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Next up, upgrade the audio system and add a smart head unit with GPS, Bluetooth, hands free calling, CD, backup camera etc. I opted for a new all in one double DIN unit from JVC based on price and nothing else I bought it from a friend for a great price, I am usually pretty brand loyal to...

Getting my front windows tinted this afternoon I thought I'd throw up a before shot. I went in on the tint that is being sold by ScottyD over on Mud. I called every shop here in Denver and they confirmed you'd have to buy the whole roll for them to do it. So, I think ScottyD is giving everyone a...

I think they came out great and looking good as new. I considered powder coat but for the $100 to re-powdercoat them and have the steps textured, I figured I'd give $10 bucks of touch up paint a go. They have held up great this winter and I plan on adding a strip of LED's to the rail for rock...

Once I started wheeling the 100 (it is a pleasure to drive off road!) I knew I needed some sliders. There's just no way to enjoy yourself on any real trail with that much rocker panel hanging down unprotected. So the search was on, I picked up a set of used Slee step sliders from a buddy selling...

Got a day off, a hall pass, and a full tank of gas. I ran Kingston Peak, and Barbour Fork in Colorado solo. It was awesome. The 100 really impressed me coming from a locked 40 on 35's, it really wheels great, minus the flex. FLEX!

Half way there... rear lifted 30mm and the front still rockin' stink bug rake. I adjusted the torsion bars to bring the front end up. All in all, not a bad way to lift the 100 series for less than $50. I took it to the alignment shop today and had them adjust the front end to get it back into...

I also stopped by Slee... what a candy store for all things Cruiser! I talked with Ben and bought a few parts that I have been needing, a bushing kit for the steering rack (basically a rebuild kit) and a pair of 30mm rear coil spacers. Then I dove into adding 30mm of lift to the rear and...

Next up was a VERY, VERY important mod... my rear badge :bounce: I got a tip they were producing these for Toyota enthusiasts and I got in early and scored two of these name badges for free. Pretty sweet, I put one on the 100 and saved the other for the 40.

In the end, reason got the better of me and I decided to roll with a 33 instead. I bought a set of used 285/75-16s off craigslist and mounted them up. After all, I have a FJ40 that is locked with 35s to tackle any trail I'd like, and this is my Daily Driver and family hauler. In the end, reason...

So I bought a used set of 35s and here were my thoughts at the time... I rolled the new shoes up next to the 100 and began measuring about where I will be with the OME lift. I may order a 1" body lift as well, but I'll cross that bridge when I see the clearance or lack there of in real time...

I added this little cup doohickey from Mr. Toyota. I think Kurt put one in his Death Star build up, at least that's where I think I saw it. It is a perfect little pocket for the unused cap by the shifter. My iPhone fits perfectly in there and doesn't get tossed around. It was about $18 bucks at...

Got a big, time intensive, laborious mod installed today Weather Tech Floor Liners ;) Actually, I think they are one of the simplest additions that really keep your cruiser looking good. Here in Colorado between the muck and grime of the mud season, or the slosh of snow, these liners are...

Feeling good about where the paint is. I have a few chips to address and a few scratches as well, once I knock those out I'll have the Cruiser polished. I always feel mo' betta about getting a good base of quality wax on the paint as it helps with the day to day junk that falls on it. Now to pin...

Got a little time to tackle base lining my paint today. I gave the 100 a thorough wash, then before waxing it up I tried one of the Meguiars Clay Bar kits... I was shocked at how much stuff it pulled off the paint. This pic is of the clay after one pass over the hood, it really cleans up the...

Next I started working on the leather. Overall it was in good shape, no rips, tears, deep scratches etc just greasy and dirty. I started to watch some good vids on YouTube about restoring leather seats and used some of the tricks I picked up along the way. There is nothing hard about getting...

Cleaned up the 100, engine and leather... came out nice. First order of business was to clean the Cruiser up. There are no leaks, no issues, just dust and grime from the miles on road. I hit it up with Purple Power cleaner stuff and went to town. I pulled the engine cover off and scrubbed for...

The Plan: Overall this is a backup minivan in our family ;) That said, its going to be a lifted well equipped minivan that has great on road manners and enhanced offroad capability. In general I don't want to compromise the nice ride of the 100 all while improving how far we can go into the...

I find myself spending so much time on ExPo that I thought I would post up a build thread here detailing our 100 series family truckster. I bought the 100 series after searching for a clean 60/62 turned out to be a tougher than i thought. I was finding nice clean 60s and 62s but they are...

I agree, a cargo barrier should be your next mod. Separate the kids and the gear with a fixed structure. I agree, in a hard crash things can fail, even solid mounts but if you can keep the junk from contacting people, you win. Btw, your cargo floor build is one of the cleanest on the interweb...

Looks like a solid foundation. Keep it up.