Builds TRDdrew's build thread: lets build this one to keep (1 Viewer)

[mizzle415]

Great build thread. I’ve always felt Lo range wasn’t low enough in my rig. What is the stock ratio?

 

[TRDdrew]

Great build thread. I’ve always felt Lo range wasn’t low enough in my rig. What is the stock ratio?

2.48 IIRC and ya I felt the same just wasn’t quite low enough, if you have been on the fence, just do it you will love it

 

[TRDdrew]

Went out with a few boys from the club an tackled Potts Mountain, also installed a borla cat back exhaust right before this trip

 

[TRDdrew]

After that Potts trip the brand new exhaust had taken a beating. I had my buddy back from my Volkswagen days, whipped me up a resonator delete. If anyone is in the Anne Arundel county area of MD there is no better fabricator than Steinworks. Man can build anything and his welds are amazing

 

[TRDdrew]

Another quick wheeling trip. This one was was in gore VA at “the cove” one of my favorite wheeling spots on the east coast. I did notice a drive line vibration on my way back, it supper convenient having and alignment rack at work. Quick alignment and rebalance took care of the issue

 

[TRDdrew]

I had always had my eye on Gamiviti’s racks and I was finally able to order a expo essential. What a product! Most of you already know the quality but if your in the market for a rack get in contact with @nakman today.

 

[TRDdrew]

The brakes needed some serious attention as the booster was starting to show early signs of failure. Bit the bullet ordered new booster, calipers, rotors, pads, sled stainless lines and bearings & races. Also finally upgraded to the nitro UCA’s as well. This thing STOPS!! Really goes to show how bad my stuff was. Came across a screaming deal on some “35” Cooper STT Pros. And it was good timing as we had some wheeling trips coming up, the falken at3’s are a very impressive tire especially for a all terrain but I wanted just a bit more grip

 

[TTViper]

Easily one of my favorite 100s ever, and it actually gets wheeled.

 

[TRDdrew]

Easily one of my favorite 100s ever, and it actually gets wheeled.

we can trade anytime

 

[nakman]

Great looking rig! I love that green color, my all time favorite for the 100.... thanks so much for the support!

 

[TRDdrew]

Great looking rig! I love that green color, my all time favorite for the 100.... thanks so much for the support!

Thanks Tim and anytime I’m sure I’ll be grabbing more stuff from you in the future

 

[TRDdrew]

Finally decide to do somthing with the second swing out on the bumper. LFD off-road dual Jerry can mount and then I modified a rugged ridge hi lift mount to go next to it. Everything is very sturdy and I’m pleased with the results. Bought a Orvis edition truckvault drawer from another club member and sold my KISS drawers. I’m actually a big fan of the single large drawer.

 

[TRDdrew]

VX factory led tail lights and wired up a rear led amber/white camp light ( I’ll probably add a second one )

 

[MountaineerLC]

Great build! That's one of my favorite colors for the 100.

 

[cryptyk]

Great thread and really awesome pictures. Some of those are brochure quality "this is why you buy a Land Cruiser" pictures!

 

[tip]

Nice rig and great choice of upgrades!

Those pics of the windshield f-up are like my worst nightmare. Fingers crossed for my windshield appointment in a few weeks

 

[TRDdrew]

Great build! That's one of my favorite colors for the 100.

thank you, i actually wasn't a huge fan of the color at first but it has grown on me over the years

Great thread and really awesome pictures. Some of those are brochure quality "this is why you buy a Land Cruiser" pictures!

i appreciate it

Nice rig and great choice of upgrades!

Those pics of the windshield f-up are like my worst nightmare. Fingers crossed for my windshield appointment in a few weeks

i how you don't have to go through that either, at least I could fix it myself. helped ease my mind that it was done correctly

 

[TRDdrew]

FALL CRAWL 22’ we wheeled the truck pretty hard. No breakage but did kiss a tree with the passenger quarter panel. Actually we had 4 100’s that all took damage in the same spot on different obstacles lol. All part of east coat wheeling, trees, rocks and more trees. Had a blast

 

[05 fj100]

The brakes needed some serious attention as the booster was starting to show early signs of failure. Bit the bullet ordered new booster, calipers, rotors, pads, sled stainless lines and bearings & races. Also finally upgraded to the nitro UCA’s as well. This thing STOPS!! Really goes to show how bad my stuff was. Came across a screaming deal on some “35” Cooper STT Pros. And it was good timing as we had some wheeling trips coming up, the falken at3’s are a very impressive tire especially for a all terrain but I wanted just a bit more grip

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hey there i was curious how the upgraded breaks were working for you. were they worth the extra $$? my booster pump failed me a month ago while on the highway (lucky to still have my rig) and i tow a lot of very heavy loads, so ive been thinking about upgrading my breaks but not sure of it would make a difference. the booster was 4K which seemed insane but not much i could do....

 

[TRDdrew]

Got it home cleaned it up and had my PDR guy do what he could with the quarter. It’s 97% perfect and I’m completely ok with that. I think over the winter I’ll be making some bump out protection bars for the sides of the back bumper