That driveshaft greasing column looks wrong, pretty sure from memory it’s 10k, not 100k
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Geoff, I think you are correct. I'm not sure how I messed that up. 15K for regular and 5k for heavy... off memory, but I will go check and update it.
Let me know if you see anything else that looks off.
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I've started doing mine every oil change which is probably overkill for my driving.
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updated. Thanks again.
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I got a cheap jerry can holder off amazon and mounted it to the fixed portion of the arb side wing. Fit looks good.
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Point of no return... ish. 2013 Landcruiser with 141,000 miles. Trade in or keep building? Spoiler alert --- keep building!
I remember when I started this budget build in 2019. Knowing nothing and just excited to have an opportunity to learn about driving in the dirt.
Back then I was kind of shocked at the price of aftermarket accessories and even more shocked that people with 150K on their clock would still be dumping money into their trucks like that. Now here I am. Banging on 142K and getting ready to do the same thing I was grimacing at just 4 plus years ago.
I finally got up the balls to go on trails that would cause me to rub the tupperware at lcdc 9. I smile as I type this and I couldn't be happier to graduate to doing plus stock trails. It's not about me... It's just the way things naturally progress. I hated damaging my truck. But I loved going where we went.
Repairs are part of the process and I want to keep going. That is the journey.
The damage to the front and rear bumper could easily be repaired at the body shop for a few hundred bucks. But I want to do it again. I might not go back to those same rocks but I want to keep finding new places to explore and new vistas to experience. So...
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Slee Rear Bumper with dual swing outs. In my budget build fashion, I got a great deal on a new in box bumper locally.
In my mind dissent was the only real competitor. I looked at about 7 different options. While I believe there are some solid manufacturers out there, I honestly felt safest with slee. With the deal I have been waiting for.... it is game on.
Well bumper weight probably means more suspension. I have been doing well on factory suspension with some upgraded rear springs. This in spite of budbuilt sliders, bubbuilt skids plates, a drawer system, dual batteries, and a s*** ton of gear. This necessitated the BP-51 with upper control arms, durobumps, and 2722 springs.
It is a big financial commitment. Similar to gears and lockers. It is expensive and once done... you are in many ways pot committed on keeping your truck.
I toyed around with listing my truck and buying a 19 with lower miles. But I just could not justify spending the 30 plus grand it would take to have a vehicle with 70k less miles and then need to swap over parts. Plus I know how meticulous I have been with preventative repairs and regular maintenance.
At the end of the day we are all just fighting rust and electrical gremlins. So with my knowledge of my truck and what I've done to keep it mechanically sound, rust protected and gremlin free... I will drop some coin to make the best vehicle for my use and never look back.
I remember when I started this budget build in 2019. Knowing nothing and just excited to have an opportunity to learn about driving in the dirt.
Back then I was kind of shocked at the price of aftermarket accessories and even more shocked that people with 150K on their clock would still be dumping money into their trucks like that. Now here I am. Banging on 142K and getting ready to do the same thing I was grimacing at just 4 plus years ago.
I finally got up the balls to go on trails that would cause me to rub the tupperware at lcdc 9. I smile as I type this and I couldn't be happier to graduate to doing plus stock trails. It's not about me... It's just the way things naturally progress. I hated damaging my truck. But I loved going where we went.
Repairs are part of the process and I want to keep going. That is the journey.
The damage to the front and rear bumper could easily be repaired at the body shop for a few hundred bucks. But I want to do it again. I might not go back to those same rocks but I want to keep finding new places to explore and new vistas to experience. So...
On deck:
Slee Rear Bumper with dual swing outs. In my budget build fashion, I got a great deal on a new in box bumper locally.
In my mind dissent was the only real competitor. I looked at about 7 different options. While I believe there are some solid manufacturers out there, I honestly felt safest with slee. With the deal I have been waiting for.... it is game on.
Well bumper weight probably means more suspension. I have been doing well on factory suspension with some upgraded rear springs. This in spite of budbuilt sliders, bubbuilt skids plates, a drawer system, dual batteries, and a s*** ton of gear. This necessitated the BP-51 with upper control arms, durobumps, and 2722 springs.
It is a big financial commitment. Similar to gears and lockers. It is expensive and once done... you are in many ways pot committed on keeping your truck.
I toyed around with listing my truck and buying a 19 with lower miles. But I just could not justify spending the 30 plus grand it would take to have a vehicle with 70k less miles and then need to swap over parts. Plus I know how meticulous I have been with preventative repairs and regular maintenance.
At the end of the day we are all just fighting rust and electrical gremlins. So with my knowledge of my truck and what I've done to keep it mechanically sound, rust protected and gremlin free... I will drop some coin to make the best vehicle for my use and never look back.
I think you will want either the OME 2721 or 2723 springs. Just a hunch. I charted out most of the different spring options out there when I added my rear bumper and then swap my rear springs. I had the Tough Dog springs which were 240#/in and they were plush when unloaded but definitely too soft otherwise. Your 2722 springs are 275#/in, so a bit stiffer but I think if you add a ton of camping gear you'll find you want more support.
forum.ih8mud.com
FWIW I ended up with the Ironman TOY064EA which are supposedly 286#/in springs though the rest of their specs look an awful lot like the OME 2723. I went Ironman because they were cheaper and readily available while the OME were a lot more expensive and had a much longer lead time 18 months ago. Covid I guess.
Rear spring recommendation
forum.ih8mud.com
FWIW I ended up with the Ironman TOY064EA which are supposedly 286#/in springs though the rest of their specs look an awful lot like the OME 2723. I went Ironman because they were cheaper and readily available while the OME were a lot more expensive and had a much longer lead time 18 months ago. Covid I guess.
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Hey Geoff, Happy Thanksgiving. You might be right. I am going to give the 2722 a run and then jump up if needed. I appreciate your advice and consideration and will report back on how it goes.I think you will want either the OME 2721 or 2723 springs. Just a hunch. I charted out most of the different spring options out there when I added my rear bumper and then swap my rear springs. I had the Tough Dog springs which were 240#/in and they were plush when unloaded but definitely too soft otherwise. Your 2722 springs are 275#/in, so a bit stiffer but I think if you add a ton of camping gear you'll find you want more support.
Rear spring recommendation
FWIW I ended up with the Ironman TOY064EA which are supposedly 286#/in springs though the rest of their specs look an awful lot like the OME 2723. I went Ironman because they were cheaper and readily available while the OME were a lot more expensive and had a much longer lead time 18 months ago. Covid I guess.
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Well I just got my truck back and I think you are correct on this one. The 2722 feels low in the back without camping gear. Measurements put me at a negative .5 rake. 2723 on the way for the comparison.
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I got a chance to play around with the Slee rear bumper and BP51 today.
First impressions of the new suspension's on road manners are positive. No time in the dirt yet.
Appears to have added about a half to 3/4 inch lift to my previous setup. This is great, because I can still easily get in my garage.
Measurments on the 4 corners comes in:
Driver Front 21 3/4 Pass Front 22 5/8
Driver Rear 21 1/4 Pass Rear 21 3/4
2723 springs are on the way. Looking at some trim packers to even out that lean.
Visually the truck looks level, but it is currently unloaded.
I can feel the negative rake from the driver seat. The line of sight over the hood feels different and the view out the rearview mirror feels different.
Once the new springs go on, I will report back. Hopefully, I will have enough garage clearance to put my roof rack back on. If not the clean top does appeal to me.
First impressions of the new suspension's on road manners are positive. No time in the dirt yet.
Appears to have added about a half to 3/4 inch lift to my previous setup. This is great, because I can still easily get in my garage.
Measurments on the 4 corners comes in:
Driver Front 21 3/4 Pass Front 22 5/8
Driver Rear 21 1/4 Pass Rear 21 3/4
2723 springs are on the way. Looking at some trim packers to even out that lean.
Visually the truck looks level, but it is currently unloaded.
I can feel the negative rake from the driver seat. The line of sight over the hood feels different and the view out the rearview mirror feels different.
Once the new springs go on, I will report back. Hopefully, I will have enough garage clearance to put my roof rack back on. If not the clean top does appeal to me.
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Ok. Now onto the Slee Dual Swing out rear bumper. I am a little bit excited!
This thing is awesome. I was lucky enough to get offered a new in box unit for a significant discount over retail. I didn't know exactly what was in the box, but was very pleased to learn that it came with some extra goodies.
It came with the Jerry can basket and strap.
Max Trax brackets
And an ARB Jack mount
A big thank you to @Eric Sarjeant and his team!
This thing is awesome. I was lucky enough to get offered a new in box unit for a significant discount over retail. I didn't know exactly what was in the box, but was very pleased to learn that it came with some extra goodies.
It came with the Jerry can basket and strap.
Max Trax brackets
And an ARB Jack mount
A big thank you to @Eric Sarjeant and his team!
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Couple quick thoughts. I really like the one hand operation of the handle.
There are special struts that are supposed to keep the swing outs open on uneven ground.
I'm sure I will break these in the next month.
Rearview camera will probably need to be relocated.
Visablity is reduced out the rear windscreen
I need to clean where my plate used to be
All in all I am over the moon with product. I'm excited to figure out all the ways I will use it.
Two nights ago, my daughter called me because her boyfriend and her ran out of gas. It was great to be able to keep the fuel outside of the car.
I did take the basket off because it was a problem for my car wash. Easy enough to throw back on when needed.
There are special struts that are supposed to keep the swing outs open on uneven ground.
I'm sure I will break these in the next month.
Rearview camera will probably need to be relocated.
Visablity is reduced out the rear windscreen
I need to clean where my plate used to be
All in all I am over the moon with product. I'm excited to figure out all the ways I will use it.
Two nights ago, my daughter called me because her boyfriend and her ran out of gas. It was great to be able to keep the fuel outside of the car.
I did take the basket off because it was a problem for my car wash. Easy enough to throw back on when needed.
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I've got the same bumper and attachments. Love it!
I ran with the Jerry can attachment for a few years full time and recently removed it. As you say easy to re-install.
Had one little glitch with the bumper the day after Christmas last year. We had some nasty freezing rain. It froze the spring loaded black knobs that release the swing outs. Had to get a hair dryer to defrost in order get them to release so that I could open back tailgate and door to load up for a trip.
Saw your post above on the OME springs. I have drawers, same bumper and a LRA 24 aux gas tank. Slee did the install on the bumper and LRA tank. Looked at the invoice and they used 2724 coils on mine. Rides great, even stance.
I think you made a wise decision on keeping the 200 and investing in the Slee rear bumper.
Enjoy the nice build for many years to come!
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I'm glad to hear your long term assessment is similar to my first impressions.
Appreciate the advice! I considered that possibility and threw a couple these in a bag behind the second row. A hairdryer would be better!
Thank you for your thoughts and vote of confidence. I'm happy with my decision.
Cheers
Happy Holidays
Just ordered that front plate mount. Been looking for an OEM+ solution.
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Victory 4x4 hatch molle
15 min install. Plenty of room to add some extra support behind the panel if needed. I'm not going to load this thing up with much more than some quick grab bags and a paper towel holder. Extra real estate is alway appreciated. We will see. $220 for a new trim panel to return to stock.
15 min install. Plenty of room to add some extra support behind the panel if needed. I'm not going to load this thing up with much more than some quick grab bags and a paper towel holder. Extra real estate is alway appreciated. We will see. $220 for a new trim panel to return to stock.
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I actually had this happen to me already this winter. I don't know what I would have done it I was on the road. I attempted to use Iceoff, a heat gun, and some prying with no quick remedy. I pulled into a heated garage and they came loose. Wish I had a better on the road solution.
not glamorous, but if it's dire enough you could always push hydration prior to needing to melt the ice. I'm not saying it'd be pretty, but likely effective putting a directed flow of 98.6 degree fluid where you need it in the amount you need it could be a lifesaver. Just saying there's always improvisation. I'd highly recommend a washing of the rig and your hands ASAP though.
