Media The MUD 100 series Photos thread (7 Viewers)

[abuck99]

Thanks mate!

Short story: No it's not really functional, and yes it was a custom job. We bought a new 2017 VDJ bonnet from Toyota and had the scoop cut out / grafted and cold bonded onto our 105 bonnet. The shop had never done one on a 100 series before so they were keen to get one under their belt and we were happy to be a test subject since we were only paying for parts and materials, no labour.

Not so short story - we were originally planning an LSA swap into our 105 and had the bonnet done in anticipation, but the engine turned out to be junk so after bit of a battle we got our money back and ended up with 416ci stroked L92, and the plan was to sell the scooped bonnet. In summer we found the intake temps at idle were getting up to ~60ºC / 140ºF so we tried a vented bonnet but there was no real improvement, and it didn't look too good either. So the scooped bonnet went back on and instead we spent some time sealing up the shroud and placing some baffles around the radiator intake to prevent hot-engine-bay air from recirculating in through the radiator when the car is stopped - problem solved! Well, it's an LS and things still a bit warm in and around the engine bay but we never see those high intake temps anymore.

Good info-

Now I'm kind of interested to see the engine swap and what baffling you added around the radiator to stop engine bay heat recirculating to radiator.

And the pic's of your trip are phenomenal- wide open spaces- sand dunes- ocean - no one else around. Dont know much about the Southern area of WA, but sure looks nice.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Got out for a little wheeling and leaf peeping today. Still got a little ways to go before they peak around here.
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This beautiful country and those are some very nice shots!
What part of WV is this, we are planning to pass through the western edge of the state, any good areas to explore over there?

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Wisconsin is really pretty this time of the year!

 

[abuck99]

Ya-Hey!

 

[OEMGUY0720]

Hey mate, I notice you got a gear indicator here. I’ve been wanting to use one, any details on the part and how you installed it? I initially want one to be integrated maybe if possible on real-time display tool like on my cellphone connected via Bluetooth OBD2 dongle and then to on my iphone but cannot find any resource about it. Thanks!

 

[MountaineerLC]

This beautiful country and those are some very nice shots!
What part of WV is this, we are planning to pass through the western edge of the state, any good areas to explore over there?

Those were all in the taken in central/south central WV. I'm not as familiar with the western side of the state, but there are trails everywhere. It's just a matter of tapping into the local knowledge to find them. Lots of land is owned by mining/ land companies and access isn't always great.

 

[MissouriLC]

Thanks. I have a Prospeed rack. I saw that trim on the Prinsu website though. I'll have to order some.

You can order that press-on, bulb weatherstripping from McMaster-Carr. Dozens of sizes and configurations available.

McMaster-Carr

 

[Ghosting]

This was at the Alvord Desert last week.

 

[FinalC]

Rendezvous in the Ozarks with some friends. Have more pictures on the camera I’ll post when we get home. Blew out the seals on the power steering rack. View attachment 2468940View attachment 2468941View attachment 2468942View attachment 2468943

Saw you driving Sunday on I-40, rig looks great in person!

 

[Ca lc]

With the fire trails opened up and the temps coming down it’s time to start spending evenings at our favorite spot close to home.

 

[RPLX470]

Out on a cruise...

 

[MDK]

With the fire trails opened up and the temps coming down it’s time to start spending evenings at our favorite spot close to home.

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Are those 285/75s? They look perfect. Still don’t understand why Mr. T didn’t throw this size on from factory.

 

[Ca lc]

Are those 285/75s? They look perfect. Still don’t understand why Mr. T didn’t throw this size on from factory.

Yes they are. Nice spot.

I have had them for 3.5 years and am really happy with them.

 

[LGU62]

Willow Flat and Franklin Basin road in the Bear River Range , northern Utah

 

[Hendrik]

Hey mate, I notice you got a gear indicator here. I’ve been wanting to use one, any details on the part and how you installed it? I initially want one to be integrated maybe if possible on real-time display tool like on my cellphone connected via Bluetooth OBD2 dongle and then to on my iphone but cannot find any resource about it. Thanks!

It's from Marks 4wd to suit the 6L80 transmission, but not compatible with standard Toyota driveline.

LINK: Marks 4wd - Gear Position Indicator

 

[Tareq]

 

[TMoney10]

Just something about her

 

[MongooseGA]

Wisconsin is really pretty this time of the year!

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Until it becomes a snowy wintery wasteland in like 3 weeks?

 

[ShenValley100LC]

Until it becomes a snowy wintery wasteland in like 3 weeks?

Hey, as long you can stay dry you can stay warm! If you get some walls with it you can stay out of the wind and maybe get a heater going.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Until it becomes a snowy wintery wasteland in like 3 weeks?

Hey, as long you can stay dry you can stay warm! If you get some walls with it you can stay out of the wind and maybe get a heater going.

I got the matching room for the awning. Plan is to use it as a warm hut during day long outings this winter. As much as I love to throw shade on winter, it is actually a pretty fun time (when it is not bitterly cold) and having a capable vehicle like this makes it a little more enjoyable.

pic for the thread!