Rickashay's 97' LX450 - "Tom Cruiser" Build Thread
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karllovesmercedes
New member
absolutely awesome truck!!!!
GooSe_1977
Observer
Very nice truck your building there ;-)
rickashay
Explorer
Thanks! If you head out this way, I'd be happy to show you around the Crowsnest Pass area. Just drop me a line before you come!
Thank you, Cheers!
Thanks for stopping by! Glad your liking the build.
Update
I did a few odds and ends over the last couple of days. Installed my Blue Sea aux. fuse block under the hood to keep all of my wiring nice and tidy. I made a small square bracket for the fuse block and then attached it to a factory hose routing bracket.
20120904-IMG_1950.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr
The previous owner had installed an Aux. Engine Fan that he sourced from an older 4Runner (2nd gen?). I think it was used to help keep the auto transmission fluid cool when towing, if I understood his explanation correctly. When we installed it (I actually did the install a couple years ago helping the PO out) we had to delete the horns to get it to fit. I totally forgot about this little detail when I bought the LX, and it bothered me not having the horn. I changed the fan mountings slightly to allow the horns to fit once more and still clear the hood. I also ran some thicker gauge wiring to negate any future issues with the fan.
20120904-IMG_1949.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr
Here are a couple photos of the stereo post install. I installed the tweeters in the small plastic panel on the inside of the mirrors while the door panels were off. I thought I was so clever getting them to fit so nicely, until I put the door panels back on and realized that the tweeters would be blocked by the dash when the doors are closed. lol Serves me right for not checking in advance I guess.... I will leave them as-is because even though they are blocked, it still sounds 100% better than before.
Fronts:
20120904-IMG_1942.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr
Rears:
20120904-IMG_1943.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr
Headunit, Lev-o-gauge, and fire extinguisher installed/mounted:
20120904-IMG_1947.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr
Driver-Navigator
Explorer
Nice build thread, I'm enjoying it!
DeskToGlory
Adventurer
Wow, the LX looks great! Can't wait to explore your side of the Rockies!
rickashay
Explorer
Thanks, cheers!
Are you doing any trails over here before your real journey begins? I'd be down to show you around the Crowsnest Pass area if you wanted and if I'm available. It's gorgeous out there!
Hey Mike, thanks! Not too sure to be honest. I've got to get some other things wrapped up before it makes it's retreat to Nelson. My list of wants seems to be growing and my timeline is shrinking, trying to get it ready for my big trip in the spring. On my next day off I'll have the truck sent to LineX and then I start on the armor.
I saw you started a build thread over here... Welcome, officially!
DeskToGlory
Adventurer
We don't have anything planned right now, but we'd love to hit up some mild trails and a good camping spot for a night or two if you have any recommendations!
rickashay
Explorer
Do I ever! The hard part will be choosing which ones... lol I'll shoot you a PM.
City_Rider
Adventurer
That's stellar - definitely stoked to see Tom come around for winter season.
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