The old 1999 build thread
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JohnnyBfromPeoria
I'm Getting Around To It
V-8 swap...yesssss.....
John B.
John B.
lordtrunks
camp loser
Jbfp toasty's is the v-hate not 8 let's just sort this now rather than later
Toasty
Looking for that thing i just had in my hand...
Working on the details now, torquing down hardware and getting the new brake lines installed. Didn't get a pic of the brake lines before dark but here are some up close of the driver shock tower. It had to be notched to clear the steering shaft, was a pretty tight fit.
Swift_45a
Observer
Unghh. 
Those willwoods poking out of the TE37 wheel design... gets me every time. Suspension looking very agile and active there despite the stance, Toasty. Looks like a beast ready for the trails.
What V8? From what I recall in the OZ forums it was either a 1UZ out of 1st gen LS400 or a LSX from GM, are you going for a one off setup and fabbing eveythng yourself type of project, or will this be a off-the-shelf operation?
Either way, mate; looks amazing. Makes me miss Eurostar's updates.
Those willwoods poking out of the TE37 wheel design... gets me every time. Suspension looking very agile and active there despite the stance, Toasty. Looks like a beast ready for the trails.
What V8? From what I recall in the OZ forums it was either a 1UZ out of 1st gen LS400 or a LSX from GM, are you going for a one off setup and fabbing eveythng yourself type of project, or will this be a off-the-shelf operation?
Either way, mate; looks amazing. Makes me miss Eurostar's updates.
Toasty
Looking for that thing i just had in my hand...
I have a 1UZ VVT-i and 5 speed auto from an LS400 i'm putting in my '98 after this is done. Build thread here, it's in the parts collecting/brainstorming stage currently.
https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/1998-montero-street-build.205201/
I'll be fabbing everything myself or designing the parts and having them CNC'd out because i like precision (again i'm doing two at once). I'm building adjustable UCA's and coilover tower in my mind because it would be sweet to have that riding on Kings as well.
https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/1998-montero-street-build.205201/
I'll be fabbing everything myself or designing the parts and having them CNC'd out because i like precision (again i'm doing two at once). I'm building adjustable UCA's and coilover tower in my mind because it would be sweet to have that riding on Kings as well.
Toasty
Looking for that thing i just had in my hand...
UPDATE!
It drives and with a little tuning and an alignment it'll be perfect. The Kings soak up EVERYTHING! it's insane, it always used to be the front of the truck was a little rough over bumps and the rear was smooth. Now you run over potholes like nothing up front and the rear feels like it needs some Kings too...
It drives and with a little tuning and an alignment it'll be perfect. The Kings soak up EVERYTHING! it's insane, it always used to be the front of the truck was a little rough over bumps and the rear was smooth. Now you run over potholes like nothing up front and the rear feels like it needs some Kings too...
Toasty
Looking for that thing i just had in my hand...
I did one better, but you'll have to wait till it's 100% complete. I'll take close photos.
JohnnyBfromPeoria
I'm Getting Around To It
In your down time you should install those rock lights.
John B.
John B.
Swift_45a
Observer
Flex!!! Damn that looks meaty as hell; you should challenge one of those Hard-parking ICON Landcruisers at MOAB with this rig.
I mean look at last year's SEMA offering, that things arms look pathetic by comparison, nearly re-badged OEM:
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I mean look at last year's SEMA offering, that things arms look pathetic by comparison, nearly re-badged OEM:
SEMA 2018: ICON Shows Off Complete Customs-Built Land Cruiser
ICON Vehicle Dynamics hosted a well-built Toyota Land Cruiser in their booth at SEMA this year.It's a custom-built rig from Complete Customs!
www.offroadxtreme.com