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The LX 4Hundred and Fifty build
Edit: Can the mods move this to the buikd up section??? I’m an idiot
A few months ago I sold my first gen 4runner to build something a little bit different, I’m still In the regret stages of the sale but I found a 97 LX450 to help mask the pain. 210k Miles, triple locked and bone stock minus some janky old electronics. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...c0cad0190.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...3fdbfc5bf.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...02b3581fd.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...e9c4aade9.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...70b57691c.jpeg Plans: the plan was supposed to be OME lift, 255s, build rear tire carrier, rebuild front axle and drive 2600 km to Moab. But we ended up cancelled the trip. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...4b9355b6a.jpeg |
Now the fun stuff
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...cc73803ca.jpeg First things first, I started tearing off the stupid rear bumper https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...c061a5ea7.jpeg Then I got the OME lift all ready to go and installed, I got 2850J for the front and heavy springs in the rear https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...7102ca0ee.jpeg And started a rear bumper https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...62aaae924.jpeg |
moved to the build up section.
That was a pretty sweet 4runner you had. Looks like you are off to an awesome start on the new build. |
Thanks for the move! Yeah it’s going good so far. Gotta do a front axle rebuild I’ve got all the parts I’ve just been slacking.
I really loved my 4runner, it was my dream truck once I finished it, it was really tough to sell, but it wasn’t my favourite truck to drive to and from trails so I trailered it a lot. so it’s nice to have something I can drive and still be capable on the trail. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...8f0ec965f.jpeg Finding a space at Costco. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...b90983491.jpeg |
Moving along through the build! Finished the front axle rebuild which was a bit of a pain. I’ve rebuilt enough mini truck axles to know what I’m doing, but the landcruiser gave me hell all the way through. Happily got that out of the way, I just bolted up these 35s today.
My next thing to do is figure out the Center diff lock light. It’s not coming on the dash anymore, so the F/R lockers won’t engage. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...03e2b436f.jpeg So many parts to one axle. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...567f8a8b7.jpeg Cleaned up bird housing and new seals https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...00026ea82.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...6d309ba7a.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...b7f489ca0.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...126753157.jpeg |
Nice one. Didn't know Toyota made anything with a front locker
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Yes sir, I believe it’s only Land Cruiser’s that are fitted with both. A small fraction of 80 series cruisers/LX450s had them. That’s what I was looking for when I tried to find one.
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https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...0008e54ca.jpeg Got a warn xd9000 and synthetic line. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...f447199fa.jpeg New 37s babyyyyy https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...a8c9a6342.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...5176ade94.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...d9d2124a8.jpeg |
a few updates
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...92fefc292.jpeg Starting to get my camper put together. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...c530f1063.jpeg Found a 37” spare https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...934675792.jpeg And got my rear storage solution and installed. Will probably modify it as the time goes on https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...166d7eb04.jpeg |
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...2acee2159.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...61b80980b.jpeg Cleaned up the Camper and painted it! It’s for sale if anyone is interested! Hamilton Ontario Canada |
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New camper setup I finished a couple weeks ago with Smittybilt Gen 2 Tent. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...30205703b.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...dc96c391c.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...b9f6764ab.jpeg A few updates and wheeling pics |
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...ece7391c6.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...7f6cf80ed.jpeg Did rear inner axle seal https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...c07b546be.jpeg Cut in some hood louvers to keep the temps down under the hood https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...80b212520.jpeg A few updates |
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Loaded up https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...facc9b930.jpeg Tore a flare off on a wheeling trip https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...a297105c5.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...0506785c2.jpeg New 315/75r16 Firestone destination mt2 https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...72b94bad8.jpeg Tearing one flare off lead to this.... https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...b08cb54d2.jpeg 130 holes filled, primed and ready for... https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...5010b1ac1.jpeg Bedliner. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...e6abc0272.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...0523aa38d.jpeg Final product https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...d79796f94.jpeg Updates. |
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https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...fbbef3d17.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...07b40c7e0.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.yot...d00b44ac3.jpeg I’ve never built my own front bumper so I got a plasma cutter and made a project out of it for lockdown. I’m happy with how it turned out! |
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