So sexy! The 100 is cool too....
SASing my 100
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So sexy! The 100 is cool too....
Well done, curious to know what are your coil overs and what are the specs. Thanks
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Fox 2.5 DSC resis 14” travel. Tuned by Accutune, I got them used from another dude who had a Cummins swapped 60 series.
beautiful build, attention to detail is over 9000
great job man
great job man
Very nice! I once built a similar project like yours on 80 series F&R axles and we used 16” dual spring rate coil over with reservoir as well by ProFender (Thailand - made) that was based off the Fox’s original design.
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@OEMGUY0720 if I remember correctly it’s a 200/250 rate.
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Just got back from Moab+ a few other stops.
Met up with another linked/ SAS’d 100 series @TrailBornRunner - The dude parties hard with a flatbed
The car did great for all 3500 miles of a shakedown. White rim road was rad even though it snowed on us. Top of the world was a blast, and Hell’s Revenge was next level. I tried all the hard lines and barely made it up Hell’s gate even after getting stuck momentarily.
I found 3 of 8 loose motor mount bolts and a rear upper control up missing a nut when I got home but no broken parts (maybe a scratch or two). All in all it was a sick trip. The car was able to hit 90mph in some downhill sections but I was cruising at a happy 75mph for most of the trip. Going up mountain passes wasn’t fun, she needs more power to spin those 40s. Supercharger anyone?
Steering took a little while to get used to but I can drive it with a couple fingers in traffic now.
Wheeling it was fun, but it will take some time getting used to the width. I slipped off the right wall coming up hells gate towards the end because I thought I was wider than I am. Counterintuitive because it’s such a large car now.
40s feel like cheating, low range is good but something lower is to be desired. I was talking with Trevor about options for an Atlas case. Future ideas.
I need a stiffer rear spring, carrying 2 other dudes and a bunch of camping gear was too heavy for the current set up. I believe I have the 615V springs from dobinsons.
I had that Carolina squat going- not my style
Anyways here’s some pictures:
Met up with another linked/ SAS’d 100 series @TrailBornRunner - The dude parties hard with a flatbed
The car did great for all 3500 miles of a shakedown. White rim road was rad even though it snowed on us. Top of the world was a blast, and Hell’s Revenge was next level. I tried all the hard lines and barely made it up Hell’s gate even after getting stuck momentarily.
I found 3 of 8 loose motor mount bolts and a rear upper control up missing a nut when I got home but no broken parts (maybe a scratch or two). All in all it was a sick trip. The car was able to hit 90mph in some downhill sections but I was cruising at a happy 75mph for most of the trip. Going up mountain passes wasn’t fun, she needs more power to spin those 40s. Supercharger anyone?
Steering took a little while to get used to but I can drive it with a couple fingers in traffic now.
Wheeling it was fun, but it will take some time getting used to the width. I slipped off the right wall coming up hells gate towards the end because I thought I was wider than I am. Counterintuitive because it’s such a large car now.
40s feel like cheating, low range is good but something lower is to be desired. I was talking with Trevor about options for an Atlas case. Future ideas.
I need a stiffer rear spring, carrying 2 other dudes and a bunch of camping gear was too heavy for the current set up. I believe I have the 615V springs from dobinsons.
I had that Carolina squat going- not my style
Anyways here’s some pictures:
I s that Trevor???
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That's the dude! Stoked to see him throw 42s at his 100.
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On the topic of rear sag, does anyone have experience with the Dobinsons "C97-485VT – 4.0″ with a heavy load rear end of 300-400LBS of added weight (variable dual rate long travel)"?
It doesn't show a spring rate but I'm assuming it's higher due to the fact that it "carries" more weight, even though my current 615V is supposed to carry 200lbs at a 4" lift height.
There's also the C59-313 (4" lift with 400-750lbs)
or C59-317 (6" lift with stock weight)
It doesn't show a spring rate but I'm assuming it's higher due to the fact that it "carries" more weight, even though my current 615V is supposed to carry 200lbs at a 4" lift height.
There's also the C59-313 (4" lift with 400-750lbs)
or C59-317 (6" lift with stock weight)
Trevor! I know that guy! I believe that's my old grill on his rig.
Heckuva guy!
This is a pretty exclusive example of "Birds of a feather..."
Heckuva guy!
This is a pretty exclusive example of "Birds of a feather..."
Haha, yup that's your grill, then eventually have your hood if I can figure out how to get a VDJ79 hood into the country for not a whole lot of money, extra side question if anybody knows how to. part# 53301-60750
Build looks great, big risks brings big reward!
Couldn’t agree more! Looking forward to Crockies to see the latest on his rig.
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Woah it’s already been a year! Cruise Moab 2026 was a success. Rolled into town Tuesday night only to stumble across @UZJ40
I immediately recognized his stunning rig from his build thread. I’ve always drooled over the idea of a classic body on a modern drive train and I have to say he has, in my honest opinion, the coolest Land Cruiser I’ve ever witnessed. And this ain’t no pavement princess! We started talking and neither of us had plans so we decided to hit Moab Rim (7/10) the following morning. Both of our trucks did great, but I was surprised at how capable Riley’s truck is. It’s basically a stock 80 series with lockers (and some extra power) and it walked up everything. No crazy lift, no squeaky linked suspension, no frills. Just cojones and serious driving ability.
We became friends that week and stuck together for most of the trail days. He and his wife (and Callie their dog) more or less adopted me too; it was cold, windy and frosty out. Instead of watching me cook chili and rice outside they invited me into their RV and cooked for me and let me kick my shoes off and offered me some nice beverages.
We had a few conversations about the Land Cruiser community and how people can bond so quickly over custom cruisers. It’s not to say that I don’t enjoy a nice bolt on build but there’s something special about a unique one-off build. A build that requires time, sacrifice and problem solving is to be revered. These builds push the boundaries and motivate others to do the same. And he didn’t just throw wads of cash at a shop. Everything on his car was done by his hands, perfect or imperfect. I think that is what this whole thing is about; build, wheel, fix, repeat. Which leads me to my next wheeling buddy, @TrailBornRunner.
Trevor knows how to pick the hardest line and get up. Who needs lockers when you got balls. Watching him break a sector shaft on top of the world was fun. Within 5 minutes he, Riley and I figured it was an internal gear box problem and 10 minutes later the box was off and the problem discovered. I barely had time to finish off a beer before Trevor’s sick nasty solid axle 100 UTE was back up and running, enough to finish the trail and get to the top like nothing ever happened. Wheeling with competent people helps. There was no stress, no concern. Just fix the problem and keep going. We had contingency plans but didn't need them. Maybe we spilled a little steering fluid but we came out net even because we found an old camper shell that someone dumped and took it back to the camp to drop it off and keep the trails clean.
My 100 didn’t skip a beat. My steering is slightly cocked so I gotta figure that out. I’m realizing my factory hitch, bumper and spare swing out hang up on almost every ledge. I’m considering getting the Dissent ultra high clearance rear bumper down the line. Or I should just get a tube bender and get funky with it.
Looking forward to taking my family to cruise Moab next year. My son is almost 1 and I can already tell he’s gonna be a great trail buddy.
Now for some pictures…
I immediately recognized his stunning rig from his build thread. I’ve always drooled over the idea of a classic body on a modern drive train and I have to say he has, in my honest opinion, the coolest Land Cruiser I’ve ever witnessed. And this ain’t no pavement princess! We started talking and neither of us had plans so we decided to hit Moab Rim (7/10) the following morning. Both of our trucks did great, but I was surprised at how capable Riley’s truck is. It’s basically a stock 80 series with lockers (and some extra power) and it walked up everything. No crazy lift, no squeaky linked suspension, no frills. Just cojones and serious driving ability.
We became friends that week and stuck together for most of the trail days. He and his wife (and Callie their dog) more or less adopted me too; it was cold, windy and frosty out. Instead of watching me cook chili and rice outside they invited me into their RV and cooked for me and let me kick my shoes off and offered me some nice beverages.
We had a few conversations about the Land Cruiser community and how people can bond so quickly over custom cruisers. It’s not to say that I don’t enjoy a nice bolt on build but there’s something special about a unique one-off build. A build that requires time, sacrifice and problem solving is to be revered. These builds push the boundaries and motivate others to do the same. And he didn’t just throw wads of cash at a shop. Everything on his car was done by his hands, perfect or imperfect. I think that is what this whole thing is about; build, wheel, fix, repeat. Which leads me to my next wheeling buddy, @TrailBornRunner.
Trevor knows how to pick the hardest line and get up. Who needs lockers when you got balls. Watching him break a sector shaft on top of the world was fun. Within 5 minutes he, Riley and I figured it was an internal gear box problem and 10 minutes later the box was off and the problem discovered. I barely had time to finish off a beer before Trevor’s sick nasty solid axle 100 UTE was back up and running, enough to finish the trail and get to the top like nothing ever happened. Wheeling with competent people helps. There was no stress, no concern. Just fix the problem and keep going. We had contingency plans but didn't need them. Maybe we spilled a little steering fluid but we came out net even because we found an old camper shell that someone dumped and took it back to the camp to drop it off and keep the trails clean.
My 100 didn’t skip a beat. My steering is slightly cocked so I gotta figure that out. I’m realizing my factory hitch, bumper and spare swing out hang up on almost every ledge. I’m considering getting the Dissent ultra high clearance rear bumper down the line. Or I should just get a tube bender and get funky with it.
Looking forward to taking my family to cruise Moab next year. My son is almost 1 and I can already tell he’s gonna be a great trail buddy.
Now for some pictures…
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Oh ya I forgot to mention I met one of my heroes. Growing up watching Dirt Every Day was a huge offroad influence for me. Fred and Dave have the best attitudes and spirit of adventure. To top it off the dudes from the Gambler 500 offered free milkshakes at Milts if you brought trail trash. Score!
So what’s next for the Sasdsquatch? Trevor and I were debating between a 14b vs 10.5 tundra rear end, forced induction, chopping mine to Ute it… the only limit is my imagination…
Until next time.
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Geez, Starlink and drones? How swanky...
What's up with the topper? abandoned?
Does Trevor have you talked into an 8HP swap yet?
Geez, Starlink and drones? How swanky...
What's up with the topper? abandoned?
Does Trevor have you talked into an 8HP swap yet?
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Ya we’re real overlanders for sure. I gotta say it’s a nice piece of mind to have star link active when you’re doing some more hardcore stuff if we break. It was worth it; he was able to reach out to someone and Kurt was able to send someone from SLC with a sector shaft overnight. We’re living in the future.@RustyLinkz
Geez, Starlink and drones? How swanky...
What's up with the topper? abandoned?
Does Trevor have you talked into an 8HP swap yet?
Topper was abandoned at the trail head to we brought it back to camp to dispose of it. Water logged and broken glass. Just doing our civic duties.
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Right now I can tolerate the old 4 speed. Would be cool to have a lower crawl ratio but I can’t say it’s stopped me yet. I’d rather beef the rear end and do some custom suspension work before I get into the transmission. Maybe an atlas 4 speed or NWF doubler.@RustyLinkz
Geez, Starlink and drones? How swanky...
What's up with the topper? abandoned?
Does Trevor have you talked into an 8HP swap yet?
But I am excited to see how his performs with twice the gears.