Rickashay's 97' LX450 - "Tom Cruiser" Build Thread
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rickashay
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Thanks! I was honestly super worried I would regret the LineX job... but it's actually surprised me. I've already had so many people walk by the truck and second-glance at it. haha
I have some and I usually use it for my interior. Never thought of it for the LineX though, thanks for the tip! I'll spray some on before the truck gets too dirty.
Thanks Dave! Can't wait to see your 4Runner get a similar treatment.
Thanks a lot! I do love the factory wheels but just wanted a more aggressive backspacing. SCS pulled through as always, love their wheels!
The LineX dealer estimated a total weight gain of 60-80 pounds, I expect it to be closer to 80. I don't notice it when opening/closing the doors at all. I do however notice that the interior is a little quieter on the highway though... It will probably help insulate it a little in the winter a little bit too.
Wheelingnoob
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That looks seriously awesome!
rickashay
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Thanks the body line is a winner. Cant wait to see yours with the Cummins all done and some bedliner!
Got out wheeling yesterday! Didn't take as many photos as I usually do... I guess I was just taking in the whole experience more as I dont get to the mountains as much as I used to. Funny how you appreciate the finer things so much more once your circumstances change. It was just good to smell the fresh air and be out with some friends. Despite the lack of flex shots, the trail was actually fairly technical. About 10" of fresh snow with an icey layer underneath that kept us cringing everytime we were off camber. I nearly slid into several trees. The Kevlars were wicked in the snow though, no complaints. I had them aired down to 8 psi most of the day which is probably as low as I will go until I am on beadlocks, and even then, I wouldnt air down this low in the summer on dry terrain. My observations are that the 80 is definitely LARGER than the 4Runner but it's quote a bit more comfortable offroad especially in the off-camber sections. It doest lean near as much as the 4Runner. It's a tank, you can feel all that weight all the time, the truck has a mind of it's own sometimes when things get slippery where the 4Runner was for sure more agile, despite the turning radius being way better in the 80.
Jeff's little pickup that could. This thing killed it on the trail today!
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Ron being a boss in the "garden"
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Tom post-wheel scratching
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20121102-IMG_2018.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr
Did I say that it was gorgeous out there today?
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Wide shot of Dave dropping into the creek
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This was TIGHT... inches to spare on either side
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Winter Wonderland
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Driver-Navigator
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Good stuff!
soonenough
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Incredible photos as always, this is my favorite. I love your wintertime shots, great job of capturing the beauty of the scenery.
rickashay
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Sweet pictures!
I need me some snow wheeling...
Thanks gents! I'm sure the snow will start flying across the nation soon enough. But if your ever bored and head up to our neck of the woods, lemme know!
Beautiful photos! What trail is that? I'd like to add it to my to-do list
I believe it's called the Trail of Seven Bridges. Right along the BC/Alberta border
Thanks! It's not always so easy to do, as you well know. There is something special about a being in the forest after/during a big dump of snow and how all outside sounds are muted with the added "frozen insulation". Ahhhh love it out there!
dcoy
Adventurer
That's a nice FJ Cruiser too!
rickashay
Explorer
Thanks! As I mentioned in your Rubicon thread, loving your Montero. I honestly didnt think you could even run 35's on those!
Photos do not do that rig justice... you should see the interior and marine navigation system. Or, the storage platform, or the "electrical bank", or the immaculate air compressor install, or the Magnolia RTT that's normally on that Baja rack, or the Hutchinson Beadlocks, or.... well I think you get the picture. :drool: I think it's for sale too, he's currently building up a 97' LX450!
dcoy
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rickashay
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Sorry for the slow reply. No I dont think he does. Although if you browse through some of my threads you can see a ton of photos of the truck out wheeling. Here is one to get you going: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/95178-Crowsnest-Pass-Alberta-Canada-Feb-2013