The Build Up

[Romer]

Edit: added Slee Rear Bumper pics on 7/28/05 at end

Just got an ARB Bumper for the LX450 and left work early to install. Total install time was about 2 hours. Lessons learned:
1) It would be easier with someone to help you, but having something to set it on close to the right height makes it easier.
2) Have a hammer close by to pound it on a bit, and a towel so you won't scratch up the ARB (yet!)
3) The box is bigger than you think and I had to drive home with the gates open and tie it in.
4) The ARB instructions suck. Sat there for a few minutes trying to figure out why the existing hooks didn't fit right. Came in and did a search on Mud (thanks Christo) and there are Zinc Spacers to fix that

Now, what lights should I put on it? They run the gammet from $50 to $500.

Between this and the Tcase problem, I am tapped out for a while.

 

[Romer]

I think I'm just about ready for MOAB

 

[shawn]

Sweet !

 

[cruiserdan]

Where's yer winch?..............


Yer gonna have to jerk it back off the truck to install the winch.....

 

[Junk]

Romer, for the lights - PM Mot or look in the for sale. Both Pimp and I recently got some that say Toyota on them from him and they are the macdaddy

Looks great, but what's with the attitude of needing someone to help? : olddude:

 

[Cruiserdrew]

I put my bar on by myself. Nice looking 80.

The winch will go in from below WITHOUT removing the bar. BTDT. It is very helpful to have a friend help you mount the winch.

Did the new t-Case from Slee and Co. fix the whine?

 

[NorCalDoug]

Are front license plates required in CO? If so, Christo has a nice bracket to mount it to the front of the bar...

Very nice rig. It'll be cool to see it in Moab!

 

[Romer]

Thanks Guy's

The wench went to KC for a family thing, thats why I left early to install the bumper. Actaully, The winch is down my list of things I want. I always wheel with the club and most folks have winchs. I have one on my 40. Besidwes, I think I would like to have a rear bumper first to complete the Armor.

The whine was the Tcase Drew.

Thanks for the tip on the lights Mike.

Looking forward to meeting you and your . . . pink panties Doug!

 

[TYLER]

You did get a cupholder right?

 

[Romer]

You did get a cupholder right?

Along with the CDL Switch right after I bought it.

 

[Junk]

Along with the CDL Switch right after I bought it.

glad you have your priorities in order.

Did you mount the cupholder upside down in rememberance of your 40?

 

[nakman]

I'm just glad there's another 80 in the club.. Ken!

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

Are front license plates required in CO? If so, Christo has a nice bracket to mount it to the front of the bar...

Very nice rig. It'll be cool to see it in Moab!

Front plates are required in Warshington state too. I dont have them on ANY of my rigs.


TB

 

[Big_Moose]

Romer,

Looking good!

I always recommend on the ARB's if you are going to do serious wheeling / getting stuck - to weld an additional plate ~ 3/8" to 1/2" thick, on the front tow points. These front tow points will bend if you have to extract the cruiser in an angular direction

Joe

 

[AMMO]

Romer,

Looking good!

I always recommend on the ARB's if you are going to do serious wheeling / getting stuck - to weld an additional plate ~ 3/8" to 1/2" thick, on the front tow points. These front tow points will bend if you have to extract the cruiser in an angular direction

Joe

I agree with Joe on this you may want to consider this route.

Looks great, get out and wheel!

-Matt

 

[lx450landcruiser]

Just got an ARB Bumper for the LX450 and left work early to install. Total install time was about 2 hours. Lessons learned:
1) It would be easier with someone to help you, but having something to set it on close to the right height makes it easier.
2) Have a hammer close by to pound it on a bit, and a towel so you won't scratch up the ARB (yet!)
3) The box is bigger than you think and I had to drive home with the gates open and tie it in.
4) The ARB instructions suck. Sat there for a few minutes trying to figure out why the existing hooks didn't fit right. Came in and did a search on Mud (thanks Christo) and there are Zinc Spacers to fix that

Now, what lights should I put on it? They run the gammet from $50 to $500.

Between this and the Tcase problem, I am tapped out for a while.

what tires are those??? and size??

thanks
mike

 

[NorCalDoug]

Those look to be BFG ATs based on the tread pattern...
And just by eye-balling...I'd say they're 285/75 R16.

 

[lx450landcruiser]

i wounder how they ware on the road???

 

[reffug]

i wounder how they ware on the road???

extremelly well. got the same tennis shoes on my rig and I have been very pleased with the wear, noise(or lack therof), and performance.

 

[Romer]

Those look to be BFG ATs based on the tread pattern...
And just by eye-balling...I'd say they're 285/75 R16.

Your eyeball is correct

I have the same tire type on my 40 and really like them, thats why I put them on the LX450