Former Maine-iac
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I'm finding that I have little time to enjoy the G55 as intended and built....
Quick history - this is my second G, after 16 Landcruisers of all flavors..... the first G was a 13' G63 - amazing motor, but limited in offroad capabilities due to all the intercoolers etc... Sadly, it was totalled out in a rear-end accident, but saved my wife's life in the process.
So we looked for the cleanest G55 we could find.... rust is an issue as most G enthusiasts know.... we looked over at least a dozen before landing on one in Texas that was super clean, ran great and was the color we wanted....
As it turns out - the motor ran really well, but the tranny had issues..... we took it over to Eurocharged in Austin to let Dave and Adam work their magic base-lining it.... they quickly advised the tranny needed a rebuild and suggested Southern Hotrod (https://southernhotrod.com/war-viking-max-722-6-mercedes-benz/) , as they could build it up to handle some extra power - and while in there they'd baseline the whole motor, rebuilt the Sc'er and replace almost all hoses, belts and accessories - new starter, alt, power steering pump, brake booster and master etc...
2 months later and a large check, they had her running like a top ( 94k -ish miles on her then) and put their ECU /TCU tunes on as well... I had a pile of parts from Jackwagon, Eurowise and rims/ tires waiting and the build began.... and dropped it off at Eurowise in Charlotte to have them install some items and fine-tune the lift....
Current setup:
Currently at 122K - running perfectly, recently serviced with Stealership for AC recharge, fluids and fresh battery - and ready to go anywhere.... located in Norfolk, VA area......
happy to send specific pics or chat about it..... asking $ 72k - she will come with some spare parts, expo stuff - and hoping to finish off the Fridge slide mount on the waterjet this next week finally !
Erich
Quick history - this is my second G, after 16 Landcruisers of all flavors..... the first G was a 13' G63 - amazing motor, but limited in offroad capabilities due to all the intercoolers etc... Sadly, it was totalled out in a rear-end accident, but saved my wife's life in the process.
So we looked for the cleanest G55 we could find.... rust is an issue as most G enthusiasts know.... we looked over at least a dozen before landing on one in Texas that was super clean, ran great and was the color we wanted....
As it turns out - the motor ran really well, but the tranny had issues..... we took it over to Eurocharged in Austin to let Dave and Adam work their magic base-lining it.... they quickly advised the tranny needed a rebuild and suggested Southern Hotrod (https://southernhotrod.com/war-viking-max-722-6-mercedes-benz/) , as they could build it up to handle some extra power - and while in there they'd baseline the whole motor, rebuilt the Sc'er and replace almost all hoses, belts and accessories - new starter, alt, power steering pump, brake booster and master etc...
2 months later and a large check, they had her running like a top ( 94k -ish miles on her then) and put their ECU /TCU tunes on as well... I had a pile of parts from Jackwagon, Eurowise and rims/ tires waiting and the build began.... and dropped it off at Eurowise in Charlotte to have them install some items and fine-tune the lift....
Current setup:
- Jackwagon progressive 4" springs - super smooth, yet ride and handle excellently
- Koni Red adjustable shocks and Eurowise extenders
- Eurowise front and Rear Panhard bars and new tie rod ends
- Eurowise front Swaybar drop links and new bushings
- Eurowise Extended brake and locker lines
- Eurowise rear shock guards
- Eurowise 4" front radius control arms and bushings
- Eurowise front Dual Cardan Driveshaft
- Eurowise Driveshaft drop bracket
- Fox steering stabilizer and bracket
- Eurowise catback sport exhaust ( stainless)
- AFN front Bumper w/ Warn 12k Synthetic Winch
- trio of Baja Design LP6's and Squad pro yellow fogs and Rigid DRL's in custom mount
- AFN rear Bumper w/ swing-out arm for true full size spare ( will take up to 40")
- Black Rhino custom built Atlas rims 1x9 et 0 w/ 325/70/19 Toyo AT3's - same size spare, unlike OEM
- Gobi roof rack and Rear Ladder
- Light controller mounted in front of Ash Tray - up to 8 light sets ( 40" Cali raised Light bar and mounts will go with - not installed)
Currently at 122K - running perfectly, recently serviced with Stealership for AC recharge, fluids and fresh battery - and ready to go anywhere.... located in Norfolk, VA area......
happy to send specific pics or chat about it..... asking $ 72k - she will come with some spare parts, expo stuff - and hoping to finish off the Fridge slide mount on the waterjet this next week finally !
Erich
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