BOTCK)
• Rival 4x4 Full 3-Piece Skid Plates
• Akebono Ultra Performance Ceramic Pads & Rotors

Goode's was able to massage and trim everything sufficiently, and get everything dialed in. Alignment with the fixed caster tubular UCA's was spot on. Just a bit of rubbing left on the sway bar at full lock, which a KDSS relocation should fix.

Ride quality with the twin-tube shocks is great, like a slightly firmer but still compliant OEM setup. I assume it will settle and break-in a bit, even in the first week I've noticed an improvement in ride quality since leaving the shop. It's fairly level, but I am considering going down to the C59-559V in the rear which may be level or perhaps touch into reverse rake territory.

By going to the lightweight forged Rays wheels from Japan, and combining it with the pretty lightweight 63 pound KO3's, I was able to actually keep my MPG's about the same as my previous setup (~12 mpg) with cast Method wheels and 33" General Grabber ATX's. Plus I get to have some JDM fanboy fun running a set of Volk TE37's on my rig. Need to take a picture next to my Supra, which is also black on Diamond Silver BBS wheels. This classic color combo is pretty rare on modern rigs, so it's a fun departure into some of the unique things I have planned for the rest of my build.

Now to hit some trails

Do you have the same size tire in the spare tire location? Just wondering if this size fits up underneath the vehicle?

 

[tbisaacs]

Do you have the same size tire in the spare tire location? Just wondering if this size fits up underneath the vehicle?

At 295/70/18 will fit.

 

[timjax]

Do you have the same size tire in the spare tire location? Just wondering if this size fits up underneath the vehicle?

I do not, but have seen people fit 34's (285/70R18 or 285/75R17) and even some borderline 35's, like the mentioned 295/70R18 above. I believe @drkdss runs the same 285/75R18 and has fit it in the spare tire location.

I currently still have the stock 285/60R18 in the spare tire location lol.

Some shots in the sun:

 

[xeuxaz]

I do not, but have seen people fit 34's (285/70R18 or 285/75R17) and even some borderline 35's, like the mentioned 295/70R18 above. I believe @drkdss runs the same 285/75R18 and has fit it in the spare tire location.

I currently still have the stock 285/60R18 in the spare tire location lol.

Some shots in the sun:
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Got any shots of the trimming done? Have you taken it in the dirt yet to test flexing?

 

[dudemancool1904]

Looks great! I especially love how in TX that's a rare setup. You can't throw a rock in so cal without hitting a T4R/GX/LC wearing TE-37s in every color known to man