zidaro
Explorer
Here we go again!
I am completely obsessed with Toyotas.
My wife would in no way argue with me when i tell her its a DISEASE! I like to think of it like being a Nympho- not necessarily a horrible disease, but a disease none the less
New to me 4th gen. Its an 08 V8 Limited 4x4 has high miles (205K once i got it home) but is otherwise in exceptional condition. Maintenance is done. Flew upgrades. Some minor flaws. Some mild MO surface rust. Amazing price. PERFECT starter.
Left Kansas City with a fresh alignment and oil change
Thanks CiscoKid@T4R.org , You Rock!!
Obligatory starter photos along the way home.
cruises very nicely down the hwy
Home sweet home! in the Sierra Nevadas
miles once home. She's up there, and still strong as an ox. +1500mi drive home and burned NO oil and gave me no issue.
the family meeting, minus the 87crawler that is stranded in the garage with no engine right now. Told you i was addicted :Wow1:
Been dreaming of the V8 ever since my wife bought the 5th gen. with the V6. Plz don't tell her, no need for hurt feelings. It just doesn't haul *** :roost:
Full-time 4WD with a sweet Torsen center locking Diff. don't hurt that handling either
Has the Camburg UCA with BJ and a BJ cover (MUY IMPORTANTE!!)
Suspension is a combo of FJ and TACO springs/struts/and spacers. Rides AMAZING on the road. Rails corners like a racer. However, got it out on some basic washboard and the ride is a bit harsh for my liking, has trouble holding a line cuz it is skipping all over the place.
Provides a small lift from stock.
Great for today, but rest assured, more exciting things are coming in the near future.
:Mechanic:
a sunroof that does not leak or rattle
driver seat has some small cracks/tears. Need to halt the progress- who's got tips? Im thinking Shoe Goo. It works on moto seat tears nicely.
But the seats are HEATED!!!! Sierra Winters never so tame as when you've got a heated seat.
stereo deck with a bluetooth and usb. all dash lighting was converted to blue and all interior lighting is LED. Thx Cisco Kid! i woulda never went there, but it sure is sweet.
There ya have it. Vehicle intro.
Plan is to build a very capable yet streetable rig.
-One that is able to bomb down washboard rutted roads, bounce over some smaller rocks and whoops that one encounters in the desert regularly.
-Crawl over some decent rocks- i would like to be able to cruise the Rubicon, yet have no intentions of taking the hard lines.
-Speed on the highway, and take paved corners without feeling like I'm lifting a tire.
-Take my kid and her friends to school
-Handle the Winters of the Eastern Sierras, where we get +20' snow a year easily
Hence - EL CAMALEON AZUL!
able to adapt to any environment without hesitation
Let the build commence.
Now all i need is $$, time, more $$, more time, and ideas!!
Have a build on T4R rolling along as well, feel free to follow and comment there as well (or instead)
BUT- First i should get it smogged!!!! Gas cap is causing some issues right now.
always feel free to flame, hope you guys enjoy my journey.
I am completely obsessed with Toyotas.
My wife would in no way argue with me when i tell her its a DISEASE! I like to think of it like being a Nympho- not necessarily a horrible disease, but a disease none the less
New to me 4th gen. Its an 08 V8 Limited 4x4 has high miles (205K once i got it home) but is otherwise in exceptional condition. Maintenance is done. Flew upgrades. Some minor flaws. Some mild MO surface rust. Amazing price. PERFECT starter.
Left Kansas City with a fresh alignment and oil change
Thanks CiscoKid@T4R.org , You Rock!!
Obligatory starter photos along the way home.
cruises very nicely down the hwy
Home sweet home! in the Sierra Nevadas
miles once home. She's up there, and still strong as an ox. +1500mi drive home and burned NO oil and gave me no issue.
the family meeting, minus the 87crawler that is stranded in the garage with no engine right now. Told you i was addicted :Wow1:
Been dreaming of the V8 ever since my wife bought the 5th gen. with the V6. Plz don't tell her, no need for hurt feelings. It just doesn't haul *** :roost:
Full-time 4WD with a sweet Torsen center locking Diff. don't hurt that handling either
Has the Camburg UCA with BJ and a BJ cover (MUY IMPORTANTE!!)
Suspension is a combo of FJ and TACO springs/struts/and spacers. Rides AMAZING on the road. Rails corners like a racer. However, got it out on some basic washboard and the ride is a bit harsh for my liking, has trouble holding a line cuz it is skipping all over the place.
Provides a small lift from stock.
Great for today, but rest assured, more exciting things are coming in the near future.
:Mechanic:
a sunroof that does not leak or rattle
driver seat has some small cracks/tears. Need to halt the progress- who's got tips? Im thinking Shoe Goo. It works on moto seat tears nicely.
But the seats are HEATED!!!! Sierra Winters never so tame as when you've got a heated seat.
stereo deck with a bluetooth and usb. all dash lighting was converted to blue and all interior lighting is LED. Thx Cisco Kid! i woulda never went there, but it sure is sweet.
There ya have it. Vehicle intro.
Plan is to build a very capable yet streetable rig.
-One that is able to bomb down washboard rutted roads, bounce over some smaller rocks and whoops that one encounters in the desert regularly.
-Crawl over some decent rocks- i would like to be able to cruise the Rubicon, yet have no intentions of taking the hard lines.
-Speed on the highway, and take paved corners without feeling like I'm lifting a tire.
-Take my kid and her friends to school
-Handle the Winters of the Eastern Sierras, where we get +20' snow a year easily
Hence - EL CAMALEON AZUL!
able to adapt to any environment without hesitation
Let the build commence.
Now all i need is $$, time, more $$, more time, and ideas!!
Have a build on T4R rolling along as well, feel free to follow and comment there as well (or instead)
BUT- First i should get it smogged!!!! Gas cap is causing some issues right now.
always feel free to flame, hope you guys enjoy my journey.
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