JDM Spec V8 Conversion
I love your truck. I've always been a JDM fan since the 90s. From my Honda days to my Toyotas. I converted my FJ80 to a HDJ81 minus the 1HDT motor. Every part that came from a HDJ81 was converted to my 91 Landcruiser. I wanted to go this route for my 4runner, but went a different route. Really like your truck though!
Preciate it man. It's come a ways and still a ways to go. I used to work with a guy in Japan who had a built up 80 series (TJM bullbar, crazy lift, 35" bfgs). I've always liked them but the 3rd Gen has always been my go to. That was before starting a family though...
As far as JDM I think I'm about there. Maybe a Momo steering wheel and a triple din panel for the radio and future HAM radio. It's funny you mention JDM though. With the truck almost complete I've started planning for the next build which should start in 6-8 months: A 150 Prado Conversion modeling this::boink:
Jaos, Kaddis, JDM parts, etc. Wheels will be FN wheels five stars again though. Unlike the grille in this pic I plan to get the grille below. :guitar3:
Never seen a Prado Conversion and after four 3rd Gens I figure it's time for something new. At its base is a Lexus GX 460 but that's about it. Needless to say I'm pretty damn excited about it.
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Ahead of a two week trip out west next month I've been trying to tidy the truck up and knock out a few more items.
Recent updates:
-Got the front bumper powder coated to match the K87 cladding; the color is Beige Grey. Used site Powder by the pound.
-Lighting ready to go for front bumper
-Whitson also painted
-Hood painted black
-Muffler and exhaust overhauled
Front Bumper: AllPro Apex (Powdercoated and installing tomorrow)
For lighting I dropped the 2" ambers that came with the bumper for something a little more in line with the truck. I knew I wanted to stick with LEDs but wasn't sure what to go with. In the end I chose some Rigid A-Series ambers for my turns and will use the original turn cutouts for my Vision X Solstice lights.
Turns with resistors
Vision X Optimus Halos for the 4" opening. Will run the halos to the parking lights and the fogs to the factory fog wiring
These have a dimmer but will probably be run in line with the Opitimus Halos to keep things simple
Whitson Rack: Got it coated. Simply one of the best racks on the market and damn proud to own one.
In the middle are mounts for a Hi-Lift and on each side of that will be a 4 Gallon Rotopax.
Mounting tabs for the Toyota awning. On the other side I will mount a recently purchased Road Shower
Awning one of two
Detail
Hood: Got the hood painted black but left the scoop surround matte black
Muffler and exhaust: Replaced the Magnaflow with something quieter and had both tips routed to passenger rear. Simple tips. Not nearly as loud as before which is a welcome change. Will have the tips cleaned up a bit but liking the new setup
Genuine Toyota
JDM Visors
Eight years after putting them on the Toyota visors continue to hold up without issue. All mount clips still intact as well as no flaking in adhesive; no whipping in the wind as I go down the highway. Unlike others I've come across these cover a lot more area, come down further (roughly 5" at longest point), are thicker and have a more natural tint. Overdue for some detailing...
Emblems: Ordered a second set of SSR-X Tailgate emblems from Toyota.jp.
BFGs
KO2s so far are impressive (34/10.50/17 Load D), minimal road noise, improved mpg and good for getting me out the occasional hairy situation. Took them to my local mud hole and unlike the previous Kumho mud tires they had to work a little harder but that's to be expected as these are an AT and not MT tire. As of right now averaging a little over 14mpg and that's with the 4.30 geared 4.7v8, lift and some armor.
Also: Picked up some Old Man Emu 861 coils for the rear. Stiffer than the LandCruiser 8 wraps. Will install these along with bumpstops and rear bumper.
More to come soon...cheers!
