frogers 2006 LX470 Build

frogers930

Observer
I have gained a bunch of knowledge from Expo so in hopes of giving a little bit back to the community I am cross-posting my build from ih8mud. I will keep this thread mainly pictures but am happy to answer any questions. A link to my build thread on mud is in my sig.

Year: 2006
Miles: ~95k
Uses: Family exploring/camping/offroading and winter DD when needed

Modifications:

Armor:
Front Bumper - Dissent Offroad
Sliders - BIOR
Skids - BIOR

Tires:
295/70-18 Cooper STT Pros
Stock Rims

Suspension:
Shocks - Stock AHC ~0.5" sensor lift
Torsion - Stock
Rear Springs - 80 series
0.5" BL - DIY

Electrical/Lighting/Recovery:
CB Radio - CB Midland 75-822
Bumper Lights - Lightforce Blitz 240
Bumper Fogs - Cheap LED
Winch - Engo 12000s with Factor55 prolink

Completed DIY Maintenance/Fluid Types:
AHC Fluid change (Toyota)
Transmission Fluid Change (Amsoil)
Oil (Mobil 1)
Surface Rust Cleanup (POR15)
Heater T's
Diff Fluids (Royal Purple - next change will be Amsoil)
Drivetrain Lube (Amsoil)
Power Steering Fluid Change (Redline)

Future Mods:
Rear Bumper - Dissent (hopefully), BIOR, 4x4labs
Roof Rack - Gamiviti
Aux Fuse/Relay box - Bussman
Rear Drawers
Dual Battery setup
Fridge
Re-gear & lockers




Stock Picture:
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Current Picture:

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frogers930

Observer
Storage

Eventually I will build a drawer on one side but for the time being I am using Ridgid tool boxes and Gladiator cargo net - both work very well. Again thanks to Expo - Ridgid boxes and first aid kit bought from reading positive reviews on here.


Fully loaded
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Ridgid boxes are easily accessible
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frogers930

Observer
Outer Limit Supply First Aid Kit and Drawer/Storage Planning

@Willman thanks I am very happy with the Dissent.

I picked up a new 1st aid kit from Outer Limit Supply. I had searched for a kit that came in a weatherproof case and came across outer limit. Kit is organized well, case is awesome, and it secures nicely to the mounting plate - customer service was great and shipping was quick.

So I got it with the mounting plate with plans of constructing a drawer/storage system to hold it. I have gone through a bunch of great threads on here and will be taking ideas from several of them as well as some builds on Mud.

I am going to try an incorporate the following with my design:

Single side: (Need to have at least 1 3rd row seat available)
Short: I still need to use the car seat anchors
Cheap: Which means I probably won't use slides. I will either use bearings or just wood on wood. I did wood on wood in my 4runner and it worked pretty well.
Electrical Panel & Compressor Output: Will incorporate a panel on the side with switches for a compressor, fridge, rear lights. Also will have 120V/12v outlets.
Fire Extinguisher & 1st Aid kit mounts: This is the tricky part. I want them to be easily accessible - preferably with only having to open top hatch. Still need to figure this out


Outer Limit Kit

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frogers930

Observer
MPG

I have been asked about my MPG. So far with about 5-7 tanks since all the mods I have had:

Best - 14.3 mpg (mostly highway)
Worst - 12.1 mpg (Includes offroad and mountain driving)
 

ChuckB

Expedition Leader
How do you like the STT Pros? I'm currently enjoying my ATPs, but always looking to the future.
 

frogers930

Observer
@ChuckB

I really like the STT pros. I have had them in mud, snow, ice, rain, rocks, and sand and overall they have performed very well. They are a bit loud, along the same lines as the Nitto trail grapplers I had on my 4runner not as loud as the BFG mud's my buddy has. It does seem that they are wearing a bit fast but I will hold judgement on that until I get some more miles on them.
 

Bretthn

Explorer
Love the Gamiviti rack. If I dont build my own, I will be buying from them.

Very interested to see where you mounted that great looking first aid kit.
 

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