LawnDart's Build Thread

[LawnDart]

It's like a new Satoshi mod

Essentially yeah. I wanted to use an OEM emblem rather than something else.

 

[weeeee]

Really good idea though. I'll have to steal your idea when my bumper comes in too haha

So what's next for this thing??

 

[LawnDart]

Really good idea though. I'll have to steal your idea when my bumper comes in too haha

So what's next for this thing??

Not a ton. I'm getting my goose gear drawer system put in next thursday. I was going to get it done tomorrow but the guys from Expedition Overland are having their Taco outfitted with a drawer system so I got bumped from the schedule.

Anyways...getting a full length drawer system, with two drawers, one 12" wide on the left, one 33" drawer on the right, with one continuous top, about 8" tall for a 5" high drawer system. Which is low enough to not impact the storage space but tall enough for camera gear and recovery gear (cam stuff on the left drawer, recovery/tools in the right). On the top right will be a Tembo Tusk LoadSpotter drop-slider, and my ARB fridge. So basically I need to get [MENTION=68685]Ducmonsta[/MENTION] to help me wire in a constant hot 12V port and then I'm done.

Really that's it. In late May I'm doing Rock Therapy in Moab.

 

[Dane2992]

That's a real bummer to get bump for someone else. Love the build you have going. And will continue to watch and take ideas!

 

[LawnDart]

That's a real bummer to get bump for someone else. Love the build you have going. And will continue to watch and take ideas!

Eh it's not a huge deal, it'd have been great to have it for the Mojave but it'll be a nice thing to come back from the desert to get done.

 

[Dane2992]

I hear that. I'll be standing by for pics of your trip. Hoping I can take a trip to Big Bend in Texas in May with some friends.

 

[LawnDart]

I've heard the Mojave River is surprisingly deep because of the rains going on, so the snorkel will get some use for sure.

 

[Dane2992]

Always a plus to have a snorkel and to not have a snorkel. I'm just sceptical to cut into my vehicle. Lol

 

[MTN4RNR]

Sorry missed this since I was driving down I5. Yep A7R2.

I absolutely love my Pelfreybilt bumper, but I was a tad dismayed when I lost the old school TOYOTA on the valence. So I purchased an OEM Series 70 LC emblem, and constructed a bracket to bolt it into the standard grill.

Brings back a bit of the old school look and the TRD front end while remaining true to the brand:

I like that... A lot...

Also, did you leave any bugs flying on your way down from Oregon?!

Really good idea though. I'll have to steal your idea when my bumper comes in too haha

So what's next for this thing??

Dibs on your TRD garnish :thumb3:

 

[Taco04]

I've heard the Mojave River is surprisingly deep because of the rains going on, so the snorkel will get some use for sure.

If you are leaving from California stick to the left side of the main crossing. It looks like the bad side but there is a big hole in the center going across to the other side. I had a couple of guys traveling the other direction that told me about this and they were right. It was high when I went through the water was over my winch and almost to the top of my bumper stunk like crap as well.
Any way enjoy your trip!

 

[LawnDart]

Always a plus to have a snorkel and to not have a snorkel. I'm just sceptical to cut into my vehicle. Lol

It's not that bad, but once you commit you are committed.

I like that... A lot...

Also, did you leave any bugs flying on your way down from Oregon?!



Dibs on your TRD garnish :thumb3:

Toyota garnish has long since been sold.

And no, I killed ALL the bugs.

 

[weeeee]

Dibs on your TRD garnish :thumb3:

I'm not letting you mod anything else until you get those BP-51s hahaha

 

[Dane2992]

I'm not letting you mod anything else until you get those BP-51s hahaha

I'm trying to save for those especially. Lol

 

[Magnetic4R]

Really good idea though. I'll have to steal your idea when my bumper comes in too haha

So what's next for this thing??

I like that... A lot...

Also, did you leave any bugs flying on your way down from Oregon?!



Dibs on your TRD garnish :thumb3:

And the lower valance for me. Haha =D

Looking good as always Lawndart!
The TOYOTA is a nice touch

 

[MTN4RNR]

It's not that bad, but once you commit you are committed.



Toyota garnish has long since been sold.

And no, I killed ALL the bugs.

I know that yours is long gone and looking good on Mag4R's rig, I was referring to [MENTION=44305]weeeee[/MENTION] 's, when he gets his new bumper :banana:

#bugslaughter

 

[MTN4RNR]

I'm not letting you mod anything else until you get those BP-51s hahaha

I am looking at suspension budgets right now... The price for the BP-51's is steep, very steep. And I need to be honest with what I am trying to get out of the suspension. I spoke with Amory from Slee for about 20 minutes on the phone today talking about the pluses and minuses of different shock set-ups. But there is something to be said for quality products and longevity. A big plus for these would be if they had a longer 'rebuild cycle' than other race/rebuild shocks like King and Icon. Slee's shocks are also catching my eye as well. But with budget in mind, I may opt for a more basic suspension set up for a few years as well. All of the shit that flies around in my head at any given moment.

Cheers for temporarily hi-jacking [MENTION=124732]LawnDart[/MENTION]'s build page. Just mention on the first page that you can skip page 27, just a bunch of BS, ha!

 

[RedStripeRanger]

Brings back a bit of the old school look and the TRD front end while remaining true to the brand:

This looks even better in person.

 

[Zonie Taco]

Hah, thanks. So basically that's been done since is:
-Swapped the 31.5" Nitto Terra Grapplers to 33" Nitto Trail Grapplers
-Icon Stage 5 Tubular
-Plate Flipper

What's next:
-Dual Battery setup
-ARB Air Compressor
-Snorkel
-Bushwacker fender flares

Great build. I was curious about when you put on the 33's. Did you put them on before swapping out to Icon suspension or did you initially have them with the trd pro suspension? Wondering how much rubbing if any you might have had with the trd pro suspension.

 

[LawnDart]

Great build. I was curious about when you put on the 33's. Did you put them on before swapping out to Icon suspension or did you initially have them with the trd pro suspension? Wondering how much rubbing if any you might have had with the trd pro suspension.

It was done at the same time. You'll most likely rub on stock suspension.

 

[Gto36]

your rig is :smokin: