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

[splitshot]

Fleabay deliveries, one is an upgrade, one is a downsize, and the last was just an impulse buy that might come in handy in inclement weather...
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[Stepmurr]

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Betcha could use the KingCamp on the dragstrip!

 

[Pitch]

@OffRoadScott , Don't rattle can it if you ever plan on selling it. Bumpers are fine, but stay off the body.

 

[OffRoadScott]

@OffRoadScott , Don't rattle can it if you ever plan on selling it. Bumpers are fine, but stay off the body.

I do not plan on selling it ever.

 

[TWILLY]

Replaced worn Ranchos with the basic yellow Dobinsons gas shocks. What a difference--way more stable, firm, damp, and quiet.

 

[TWILLY]

Found some 18 inch Tundra wheels on Craigslist for $80.
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Clean and understated - very nice.

 

[Honger]

Wrapped up my AC conversion... pulled vacuum... recharged... blowing cold...

So I drove it to work today!

 

[mtn biker]

Diving in head first. Uma is getting new nerves ( new fuse block harness)

 

[Funner]

Diving in head first. Uma is getting new nerves ( new fuse block harness)

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Oh, good lord...there is a trailer wire harness and I think some used needles in there?

 

[tlin]

Well, I cleaned the interior of my GX470 this morning for about four hours. It needed some attention.

If you're bored and want a story that'll have you saying "no way!" for the next few days, here you go. It's all true my friends!

 

[blatant]

^^ WOW. Great post. You should have bought a lottery ticket. It's in line. Were those the "convicts" that were on the news for a week or so? A pretty rough looking dude and an unspeakable companion...? Post a separate thread in CSC for this, it DEFINITELY deserves it and won't get lost in this giant thread. Just wow.

 

[tlin]

^^ WOW. Great post. You should have bought a lottery ticket. It's in line. Were those the "convicts" that were on the news for a week or so? A pretty rough looking dude and an unspeakable companion...? Post a separate thread in CSC for this, it DEFINITELY deserves it and won't get lost in this giant thread. Just wow.

The couple you're referring to were different convicts. Az. has had an unfortunate string of escapees recently - hoping that stops.

 

[Living in the Past]

Had these for a while but finally got around to installing them. Threaded hole were already there. These are B pillar grab bars that the US market never got in the 60/62 series.

 

[mtn biker]

Diving in head first. Uma is getting new nerves ( new fuse block harness)

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Uma is no longer throwing up wires. Got it all back together. Starts with the keys, long story, turns off with the key part of that long story. Kill switch installed only thing is not getting rear stop or turn signals

 

[Honger]

Changed oil on one...

Washed the other... (need a freakin' ladder to get anything usefully cleaned on the top)

 

[splitshot]

(need a freakin' ladder to get anything usefully cleaned on the top)

Same here. Tractor Supply, found a 6" wash brush that would fit into a 5 gallon bucket and a 6' pole to mount it to..
Bought it for the daily driver but found it makes quick work on the Toyota's as well.

 

[DesertFlyFish]

I took my 60 for a 300-mile (round trip) run from Tucson to Frye Mesa Reservoir (outside of Safford, AZ) on Sunday. I've been interested in the reservoir for a while and finally found a free day to give it a go. The trip only entailed 14 miles of off-pavement driving, but sections of the road leading up the mountain and descending to the reservoir put my truck through its paces. Several side-by-side off-road vehicles joined me throughout the day, but I only saw one other large vehicle (Jeep Rubicon) attempt the same stretch of road. The water body was nice and chilly; the fish weren't biting, but it didn't ruin the day. The entire experience was made more enjoyable by the H55.

 

[Zor]

I took my 60 for a 300-mile (round trip) run from Tucson to Frye Mesa Reservoir (outside of Safford, AZ) on Sunday. I've been interested in the reservoir for a while and finally found a free day to give it a go. The trip only entailed 14 miles of off-pavement driving, but sections of the road leading up the mountain and descending to the reservoir put my truck through its paces. Several side-by-side off-road vehicles joined me throughout the day, but I only saw one other large vehicle (Jeep Rubicon) attempt the same stretch of road. The water body was nice and chilly; the fish weren't biting, but it didn't ruin the day. The entire experience was made more enjoyable by the H55.

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I’ve seen some surprisingly low clearance front wheel drive compacts at that trailhead.

 

[foejuice]

Replaced the hydraulic lifts on the rear gate. Looks like I won't be hitting my head this winter! The new ones actually push up the gate after you pull open part way, almost hands-free!

 

[DesertFlyFish]

I’ve seen some surprisingly low clearance front wheel drive compacts at that trailhead.

I think a Subaru Outback could slow roll the majority of the 7 miles of road, which could create problems with two-way traffic in some sections. An Outback (or similar) could not make the descent down to the reservoir in current conditions.

I'm a bit of a wheeling rookie--and primarily had fish-catching on the brain for this trip--so it was a satisfying outing for me. Would've enjoyed some company!