Builds The Guzzler - 2009 LX570 (2 Viewers)

[grinchy]

Step 7
Hang the air tank.
I had to pull the tire carrier in the end. The tank fit above it. But there wasn’t enough articulation clearance to make me comfortable.
Drilled one thru hole for 10mm
Set another rivnut for an 8mm
And used a tire carrrier 8mm.
It won’t move.

 

[KLF]

Added a breakout box off the trailer connectors. Wired in the trailer connector, the bumper reverse, and the bumper license and brake. Easy to now add further lights if necessary to the bumper, and for other accessory use.

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Where did you source that nifty box? Is it weatherproof? I will probably steal your idea and do something very similar. I assume you made the harness longer?

 

[grinchy]

@KLF here . It’s not immersion proof but certainly splash and most typical exposures. Comes with rubber plates for each entry point that you custom cut for your wires.

It’s super handy.

 

[KLF]

Perfect, added to cart. Thanks!

 

[grinchy]

Step 8 plumb the compressor.

 

[RunTheDistance]

Any reason you aren't just ditching the plastic covers?

 

[grinchy]

They are an integral part of securing my electrical parts box.
I also like them, recognizing they have limited function, if any.
I bought 50 of the little plastic hold downs off amazon, so I don’t stress over removal. And when I’m done tinkering, I really shouldn’t have to go under them much, If at all.

 

[grinchy]

Step 9 Ran the tubing to the tank. I bought some clips, but ended up tucking above existing heat shielding etc and was able to just cable tie on back. Much easier than I anticipated.

 

[grinchy]

Step 10 mock up the quick connect
This is not my original planned location, so my tee is the wrong setup otherwise I'm on the home stretch. Just need to clean off the scale and paint the bracket and make up the short tube from tank to quick connect. I like this access point much better than the under fender I had planned.

 

[grinchy]

Step 11 complete the tubing

 

[grinchy]

Step 12 install the bracket with gauge and quick disconnect. My cheapo fluid filled gauge is more fluid 3/4 filled. Oh well.

 

[grinchy]

Step 13
Profit.

So 1.5 gallon is enough to fill two tires from 39 to 41 and blow some needles out from under the bumper. In other words not much!

I don't have to open the hood to turn on (Bluetooth switching) and don't have to crawl under truck to get to the outlet so pretty happy.

It'll be interesting to see how quick it leaks down (or not)

 

[grinchy]

if you are looking at 35s and regearing on the cheap, find a front diff from a tundra or sequoia with the tow package. they can be found on ebay for 300, then get a 99-2007 land cruiser rear 3rd member. they can be found for 350-400 on ebay. both are pretty much a direct swap. you can have 4.30 gears for less than $1000.

@TexAZ How do you tell if they are tow package?

Here's a sample ebay link

 

[grinchy]

And a huckleberry of a find with locker already in it

 

[TexAZ]

if it is listed as a 4.30 ratio it will work. the regular 4x4 came with 4.10 gears. the tow package dropped it to 4.30.

if the ad lists it as 4.30, you're golden.

the rear diff ad you posted looks good. I searched far and wide to find one with the factory actuator, then found out it doesn't clear the sway bar.

since you have on board air, copy the 80 series guys and run air actuated cylinder to actuate it.

 

[grinchy]

@TexAZ was just reviewing that thread you linked earlier for me. looks totally doable.

 

[TexAZ]

I'll try to snap a picture of the set up I rigged up. got 90% there and ran out of time.

just haven't revisited my project list since this summer.....

 

[grinchy]

I'll take whatever help I can get! Pics or it didn't happen.

 

[TexAZ]

What did you do to your Land Cruiser/Toyota/Lexus 4X4 this week?

i'll send a couple more when I get home.

 

[TexAZ]

Here's the part of the front diff that has to be removed:

Heres the factory locker actuator and the pieces for the air cylinder on a plate i used to test mounting.

The new arm for the locker engaging fork is a 9/16 bolt with the threads and bolt head cut off. I was going to have a machinist at work drill and tap the bolt to thread onto the cylinder stud. Then drill and tap the hole for the holding screw.
Work has been crazy and i havent gotten past this point in the installation