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84FSP
84FSP UberDork
9/12/23 4:25 p.m.

Looking good - always loved the Land Cruisers.  Seems like a heck of a deal for one that clean.  Might be worth a case of fluid film to keep it that way.

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/12/23 5:05 p.m.

In reply to 84FSP :

Thanks!

 

 

Fluid film in los angeles may not be needed. 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/12/23 5:06 p.m.

In reply to AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) :

glad i had no dubz devil

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/12/23 5:08 p.m.

well a 20 min job of roof delete took 2.5 hours

 

some monkey did a number on the rear 

 

 

 

 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/12/23 5:08 p.m.

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/12/23 5:10 p.m.

on the way to GCC spec baby!

opposite of the instagram warriors

 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/15/23 3:43 p.m.

really ideal combo... 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/17/23 2:34 p.m.

performed great 8 hours offroad

 

 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/17/23 2:36 p.m.

new heater buttons and shift knob installed

 

 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/17/23 2:37 p.m.

next project steering wheel leather sewing and new buttons 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/20/23 3:21 p.m.

new oem black grille from the middle east is here 

 

gonna replace ugly silver usdm one

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/20/23 5:14 p.m.

 

 

 

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter)
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
9/20/23 5:19 p.m.

black grille is cool.

black brake fluid is not.

please change black brake fluid.

sincerely,

your GRM brake guy

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/20/23 5:39 p.m.

broken sidestep fixed. got a free one from local guy

 

sliders are $1700 so not gonna happen. gonna spend my $ on wheels 

kids need the step. 

 

 

 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
9/20/23 5:56 p.m.
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) said:

black grille is cool.

black brake fluid is not.

please change black brake fluid.

sincerely,

your GRM brake guy

fluid baseline is this weekend smiley

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
10/11/23 12:25 p.m.

got 5 new ones - since this truck also measures spare tire and displays that

ready for tire/wheels Sat 8 am

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
10/13/23 9:54 p.m.

washed 

waxed

clay bar

 

new wheels tmrw 

camping/offroading next weekend

 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
10/14/23 8:10 p.m.

Got me some black mirrors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
10/14/23 8:17 p.m.

Got a set of new wheels.  I think I had analysis by paralysis. 

-Initially I wanted the OEM Tundra steelies only. Then realizing they are heavier, I didn't want to add more weight. 

-Then I really wanted the EVO Corsa wheels. However, $2500 for wheels which I wouldn't bat an eye years ago, are no go in the world of 529 and 401k. I found a used set, but it was pretty far away, so that wasn't going to work.

 I looked at many used wheels, but to keep the weight of the wheel in check, right offset (didn't want bro dozer look), and making sure the wheels have right max load to handle the LC, was a tall order.  

Also liked the Nomad and 1552 wheels, but the sizes didn't work for me. 

Anyways, ended up with these 318s, and are happy with how they turned out. 

 

 

 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
10/14/23 8:21 p.m.

Wheels installed. Next weekend will do a OEM front spacer, that LC around the world comes with that USDM ones doesn't come with.

 

 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
10/14/23 8:59 p.m.

Tire is 45lbs

Wheels 30lbs

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Total 75 lbs.

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
10/19/23 8:31 p.m.

No photos, but today did:

 

  1. Drain and fill transmission
  2. new transfer case fluid
  3. new front and diff fluid 
  4. new brake fluid
  5. new steering fluid 
  6. turned off DRL 

Only thing coulndt figure out is how to open all door locks by touching driver door only. 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
10/20/23 10:17 p.m.

Got a little dirty today 

 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
11/10/23 9:03 a.m.

tow time

 

 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise PowerDork
12/1/23 12:42 p.m.

Lift Done.

 

Drove about 150 miles on the Bilsteins. No more nose dive on braking. Excellent handling dynamics. Lot firmer turn in not wallowy.

Feels like went from Lexus LS to Lexus IS.

Really happy with it.

Perch 4
Stock UCA - aligned excellent

22” front
22.5” Rear

 

 

 


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