My new 02 UZJ100 -- Finally!

[anthonycds]

congrats! nice to see more black 100 series.

 

[Cypher]

YESSSS!

Great to see you find exactly what you were looking for...well, almost. I'll be tracking your progress along w/ the others. I also am going the OME route, I just got a quote from Wil at SE for a full suspension upgrade that will happen in the Spring.

Again, congratulations!

Thanks Scott! You honestly can't go wrong with an OME kit and there isn't a better place to get it than SE. It will be about spring time when I lift this truck as well. Need to finish a few mods on the FJ Cruiser first.

Looks good.

The black will show the battle scars a little more.:sombrero:

Ha! Yes it will... I was not my first choice but there was no way I could pass up the deal I got on this thing. Don't get me wrong, I love the way black looks.

congrats! nice to see more black 100 series.

Thanks! There are not many black ones out there and even fewer of the black that are out there are used for anything other than grocery getting. So I am hoping it turns out unique when I am done with it.

 

[anthonycds]

Thanks! There are not many black ones out there and even fewer of the black that are out there are used for anything other than grocery getting. So I am hoping it turns out unique when I am done with it.

Black is damn hard to keep clean but fortunately for us, they still look good dirty. I'll have to keep on eye your buildup so as to not bite off your look.
Good luck!

 

[Cypher]

Black is damn hard to keep clean but fortunately for us, they still look good dirty. I'll have to keep on eye your buildup so as to not bite off your look.
Good luck!

Hehe.. Thanks man, but you do what ever you think looks great functions even better. I am all about function before fashion but somewhat excited that I have a black cruiser since there are so few of them out there. BTW, yours is looking good, nice work!

 

[gearguywb]

You can probably get enough cash out of those wheels for some real ones and some decent tires. Have fun with the build!

 

[expo80]

nice find, glad your losing the rims:sombrero:

 

[Cypher]

You can probably get enough cash out of those wheels for some real ones and some decent tires. Have fun with the build!

That would be the ideal scenario. Or a straight up trade with someone who currently has some nice offroad tires and factory rims. Thanks!

nice find, glad your losing the rims:sombrero:

Thanks! Yea I am working on getting rid of them but the brakes and bearings are my first priority.

 

[Cypher]

Muahahahaha!!!

(100 - bling) + mud = 1 Happy Cruiser :sombrero:

 

[adventureduo]

This shot is great! Glad to see you out using it for what it was intended for!
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Muahahahaha!!!

(100 - bling) + mud = 1 Happy Cruiser :sombrero:

 

[Cypher]

This shot is great! Glad to see you out using it for what it was intended for!
:26_7_2:

Heck yea!!! In fact this same trip I woke up one morning (sleeping in the rear of the Cruiser), started the truck, turned the heater on, ate my breakfast still in my sleeping bag, and watch the snow fall outside overlooking Sedona AZ. Now THAT is what I call breakfast in bed!

 

[4Rescue]

Great looking 100, it's good to see a truck go from street queen to trail rig, I like that much better then the other way round eh Did you hae to lift it, Or had the PO left the suspension alone???

Cheers

Dave

 

[anthonycds]

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dang brotha! I know it ain't that close but you got some balls without sliders. Any thoughts on who you're goin with for sliders? Custom?

 

[ttora4runner]

The LC looks good without the bling bling rims and a little red mud.

 

[datrupr]

Good to see the hundy de-gangstafied and back out in its natural environment. Glad to see back out there, Laurence. Keep us posted on the progress.

 

[Cypher]

Great looking 100, it's good to see a truck go from street queen to trail rig, I like that much better then the other way round eh Did you hae to lift it, Or had the PO left the suspension alone???

Cheers

Dave

Thanks! It still has the factory suspension, I haven't made any suspension mods yet. It sits much higher now since the 20's and low profile tires were actually smaller in overall diameter than the factory size rims and tires. It really does have pretty good ground clearance the way it sits now. Even better ground than a stock FJ Cruiser.

dang brotha! I know it ain't that close but you got some balls without sliders. Any thoughts on who you're goin with for sliders? Custom?

HAHAHA! Since the frame sits just lower than the rockers, I am pretty comfortable right now. Plus everything is tucked up above the frame rails to create a nice flat bottom. On this rock I was very slow and careful with left foot braking to ensure I didn't compress the suspension much and keep the rockers off the rocks.

As of now I think I am going to go with custom sliders made by a buddy of mine that is an awesome fabricator. Otherwise I will get some Slee sliders, which are really nice.

The LC looks good without the bling bling rims and a little red mud.

Thank you sir! Good to see you on the board!

Good to see the hundy de-gangstafied and back out in its natural environment. Glad to see back out there, Laurence. Keep us posted on the progress.

Thanks Aaron! I am very impressed with this truck out in the dirt. I love the fact that I am able to sleep in it as well. I hope to have a more significant mods done in the next couple of months. We are currently working on the FJ.