Lexus LX-450

[LexusAllTerrain]

I am the proud owner of a Lexus LX-450, I have been exploring for a couple of years, usually i do camping mix with hotels.

Just a couple of months ago my LX-450 turn 100k and it was time to let go or to do my PM.

I have been very please with this vehicle and since I have never own a vehicle with over 100k miles, I was sceptical to keeping and doing all the PM and Mods I have been thinking on doing!

I finally made a desicion to keep this vehicle for another 100k ( I hope ) and do some PM and Mods.

1. Old Men Emu Suspension Medium
I have the Yoko's Geolanders AT+II tires 285's
2. Light Switches for lights
( Yellow Top Optima Battery )
3. ARB Roof Rack small ( to carry fuel and water )
4. Safari Snorkel
5. Slee Short Bus Bumper
6. Warner m8000 winch
7. Nato gas containers 2
8. Nato water containers 2
9. Hella 500 4 on roof
(I have installed the PIAA 520 ION long range yellow light)
10. Slee Sliders


I have the first three done, and my questions are as follow!

Am I correct in choosing the Hella 500 lights to install on the roof rack?


Would the Specter gas conteiners be safe to carry on the ARB Roof Rack, and I am planning on installing the A/T Gas Carriers with locks?

Need some help and what are you thoughts?

Before!

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/3277/2538533840089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2538533840089122298XptHgr)

In progress!

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/6175/2196697080089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2196697080089122298CrpOJx)

[adventureduo]

Lookin' good bro.

The spector cans should be fine up on the rack as long as they seal real good like the NATO style. Make sure to get some can brackets to hold them properly.

[LexusAllTerrain]

Lookin' good bro.

The spector cans should be fine up on the rack as long as they seal real good like the NATO style. Make sure to get some can brackets to hold them properly.


I am looking at the Spectra or should I go with Nato, would the A/T carriers be stout enough for the ARB Roof Rack?

How about your lights on the top, do they give you the light that you need on the trails?

i have installed the Roof Rack and will post pictures tomorrow.

[FourByLand]

HMM, an ARB rack sounds nice!

You will have fun with this one, lots of options for accessories!

[adventureduo]

I am looking at the Spectra or should I go with Nato, would the A/T carriers be stout enough for the ARB Roof Rack?

How about your lights on the top, do they give you the light that you need on the trails?

i have installed the Roof Rack and will post pictures tomorrow.

NATO is not a brand.. NATO is a style of can. http://www.britishpacific.com/landroverparts/NATOjerryCans.html

The AT carrier should work fine, but may be heavy up there. I would only do 2 of them probably to keep the weight down.

Im running HELLA 500's up top and they work okay up there. The biggest problem is the lights blinding you from the hood glare.. you really have to watch this if your lights sit out passed the window.

[FourByLand]

Hood blackout may help with this, I know it worked wonders for the sun glare.

:)

[LexusAllTerrain]

NATO is not a brand.. NATO is a style of can. http://www.britishpacific.com/landroverparts/NATOjerryCans.html

The AT carrier should work fine, but may be heavy up there. I would only do 2 of them probably to keep the weight down.

Im running HELLA 500's up top and they work okay up there. The biggest problem is the lights blinding you from the hood glare.. you really have to watch this if your lights sit out passed the window.


Thank you. thank you, for the scoop and link.:wings:

[LexusAllTerrain]

I placed an order today, wow! great service and I got them ship with tracking number today!

I can't wait to get my 2 Nato Green 5 gallon gas containers and 2 carriers; they should arrive next Wed. and i hope to get them install right away so i may test them over next weekend on the Wall trail.:)

Thanks SOCALFJ:chowtime:

[LexusAllTerrain]

Here are some pictures...
1.Yokohama Geolanders AT+II 285's &
PIAA 520 ION driving lights.
http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/6565/2497139200089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2497139200089122298pgTNbO)
3.Odyssey Battery
http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/41211/2299398350103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2299398350103002685fLHwoa)

4. TRD All-Terrain sticker
http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/14220/2754428430103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2754428430103002685CikMWI)
5. Switches for lights.
http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/6761/2768935050089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2768935050089122298FvEJYf)
6.Cobra Cb 19DX IV
http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/6845/2834283350089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2834283350089122298QhObbF)

[LexusAllTerrain]

I have install the ARB Roof Rack hald size 43"x49", it comes with mesh floor and air deflector, it weights 120lbs. and will hold up to 220lbs.
In city driving I can not tell I have it on top, in the hwy at 65 miles per hour I do not hear any wind noise!
At 70 miles per hour i can tell there is some wind noise however I need to turn the radio off in order for me to hear the wind noise.
At 75 miles per hour I can hear wind noise.
This roof rack is made to last, it is very well made and I will recommend buying one!
I installed the roof rack on top of my old oem roof rack because I did not want to take it off. It will clear if you set the ajustable feet to the highest mark!
I am presently wating for my Nato gas carriers and gas holders, I did order them in olive color!

Overall I am very satisfied with the ARB Roof Rack.

Here are some pictures of the Rack.
http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/2017/2025053250103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2025053250103002685GkiICY)

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/13517/2250161250103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2250161250103002685dZcVjt)

[adventureduo]

Looks good dude. Who made the TRD decal for you? I've never seen them with a LX450 under neath like that.

[alky350]

its looking good Jose! :punk03:

[LexusAllTerrain]

Looks good dude. Who made the TRD decal for you? I've never seen them with a LX450 under neath like that.


I had a friend do them for me, he installs pin striping and decals for a leaving so I ask him to do these decals for me, I wanted to show that it is an ALL-TERRAIN vehicle with the Lexus Brand on the bottom.

I have another decal for the front winshield on the works, I want to have my screen name, soon website on front of winshield.:oops:

Time will tell...

[LexusAllTerrain]

its looking good Jose! :punk03:
Thanks Hector, and I am glad to hear from you!

When is our next trip from Puerto penasco to Bahia Kino, I heard there is a Hilton Hotel beign build on New Kino Bay and that they have a 4 lane hwy build from Hermosillo to Kino!:( :(

Have you been there lately?

On a different note I need to order some 5 gallon carriers for water and prefere them in Sand color, and links or suggestions!:)

[alky350]

Thanks Hector, and I am glad to hear from you!

When is our next trip from Puerto penasco to Bahia Kino, I heard there is a Hilton Hotel beign build on New Kino Bay and that they have a 4 lane hwy build from Hermosillo to Kino!:( :(

Have you been there lately?

On a different note I need to order some 5 gallon carriers for water and prefere them in Sand color, and links or suggestions!:)

i havent been there lately. i would like to do a week in baja when it cools down a bit. im sure kino bay its on its way to being the next rocky point. its a really nice area. how about el pinacate? check this link out. (http://www.billcaid.com/2007/AltarDesert2007/SanIgnacio.html) :costumed-smiley-007

[LexusAllTerrain]

They are here!

My NATO Gas Carriers and can holders are here.

They are great quality, the carrieres come with some rubber mountings so you mat not get any rattles, the gas containers come with some nice pins, and they are very high quality, I order them in Olive color, because I did not like the red color on top of my roof.

I will mount them on the ARB Roof Rack and will let you know how they perform in the real world.
Overall I am very happy with the quality of these set up!

Thanks again SOCALFJ

http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/44571/2540560110103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2540560110103002685SkNbQR)

[Brian894x4]

Those nato cans and carriers look good!

I'm going do something a little bit different when I finally get a roof rack. I've got those same style cans, except the smaller 2.5 gallon version. I've got about 4 of them, plus a couple of 1.5 gallon cans, which are really neat, but not much useful in a 12mpg vehicle. :)

With the smaller cans, they can be mounted up right, and not stand as tall and with less gallons per can, there's less sloshing of fuel or weight transfer and the smaller cans are much easier to fill with.

But like I said, that locking gas can carrier looks awesome!

I can testify to the strenght of that gas can design. A few years back I had a 2.5 gallon nato can in the back of my CRX on a particular hot day. Because the rear window acts like a greenhouse, I imagine temps got VERY high, because my square gas can was round the next day. But the welds held and not one hint of gas vapor.

Of course, lesson learned.

[LexusAllTerrain]

i havent been there lately. i would like to do a week in baja when it cools down a bit. im sure kino bay its on its way to being the next rocky point. its a really nice area. how about el pinacate? check this link out. (http://www.billcaid.com/2007/AltarDesert2007/SanIgnacio.html) :costumed-smiley-007


I am a player for El Pinacate, however I was there in June or July and it gets very, very hot.I lost all of my pictures in my last conputer when I got a virus and destroyed my computer, so I need to go back and collect more pictures!Live and learn!
http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/4216/2360286260089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2360286260089122298DXVWNJ)

Maybe in late October or November after the temperatures come down, as for Baja I am planning in March to do a whales trip; keep that in mind!

[adventureduo]

Nice! yeah i like olive drab better than the shiny red color.

Watch out.. gerry can addiction is a serious thing!! lol

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/140/2735662470034696539ljxmdh0.jpg

[ShottsCruisers]

I had a friend do them for me, he installs pin striping and decals for a leaving so I ask him to do these decals for me, I wanted to show that it is an ALL-TERRAIN vehicle with the Lexus Brand on the bottom.

I have another decal for the front winshield on the works, I want to have my screen name, soon website on front of winshield.:oops:

Time will tell...

Any chance I can get your friend to make some similar stickers for me?

[LexusAllTerrain]

Any chance I can get your friend to make some similar stickers for me?


Sure, I will ask him.

[LexusAllTerrain]

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Here are some pictures of the gas comtainers on the ARB Roof Rack, I wanted them to be facing the gas tank so that I may use the Super Syphone to pour the gas out!

Your thoughts?



Side Shot!

[LexusAllTerrain]

HMM, an ARB rack sounds nice!

You will have fun with this one, lots of options for accessories!


Thanks, but I like the looks!:wings:

I can always have fun making the accessories!:chowtime:

[LexusAllTerrain]

ARB Bumper in order, i am planning on color matching before i install it, also I am comsidering adding a snorkel!

Time will twll, and I hope it is before September!

[DBS311]

That half rack really weighs 120 lbs.?!?! My full length Wilderness rack with the floor kit and two lights weighs in at around 107 lbs. (and it's all steel).

[LexusAllTerrain]

That half rack really weighs 120 lbs.?!?! My full length Wilderness rack with the floor kit and two lights weighs in at around 107 lbs. (and it's all steel).


According to ARB literature it weights 120lbs.!

A very tough rack may I add!

[LexusAllTerrain]

I wanted to pick-up my ARB Bumper from the body shop,I send my bumper to have it color match to the bottom of the color silver to match, I will leave the black on top alone i hope it looks nice! however I do not think I can pick it up today. I will try to have it installed by next week.


Snorkel in order!

[MSD Shop]

may I ask where you got these switches? link?

thanks

http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/6761/2768935050089122298S600x600Q85.jpg

[LexusAllTerrain]

may I ask where you got these switches? link?

thanks

http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/6761/2768935050089122298S600x600Q85.jpg


I used a Toyota switch that only cost $15 at the dealer
http://www.rallylights.com/hella/swi...ted_rocker.asp
look at bottom, Toyota rocker switch

It fits perfect in the blanks next to the dash

[LexusAllTerrain]

My snorkel is here and I hope to have it install by next wednesday!

Will post pictures as soon as possible!

I am also looking into a Warner winch at this time, I am looking at the m8000 or mile marker.

I do not think I will use very often, so I need to make decision soon!

I will also go to the heavy springs in the front or maybe the J's unsure yet ( after the winch installation ) since I do not want any vibrations and would like to have the same suspension feeling that i have right now!

Soon my next tires would be the TOYO MUD TERRAIN in a 315 size, followed by some possible gear's.

Let's continue with the mods.:chowtime: :chowtime: :wings: :wings:

[LexusAllTerrain]

Here are some dark pictures of the snorkel, I will take better pictures today at day time, also I had the snorkel installed at 4wheelparts and they were very funny!

I droped the car at 9:00am and picked up at 4:00pm when I called to followed up I was told they had a problem with my vehicle...
They had made the hole in the wrong side ( driver side ) to which i thought it was funny! ( very funny ):sport_box

[LexusAllTerrain]

Here are the pictures!

http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/43662/2062329340103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2062329340103002685qiegMC)

[Moody]

I droped the car at 9:00am and picked up at 4:00pm when I called to followed up I was told they had a problem with my vehicle...
They had made the hole in the wrong side ( driver side ) to which i thought it was funny!
What??!!???

I have to see pics of that!

[LexusAllTerrain]

Oh! no they did not make a hole on the drivers side they just made a joke about it, and I just laugh and said very funny, very funny :sport_box

Pictures coming soon!

[alky350]

looks goods,:costumed-smiley-007

[LexusAllTerrain]

looks goods,:costumed-smiley-007

I will post some pictures on Sunday morning since I have been very busy at work, also I had a big problem with my bodyshop, they were suppose to paint my ARB Bumper and they did not, they are claiming they will have it ready by next Thursday ( it was supposed to be ready last week ) so I pick-up the bumper and will try to install it on Saturday morning!

I will use the vehicle this weekend with th black bumper and let's see if i like it or else i will send it to a different bodyshop to have it painted!:( :(

[LexusAllTerrain]

Hhttp://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/18936/2985834280103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2985834280103002685qtIWDz)ere are some daytime shots of the Safari Snorkel!

[adventureduo]

Very cool!

I just installed my 3rd snorkel this weekend,... and it happened to be on a Lexus too.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/3867/cimg2323zr0.jpg

[Brian894x4]

You guys are braver than me. I'd love to have a snorkle, but I can't bear the thought of cutting into perfectly good sheet metal. It was a lot easier to cut and drill and poke holes and paint and do all kinds of thing to my old truck, but not this new one. If I just had a perfectly good matching fender all painted and standing by, I could probably do it. :rolleyes: LOL!!

Your Lexus is looking good by the way. :)

PS: I didn't see any further mention about what winch you were going to get. You can usually get pretty good deals on a standard, very basic WARN M8000, in the $500 dollar range. I picked up a brand new one for just over $500 on sale at 4wheelparts a few months ago. Like you, I don't expect to use it much, but I want something that is actually going to work when I need it, and I've had really good luck with Warn winches over the years.

8000lbs is not a lot and you rarely get to use full capacity anyway, so don't forget to pick up a snatchblock so you can double line if you need too.

[LexusAllTerrain]

You guys are braver than me. I'd love to have a snorkle, but I can't bear the thought of cutting into perfectly good sheet metal. It was a lot easier to cut and drill and poke holes and paint and do all kinds of thing to my old truck, but not this new one. If I just had a perfectly good matching fender all painted and standing by, I could probably do it. :rolleyes: LOL!!

Your Lexus is looking good by the way. :)

PS: I didn't see any further mention about what winch you were going to get. You can usually get pretty good deals on a standard, very basic WARN M8000, in the $500 dollar range. I picked up a brand new one for just over $500 on sale at 4wheelparts a few months ago. Like you, I don't expect to use it much, but I want something that is actually going to work when I need it, and I've had really good luck with Warn winches over the years.

8000lbs is not a lot and you rarely get to use full capacity anyway, so don't forget to pick up a snatchblock so you can double line if you need too.


Thanks,
as for the winch I am looking into the Warner 8000,as you stated it should be good enough for me, however I am unsure on which would be my next mod, I am looking into Slee Sliders, rear bumper or winch for the month of September, i like to keep on doing one or two mods per month!

As for the ARB Bumper I hope to have it installed by this coming Friday!

Will post pictures!

[Brian894x4]

That's a tough call. Of course it all depends on your driving. If you go off road at all, of all the things you mentioned, only the winch can actually save you.

If you get into a situation where you might need sliders, you're in a situation where a winch may be necessary.

I went through the same thought process as I only had so much funds left and I put off the sliders and rear bumper in favor of the winch just for that reason. I'm careful where I go so as not to cause rocker damage, until protection can be installed.

I've used the winch for utility work on our research projects, but I purchased it first, mainly for peace of mind and knowing that if I'm in the middle of nowhere and ran off the road or got stuck in a mudhole that was deeper than it looked, with no help, sliders and rear bumber aren't going to look like the wisest priority.

Plus winter and snow are just around the corner. But there are other factors to consider, such as if you always travel with more than one vehicle or almost never go off road, a winch is not as high a priority

[xcmountain80]

I can tell you Sliders saved my azz more than once, body armor doesn't hurt either. Will a 8K winch be enough to pull the Cruiser out?

Aaron

[Brian894x4]

Will a 8K winch be enough to pull the Cruiser out?

Aaron

Double lined, its 16000lbs. I would imagine that would do it, or break something trying.

[adventureduo]

. Will a 8K winch be enough to pull the Cruiser out?

Aaron

In most cases yes. If it has trouble you double the line on it.

We run a m12000 Warn on our rig. Thank god too, cause we weigh 7,000+ lbs fully loaded. Also, we had to pull out a F350 4x4 out the other day and it pulled without even hesistating.

[blupaddler]

I have the Warn 8000 on my 80. It has only seen use a couple of times so far...


However, make sure you get the correct "accessories."
Shackle
Gloves
Chain
Tree Strap (or two)
Snatch Block (doubler)


Another item to think of is the pull-pal. I have been contemplating purchasing one b/c we often travel solo. And especially in Baja where there often aren't very many BIG trees for anchors.

[xcmountain80]

Good enough I wasn't sure, I just figured I would ask.


Aaron

[adventureduo]

Also remember there are certain winches that work better on the ARB bullbar than others.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=97091&highlight=ARB+Bullbar

[LexusAllTerrain]

[QUOTE=blupaddler]I have the Warn 8000 on my 80. It has only seen use a couple of times so far...


However, make sure you get the correct "accessories."



Another item to think of is the pull-pal. I have been contemplating purchasing one b/c we often travel solo. And especially in Baja where there often aren't very many BIG trees for anchors.[/QUO











I do not understand all this terminology, sory call me ignorant, however I am unsure what a pull-pal is, one b/c???:oops:

[jeffryscott]

http://www.pullpal.com/

great device for self-recovery in combination with the winch.

Of the three (winch, sliders, bumper) I'd say it depends on what you will be doing for the next month (assuming the next month you can do one of the other mods, and on what kind of trips you will be taking).

I'd say if you are going out alone anywhere, get the winch. If you are going out with several trucks where body damage may occur, get the sliders. Either way, I would do the rear bumper last.

[LexusAllTerrain]

Great information!

I will look into it!:arabia:

[LexusAllTerrain]

I had my ARB Bumper installed today, and I hope to have it painted tomorrow, I want to have it color match to the silver color in my Lexus, I will post pictures as soon as possibble!

[LexusAllTerrain]

I wanted to have the ARB Bumper color match on the bottom to give the illusion the top bars were an add on , it looks good and I like it.

The color looks different because of the sun, however the color is the right number!

http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/15555/2529205370089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2529205370089122298hRCLxX)

http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/14368/2275095440089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2275095440089122298tTgzez)
http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/12449/2161699310089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2161699310089122298SpIPuz)

[adventureduo]

So you sent it out for powder coat before mounting it or did you paint it yourself? Is it supposed to be the flare color or the body color? Totally looks different with the two tone black tube for sure. Do you have any above shots showing where the paint stops and the black starts? I was wondering how it looked with the welds right there.

[Bruce Behnfeldt]

looks great...

[LexusAllTerrain]

I am presently trying the Venezuelan look the lights on top!

A completely different look, and I am unsure if I like them like this!

I am looking into installing Fog lights made by Hella in a yellow or amber color!

Unsure at this point!
http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/13223/2997775560089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2997775560089122298rOlgoC)

http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/15189/2643394700089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2643394700089122298lJXXum)

http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/13805/2888350900089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2888350900089122298VFbCbC)

[adventureduo]

You better get covers on them or else the cops are gonna love you. At that height they dont like them uncovered.

[Mlachica]

It looks really good color matched.

I'm with you on the lights - unsure...

[IZZYDUSIT]

Bumper looks great!!
I lovethe contrast between the tube and the flat.
imho-reposition the lights.

[LexusAllTerrain]

So you sent it out for powder coat before mounting it or did you paint it yourself? Is it supposed to be the flare color or the body color? Totally looks different with the two tone black tube for sure. Do you have any above shots showing where the paint stops and the black starts? I was wondering how it looked with the welds right there.

I had it painted by some vendors that I have used in the past, as far as the color it is color match to the flares.

I will take some pictures in the morning and will post them.

Iam also having second thoughts about the lights mounted that high, however at night I tested them and they seem to put out a better spread.

Let's see if I have time to switch them back!:arabia:

[jeffryscott]

I'd be worried about catching something with the lights if you are in brushy area ... bumper looks great.

Have you decided what is next?

[LexusAllTerrain]

Here are some pictures of the welds close up!


Oh! and the lights are back were they belong plus Firestick 5ft. installed!

http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/12578/2651518890089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2651518890089122298KWoTRP)

http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/15346/2017848020089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2017848020089122298FphIoh)

http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/14874/2408382700089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2408382700089122298zEBdBS)
http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/15386/2259226590089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2259226590089122298TGSdyn)

http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/14008/2140876650089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2140876650089122298tvsrjS)

[IZZYDUSIT]

awsome!!!

[adventureduo]

Yeah the lights look waaaay better down. Your guys did a good job painting the bumper.. i was worried the paint would look weird where the tubes weld to the top of the bumper. Looks great. I likey!

[alky350]

your rig looks awesome. the lights look better down where there at now.

[LexusAllTerrain]

In this picture it looks like I have overspray however it must be a reflection from the sun, because I do not see any overspray at all!:)



http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/14121/2651518890089122298S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2651518890089122298KWoTRP)


Thanks for all the complements it was a very busy week for me, plus I had put a time frame to have all this mod's done by the end of August!

Mission Acomplished!:arabia:

I gave my self 6 months to finish this project and I am almost done, 2 months before schedule, now it's time to play.

Need to do some trips this month, I need some Virgin Bay Areas!

Need to find the time to get away, all work and no play is no fun!:(

[LexusAllTerrain]

I'd be worried about catching something with the lights if you are in brushy area ... bumper looks great.

Have you decided what is next?

No I have not decided, however I am considering the Warn name Brand as the winch to get!

I am also looking into getting the Hanna Rear Bumper just because of the 3 gas can holder,( I which Slee would make a rear bumper with this feature ) it seems easier to handle the Nato Cans, plus i will be getting a better departure angle? Since I will move the spare to the back and I could remove my towing hitch!( my protection for my rear bumper ):wings:

Need to travel now!

[LexusAllTerrain]

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I wanted to get the Lexus dirty!

...and test the new ARB Bumper and Snorkel!

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/15229/2796753450089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2796753450089122298wpNRJG)
Herea are the rest of the pictures!


I am taking more riskdswith the new bumper, I used to touch dirt in the front , and now it is much easier!

I guess I need to do something in the rear!


Hanna Bumper?

Here is a link to the rest of the pictures!

http://thumb18.webshots.net/t/59/59/6/78/8/2611678080089122298GECadE_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560625599hYhHCR)

[adventureduo]

Lookin' good my man!

Looks like desert CAMO! Should of painted the whole bullbar!

http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/15418/2098252290089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2098252290089122298skiDLU)

[LexusAllTerrain]

Thanks coming from you it mean alot!:wings:

Here is another picture from one of the trips I just did1

http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/17154/2257253870089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2257253870089122298pUnlLy)

http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/14024/2424412070089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2424412070089122298utSdrb)



http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/14924/2121784120089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2121784120089122298PRfzHg)

[LexusAllTerrain]

I am almost done with the items on the outside, now I will get into items for the inside, example GPS, DVD, removing 3rd seat, ham radio, sleeping platform, and fridge.

here are some pictures of the before stock!

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/3277/2538533840089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2538533840089122298XptHgr)


After!


http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/17154/2257253870089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2257253870089122298pUnlLy)

[LexusAllTerrain]

Here are some pictures of the Lexus in action, this is suppose to be Jeep trail only!

...no damage yet!

http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/18129/2844654660089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2844654660089122298zZnkup)

http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/16750/2966023310089122298S600x600Q85.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2966023310089122298iriUTQ)

[LexusAllTerrain]

I just bought an ARB EZ-deflator and it works great very fast!

I bought the Magellan CrossOver GPS and it seems to be working great, I will also get the Mexico Topo and will report back!

I also made this photo video and alot of people seem to like it, I may just use it for each and every one of my trips from now on!

http://www.slide.com/r/V4V8pISU4D9pLOUxEqucwVLgOApa38Tx?previous_view=lt_ embedded_url


Just click on the Original and you will get the fun part!

I am also looking into a rear bumper, and will consider Slee, Hanna and 4x4 Labs, I should be ready for the rear bumper after the holiday season!


Comments suggestions

[adventureduo]

Looking nice and clean as always.

What are you going to use the rig for? That would be a good starter for people to recommend a rear bumper.

[LexusAllTerrain]

Looking nice and clean as always.

What are you going to use the rig for? That would be a good starter for people to recommend a rear bumper.


Well the main reason I feel I need a rear bumper is to be able to get that spare tire out from under the vehicle, I have the towing packg and for now it is my protection to the rear, however i keep on hitting my rear all the time when I am in some trails.

As for the rig, I want to continue going in the trails to Baja and in the near future to Alaska.

I am not into rock crawling, nor I think I will ever be I am more into exploring virgin bay areas, and trails.

I also know that Slee is coming out with a new bumper, I do not know what the main differences might be, however they are at my top list.

Hanna makes a great rear bumper, with some good options... decisions decisions.

I think one of my main concerns would be wich ever bumper I choose, I do not want it to block my rear lights.

Oh! and I will color match the bumper to silver, I may just do the bottom part of the truck in the same silver color.

[Cackalak Han]

I'd get a slider before a rear bumper. Even though you're not into rock crawling, your "virgin bay area" explorations might take you to some rock infested areas. Just an opinion. :)

But good-looking rig, nonetheless!

[LexusAllTerrain]

I'd get a slider before a rear bumper. Even though you're not into rock crawling, your "virgin bay area" explorations might take you to some rock infested areas. Just an opinion. :)

But good-looking rig, nonetheless!


Thank you!

I will consider Slee Sliders!

Oh! but I think I want the Hanna Rear Bumper with gas carrier option!

[Scott Brady]

The LX is looking great :)

It has been fun to see its progress through the years.

[adventureduo]

Thank you!

I will consider Slee Sliders!


We run slee's step sliders. They're a perfect combination for what we do which would be dirt roads and occasional rocks here and there. Plus you can stand on them to strap your junk down on your rack.

http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/7070/2098766820034696539S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2098766820034696539LdZyLv)

[LexusAllTerrain]

The LX is looking great :)

It has been fun to see its progress through the years.

Thanks, I finally made a decision to keep the vehicle for awhile, so I gave my self 6 months last year to do some mod's, and I was done in 4 months, However the more I would do the more I want!


Now I am planning on doing the sliders followed by the rear bumper, better suspension and a few little things.

Let's see were I am in 6 more months!:wings:

[LexusAllTerrain]

It was time for maintance.

Front axle service at Slee-offroad.
Front sloted discs and pads.
Rear axle service.
Rear new discs and pads.
PHH replaced with silicone purple.
Thermostat with o-ring.
Water hoses.
Toyota Anti-freeze
Ingnition wires.
Spark plugs.
Distributor Cap.
Distributor Rotor.
Fuel filter.

Need to do fan belts soon...


Here is a picture at Slee-Offroad.

http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/18936/2985834280103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2985834280103002685qtIWDz)

[LexusAllTerrain]

I have done some resent additions.

Here are some of the pictures!

Camping Lab Awning!

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/41948/2038733990103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2038733990103002685ffbytK)

Bug Deflector!

http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/34480/2526753260103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2526753260103002685CqaAPV)


Land Rover Cup Holder


http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/39707/2275968480103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2275968480103002685kpGKiz)

Camping Lab

http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/39725/2299926970103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2299926970103002685VHGSZF)

[LexusAllTerrain]

I have finally install a winch the Warn M8000, I will post pictures later.
My next upgrade will be dual batteries! Followed by J's springs to help raise the front end!

[LexusAllTerrain]

Here are some pictures!


http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/43182/2409793960103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2409793960103002685wTiSTZ)



http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/41019/2107334410103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2107334410103002685gqSDqC)


...and since the L does not show any more I might install some lights in the ARB Bumper, maybe some 170 Lightforce lights? or keep the PIAA 520 ION in the bumper?


I will also get an Odyssey Battery this coming week, just to make sure I have enough juice for the winch!

[adventureduo]

Looks good! Funny how everyone's awning photos, never show shade under them lol

You can just mount the winch control box to the side of the winch with the supplied hose clamp. Thats what i did.. and then you can still have open air flow to the radiator and see your pretty "L" :D

http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/5607/2415676910034696539S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2415676910034696539aMtWuh)

[LexusAllTerrain]

An update

New Odyssey battery!

http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/40563/2088341650103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2088341650103002685MCrafE)


New Spare tire Hankook Dymapro MT 295/75-16"


http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/44355/2334153740103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2334153740103002685rylVCd)

http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/41979/2845534470103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2845534470103002685MmUuBz)

[Storz]

Great looking truck!

[LexusAllTerrain]

I have the Metal Tech 1.5" spacer for the front need to install them and will post pictures afterwards!

Will also post pictures of the rear Hella lights once I install them!

[Starscream]

...and since the L does not show any more I might install some lights in the ARB Bumper, maybe some 170 Lightforce lights? or keep the PIAA 520 ION in the bumper?


I will also get an Odyssey Battery this coming week, just to make sure I have enough juice for the winch!

Those 520's would work good on the bumper, since they are ion. Ion lights are ideal for fog, which means the lower the light, the better it works (if you get much fog in Texas?, I know we get plenty up here). By the way, really nice LX!

-Matt

[LexusAllTerrain]

Metal Tech Spacers 1.5" front


http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/33510/2930136960103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2930136960103002685lGqzGK)

http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/43705/2029661020103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2029661020103002685HFeqwq)


http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/44029/2774412650103002685S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2774412650103002685TLJGhl)

[MoGas]

Beautiful rig.

[LexusAllTerrain]

Beautiful rig.



Thank you, and it is not a mall cruiser!:smiley_drive:

[LexusAllTerrain]

Great looking truck!

I like the Land Rover look, however I ended with a Lexus ha! ha! ha!

[LexusAllTerrain]

HMM, an ARB rack sounds nice!

You will have fun with this one, lots of options for accessories!


I agree with you on this one, I wonder if all the accesories for the new alluminum ARB Rack would work on my since they look very similar!:bike_rider: