Builds Rotw: Socalfj

[LandCrusher'70]

Haha. A lot has changed on this rig "from beginning to end". I don't think the changes (or stories) will ever cease.

 

[UCBerzerkeley]

id love some updated stories. For me, this is THE RIG that I aspire to, for my goals and purposes

 

[erymer]

very amazing truck. This is what I envisioned when I bought mine. I admire you for sticking with your guns on the build. I have no intention of going with anything bigger than 33's on mine either.

 

[erymer]

now pray tell where did you happen to find these guys at?

 

[lt1fire]

very amazing truck. This is what I envisioned when I bought mine. I admire you for sticking with your guns on the build. I have no intention of going with anything bigger than 33's on mine either.

Tell me this again in a year

 

[SOCALFJ]

Wow, old ROTW thread has been revived. I guess i need to update the setup. Much has changed, like adding a Adventure Trailer, including selling the rig and buying it right back.

Let me dig up some stuff and some recent pics and i'll add it to this thread.

 

[SOCALFJ]

Ok, so i really don't know where to start. We've gone further with the truck mods since the original ROTW 1 year build up. From that point, we swapped out the kaymar swing outs to dual spares.



We ended up buying an Adventure trailer used from Mario and having it painted to match the rig. Here's how we got it... my sticker phase..


Then I tore down the trailer, bought 80 series wheels and new tires and had it painted to match the cruiser..


Had to go with the two tone..


Obviously we moved the ARB fridge and Tent over to the trailer. We also installed a Draw Tite Activator III brake controller.

The trailer came fully loaded with dual batteries, solar controller, 1400 watt inverter, fridge slide, kitchen, awning, 19 gallons of fresh water, 2) 5 gallon fuel gerry cans, trailer brakes, lock N roll coupler, axe and shovel mount etc etc.

We then went and traded one of the Fiamma awnings for the ARB 8 footer.


The tent received a changing room

 

[bruff]

What a gorgeous rig you got going (gives me something to attain). Love the trailer. Congrats on the engagement - was checking out your great blog.

Brad

 

[SOCALFJ]

Next was the Outback bed extensions... in case of foul weather Yosh can hide out and sleep in silence.


The fridge slide stayed in the rig so if/when we go on day trips we can yank the fridge out of the trailer and toss it in the 80.


The extensions create a massive storage area. We keep the sleeping bags and other items in the rig full time.

The 80 has dual diehard platinums now... but for added insurance we installed a solar controller under the hood.




We have an 80 watt solar panel that has a custom easel so we can direct it properly and use it for either the truck or the trailer.




Also, i installed a in cab winch controller and a few other things.

 

[SOCALFJ]

Some field shots..

 

[SOCALFJ]

Here's an updated list of mods/toys..... crykies..


LANDCRUISER 80 SERIES SPECS:

Factory E-locked front and rear
ARB bullbar winch bumper
Kaymar Rear bumper
Dual spare tire swingouts
"Landcruisercrap.com" Bottle opener
INTI roof rack w/ladder
35 gallons of NATO can storage
Hankook 295/75R16 MT R103
Cobra CB Radio w/ Weather
Panasonic Head Unit CD/MP3
Wilson 1000 Antenna
Wildyoats Limb Riser cables
Husky Floor Mats front and rear
HELLA 500 lighting
Old Man EMU 2" Springs: 850's, 864's
Manafre 1" Coil Spacer
Slee Offroad 1" Coil Spacer
Old Man EMU caster bushings
Pro Comp ES4000 shocks
Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer
Warn M12000 Winch
Mag-lites
ARB Safari Snorkel
K&N Air Filter
Donaldson Cyclonic Pre-Filter
10LBS PowerTank
Slee Offroad Step Sliders
Toyota OEM Hand Throttle
Toyota OEM Center Diff Lock Switch
7 pin mod
African Outback drawers w/F. slide
African Outback bed extensions
Cruisecam Video Camera Mount
Georges LED Dome Lights
Georges LED Map Light
RV dual bulb light rear hatch
VisionX 6500 HID lighting
Hood Black out w/10 yr Italian Vinyl
Kaymar teloscopic work/camp lamp
HELLA FF Ultra worklamp
Kaymar Hi-lift mount
ARB Fender bars
ARB 8 foot Awning
HELLA super tone horns
LR Auto 24 gallon Aux Fuel Tank
Lowrance Baja 540c GPS
Ram Mounts
Yaesu 2800m 2 Meter Radio
Diamond SG2000HD Antenna
Dual Batteries
Diehard Platinum group 34's
Blue Seas Power Distribution Block
Blue Seas dual battery switch
Marine quality gauge cabling
Slee Washer Bottle Relocation
National Luna Terminal Lugs
Toyota OEM aux battery tray
West Marine Aux Power Recepticals
Mantec Sand Ladders
British Pacific Sand Ladder Mounts
JDM style yellow fog hi-beam
Engel Slide Lock
Draw Tite III Brake Controller
Silicone PHH and HH
Lifehammer
Alligator Double Seal Valve Caps
Roadlessgear In-Cab Winch Controller
HELLA lighting
Hi-lift Jack
Hi-lift wetsuit cover
Custom Fabbed Roof rack ladder
Sunsei Solar Panel Controller
RUD Snow Chains

ADVENTURE TRAILER SPECS:

19 Gallon Fresh water tank
5 gallon NATO Fuel Storage
5 gallon NATO Water Storage
Trailer brakes
ARB Freezer Fridge on slide lock
Partner Stove
11lbs onboard Propane Tank
Dual AGM Lifeline Batteries
Battery Tender Plus charger
Shell Solar Controller
1500 Watt Inverter
LED lighting throughout
Line-X inside main cargo area
Mombasa Roof Top Tent
Fiamma F35 Pro Awning
Igloo Stainless Propane Grill
Notebook Charcoal Grill/Firepit
PETT Enclosure
ZODI Extreme Shower
ARB Adventure Light
TwoZone Wireless Thermometer
Hankook 295/75R16 MT103
Lock N Roll Hitch
ORU Shovel/Axe mount
Portable Electric Water pump
Portable folding wash basin
Coleman White Fuel Lantern
Motorsport Tech Wheel Adapters
80 Watt Carmanah Solar Panel
HELLA Matador utility light
Rear Stabilizer from AT

One of my favorite mods.. (there's one on the kaymar swing out too)

(removable cap catcher)

 

[UCBerzerkeley]

I just LOVE it when people throw up ROTF II, it is great to see where and how rigs got to the places they are, especially after the initial build. I can't wait to go through this SocalFJ.

PS - good call on the hankooks, I went with the 295 MTs on your advice

 

[Atticus]

This is awesome.

 

[Bluetribal]

You forgot to mention why you let the Cruza go: The Adventure Duo: Say Hello to "Sand Box"

And how she came back to you:
The Adventure Duo: Back to our Roots - The 80 and AT come home

The Adventure Duo: Operation: Cruiser Recovery and Trailer Snatch

 

[SOCALFJ]

Thanks Mark, that was my next step. The above posts explain it all.

When the cruiser and trailer left... i felt like i was giving away my kid.

We are very lucky and very happy to have the entire setup back in the same shape we left them.

It was all meant to be and we don't miss the SMB one single bit. (well yosh may , but not me )

 

[Newps]

Awesome??? This is complete insanity. Can’t you guys tell when someone is reaching out for help? This guy needs a 12-step program. Full-blown case of modifyitious. Be careful this disease is highly contagious. You can even get it just by looking at these pictures. In fact you have it right now!!

 

[SOCALFJ]

Tare! LOL!!!! Yes, im a modificationaholic! I actually have some parts on "layaway" for when the economy gets better and i start taking a paycheck again! in year 2012 (Now that's a problem!)

 

[Bluetribal]

I think he is getting better or perhaps it's just the economy but he did turn down a mod last week with the Wagon tailgate storage.

 

[LandCrusher'70]

Awesome??? This is complete insanity. Can’t you guys tell when someone is reaching out for help? This guy needs a 12-step program. Full-blown case of modifyitious. Be careful this disease is highly contagious. You can even get it just by looking at these pictures. In fact you have it right now!!

Hahaha.



I shouldn't laugh, it's a very serious situation.

 

[UCBerzerkeley]

I do have to ask this, because the story is so incredible. Both why did you sell the SMB after buying it, and how did you convince people to sell back the cruiser and trailer?

Amazing man, cheers! If you can't answer the above Q's, no prob, I understand!