Ty's 2004 Limited Doublecab Build

I have been on the Land Cruiser side for a long time. I have had a couple FJ40s and just recently finished my FJ62 build which i decided to sell. After the sale I spent some time browsing craigslist looking for something to fill my needs and came across this 2004 Limited TRD double cab. I took a drive to check it out and ended up driving it home! So far I have been extremely happy. These are great trucks and can't wait to start building it!

 

Nice and welcome

 

Here is my 62 that i sold




And here is the Tacoma

 

My plan for now is to just catch up on all the maintanance. I need to find some rear shocks and some other small things.

Long term goal is
- Front bumper
- Sliders
- Camper shell
- Roof rack on shell
- CB
- Weather tech mats
- seat covers
I'm sure there will be more but thats whats on my list as of now

 

Start digging through build threads like I did. A lot of what I'm going to do I found here in the build sections.

 

Awesome truck...I know all to well about catching up on maintenance.

Keep us posted.

 

why did you sell the cruiser?

 

Looks great man

 

No major updates yet…sorry guys.

The tacoma got new shocks, tie rod ends, bushings, alignment and balance. Rides like a new truck! I also got to test out the 4wheel drive and locker and they work awesome..not duel ARBs awesome (cruiser had front and rear ARB lockers) but i just need to get used to the mild stuff now. Man I miss the rock crawling days of the cruiser. Hopefully some better updates in the near future!

 

ok, i have a minor update for you guys.

I installed my CB and PA system yesterday. I still haven't really found a good spot for the actual radio unit, so as of right now it just hides under the seat. I'm thinking i will get one of the small radios and do the ash tray mod for a nice clean look. here is a little look at the cockpit..


nothing too special but its getting there.

here are some random pics from earlier today..








Who needs a rear bumper when you can just slide on those ugly dual exhaust tips?! haha i will be re routing it for more clearance and eventually a bumper.



next mod will be a camper shell and rack. stay tuned

 

Hey guys! its been a while since i have been on here. I decided i better post up. I haven't done too much to her lately but here's what I've done these past months..
- Cut off those exhaust pipes
- Took off front sway bar (this is great off road, but after a while of freeway driving i have noticed the truck kind of sways back and forth almost like a boat hitting slight waves. I will be re installing it and adding disconnects.)
- got some Yakima towers and added my basket.

here are some pictures

 

With Christmas on its way I think a front bumper is on the list. I cant really find a bumper that i'm in love with, but i think the Trail Gear bumper is my choice. I really like what Box Rocket did with his old truck. Not sure if i will go hoop-less or not..

 

Those are good bumpers. I have front, rear, and sliders all from TG. Just make sure you paint them really good.

 

I got front and read tg bumpers and love em!

 

Not much of an update..

did my brakes

 

well, this weekend i was messing around with my land cruiser buddies doing some hill climbs. There was one that was pretty big that we were trying and i ended up breaking. Just got done pulling it apart and found this.. anyone know where i can get a 2004 3rd member with factory locker?

 

or a used ring and pinion in good condition?